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Craftsman 917.388611 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFT$1VlAN°I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388611
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
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

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  • Page 1 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts 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: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ......Sack 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 owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work- manship.
  • Page 3 • • Be alert and turn machine off if children Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drivas, walks, or roads, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning chiJdren.
  • Page 4 _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and _,Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!I! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manuar HOWTO SET UPYOUR 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 as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 The operation ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result in foreign Yourlawn mower was shippedready to be used as a mulcher. Toconvertto bagging: ob eels thrown into the eyes, which can resull in REAR BAGGING severe eye damage. • Uff rear door of the lawn mower and place Always wear safety glasses or eye the grass catcher frame hooks onto the shields while operating your lawn mower...
  • Page 8 A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank BEFORE STARTING ENGINE tiller neck. Do not overfill. Wipe offany ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of buiIFup the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MA,NTENANCESC.EOULE ROGO R 0RV,CB Check for Loose Fasteners ¥/ ClearVInspect Grass Catcher It Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower IPower-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharpeIVReplace Blade _,/_ Lubrication Chart Clean Batter//Recharge Electric Start Mowers'_ t,J4 E Check Engine Oil Level Change En_line Oil 1_.2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR S)ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE Change the oil after every 25 hours of NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- operation or at least once a year if the ing blade - but if you do, be sure the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in blade is balanced.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER 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 year or after age.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    •'_CAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator storage at the end of the season or if the control bar Fold 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 give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard! 1, Engine flywheel brake is on 1, Depress control bar to topull when control bar is release€ upper handle before pulling starter rope, Bent engine crankshaft, 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center, Blade adapter broken, 3.
  • Page 18 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AhlOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y afine segt_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • Nunca permits qua los aiSos operen la • No opera la mdquina bajo la influencia del mdquina. alcohol o de las drogas. • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba • Tangs un cuidado extra cuando se acarque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los est6 mojada.
  • Page 20 d_ADVERI_NCIA: Los homes, terrninalss y _,Busque este siml_lo que ser_la _asprecaucio- nes de seg_Jrtdad d e =mportancia.Quiere decir- accesonos relatJvos de la bateda contJenenplomo iiiATENCI_)N!]I [iiESTE ALERTOI!! SU o compuestos de plorno,productos qufmicos SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. conocidosen el Estadode Celifomia como causa de cdncer y de[ectos al nacirnientou otros dai_os reproductJvos.
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucoiones y el manual completamonto antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operer su segadore nueva. IMPORTANTE: Desplieguo el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daSar los SiN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADOP,A. Compare las ilustradones con su segado_apare famili_zarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversoscontrolesy ajust_s. Guarde este manual para referenelaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en le Iiteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 ipl_La operaciSo de cualquier PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacsr que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarss saltsn objetos extrafios dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal Pare sus ojos, Io que pueds convertirla a una operacibn de ensacado: _producir daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR El Almacenamiento para mds informacibn. MOTOR Nunca usa productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del AGREGUE ACEITE combustible pues sa pueden producir dar_os Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el permanentes.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cSsped ACOLCHAR muy alto, pueda sar nacesano el elavar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altura del corte para reduoir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujer la eagadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO _'_J Revisar si hay su_etadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de ¢_sped (si viene equidede) I# # Limpiat la segadera mis_6n (segadoras conpoderpropulsor) sades (segadoras con poder prcpulsor) OO i Revisar l ascorreas y laspo_eas irnput- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchi]la 11_ _1 Ri_ T_u_ d e ,_._.
  • Page 27 ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERODESERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIOAD YTIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DEACEITE(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°F_ o SAE 5W-30 (OEBAJO 32°F CAPACIDAD DEACEITE: 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD BUJ_A IABERTURA: .045"1 CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSIC_N DELPERNODE LACUCHILLA: 3,_40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGP.DOR DE CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE £)EL MOTOR (Si comprado come accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora pare • El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociado drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- con el agua de la manguera pere tiene qua tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el ester seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 SlLENC|ADOR FILTRO DE A|RE Su motor no funcionar_ en forma adecuada y Inspeccione y sambie el silenciador si estd cormido puede producir un peligro de puede sufrir da_os si se usa un flltro de eke sucio. incendio y/o de5o, Cembie el filtro de eke cada a_lo o despuds de cada 100 horas de opereci6n, y rods a BUJJA$ menudo si siega en condiciones muy...
  • Page 30 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR _IPRECAUCIaN: Antes de dar calquier RECOGEDOR DE CESPED servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped 2. AsegOrese que la ouchilla y que todas las en ]a bolsa del c_sped con la parte rfgida partes movibles se hayan detenido de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente Barrade controlqoe prepare su segedora para el exigela presencia del _ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o :le ihaa¢itae=r////,_,_, sila _nidad no se vaa user pot 3(} d(as o m_s. SEGADORA Mangosuperior Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mangoinfedor operadol cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela...
  • Page 32 CILINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto csrredo y c_brala para protegerla 1. Remueva la bujla. contra el polvo y la mugre. 2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a tray,s •Cubra su unidad con un forro protector del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro.
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORREC_ /ibraci6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el excesiva O suetta. perno de la cuchilla. 2. CigueSal del motor doblado. 2. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de ssrvicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.388611 1_52...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NU MBER 917.388611 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 869_Z Control Bar 151157 WheelAssembly 169709X479 Uppar Handle 83_3 Ranged Locknut 169708X479 LowerHandle 774O0 Hubcap 88652 Hinge Screw 13L_001 RopeGuide 132004 L_cknut 1/4-20 165766 Sphng (LH) 131959 HandJeSolt...

  • Page 36: Craftsman 4-Cycle Engine Assembly

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 "305...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (incl. 2 & 20) 31672 VaWe Spring 26727 Dowel 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Sea_ 36557 Breather Ass'y. (IncL 6 & 12A) 36783 "...
  • Page 38 MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 • CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _m=7 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor Ind. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 640271 31615 Thrott e Shaft & Lever Assemb y 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 PART "_'ll DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spdeg Pin (lncL 4) Washer 590600 Retainer Washer 590601 590697 Brake S dng Starter [_g 590698 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590606 590703...
  • Page 40 Forrepairof majorbrand applk_'lcas i n your own home... no matter who madeit, no matterwhosold it! 1-800..4-MY-HOME _ Any_me, dayorr_jht (1-800-_9-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) www,se_/_Dor_ WWW._BQrs.c8 For repair of carry-in products likevacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Partsend Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An,pine, day orrt_ (U.S A u_y) t_l_'w.IN_rs.com...