Craftsman 917.388391, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WER Model No 917 388391 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 ourCraftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nty 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 ...

Page 3: ...xcessive 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 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 terrai...

Page 4: ...you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OILOR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those pads 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 n...

Page 5: ...ment holes Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Upper Lower handle 3 posiUon Handle asjustment bracket Mowing position Handle pin TO INSTALLATTACHMENTS Your lawn mowe...

Page 6: ...e zone control cable Handle Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OILOR GASOLINE inthe Wheel adjuster en_line on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotanj walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards instituteand the U S Consumer Pro...

Page 7: ...toward wheel 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 insertsinto hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positionedbetween the plate tabs REAR BAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins To convert to m...

Page 8: ...n attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage Acidc 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 untilfuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructionsfor addition...

Page 9: ... they fall onto the lawn they w _ldisperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biedegrade quicldyto provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recurringaction of the blades Avo KIcutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow you...

Page 10: ...ve full value from the warrant operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adj_b nents will need to be made periodically topropedy maintain yourunit 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 filterelementand check blade for wear A new spark plug and dean new air...

Page 11: ... place wire where it cannot 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 tuming 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 ...

Page 12: ...sity 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 crankcase oil l...

Page 13: ...en 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 _I_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 place where it cannot c...

Page 14: ... for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will notbe used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of _rne clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a dean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the MsintenarK e section of this rnanual Be sure that all nuts bolts...

Page 15: ... ounce 29 ml of oil through i 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 ...

Page 16: ...off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass is too 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 _ not rightfor you 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 bolt 2 Se...

Page 17: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388391 67 44 II 47 47 44 ...

Page 18: ...49 151161 SupportBracket 50 57143 Screw 51 73990500 AxleArmAssembly LF 52 166878 AxleArmAssembly RF 53 851064 RearSkirt 54 850263 SelectorSpring 55 851074 Rear DoorAssemblyKit Incl Springs 56 165833 Locknut5 16 18 57 851514 Handle BracketAssembly Left 58 161551 HandleBracketAssembly Right 67 166113 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 68 165755 HingeSpdng 70 Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer 161058 Clipon Dischar...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02 2675 B1 843 621 969 967 2_58 968 971 I i 606 _ 971A 529 _163 124 130 95 I_ 127 _ _J617 110_ I 36 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 B1 592_ 572 307 46 47 22 383 7 307 3O6 A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 37 ...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 B1 12 110 634 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1095VALVEOVERHAUL GASKET SET 104 110 127 134 617 634 121 CARBURETOR KIT _188A I 670A 38 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 B1 t 455 461 1019 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 39 ...

Page 23: ... Flywheel 134 398188 PistonAssembly StandardSize 137 Piston Assy 010 O S Piston Assy 020 G S 163 2726 53 Piston Assy 030 O S 187 492790 Ring Set Piston 188 398540 StandardSize 188A 94644 Ring Set 010 O S 202 262579 Ring Sat 020 O S 209 263044 RingSet 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Standard Size Rod Connecting Screw ConnectingRod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spdng Valve Retainer Valve Spdng Tappe...

Page 24: ...0 499135 Bracket Carburetor 621 396847 Switch Stop 625 497465 Tube Fuel Intake 634 Washer Shaft Sold in Kit Only KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 635 66538 Elbow SparkPlug 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 IntakeValve 870 213513 Seat Ex...

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