Craftsman 917.388020, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MOWER Model No 917 388020 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: ...vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND 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 instructionson the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughlyfa...

Page 3: ...the watchfulcare of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren enter the area Before and white walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approachingblind corners shrubs trees or otherobjects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handlinggasoline and other fuels They are flammable ...

Page 4: ...nalsand related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm Wash hands after handling These accessories wereavailab4e whenthislawnmowerwas produced They are not shipped withyour mower They arealsoavailableatmostSears retailoutletsandservice centers MostSears storescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you ...

Page 5: ...padding holding operator presence controlbar to upperhandle Roll lawn mower out of cartonand check carton thoroughlyfor additionalloose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefullyso as not to pinchor damage controlcables Raise lower handle sectionto operating positionand squeeze the bottomends of lower handle towards each other untilthe pin in handle can ...

Page 6: ...e control bar Starter handle t zone control cable Handle Grass catche Engine oilcap with dipstick Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Wheeladjuster on eachwheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behind powerlawnmowersconform to thesafetystandards of theAmencan NationalStandardsInstitute andtheU S ConsumerProductSafety Commissi...

Page 7: ...tpins _ _ _ circumstancesattempt to defeat the function of the operatorcontrol The blade turnswhen the engine is running Your lawn moweris equippedwithan operatorpresencecontrolbar which requirestheoperatorto be positioned behindthe lawnmowerhandleto startand operatethe lawn mower TO ADJUSTCUTFING HEIGHT Raisewheelsfor lowcutand lower wheels for highcut Adjustcutting height to suityourrequire ment...

Page 8: ...outd be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetorare empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetorcleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ACAUTION Fill to bottomof gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spill...

Page 9: ...of built upgrass and trash Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use See Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The specialmulching bladewillrecur the grassclippings manytimesand reduce themin sizesothatas theyfall ontothe lawntheywilldisperseintothegrassand notbe noticed Also themulched grasswill biodegrade quicklyto providenutrients for thelawn Alwaysmulchwithyourhighest engine bla...

Page 10: ...useornegligence Torec_w full valuefromthewarranty operatormust maintain moweras instructed inthismanual Some adjustments willneedto be made periodically to properly maintain yourunit Alladjustments in theServiceand Adjustments sectionof thismanualshouldbe checkedat leastonceeach season Once a year replacethesparkplug replaceair ititerelementandcheckblade for v _ar A new sparkplugand clean new air ...

Page 11: ...ntact 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 removingblade 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 NOTE Remove the bl...

Page 12: ...ngin 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 tow on oil Change the oil after 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 starting the engine and after...

Page 13: ... and shortens engine life Keep finished surfacesand wheels free of al gasotine oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electricalsystem muffler air filter and carburetorare covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life _CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release controlbar and stopengine Make sure the blade an...

Page 14: ... Ifyourengine does notoperateproperly due to suspected carburetor problems takeyourlawnmowerto an authorized servicecenterforrepairor 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 contact your nearest aut...

Page 15: ...ing the handle for storageor transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the controlcables Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle Fold Forward For Storage Lower Handle Mowing Position Backward ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis importantto prevent gum depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also...

Page 16: ...building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storingin 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 b_adeor broken blad adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mow...

Page 17: ...bar is released 2 Bent engine crankshaft 3 Blade adapter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass 1 Cuttingheight too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass is too highor wheel heightis too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Co...

Page 18: ...67 68 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388020 1o 37 27 39 ...

Page 19: ...ear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs Locknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembty Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Nut Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Whe_ KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 167130X004 35 57143 36 160828 37 1511_ 38 7399O5OO 39 83923 4O 774CO 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 15O406 46 85463 47 161551 48 167131X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 850263 55 85...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1_ 0062_ 4OO 135 416 9OO 119 125 287 298 t301 275 36 ...

Page 21: ... Clamp 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 48 27241 Valve Lifter 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 301 50 37460 Camshaft Exhaust MCR 301 36246 Fuel Cap Inc ref 104 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 52 29914 Oil Pump Ass y 306 36996 O Ring P 69 35261 Mounting Flange Gasket P 307 35499 O Ring 70 34311E Mounting Flan e Incl 72 thru _g3 309 650562 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 306 310 35648 Dipstick 72 3...

Page 22: ...ed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640018 Idle Restriutor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float ShaB 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 640259 Primer Butb Retaioer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Carburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 640175 High Spe...

Page 23: ...ng 8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590695 Starter Housing ASS 40 degree gr_nmetl 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle _ _14 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590687A Starter Housing ASS _40 degree grommetS 12 590535 Starter Rope _Length 98 x 9 64 dia 13 ...

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