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Craftsman 917.388060 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRnFT=MnN'I
ROTARY LAwN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388060
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this 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 ICRnFT=MnN'I ROTARY LAwN MOWER 6.0 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388060 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www, sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......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...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read,understand, Slopes are a major factor related to slip a nd follow all and fall accidents which can result in instructions on the machine and in the severe injury, All slopes require extra cau- manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Never attempt to make wheel height the engine (motor) running. Disconnect adjustments while the engine (motor) is the spark plug wire, and keep the wire running. away from the plug to prevent accidental •...

  • Page 5: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence control bar its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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-...
  • Page 6 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature...

  • Page 7: Howto Useyour

    "1-O CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrownintothe used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes,whichcan resultin • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severeeyedamage.Always place the grass catcher frame hooks wearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhile onto the door pivot pins, operatingyourlawn moweror performing...
  • Page 8 bEFORE S-IAR'I ING ENGINE _Engine ADD OIL 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. Gasoline" I _==_- • 1,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, 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 effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES _'___ "_/_ _OJ_cJr'_'k_O_" _,,/A_ _/'_._',_ REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners _:'_ulpn_ Grass ca'cher MO Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt_ulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Ched,VSharperVReplace Blade LubdcaUo_Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IBecldc Start Mowers_ HE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Og...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 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 RJ 19LM or J 19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 GRASS CAI'CHER 7. Continue adding small amounts • The grass catcher may be hosed with oil and rechecking the dipstick until it water, but must be dry when used. reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke on startup. •...
  • Page 13 CLEANING Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep hotter and shortens engine life. mower housing free of built-grass Keep finished surfaces and wheels free trash. Clean the underside of your mower of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 14 ENGINE pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service ENGINE SPEED center for repair and/or adjustment. Your engine speed has been factory set. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine governor, which is factory set or it may result in personal...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 16 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, Set to"Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 17 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline seg6n las lnstrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 i. OPERAOION tl. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse Los accidentes ocurren con m_s fracuencia en oompletamente con los controles y el uso las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a correcto de la maquina. Pars esto, debe leer resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar y comprender todas las instrucciones que en graves lesiones.

  • Page 19: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una maquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un ,_rea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha, Desconecte el •...
  • Page 20 Lea estas instruccionesy este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u opemr su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped viane SIN Mango Inferior ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR fdbrica con la excepc-JOn de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 21 FAMILIARICESE 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 tamiliarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el tuturo. Estos s{mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 22 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extraRos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...

  • Page 23: Para Parar El Motor

    ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR 4_RECAUCI(_N: Los combustibles MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como AGREGUE ACEITE gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el motor. atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea separaei6n y formaci6n de ._cidos durante el el "MOTOR"...

  • Page 24: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c6sped IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la rendimientomantenga la caja de la segadora altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 25 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /_S/_ _._,_/ Revis_= haysujetado_s s u_os Limpiar/inspeccionu el recogedor de _sped(slvteneequlpadO)Llmplarlasegadora U.it_lardebajode la cuble_, de la trans- misi6n(segadomsconpoderpropulsor) Mdas (segsdoras conp_er propulsor) D i Reviserlas con'eas y laspoleasilppul- ! Revisero/afilar/camblar la cuchlUa ¥4 3 de lubdcad_ AR Tabla i Limpiar la haterl'ldreclugar I (segadoras conarranque e k_ico) Reviser elnlvel delaceite...

  • Page 26: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujl'a (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla:...
  • Page 27 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Permita que el aceite se asiente. Inserte y apriete la variUamedidora de aceite, despues • El recogedor de c_sped puede set mciado rernuevala para leer el nlvel de aceite. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que 7.
  • Page 28 * Haga descansar la segadora en su lad_ Aseg0rese que el filtro de aire y que el carbu Cambie el bujfa at comienzo de cada tempo- rador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie h rada de siega o despu6s de cada 1O0 horas parte inferior de su segadora raspdndola par_ de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 29 MOTOR rador, lleve su segadora a contacto con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR cualificado para repararia y/o ajustada. La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la f_- IMPORTANTE: Nunea manipule el regulador brica.
  • Page 30 1. Drone elestanque d ecombustible. 2. Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav(_s 2. Haga arrancar el motor y d_jelo funcionar del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. hasta quelasIfneas delcombustible y el 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas carburador estdn vac_'os.

  • Page 31: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLuCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos un centro de servico Sears. estd dirigido PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_ts alto." 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m&s alto."...
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388060...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388060 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 ControlBar 150339 Wheel Assembly 1697O6X479 Upper Handle 83923 Flanged Locknut 1697O6X479 Lower Handle 180635 Hubcap 179585 Rope Guide 88652 Hinge Screw 132004 Loci(nut 1/4-20 165766 Spring (LH)-...
  • Page 34 BRIGGS & STRATI-ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 I 1019 LABEL Kri] 54_F : 842.___ 383_ 635 _ 3o7_...

  • Page 35: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 188 I_ 96.__6 _ lS9(_ 977CARBURETOR GASKET SET 2760 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 _ 163_...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 s6s I 6s _ 592_ 669 _'_ sgT_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12QSO2-0249-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 7_ t' 505 _ 616%...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 498826 Short Block (Replacement 399269 Kit-Bushing!Seal Engine 123KO2-0015-E1 ) 497465 Manifold-Intake 299619 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 272199 • Gasket-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 691160 Head-Cylinder 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 692249 °...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATlrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 695161 Cup/Screen Assembly 690959 Pin-Locating 691830 Gear-Timing 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691648 Screw (Brake) 802574 Armature-Magneto 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube 802592 Spark Plug 692390...
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