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Craftsman 917.388600 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
JCRIIFTSMIIN"J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.25 Horsepower
20" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388600
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
beforeoperatingthis 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 JCRIIFTSMIIN"J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.25 Horsepower 20" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388600 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    POWER MOWER For one year 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: Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate • Read,understand,and follow all abnormally, stop the engine (motor) instructionson the machineand in the and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s)beforestarting.Be thor- trouble. oughly familiar with the controls and...
  • Page 4 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 Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALLSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ith your lawnmower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign 1. Lift the rear door on the mower objects thrown into the housing and place the grass catcher The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in frame onto the formed tabs on the rear severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL filler 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. A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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 trash. Sea "CLEANING" in the Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 3ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners "If Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledddVe Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ik/3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowerst 1_'4 E Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.5 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 resistor type RJ19LM or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • 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 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO ADJUST HANDLE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag The handle can be mounted in a high or with rigid part of bag on the bottom. low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for Make sure the frame handle is outside raising or lowering the handle.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator control bar storage at the end of the season or if the 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 protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug, • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to =Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A UMITADA DE UNO AI_O PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por uno (1) aSo, a pa_r de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantanga, lubrique y afine segLinlas instrucciones para la operackSn y el mantenimiantoen el manualdel dueSo, Sears reparar&gratistodo defectoen el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerreda. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacedo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR $U SEGADORA Lea estss instrucciones y ests manual completamente antes de trstar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE" Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para farniliarizarse con la ubicaci(_ de los diversoscontmlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referenda en el futuro. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Iiteratura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR segadora puede hacer que RECOGEDOR DE CI=SPED salten objetos extra_os dentro 1. Lavanta la puarta trasera de la caja de la La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede segadora y ponga el bastidor del producir daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 _PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE I-IACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos come gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce ala Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de dcidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor contmles que exigen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En climas mds frl'os puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 26 Rovisar si hay suietadores suoltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor do SE c6sped (stvione equ'pad°) LImpiar la segadora m s_ (segadoras con pod_r p roposer) Lim_ar deba o de la cubierta de la Vans- sadas (secjadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las con'eas y las poleas impul- :_ovisaro/afitar/cambiar la cuchitl.a li/3 Tabla de lubdcaci6n...
  • Page 27 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mem de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.5 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Buj{a (abertura: .030") 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE C_SPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inelinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c&spedpuede set rociade con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera perotJeneque estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el eilenciador si est_ manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corroido puede producir un peligre de incendio Sustituir el papal del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o da_o.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n RECOGEDOR DE CESPED alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped mango inferior estdn fuera del centro para en la bolsa del cdsped con la parte rfgida levantar y bajar el mango.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barradecontrol q ue _ I-,_ almacenamiento al final de cada temporeda o exigelapresencia del''- ,2_,2) DOBLAR si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dfas o operador _//" HACIA mas. j_-_/// ADELANTE • Mango superior PAPA SEGADORA...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegerla c&mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. =MOTOR" en la sacci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el dispareJo o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388600 36 38...
  • Page 35 Blade Adapter 150050 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 166072 Grass Bag 54583 Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 ~ - - Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 024202 Rear Baffle 700063)(479 (See Breakdown) 88614 ThroatFrame 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024202 275,...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024202 K_W PART K_'Y PART DESCRIP'RON DESCRIPTION 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 37712 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" DowelPin 26727 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Breather Element...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024202 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * DustSeal 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 "...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024202 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (includes Key Number4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spnng 590700 Pulley& Rewind SpringAssembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 40 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it, no matter who sold it] 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ dayornight (1-800-469-4a_) (U.SAandCanada) WI_N,SeaI1LCOIlll _,8eEIrs._ For repairof carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 day or r_ght(U.S.A.only) www.seats,con3...