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Craftsman 917.388895 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388895 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" rear discharge
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CRRFTSMRN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388895
• EspaSol, p 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www sears com/craftsman
USA

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  • Page 1 550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388895 • EspaSol, p 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www sears com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Always place containerson the ground mentin good condition. awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling. • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailerand refuel it on the •...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    MOWING Read these instructions and this manual Operator POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrowninto the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes,which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower severeeye damage.Always place the grass catcher frame...
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Primer section of this manual. _i, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentson your mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the your mowerand could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 11 BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher* Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with formingany maintenance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline,oil, or insect controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS Disconnect spark plug wire from spark TOWA plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
  • Page 14 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before performing any service adjustments: Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving sition position parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot cotter Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor MOWING Operator storageat the end of the season or if the POSITION presence control bar unitwill not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER //// When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWARD' Upper...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors 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.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los...

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta dise5ado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a5os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 24: Para Ajustar La Altura De Corte

    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacion de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extraSos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Yea las lnstrucciones Para El AImacenamiento MOTOR para mas informacion. Nunca use productos de AGREGUE ACEITE limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. el estanque del combustible pues se pueden Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR"...

  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR A_,PRECAUCl6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE= MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neum;Jticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 28 SEGADORA • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado ando haga el mantenimiento. a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, LLANTAS sustituirlos s61ocon pernos aprobados mostrados •...

  • Page 29: Para Cambiar Elaceite Delmotor

    PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE DELMOTOR Tornillo MONTE UNO DE ESTOS PUNTOS BAJOS 1. Desconecte elalambre dela bujiay p6ngalo de modo quenopueda entraren contacto conesta. 2. AsegQrese quela segadora e steenuna superficie nivelada. AVlSO:Elaceite se drenara masfacilmente __ ,_ HACIAELBORDEANGOSTODEL ELEMENTO siestacaliente. R ecoja el aceite enunenvase adecuado.
  • Page 30 _ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n ¢_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.

  • Page 31: Aceite Del Motor

    Barra de control POSICION Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si que exige PARA presencia SEGAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. operador / ,', SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO polvo y la mugre. Remueva la bujia. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. use plastico.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mas alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388895...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.388895 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 83923 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3!8-16 194179X479 401808 Upper Handle Frame, Grassbag 169708X479 Lower Handle 88652 Hinge Screw 194788 405421 Rope Guide Spring, Rear Door, LH...

  • Page 36: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-0708-EA S47_ _ 842 < :> 307_ 287_ 202J 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 718 j 163 (_ 2o @ 1go_ 19o_ 15 @ 48 SHORT BLOCK ]...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-0708-EA 1830 _ _-,-_.1 _ ,,,_ 3901_ 612_ 1218 '_ 7240 ,,:__ [ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 80 9 1211 689 #:_ 1210 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] [1036 EMISSIONS LABEL [1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-0708-EA KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Gear-Cam Cylinder Assembly 691998 399269 Short Block Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) - - - 299819s• Manifold-Intake Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 699644 698691 • Gasket-Intake Sump-Engine 699649 790169 Head-Cylinder 691111 Screw (Intake Manifold)
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-0708-EA KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691146 790029 Screw (Carburetor) Screw (Brake) 745A 690859 89838s Wrench-Spark Plug Screw (Brake) 691870 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) 691837 Screen-Carburetor 691440 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 493880s 495770 Diaphragm-Carburetor Terminal-Spark Plug...
  • Page 40 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter made it, no matter sold For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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