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Craftsman 917.387440 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
6.25 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387440
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and followall
Safety Rules and instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.387440 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and followall Safety Rules and instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,condcraftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open fumes are dangerous. sandals, Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pullingthe mower good traction when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 These accessories were ava_01e when thislawn mowerwas produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at mostSearsretailoutletsandservice centers. Most Soarsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,whenyou provide the model numberof yourlawnmower. Some ofthese accessodes may notapplyto yourlawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER...
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operatorpresencecontrol operator presence control bar to upper ._.. handle. Upper handle_yLiftup/ _/_) • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Sen/ice Liftup_Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual. Lower hkP_ao ition...
  • Page 6 NOTE: Yourlawn mower has been The operationof any lewn mower shipped ready for mulchingoperation. To can resultinforeign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan resuR in convert to dischargingoperation, you severeeye damage. Alwayswear safety must install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower. g_,ssasor eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn mower or pedormi_j any adjustments TO INSTALL DISCHARGING...
  • Page 7 MOWING TIPS _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • Under certain conditions, such as very using ethanol or methanol) can attract tall grass, it may be necessary to raise moisture which leads to separation and the height of cut to reduce pushing formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For bestresultsadjestthe lawe mower cutting heightso thatthe lawn mowercuts IMPORTANT: For beatperformance, k eep offonlythetop onethirdofthe grass mower housing free of builtupgrassand blades Itthe lawnis overgrown it will be trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE neceesary to raise the heightof cutto sectionof thismanual reducepushingeffortand to keepfrom •...
  • Page 9 FILL IN DATES /___. '7._ _ Check for LOOSe Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M clean Lawn Mower I'_W Clean Under Drive Cover _Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve beWpulleys (Power-PrOpelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Redear( IElectdc Start MOWerS' CheCk Engine Oil Level Change Engine 011 ik_'la_...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387440 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJt 9LM OR J19LM FALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008...
  • Page 11 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils TO SHARPEN BLADE (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure will result in increased oil consumption the blade is balanced. when used above 32°F.
  • Page 12 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspectand replacecorroded muffleras it be damaged by using a dirty air filter. couldcreatea firshazard and/ordamage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Changeyoursparkplugeachyearto make conditions.
  • Page 13 A CAUTION: Before performingany service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. '" " • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lower plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 14 Immediately prepareyour lawnmower for Operator presencecontrolbar storageat the enclof theseasonor if the unit will net be usedfor30 daysor more. Upperhandle _ S_/_'_) LAWN MOWER When lawn mower_ to be storedfor a period oftime, dean itthoroughly, r ernoveall dirt, ,y Fo,d grease, leaves,etc.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while OIHER engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do notstoregasolinefrom oneseasonto another. _CAUTION: Never store the lawn • Rapla_eyourgasolinecan if yourcan mower with gasoline in the tank inside a starts to rust. Rustand/ordirtin your building where fumes may reach an open gasolinewillcause problems.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or looseblade. Excessive 1. Replaceblade.33ghten vibration blade bolL 2. Contactan authorized 2. Bent enginecrankshaft. servicecenter. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control b arto when control bar is released topull upperbandfe before pulling starterrope.
  • Page 17 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387440...
  • Page 19 Helical Hardened Lockwasher 3/8 14OS40 Rear Deflector 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd, 8 87584x004 Deflector Bracket ..Engine - ( See Breakdown) Craftsman 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Model 143.006200 170345X479 Haad_eBracket Assembly (Right) 151440 Hubcap...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 O--370K 182 216...
  • Page 21 370K 36695 Starter Decal 650488 Screw, 1/4-20x 1-1/4" 370R 37317 Warning Decal 611004 Flywheel Key 37269 6.5 H.P. Craftsman Decal 611112 Flywheel 640262 Carburetor (IncL 184) 650815 Bellevilla Washer 590737 Rewind Starter 650816 Flywheel Nut 36792B Gasket Set 34443B Solid State I nltlon (Incl.
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640262 Cad_uretor (fncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 ° Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at y0ur hc For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" Anytlrne, day orn,ght (1 -SOO-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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