Craftsman 917.388720, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MOWER Model No 917 388720 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 visitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...NT 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 Do not operate the mower when I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starling Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine b...

Page 3: ...ert 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 vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved c...

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 accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you when you provide the mod...

Page 5: ...ngmaterialsexcept paddingbetweenupper and lower handle and paddingholdingoperator presencecontrolbar to upperhandle 4 Rolllawnmowerout of cartonand check cartonthorouglyfor additional loose pads HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Untold handle carefull as not to pinch or damage control ca 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowin position 2 Remove pro...

Page 6: ...control cable Handle knob Grass catcher Engineoilcap withdipstick Lawn mower housing Wheel adjuster wheel Gasolinefille r cap Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Airtilter engine 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 Prod...

Page 7: ...eel 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 LowerWheelsfor High Cut Pla_ Raise Wheels for LowCut REAR SAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto...

Page 8: ...rationand formation of acidsduringstorage Acidic gas can damagethe fuel systemof an enginewhile in storage Toavoidengine problems the fuel systemshouldbe emptiedbefore storageof 30 days or longer Drainthe gas tank startthe engineand let it rununtilthe fuel lines andcarburetorare empty Use fresh fuel nextseason See StorageInstructions for additionalinformation Never use engine or carburetorcleanerp...

Page 9: ...fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrede 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 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 ...

Page 10: ...ull valuefromthe warranty operatormustmaintainmoweras instructedin thismanual Some adjustmentswill needto be made periodically to propedy maintainyour unit All adjustmentsinthe Serviceand Adjustments sectionof this manual shouldbe checkedat least onceeach season Once a year replacethe sparkplug clean or replace air filterelementand check bladefor wear A new spark plugand clean newair filter elemen...

Page 11: ...n removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer 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...

Page 12: ... if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcaseoil levelbefore startingthe engineand after each five 5 hoursof continuoususe Tightenoil plug securelyeach time you checkthe oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Beforetippinglawnmowerto drainoil drainfuel tank by running engineuntilfuel tank is empty 1 Disconnectsparkplugwire from spark plugand place wire whereit cannot com...

Page 13: ...ming any service or adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU I FING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear...

Page 14: ...s If youthinkthe engine governedhigh speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center whichhas proper equipmentand experienceto makeany necessaryadjustments 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 d...

Page 15: ...er Run engine at least 10 minutes aftsr adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil Sse ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull...

Page 16: ...ken Blade draggingin grass CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten bladebolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depresscontrolbarto handle 9 Replacecontrolbar 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean...

Page 17: ...ipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Raise cutting height 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 position not right for you 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grasscatcher 4 Adjusthandle height to suit 17 ...

Page 18: ...I 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388720 21 33 39 4O 3O 3_ 4O ...

Page 19: ...eConVol Cable 45 150406 Hex Head rereadRo_ling Screw3t8 16 x 1 Hex WasherHead Screw 1G 24x 1 2 46 85463 DangerDecal Up StopBracket 48 165 61X004 AxleArmAssembly RR HandleKnob 52 166878 HousingAssembly Incl Ref 17 18 46 HelrpinCotter 53 851084 Hex Head Screw3t8 24 x 1 318GKI 8 HingeRod 54 850263 HelicelLockwasher SupportBracket 55 851074 Han_led Washer Screw 56 165833 21 Blade AxleAnn Assemb_ LF 57...

Page 20: ...AN 4 cYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 34 33 27 _ I 45 287 _ 842 _r LT 11 525 524 1095 VALVE GASKET SET i _ 7 d 43 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 36 ...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 968 1ee_ 613 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 7O8_D 2 _ 27E _ 127 _ 37 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4_CYCLE ENG NE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02 2639 B1 921 3O4 305 38 ...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 BI 368 ENGINE GASKET SET 6e8 356 _ _ I _ _1 39 ...

Page 24: ...Y PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 65 690759 Screw Rewind Starter 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 97 493267 Shaft Throthe 104 691242 _ Pin Flcat Hinge 117 494870 Jet Main Standard 497315 Jet Main High Altitude 121 498260 Kit Carburetor Overheol 125 498170 Carburetor 127 694468 _ Plug Welch 130 691203 Valve Throffie 133 398187 Float Carburetor 134 39818...

Page 25: ... Manifold 1059 692311 621 692310 Switch Stop 1095 498525 695 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1210 498144 668 493823 Spacer inCludes 2 670 692294 Spacer Fuel Tank684690345 1211 498144 Screw Breather Passage Cover 659 691855 Spdng Friction Included 708 691321 0 Seal Throttle Shaft 358 741 691830 Gear Timing O Included 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dip6UckTube No 121 847 692017 Assembly Dipstick Tube _ included 851 49...

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