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JCRIIFTSMRN" J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388751
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 JCRIIFTSMRN" J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388751 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 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: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted in its entirety before you attempt for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- assemble or operate your new lawn JUST HANDLE" in the Service and mower. Adjustments section of this manual, IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped...
  • Page 6 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER 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 a_ustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied...

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Uft rear door of the lawn mower and place severe eye damage.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine ADD OIL oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance effort and to keep from overloading the section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,r- FILL IN DATES AsYou =.P E REGULARSERVICE '_/';_"_._/'_-'_ _',_'/_'_"2,_ DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled M owers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PrepegedMowers) ChecldS harpen/Replace Blade I_# 3 LubdnstionChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElect_c S tart Mowers)

  • Page 12: 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°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 Ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower...

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER drained from engine, you may not need the entire container of a 20 oz. bottle of • The grass catcher may be hosed with oil. Slowly pour 3/4 of the oil from the water, but must be dry when used. container down the oil fill spout into the...

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    MUFFLER A('_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- cannot come in contact with the spark age. plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn SPARK PLUG mower by scraping to remove build-up...
  • Page 15 ENGINE CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINEOIL FUELSYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel CYLINDER filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manuel unless directed to a Sears Service Center, CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot doe (2) a_oe, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segl_n las instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears mpamr_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 CUESTAS I. OPERACION II, OPERACION SOBRE Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentas ocurren completamente con los controles y el use debido a resbaladas o caidas, las cuales correcto de la maquine. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesionas.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un &rea cerrada. objeto. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual Barrade controlque sxig_iapresencia del o,=erador completamente antes de tratar de montar u Mangosuperior "_ operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior V///LEVANTAR /,_// >9 Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de...
  • Page 22 PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CESPED Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c6sped como una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertida de modo que pueda ensacar, en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte r{gida refi6rase a "PARA CONVERIR LA de Is bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 23 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I_AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicac_n de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el future. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada el producto.
  • Page 24 Laoperaci6n PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA d e cualquier segadora puede hacer que Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extraf_os dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para de sus ojos. Io que puede convertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: producir daf_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 25 ,APRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como MOTOR 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 formacibn de dcidos durante el motor.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor controles que exigen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En climas m._s frios puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTOL"', /.JJ JJ QUE COMPL E su sERvlclo REQU R c.As ffy yfj o.Ea cio I_l_r 81 hsysujetadoms sueltos Umplar/Inspecclonar elrecogedor de c6sped(sivieneequipad°)Llmplarlssegadom (segadoru GA UmplardebaJo delacublerta d ela trans- mJ, sl_n con poder propulsor) sades (segadoras conpoderpropulsor) OO Revtsar l as ¢...

  • Page 28: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES 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 Bujia (abertura: ,030") Champion RJ19LM Torsi6n del pemo de la cuchilla: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 29 RECOGEDOR DE CleSPED Rellene el motor con aceite. La capacidad de aceite del motor es de 20 oz. Si el (Si comprado como un accesorio) aceite no esta completamente drenado del • El recogedor de c_ped puede ser rosiado con motor, no se necesitard el contenedor el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar entero de 20 oz.
  • Page 30 _PRECAUCI(_N: Desconecte el alambre de SILENCIADOR la bujfa y pbngalo en donde no pueda entrar Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est,_ en contacto con dsta. corro_dopuede producir un peligro de incendio y/o dafio, Haga descansar la segadera en su lade. Asegerese que el filtro de aim y que el BUJ[A carburadorqueden mirandohacla ardba.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador CARBURADOR del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la f_.brica Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor set peligroso hacer funoionar el motor a una no est&...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR combustible, la mangura del combustible o an el estanque durante el almacenamiento. Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y combustibles mezclados con alcohol cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol o este manual.) metanol) Pueden atraer humedad.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccl6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION CAUSA PROBLEMA 1, Ajuste a la posicibn de Falta de CuchiUa desgastada, doblada "Code mds alto." fuerza o suelta. Ajuste a la posicibn de Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388751 o-54 --53...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388751 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ControlBar 182811 165766 Spring (LH) 181222X479 Upper Handle 165767 Spring(RH) 161195X479 LowerHandle 165912 Door Bolt 179585 RopeGuide 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 132OO4 Locknut 1/4-20...

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  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 969 | 159!_ 29q_;:) 9;'o _ , 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET % 183_ 163_137 1_CARBURetOR OVERRAU" 276_ 127_ 633_ 61;, J ' _._ 276_ 276 _...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 621_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KBY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 692232 • Gasket, Crankcase 690912 Screw, Cylinder Head 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal 299819 • Seal, Oil, Magneto Side 691680 Plug, Oil Drain 691451...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690670 Screw, Air Cleaner Cover 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 692523 Screw, Air Cleaner Primer Base 499426 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 499427 Ring Bet, Piston, .020" Oversize 491588 Filter, Air Cleaner Cartridge 691219...
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