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Craftsman 917.387412 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387412
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.387412 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED TWOYEAR 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, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 • Shut • Before and while walking backwards, the engine (motor) off and wait look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. before removing grass catcher. • Never allow children to operate the • Mow only in daylight or good artificial machine.
  • Page 4 ALook for this symbol to point out _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONH{ BECOMEALERTH! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS INVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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: Operation

    Theoperation TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING 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 ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE • Fill f uel t ank.Use fresh, clean, regular NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the unleaded gasoline witha minimum o f engine, a small amount of smoke may be 87octane. Donot mix oil with gaso- present during the initial use of the line.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 ..O0 'R S.RV,OE sE.v,cE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/ ulleys RE Power-propelle_Mowers) C hec_JSharpen/R eplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battety/nechar E]ectdc Start Mowe_ I Check Enqfne Oil Level Chan,qe Engine Oil _1.2...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 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 BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (If purchased as an accessory) 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark • The grass catcher may be hosed with plug and place wire where it cannot water, but must be dry when used. come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it 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

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

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your l awn mower for Operator presence--._ .._._.. storage at the end of the season or if the controlbar /}l/i Fold ZK_., unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ////forward .";-i///a,o',°'°e ,'7,,, LAWN MOWER Upper handle x 7"...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder, Do not use plastic.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Set to "Higher Cut" iLossofpower 1. Rear,lawn mower housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4.
  • Page 18 Sears reparardgraf_stodo defecto en el material y ta mano de obra. Si la Segadofa Craftsman se usa para fines comercialeso de ardendo,esta garantfas(Yose apfica _ noventa(90) dfas a parerde la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 • Nunca opere • Nunca permita que los niSos operen la la maquina cuando la hierba est_ mojada, Aseg0rese siempre de tener mdquina. buena traccibn en sus pies; mantenga el • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando ss acsrqus mango firmemente y camins; nunca corra. a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los •...
  • Page 20 _.Busque sate sfmbolo que seSala las _ADVERTENCIA: El tuba de escape del precauciones de seguridad de importancia. motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y Quiera decir- lilATENCI6NlllIliESTE algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen ALERTOll! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos quimicos conocidos COMPROMETIDA.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completarnente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPOR'TANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado pare no pellizcar o da_ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUALDEL DUENO Y I-AS REGLASDE SEGURIDADANTES DE OPARARSU SEGADORA. Comparelas ilustraciones c onsu segedorapara faroiliadzarsecon la ubicacibn de losdiversos contro[es y ajustes. Guarde este menuelpara relerecoia en el futuro. Estoa sirobolos pueden apereser sobre su segadore o en ta Ilteratura proporclonade con el producto.
  • Page 23 La operacibn de cualquier PARA CONVERTIR A SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que DESCARGABLE salten objetos extraSos dentro Su segsdora es enviads para usarse como de sus ojos, Io que puede acolchadora. Pars convertJrlaa una producir dacca graves en 6stos. opemcibn de ensacado o de descarga: Siempra use anteojos de seguridad o •...
  • Page 24 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Uene el estanque de combustible. Use NOTA: Debido alas capas protectoras del gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia motor, una cantidad pequeSa de hurno puede con el mfnimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de estar presente durante el uso iniblal del gosolina con plomo aumentard los producto y se debe considorar normal,...
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped ACOLCHAR muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor altura del code para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIOA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVIC]O REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar si ha)' sujetadores sueltos Lknpiar/]nspecelonar el recogedor de c6sped (el viene equLpado) Limpelr la se_adora ar debaJo de la cubierta de la tr'=ms- mis_ (segadoras con poder propulsor)
  • Page 27 ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPAClDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.25 CUARTOS IREGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE IAPI-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F1 CAPAClDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJiA (ABERTURA: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si c omprado como a coesorio) 1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado pengalo de modo que no pueda entrar en con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que contacto con dsta.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR SU motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio, corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papal del cortucho una vez al afro o y/o dana.
  • Page 30 A.PRECAUCI(_N: Antes de dar calquier service o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg_Jreseque la cuchJllay qus redes las partes movibles se hayan detenide complstamente. Dssconscte el alambre de la bujia y pbngelo en deride no pueda entrar en contacts con 6sta.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barrade control q ue almacenarniento al final de cada temporada o exigela presenciadel-"_ Doblar ._¢_ si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o operador //// hacia _/_", rods. _'//// adelante /_/ Mango superior para /2"...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DI=L MOTOR • Si es posible, guards su unidad en un Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrade y c0brala pare protegerla cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la seccibn de Mantenimiento de •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Mal code- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el dispareJo o suelta, pemo de la cuchiHa. 2. Altura de !as ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. 3.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.387412...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.387412 PART PART DESCRIPllON DESC_PllON HmdenedW_tler ControlBar 851074 131696 20" MulchingBlade 166860X479 UpflerHardk_ 1451(;6 B_leAdapter &50733X004 Up-Stop Bracket 85ce77 Ball Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 3;4 Hex Wsh. Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 150078 72O(_7...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.014016...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.014016 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 26727 Dowel Pin Resistor S ark Plug 33734 Breather Element 37598 (RJ19LM4_ ° 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.014016 '__=l PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Thrott e Shaft & Lever Assemby 631767 Throttle Return Sphng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.O14016 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590694 II°ol ,es ,4) 590599A 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake S dog Starter _g 590698 590699 Spnng P_uley& Rewind 590700 Spring Assembly 590695 Starter Housing Assembly (40 degree grommet)
  • Page 40 Forrepairof majorbrand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwhosold 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ An,pine, _y _ night (l-8(x_a_a_) (u.s._and Canada) WWW,SeE_,com Ww_',_QeoJ'_J,ca For repair of carry-in products likevacuums, lawn equipment, and elec_enics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An,/t_ne, day ornight (U.S.A.