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Craftsman 917.388221 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388221 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388221
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.388221 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open fumes are dangerous. sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavaHabla w hen this lawn mowerwas produced.They are not shipped with your mower.They are alsoavailableat mostSearsretailo_ets andservice centers. MostSearsstorescan alsoorderrepair.parts for you,whenyou providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessories may notapplyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER...
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper "_. handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be Upper handle _ Y/U_/ adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Liftup _ ! /_ Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual.
  • Page 6 +rmremm o+ .=y ,rower TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER can resull in f . .or_._. of:)jects If_wn _?.. U _e e yes, wh_hcan resu_ _ Your mower is shipped ready to be used sevm eye Uamage. A_js wear r ._sty as a mulcher.
  • Page 7 ADD GASOUNE MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Under certain conditions, such as very unleaded gasoline with a minimum of tall grass, it may be necessary to raise 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the height of cut to reduce pushing Purchase fuel in quantities that can be effort and to keep from overloading the...
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS c_t_ height soeet_ lawn mower cuts Im=ORTANT: Forbestpe_onnance, keep _ _/the top one ._d o_ U_e g ross mowerhousingfree of bul-q) grassand blades. # gw lawnts overgrown it wil be See"Cleanbg" in MAINTENANCE necessaryto raisethe heighto_cutto seclionof ttis manu_ reduce p ushing e_o,t a ndtokeep from ,_eengine ar__g •...

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) oM Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers! Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power.Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpe_Replace Blade LubdcationChart Clean Sattery/Rscharge IElectdc Start Mowers) E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388221 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 RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 sOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 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 MUm.ER AIR RLTER Inspect and replace conoded mufflar as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or damage. be damaged by using a dirty air filter. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to make conditions.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    A CAUTION: Before performing any 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 plug and place where it cannot come in Rotate contact with plug.

  • Page 14: Storage

    Operator presence control bar Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit Upper handle will not be used for30 days or more. LAWNMOWER Fold forward for When lawn mower is to be stored for a period storage of time, dean itthoroughly, remove all o_rt, Fold...
  • Page 15 OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.Tighten vibration Uade bo_ Bent engine c _ Contactan authorized servicecenter. Engine nywh_brak_ ison Smrter rope l_rd Depress cordrolbar to topun when control bar is relaased. upperhand_ before pur_ starer r ope.
  • Page 17 _ SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.388221 "50...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.388221 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Lodo'_ 114-20 77400 Hubcap 636O1 17600406 ScrewHex Serrated1/4 x 20 tt 869O2 ControlBar 150406 HexHeadThreadRolling Screw3/8-16 x 1 132001 RopeGulde 169709X479 UpperHar_ 85463 Danger Decal 161345 LawnMowerHousing ( Ind. KeyNo.55) 169708X479 LowerHandle 851514...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 370K _261 370C 110 _'_325...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Ind. 2,20 & 150) 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 PART DESCRIPTION -- -- 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 DESCRIPTION PART ..1, --590694 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590599A 590600 Washer Retainer 590696 590601 Washer Brake Spring 590697 590698 Starter Dog Dog Spring 590699 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...