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Craftsman 917.388224 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN'I
4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388224
•
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 websile: wv#w.sears.com/ctaftsrnan

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  • Page 1 917.388224 • 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 websile: wv#w.sears.com/ctaftsrnan...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......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, Scars will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Be alert and tum machine oft if children drives, walks, or roads. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and _.Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!I BECOMEALERT!!I YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructionsand this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mowsr. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA'RNGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe ilustra'deaswith yourlawn mower to familiarize yourself w ith the location of variouscontrolsand a_ustments. Save thismanual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign MOWER objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used 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 Engine Gasoline BEFORE STARTING ENGINE oil ca ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type end grade of oil to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING 11PS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, k eep • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housingfree of bugt-up grassand trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the sec_onof tNs manusl.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "_#/ " " Cieardlnspect Grass Catcher <If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower II,/' 1_ / Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulleys (Power.P ropell,_PMowe re} Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to (if purchased as an accessory) drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • The grass catcher may be hosed with engine until fuel tank is empty. water, but must be dry when used. 1.
  • Page 13 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. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    A CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stooPed. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the control bar Fold 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, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 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. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" position. 3. Dirtyair filter. 3.
  • Page 18 Orden de Partes ......Contratapa GARANT]'A UMITADA DE DOS .M_OS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN pot dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de cornpra,cuando esta Segado_ Craftsman se mantsnga, lulxkpe y afmeseg_n fas inalluccionaspara la o_ y al mantealrnientoe_ el m_,_uald_ _, Seam reparardgratistodo defectoen el materbJy la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 - Nunca remueva la tapa del depbsito de • Desconeotor el mecanismo de propulsiOn gasoline o agregue combustible con et aot6noma o el embrague de transmisiOn en motor funcionando. Permha que el motor las segadores que Io tienen antes de poner se entde antes de volver a pone en marcha el motor, combustible.
  • Page 20 _LADVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o desprenden productos quimicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de cancer y defectos al nacimiento u otros da_os reproductivos, Estos accesodos estaban disponiblsscuando se produjola segadora. No son fadlltados Ju.to al cortacesped.
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrdcdones y este manual completaroente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped viene SIN roucho cuidado pare no penizcar o deSar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I-AS REGLAS DE SEGURLDADANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare tas ilustracionesconsu segadora para familianzam---------------_e con la ub_ de los diversos oonlrdes y ajustes. Guarde este marcJal p ara referenda on el luturo. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Ilteratura pmporclonada el producto.
  • Page 23 La operacibn decualquier PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadom puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse corno salten objetos ex',ra_os dentin acolchadora, Para convertida a una operacion -le sus ojos, Io que puede de ensacado o de descarga: pmducir daSos graves en 6s_os. •...
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _Ih.PRECAUCK_)N: Liens hasta la parle infedor del cuallo de relleno del estanque de gasblina. MOTOR No Io liens demasiado. Lirnpie el aceite o el AGREGUE ACErFE combustible derrarnado. No almacene, Su segadora foe enviada sin acalte en el derrarne o use gasolina cerca de una llama motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor muy alto, puede ser necesado el elevar la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LASFECHAS A MEDIDA QUECOMPLETE SUSERVJCIO REGULAR FECHASDE SERVICIO Revlsar slhaysu_dore$ sueltos Llmpiar,'lnspeccionar el recogedor de Llmp_w l a segadora k'*' at debajo de la ¢_Jbler_ de Hatra_.s- Lm_l_6n (segadoras con Ix_erpropulsor) Revtsar !as correas y las pdeas Impul- sadas Ise_adoras c on poder p ropulsor) Revisar _af J JSF/CBII_[Bt _acuchilla...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICAClONES PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDADYTIPODEGASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE IAPI-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 Idebaio 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJ{A IABERTURA: .045" I CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un accesono) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_ded puede ser rociadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero _ene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sulrir averlas y funcionar de lnspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. colToldo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituirel papel del cartucho una vez al a£1oo y/o daSo.
  • Page 30 _=PRECAUCI6N: Antes de dar cu_Jquier servicio o de hacer ajusles: 1. Suelte la barm de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes rnovibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconeote el alambre de la bujia y pbngolo en donde no pueda entrar en contaclo con _sta.
  • Page 31 Inrnediatamente prepare su segadora para el alrnacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exJgela presencladel Doblar • Barra d e c°ntr°l qu_el'_ (_,._,_, si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o operado_ hacla mas. Mango s_Jpedor para SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c_brala para protegeda Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y corrtrael polvo y la mugre, c&mbieto con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea =MOTOR" en ta secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N Mal c orte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchi[la. Apriete el disparejo o suelta, pemo de la cuchilla. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. 3.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917°388224...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388224 PART PART DESC_ DESCRIPTION Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3/8-16 x I 636O1 Locknut 114-20 150406 [_OerDec_ C_tm_ Bal 854_3 86902 Lawn Mower Hous_g ( Ind. Key No. 55) 132001 RcpeGuide 161345...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.014504 O-370K f3Ol 370C 110_...
  • Page 37 MODEL NUMBER 143.014504 CRAFTSMAN 4-CY(_LE ENGINE PARr PART IT_SCRgnnoN DESCRIPTION Valve Cover 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 10.24 x 9/16" 33734 Breathar Element 29752 Nut & Lock WaSher, 1/4-28 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 38 MODEL NUMBER 143.014504, _RAF!"SMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE KL_y p,ART OE_CRtPTtON 140. 64O283 Carburetor 0ncludes 184 of Engine Pads List) 631615 Thr_tle Sh_t & Lever Assembty 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 * DUstSealWasher 631183 - DustSeal(1_rottle) 640070 * ll_rotUe Shutter 6505_ * Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel FLitlng 651025...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.014504 PART DESCRMqION 590694 Recoil Starter 59(_599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Was_er 590696 Reta_er 590601 Wa_er 590697 Brake Spdng 5906_6 Starter Dcg 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695...
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