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Craftsman 917.388383 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388383
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
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 1 917.388383 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • 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

    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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Shut t he engine (motor) off and wait • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking backwards, • Mow only in daylight or good artificial look behind and down for small light.
  • Page 4 AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other CAUTION: In order to prevent...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOWER or operate your new lawn mower, TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrations with your lawn mowerto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE...

  • Page 7: Operation

    REAR BAGGING "rheoperation ofanylawn mowercan resultin • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcherframe hooks ontothe foreigeobjects thrown intothe eyes,whichcan door pivot pins. • To convert to mulchingor discharging result in severeeye damage. Alwayswearsafety glasses or eye operation,remove grass catcher and close rear door.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    • _,WARNING: Experience indicates that Open Mulcher Door alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWINGTIPS • Under certain condttlons, such as very tall IMPORTANT: For best performance,ke_ mower housing free of built-upgrass ar_ grass, it may be necessary to raise the trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER height of cut to reduce pushing effed and to HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 1. Change nl_re o_ien when oper_ling under a heavy load or in high amblenl temperatures 2. Serv_e more often when operaling in di_ty ot dusty conditions Replace b_ades more often when mowing in sandy soi_ Charge 48 hours a[ end of season¸ LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 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 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP:...
  • Page 12 SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, lOW30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommendsharpen- ingblade - but if you do, be sure the blade cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption Care shouldbe taken to keep the blade when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    _CAUTION: CLEANING Petroleum solvents, such as IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep kerosene, are not to be used to clean mower housing free of built---up grass cartridge. They may cause deterioration and trash. Clean underside of mower of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do housing after each use.

  • Page 14: Storage

    ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your cadouretor has a non-adjustablefixed with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture centrol. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected of the bag top.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL S YSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It isimportant toprevent the Maintenance section of this manual). _uUmdeposits from forming in essential CYLINDER el system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss ofpower 1. Rear of lawn mower housing Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388383...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388383 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 ControIBar 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 169709)(479 UpperHandle 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 169708X479 Lower Handle 151157 Wheet Assembly 132001 ROpe Guide 83923 Flanged Locknut 636O1...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-267S-E1 969_ 971A 92_P _163 Q6341 I_27 110_...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-E, 0615 4_° 230 34 337_ lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2675-E1 670A 524 0 358 GASKET SET ° Q 634 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 670A...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGIN,E MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2675-E1 30, _ 19 LABEL KIT - EMISSION J...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HSO2-2675-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 272199 Gasket, Intake Elbow 493260 Cylinder Assembly 94526 Screw, Hex Head 399269 Bushing, Cylinder 299819 Seal, Oil 4974420 5Housing, Rewind Stader 498144 Pulley, Rewind Stader 493279 Sump, Engine...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2675-E1 KEY PART Only) DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor 67072 Washer, Thrust 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 94512 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tan_ 94511 Screw, Hex Head 670A 493823 • Spacer, Bracket...
  • Page 27 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E SM Anytime, or night (1-800-469-4663) 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 &...