Craftsman 917.38862, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Model No 917 388620 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 www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...anty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all i...

Page 3: ... remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vis...

Page 4: ... lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsand service centers Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairparts for you when you providethe model number...

Page 5: ...l packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operating position and sque...

Page 6: ...lbar Engine zone control cable Handle knob Engine oil cap with Gasoline filler cap IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Wheael adjuster 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 Commis sion The blade tur...

Page 7: ...r requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments 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 PlateTab LowerWheelsl...

Page 8: ...f an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ CAU...

Page 9: ...TENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrode quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the bla...

Page 10: ...buse or negligence To receive 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 clean or replace air filter element and check blade ...

Page 11: ...her and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised l...

Page 12: ...peracion section of this manual 6 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Container AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER 1 Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pult away from collar 2 Remove f...

Page 13: ...sconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden ...

Page 14: ...nt bracket TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass ...

Page 15: ...dle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Operator presence controlbar Upper Med Low pin J 3 Position handte adjustment bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that...

Page 16: ...n 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 your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engone and exhaust...

Page 17: ...er 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfllllng ifeo 2 Lift on blade wom off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 t Raise cutting height 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...

Page 18: ...68 67 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388620 70 44 2 43 34 25 l i 47 22 38 37 27 36 ...

Page 19: ...cknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 _1 Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer 33 87877 34 167130X004 3_5 166785 36 160828 37 15116_2 38 1643_ 39 83923 40 774OO 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 15O406 46 85463 47 63124 48 167131X004 49 151161 50 57143 5_ 52 175871 53 851084 54 85O263 56 851074 56 165833 57 851514 58 161551 67 166113 68 166755...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016702 370C 120 119 130 416 182216 19 277 182 185 178 223_ 125 174 93 285 90 103 305 306 195 36 ...

Page 21: ...cl 46 275 37462 Muffler 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 48 27241 Valve Lifter 285 35000A Starter Cup 50 37460 Camshaft 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 Exhaust MCR Inc Ref 104 290 29774 Fuel Line 52 29914 Oil Pump Ass y 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 69 37609 Mounting Flange Gasket 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 70 37608 Mounting Flenge 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 301 Incl 7...

Page 22: ...631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640027 Idle Restrictor Screw 640200 Idle Restdctor Scrwa Cap Black 631867 Float Bowl 631024 Float Shaft 632019 Float 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 631022 Spring Clip 640259 Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 640080 Main NoZZle Tube 632766 Carburetor Tube 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 640...

Page 23: ...er Brake Spring Starter uog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Ho_sing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope _98 X 9 64 dia starter Handle KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog DOg Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Stader Rousing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 6...

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