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Craftsman 917.388551 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388551
• Espa5ol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rulesand Instructions
before operating thisequipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visft our Craftsman websfte: www.sears.cont/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388551 • Espa5ol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions before operating thisequipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visft our Craftsman websfte: www.sears.cont/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
  • Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are riot shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions arid this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 8 TO CONVERT MOWER operation of any lawn Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be mower can result in foreign used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in place the grass catcher frame hooks severe eye damage.
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Er_gine 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 heavily from the muffler on atartup.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS * 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 11 MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * CheckTires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade forming any maintenance. is balanced. TIRES Care should be taken to keep the blade * Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect balanced.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGEENGINEOIL _i, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain as kerosene, are not to be used to clean oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until cartridge. They may cause deterioration fuel tank is empty. of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do 1.
  • Page 14 Ar_WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and 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 wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator presence storageat the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Lower When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AhlOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partfr de la fecha de compra, cuar_do esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubfique y afine seg_n las fr_struccior_es para la operacf6n y el manter_fmierlo en el mar_ual del dueSo, Sears reparar_ gratfs todo defecto er_ el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 HACER: I. OPERACION ° Antesdeempezar, debefami]iarizarsecomple- • Puede recortar a tray,s de la superficie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca haoia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquir_a. Para esto, debe leer y comprer_der Prcceda con extrema precauci6r_ cuando todas las fnstrucciones que apa_cen er_la ma- cambie de dfreccibr_ er_ las cuestas.
  • Page 20 ° Nut, c a manipu]e deformair_debida los ° Los compor_entes del receptor de la hferba dfsposftfvos desegurfdad. Controle regular- van sujetos a desgaste, da_os y deterioro, meritssufur_cionamfento correcto. que pueden exporter las partes er_ mov- ° Mar_ter_ga la m_quina libredehferba, h ojas fmier_to o permitfr que objetos sean dfspara- u otras acumulaciones de desperdfcio.
  • Page 21 Estos accesorfos estabar_ disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi_n est_n dfspor_ibles en la mayorfa de las tfendas de Sears yen los centros de servfcfo. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez r_ose aplfquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instruccTonesy este manual comple- Ba.rra.de control que sxi! I_ presenci_ del oper_dor tame_te antes de tratar de mortar u operar su M_ngo superior segadora _ueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortae_sped vie_e SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA e_ el motor. M_ngo inferior Su segadora nueva ha sTdo morltad8 en 18 LEVANTAR f_brica cor_ la excepcTbr_ de aquel]as partes que...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGUFtlDAD ANTES DE OPAFtAFt SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustracfones con su segadora para famf]iarfzarse cor_ la ubfoaci6n de los diversos ¢or_troles y aiustes. Guarde este manual para referencfa en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporoionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacibr_ de cualquier Su segadora fue envfada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como aoolohadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten obietos extrafios dentro de vertir la a una operacibr_ de ensacado: sus gigs, 1oque puede producfr °...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR deposito de AGREGUE ACEITE aceite Su segadora fue enviada sfn acefte en el motor. Para el tfpo y el grado del acefte a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenfmiento este manual. _PRECAUCI6N: NO sobrellene el motor con acefte, o fumar_ pesa demante del silenciador cuando 1ovalla a arrancar.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- ° Baio ciertas condicfor_es, tal como c_sped CHAR muy alto, puede set necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimfento manter_ga la caja de la segadora r_ecesarfo para empuiar la segadora y para sir_acumu]acfon de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DESPUES CADA A.TES DE CADA .O.AS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORAD_ NAMIENTO R6vtsar si hay Sujetadores S_lalto_ ES LimpiarAn_peccionar 61Recoge_Qr de C6sperJ * Oor_trol_r los NeiJrn_tioos Oor_trol_r las R_Joda8 Motrtc_s *_ Limpiar la SegarJora *'*" Limpiar deb_jQ I_ Cubierta do la Transmisi6n RGvtsar las C<_rreas y la_ I_lo_s ImD_l_das RGvisar / A'lil_r / Cambi_r la O_lc_ill_ Lul_riP.act6rl...
  • Page 28 PAPA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe las raglas de seguridad cu- AVISO: No racomendamoselafilarlacuchfl]a-pero ar_do haga el marlertmfento. si Io hace, asegtirese de que quede balar_ceada. LLANTAS Se tiene que terser cufdado de mar_tenerla balar_ceada. Una cuchil]a que r_oesth bal- °...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR _i, PRECAUCI6N: Los solventes de petr61eo, AVISO: Antes de fnclinar la segadora para drenar tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para el acefte, drene el tanque de combustible hacfen- limpfar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterforo de _ste.
  • Page 30 _s, DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesl6nes serlas, Posici6n antes de dar calqufer servfco o de hater /_oara seaar ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Aseg_rese que la cuchf]la y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenfdo comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmedfatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que exige la I almacenamiento al hal de oada temporada o sf operador la unfdad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_ts. Mang: SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cferto Mango periodo de tfempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 CILINDRO polvo y la mugre. Rernueva la buiia. • Cubra su unfdad con un forro protector Vac°e una onza (2g rnl) de aceite a tray,s adecuado que no retenga la hurnedad. No del agujero de la buiia en el oilfndro. use pl_tstico.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccion ap_opiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Falta de 1. Cuchl]la desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posicfbn de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_s alto." Altura de las ruedas dfspareia.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388551...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388551 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 88652 H{nge Screw 169709)<479 Upper Handle 165766 Spring (LH) 189708X479 Lower Handle 185787 Spring (RH) 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 184193 Door Bolt...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123KO2-O258-E1 684 _ 718_ 307_ 27 _ 32 A...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 443_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_ 524_ 3© 68e 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633@ 633 G 27e_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 127_ 130 95 e330 276_ 27s _ 12:,...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 9691 _305 592_ 689 0 597_ 1030 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690912 697322 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Plug-Oil Drain 691450 Crankshaft 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 899781 •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel Plata-Pawl Friction 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.080"...
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