Craftsman 917.388010, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R Model No 917 388010 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa6ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visitour Craftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputatinghands 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 instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly f...

Page 3: ...chfulcare of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren 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 otherobjects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels They are flammable and va...

Page 4: ...lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defectsor other reprodustiveharm Wash hands after handling These accessories wereavailablewhenthislawnmower wasproduced They are not shipped with your mower They arealso availableatmostSears retsil outletsandservice centers Most Searsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you when youprovide the model numberofy...

Page 5: ...aterials except paddingbetween upper and lower handle and padding holdingoperator presence controlbar to upper handle Rolllawn mower out of carton andcheck carton thoroughlyfor additionalloose parts HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as net to pinch or damage control cables Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position ...

Page 6: ...AY control bar zone control cable Grass catche_ _ r filter Engineoilcap withdipsUck Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Wn HOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe Whealadjuster engine oneachwheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behindpowerlawn mowersconform to the safetystandards of theAmerican NationalStandardsInstitute andthe U S Consumerproduct SafetyCommission The blade ...

Page 7: ...ST CUTI ING HEIGHT Raisewheelsfor lowcut and lowerwheels for highcut Adjustcutting heightto suityourrequire merits Mediumposition is bestformost lawns To change cuttingheight squeezeadjuster levertowardwheel Movewheel up or dawn to suityour requirements Be sureall wheelsare inthe same setting NOTE Adjuster is property positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters i...

Page 8: ...ne 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 carburetorare empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may eccur A CAUTION Fillto...

Page 9: ...f built up grass and trash Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulchingbladewill recutthe grass al_r _s manytimes and reduce theminsizesothatas theyfall ontothe lawn theywilldisperseintothe grassand not be noticed ALso themulched g_ss w_ biodegrade quicklyto providenutrients for the lawn Alwaysmulch withyourhighest er_ bisd...

Page 10: ...rnegl_r ce To receivefull valuefromthewana_ operatormust maintain moweras instructed inthis manual Soma adjustments willneed to be made periodically to properlymaintain yourunit Alladjustments inthe Service and Adjustments sectionof thismanualshouldbe checked at leastonce each season Once ayes rep acethesparkplug replaceair filterelementand checkblade for wea A newsparkplugand claarVnew air filter...

Page 11: ...rk plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air tilter and carburetorare up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing1oprevent blade from tuming when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade belt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock...

Page 12: ...er 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 oilafter every 25 hoursof operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each five 5 hour...

Page 13: ...hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetorare covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life ACAUTION Before performingany service Oradjustments Release controlbar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plugand place where it ce nnot come in cont...

Page 14: ...njet formixturecontrol Ifyourengice doesnotoperateproperly dueto suspected carburetor problems takeyourlawnmowerto an authorizedsen icecenterfor repairor adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting cont...

Page 15: ...ill automatically lock into the mowing position Lowerhandle Squeeze to Handle fold bracket Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle Fold Forward For Storage Fold Backward Mowing Position Lower Handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is importantto prevent gum depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also experience indicate...

Page 16: ...building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plugwire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn m...

Page 17: ...pter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn 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 position not right for you Grass catcher not rifling if so equipped Hard to push 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter ...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388010 34 37 _27 22 lg 37 2O 33 37 36 4O ...

Page 19: ...ly Kit Incl Spdngs Locknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Selector Spdng Rear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 34 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 52 53 54 55 56 57 67 68 70 87877 Selector Knob 165762X9O4 Axle Arm Assembly LR 160828 Shoulder Bolt 3 16 18 151157 Wheel Assembly 83923 Flanged Locknut 77400 Hubcap...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 0_2_ 4OO 135 287 298 1301 130 120 416 19 174 207 ...

Page 21: ...ing _nc1 43 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 ston Pin Ass y 010 OS 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 _nct 43 275 36790A Muffler ing Set Std 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 Ring Set 010 OS 285 35000A Starter Cup Piston Pin Retaining Ring 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 Connecting Red Ass y 290 29774 Fuel Line _ncL 46 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp onnecting Red Bolt 295 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 Valve Lifter 300...

Page 22: ...84 of EngineParts Ust Throffie Shatt Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Tl_rottle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throffie Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restdctor Screw _lle Restdctor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowq O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL 31 Spring Cl_p Pflmer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...

Page 23: ...Washer Brake S ring Starter_ g Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind Spnng Ass y Starter Housing Ass 40 degree grommet_ Starter Rope _98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 6 690618A _ II 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 5907_0 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdog Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter Housing ASS _40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 ...

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