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Craftsman 917.388811 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
IC..FTSMnWl
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388811
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 Owner's Manual IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388811 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 10-13 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 owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper- • Read, understand, and follow all ating mower. instructions on the machine and in the II, SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip use of the machine before starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs with before restarting. the engine (motor) running. Disconnect • Never attempt to make wheel height the spark plug wire, and keep the wire adjustments while the engine (motor) is...

  • Page 5: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    Read these instructions and this manual in Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted its entirety before you attempt to assemble for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- or operate your new lawn mower. JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual.
  • 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 supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in for- Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be eign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging the eyes, which can result or discharging: in severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading. 5. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the This will help engine air flow and extend engine, a small amount of smoke may be engine life.
  • Page 10 ,.,.,..,.,.,.. AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_..7 _'_£" _._.._/_'_ f" DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade i_ _ Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start MowersI E Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity /Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") NGK BPR6ES Valve Clearance (± 0.04 mm): Intake: 0.015 mm; Exhaust: 0.020 mm Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. GRASS CATCHER Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick for • The grass catcher may be hosed with checking level. Insert dipstick into the water, but must be dry when used. tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. •...

  • Page 13: Rear Deflector

    SPARK PLUG cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower Replace spark plug at the beginning of by scraping to remove build-up of grass each mowing season or after every 100 and trash. hours of operation, whichever occurs •...
  • Page 14 CARBURETOR ENGINE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine does not operate properly due to sus- emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service may be performed by any non-road engine center for repair and/or adjustment.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in 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. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 17 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) ai_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segEn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueEo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS L OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mAs frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso resbatadas o cafdas, tas cuales pueden resultar correcto de la maquina.

  • Page 19: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un _rea cerrada. objeto. Rep_,relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte el •...
  • Page 20 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que LEVANTAR...
  • Page 21 FAMILIARICESE CON SU S EGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n 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 22 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Laoperaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerquesalten Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como objetos extraSos d entro desus acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a ojos,Ioquepuedeproducir d aSos una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: graves en6stos. S iempre usean- SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA teojosdeseguridad o protecci6n paralosojos...
  • Page 23 Asegt_rese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor. • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta la Ifnea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel. •...
  • Page 24 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped de AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es- el uso y los recogedores recaudarAn menos tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto c_sped.
  • Page 25 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c,sped(siviene equipado) Limpiar lasegadora rosl6n 14 # AG umpiar deba o delacubierta d elatrans- (segadoras con poder propu cor) sadas (segadoras con poderpropulsor) Revisarlas correasy las poleasimpul- Revisaro/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcaci_n l# # Limpiarla bateda/rocargar...

  • Page 26: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.0 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 Capacidad de Aceite: 18.50nzas Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Tolerancia de VAIvula (+ 0.004 Admisi6n: 0.015 mm;...
  • Page 27 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED nivel. Inserte la varilla indicadora de nivel • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado en el tubo, y haga descansar la tapa del con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que dep6sito para relleno del aceite en el tubo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 28 BUJ|A • Umpie la parte inferior de su segadora Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de cada tempo- rasp&ndola para remover la acumulaci6n rada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas c_sped y basura. de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de •...
  • Page 29 CARBURADOR MOTOR Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo est& funcionando en forma adecuada debido de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carbu- rador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su cen-...

  • Page 30: Solucion De Problemas

    1. Drene el estanque decombustible. ClLINDRO 2. Hagaarrancar e l motor y d_jelofuncionar Remueva la bujfa. hastaquelastfneas delcombustible y el Vac[e 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a tray,s carburador est_nvacfos. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. • Nunca uselosproductos p aralimpieza del Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas carburador o delmotorenelestanque de cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite.
  • Page 31 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mAs alto? Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388811...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388811 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Control Bar 83923 181389 Flanged Lecknut 185540 Upper Handle, with Grip 182248 Hubcap 169708X479 Lower Handle 88652 Hinge Screw 179585 Rope Guide 165766 Spring (LH)
  • Page 34 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE FAN COVER] CONTROL CAMSHAFT FLYWHEEL I 1_211 CARBURETOR...

  • Page 35: Model Number

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODE L NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CONTROL FAN COVER PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Arm, Governor 3683646 Rubber, Supporter, 107 mm 5580329 Red, Governor 5028923 Petcock Assembly, Manual 5580345 Spring, Governor 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580352 5580451 Spring, Throttle Return Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 4439428 Spring, Lever...
  • Page 36 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN CONNECTING RODT CRANKSHAFT PISTON " I AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER...
  • Page 37 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE PISTON CONNECTING ROD CYLINDER BARREL PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 5580014 Piston 5579982 Cylinder Assembly 1426576 Pin, Piston Clip, Valve Guide 2399780 5580022 Rod Assembly, Connecting Cover, Head 5579990 1431055 Bolt, Connecting Rod Cover Comp., Breather 5580006 2605517...
  • Page 38 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 39 SERVICE NOTES...
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