Craftsman 917.388350, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R Model No 917 388350 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol 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 _ _vw sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whi vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence control to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with cuch controls do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this...

Page 3: ... Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous 3 Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven te...

Page 4: ...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 sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as neces sary ...

Page 5: ...dle upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To co...

Page 6: ...nce control bar G rass filler cap Engine with dipstick Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade t...

Page 7: ... Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Lower Wheels for High Cut Lever Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To c...

Page 8: ...re which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional informati...

Page 9: ...that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best reoutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time ...

Page 10: ...full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a yesr replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new...

Page 11: ... come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE R...

Page 12: ...ough multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the...

Page 13: ...lean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler ai filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life _CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control barand stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact w...

Page 14: ...ou believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 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 period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dr...

Page 15: ... ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover yo...

Page 16: ...air 1 Grass is too high or wheal height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not rightfor you Hard to push CORRECTION 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade 13ghten blade belt...

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Page 18: ...68 67 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388350 44 37 34 21 19 4_ 37 27 20 ...

Page 19: ...ly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 HingeSpdng Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 31 165760 Clip on DischargeGuard 32 169421X004 Selector Spdng Rear 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 165762X004 AxleArm Assembly LR 36 160828 ShoulderBolt 5 16 18 37 151157 Wheel Assembly 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 40 77400 Hubcap 41 88652 HingeScrew 42 165766 Spdng LH 43 165767...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 4OO 135 130 120 119 370C 298 125 101 _310 36 ...

Page 21: ...ool 370C 37318 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370K 36695 89 611004 Flywheel Key 90 611112 Flywheel 370R 37317 92 650815 Belleville Washer 371 37269 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 380 640262 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 390 590737 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 400 36792B 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 416 36085 110 37047 Ground Wire 417 650821 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 900 120 36825 Cylinde...

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