Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 1
Owner's Manual
[RI:IFTXMI:IN °
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388410
• 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 6017_
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 2
Warranty ............................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Service and Adjustments ...................... 13 Assembly .............................................. 4 Storage ................................................. 14 Operation .............................................. 6 Troubleshooting ................................... 15 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 3
sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing. Do not mow engine is running or when the engine is excessively steep slopes. Use caution hot. Allow the engine to cool for several when operating the mower on uneven minutes before filling the gas tank. terrain or when chan
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 4
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 outletsand service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS / FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 5
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator presence MOWER control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE U IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Lift up • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends Mowing of lower handle towards each other posiUon Lower until the pin in handle can be inserted handle into one of the three height adjustment holes. • Remove protective padding, raise 3-Position upper handle section into place on handle lower han
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 6
KNOW YOUR lAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 7
REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place nto the eyes, which can result in the grass catcher frame hooks onto the severe eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot pins. glasses Or eye shields while operating your • To convert to mulching or discharging lawn mower or performing any adjustments operation, remove grass catcher and close or repairs. We recommend a wide vision rear door. safety mask over spectacles
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 8
problems, the fuel system should be Open emptied before storage of 30 days or Mulcher Door longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank Discharge or permanent damage may occur. deflector ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not stor
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 9
MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the HOUSING after each use. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to • The special mulching blade will recut reduce
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 10
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ¥# (If Equipped) CleardlnspectGrass Catcher !_ (_ Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) !_# W Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropenedMowers) I11 R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1_3 LubricationChad I_ I_ Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) I#/ 1_4 E Check Engine Oil Level Ip# Change Engine Oil _1,2 InspectMuffler G Clean Air Filter _12 N Clean or Replace
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 11
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 12
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your Care should be taken to keep the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid balanced. An unbalanced blade will possible engine damage from running cause eventual damage to lawn mower or low on oi
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 13
• Insert new filter into cover. CLEANING • Put air filter cover and filter into collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep aligning the tab with the slot, mower housing free of built--up grass • Push in on cover and turn counterclock- and trash. Clean underside of mower wise to tighten, housing after each use. _kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it Turn cannot come in contact with the spark clockwiseto plug. remove • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 14
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top. does not operate properly due to suspected • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold an authorized service center for repair or them in warm water for a f
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 15
storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run pin engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. _, Handle r ENGINE OIL adjustment Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in acket the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER ENGINE • Remove spark plug. FUELSYSTEM • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throu
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 16
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing 1. Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut_' position. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut - uneven 1. Wom, be
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 17
33
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 18
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388410 49 14 3 44 14 43 34 25 7 33 68 21 47 67 19 56 37 \
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 19
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388410 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Selector Knob 33 87877 Control Bar 1 131696 34 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 2 166860X479 Upper Handle Looknut 5/16-18 35 166785 3 161105X479 Lower Handle 36 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 4 132001 RopeGuide 37 151162 Wheel Assembly Locknut 1/4-20 5 63601 Shoulder BOlt 38 164362 6 131959 Handle Bolt 39 83923 WireTie Flanged Locknut 7 66426 40 774O0 Hubcap Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 8 747805
Resumen del contenido incluido en la página 20
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006714 4OO 135 130 _',. 120 '_310 223. 182 185 239 ._) 370C
