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Craftsman 917.387630 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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JCRAFTSMIIN°I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6_)5, Horsepower
Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387630
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMIIN°I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6_)5, Horsepower Side Discharge Model No. 917.387630 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 I_IOWYOUR LAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye •...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation of the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine,releaseoperator IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep presencecontrolbar. mower housing free of built-up grass and NOTE: Incoolerweatherit trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In section of this manual. warmer weather over priming may cause •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_,_'___,5o_y FILL IN DATES .J__/_:i €'_._,"_*._" Rv,c. o,.,,, COMPLETE _lll Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belVpuneys Power-PropelledMowers} Check/Sharpen/Replece Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°1=); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM4 or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO CHANGE ENGINE GRASS CATCHER (If purchased as an accessory) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty. •...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. age. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever...
  • Page 14 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and TO ADJUST adjustments: 1. Release contro_ bar and stop engine. 2. 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 contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator I storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves,...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to =Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 EL SERVIClO DE GARANTiA ESTA DISPONIBLE al devolver la segadoraa motor Craftsman ai Centr!! Deparlmento de Servicio Sears mas cercano en los Estados Unidos. Esta garantfa se aplica solamente mientras el producto este en uso en los Estados Unidos.
  • Page 19 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientres el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daSar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su sagadora para familiarizarsa con la ubicad6n de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referenciaen el future. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puedehacer q ue Su segadora es enviada para usarse como saltenobjetos extrafios dentro acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operacibn Laoperaci6n d e cualquier desusojos,Ioquepuede de ensacado o de descarga: producir daSos graves en _stos. • Levante la protecci6n contra la descarga y Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o remueva la plancha acolchadora.
  • Page 24 APRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de dcidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de mndimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora controles que exigen la presencia del operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En climas mds frfos puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /_/__.. _/_"_/_'f_f_ _..L_O_,,. auE COMPLETE SU SERV,O,O REGU n S RV,C,O Revisar si ha)"sujetadores sueltos Limpiar_nspecoionar el recogedor de SE c_sped (si viene equipad°) Umpiar la segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misk_n(segadoras con poder propulsor) sades Ise_ladoras conpoder p ropulsor) Revi_r I_ _r_as...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NOmero de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de aceite: 20 onzas Bujfa (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del pemo de la cuchilla: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El mcogedorde c_ped puede ser rociadecon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la mangueraperu tiene que estar tible haciendo coffer el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a user.
  • Page 29 F|LTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir aver[as y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituirel papel del cartucho una vez al afio o y/o dai_o.
  • Page 30 _#_,DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Asegdrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo an donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barradecontrol q ue _._ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exigela presoncia del _ ))v/,) DOBLAR if/ si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o operador ////HACIA ,,j7 m_s. Mango sup erior ' _'- l/l/PAPA SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora per...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y contra el polvo y la mugre. cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccl6n aproplada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCl6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Vial corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el disparejo o suelta. perno de la cuchilla, Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.387630...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.387630 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 85463 Danger Decal Control Bar 181201 161345 Lawn Mower Housing ( Incl. Key No. 55) 179585 RopeGuide 851514 Blade Adapter 169709X479 Upper Handle 141114 22" Blade Lower Handle...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 [1019 LABEL KIT] 684 '_ 525[ 718 0...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER123K02-0181-E1 969 | 159_ 9zo'_ 12___J 341" GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR 633_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 2760 127_) 130 95 6330 2760...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 689 O 456 @ 597(_ EMISSIONS 1036 601 I LABEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692232 697322 Cylinder Assembly • Gasket, Crankcase 690912 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal Screw, Cylinder Head 691680 299819 • Seal, Oil, Magneto Side Plug, Oil Drain 493279 Sump, Engine...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRA'B'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 KEY PART PARr NO. NO, DESCRIP'I1ON DESCRIPTION Screw, Air Cleaner Cover 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 69(3670 Screw, Air Cleaner Primer Base 499426 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 692523 Filter,Air Cleaner Cartndge 499427 Ring Set, Piston, .020"...
  • Page 40 1-800-488-1222 Anya'ne, day orr_jht ( U.SA one) www,sears.oorn For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirsctSM! 1-800-366-PART 6 a.m.- 11 p.m., 7daysaweek (1..800-366-7278) (U.S.A. only) www.sears.com_irect To purchaseor inquireabouta Sears ServiceAgreement or Sears MaintenanceAgreement: 1-800-827-6655 (U.SA) 1-800-361-6665...

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