Craftsman 917.388381, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ER Model No 917 388381 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: ...ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND 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 o...

Page 3: ...y 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 t...

Page 4: ...you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe 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 ...

Page 5: ...ndle 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 Operator presence control bar upper handle Lift uP ___ _Lift u_J Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulche...

Page 6: ... zone control cable Handle knob Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick filter Gasoline Mulcher door Lawn mower housing MPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped NITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the n_ine on each wheel vlEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS _ears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American qational Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Co...

Page 7: ...ove wheal up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheals 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 Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO CONVERT MOWER Lever Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a muic...

Page 8: ...n attract moisture 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 addi...

Page 9: ... onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed A so the mulched grass will biedegrade quickly to provide nuthents for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn ...

Page 10: ...eive 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 year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clea...

Page 11: ...nnot 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 NO...

Page 12: ...GE NOTE Although 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 1 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 ye...

Page 13: ...commend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air 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 bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and plac...

Page 14: ...ine speed or it may result in personal injury If you 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 and 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 rem...

Page 15: ...ace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug i Pour one 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...

Page 16: ...t venting air 1 Grass is tee high or wheel 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 right for you 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 2...

Page 17: ... ControlCable 45 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x1 2 46 85463 DangerDecal Up Stop Bracket 48 165761X004 Axle ArmAssembly RR HandleKnob 52 166878 HousingAsserobly IncL Ref 17 18 46 HairpinCotter 53 851084 HexHeadScraw3 8 24xl 3 8Grd 8 HingeRod 54 850263 Helical Lockwasher Support Bracket 55 851074 HardenedWasher Screw 56 165833 21 Blade Axle Arm Asserobly...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 969_ 968 843 967 621 92_P m w 124 634 130 606 971 971A 1_ 3_ ...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HSO2 2675 E1 27O 625 34 4_o 572 9A 15 22 383 7 5 307 3O6 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 37 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 _ 670A 842 _ 3 5240 634 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 104 110 134 127 617 634 I 121 CARBURETOR KIT _188A 670A 202 38 ...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 930 334 461 304 _332 _455 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 39 ...

Page 22: ...eel 163 272653 Piston Assembly Standard 187 492790 Size 188 398540 Piston Assy 010 O S 188A 94644 Piston Assy 020 O S 202 262579 Piston Assy 030 O S 209 263044 Ring Set Piston Standard Size Ring Set 010 O S Ring Set 020 O S Ring Set 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Standard Size Red Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Ca...

Page 23: ...rank Governor Seal Intake Elbow Bracket Carburetor Switch Stop Tube Fue_Intake Washer Shaft Sold in Kit Only PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 635 66538 Elbow Spark Plug 670 280512 Spacer Fuel Tank 670A 493823 Spacer Bracket 741 262598 Gear Timing 842 280966 Seal O Ring 843 272616 Sleeve Lever 847 495263 Tube Assembly Oil 851 493880 Terminal IgnitionCable 869 213512 Seat Intake Valve 870 213513 Seat Exhaust ...

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