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Owner's Manual
®
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387023
Safety
e Assembly
• Operation
o Maintenance
o Espa5ol
Repair Parts
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments t3 Assembly 4 Storage 14 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in ma
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hot..Allowtheenginetocootfor several . Never cut grass by pulling ttte mower minutesbeforefillingthegastank. Clean towards you. Mow across the face of offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe slopes, never up and down or you might engine.. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments sively steep slopes.. Use caution when beforestartingyourmower.Never operating the mower on uneven terrain attemptto dothiswhilethe engineis or when changing directions -- maintain running. go
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.Theseacces_sories wereavailablewhenthis lawnmowerwasproduced.They areals0 availableat mostSearsretailoutlets_nd servicecenters. MostSearsstorescan 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, FOR REAR D1SOHARGE LAWN MOWERS ,, MULCHER KITS, . STABIL[ZP-R GRASS CATCHERS ; "_GRASS CATCII'I_RS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE ' SIDE DISCHARGE '[.AWNMOWERS :I_AWN MQWE'RS GAS .CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE SPARK
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,, Raisehandlesuntillowerhandlesection Yourlawnmowerhandlecanbe adjustedfo[.yobrmowingcomfort. locksintoplacein mowingposition. Refer'to "AdjustHandle"in theService ,, Removeprotectivepadding,raiseupper andAdjustmentssectionof this _anuaL handlesectionintoplaceonlower handleandtightenbothhandleknobs, • Removehandlepaddingholding operatorpresencecontrolbarto upper handle. KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Y_UB LAWN MOWER. Compare lhe illustrations with
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Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for Theoperation of anylawnmowercan resultin mulching operation, To convert to discharging foreign objectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear or bagging operation: TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER safetyglasses oreyeshields whileoperating yourlawnmower" orperforming anyadjust- Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mentsorrepairs Werecommend awide mutcher.. To convertto bagging or discharging: visionsafetymaskoverthespectacles
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WARNING:Experience indicates thatalcohol . Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and blended fuels(called gasoholorusingethanol ormethanol) canattractmoisture whichleads catchers will collect less grass,. To prevent to separation andformation ofacidsduring [his, regularly hose catcher off with water storage,Acidicgascandamage thefuel and let dry before using_ systemofanenginewhileinstorage_ Toavoid o Keep top of engine around starter clear and engineproblems
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE SERVICE DATES LUBRIICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS T-he warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to (_ -Wheel operator abuse or ,negligence, To receive \ adjuster _ Engine oil full value from :thewarranty, _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
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PRODUCT SPECnFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387023 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: &0 DISPLACEMENT: 11o5 CUd IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W.30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJIgL VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - _008 EXHAUST _. :004.. ,008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: ,0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS, " The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
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NOTE:Wedonotrecommend sharpening I SAE V_E_OD_rTY GRADES ] blade- butifyoudo,besurethebladeis balanced. Crankshaft Blade .. _ keyway adapter"_..z/_ ---m--. L Check your' engine oil level more fre- quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of 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 \ V'S < starting the engine and after each five (5) bolt _ Hardened Trai
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Put air filler cover and filter into collar CLEANING aligning the tab with the slot.. IMPORTAN'f_ For best performance, keep Push in on cover and turn clockwise to mower housing free of built-up grass and tighten. trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Clip "rum CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from counter- spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug to remove • Clean the underside of your fawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass
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Shipping position Lower handle _,__i Medium \ Squeez e remove Hairpin clip Mounting bracket ENGINE LOW ,CARBURETOR .YourcaiStiretor has, a non-adjustable fixed ..,a High main_t for mixture c,ontroL Ii your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems; take your lawn mower to an au[hofized service center for repair and \\ adjustment. ENGINE S_EED The engine speed has been facto,_ set, Do " To change from medium low to high not attempt to increase engine speed as it positi
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ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUELSYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the IMPORTANT: ttisimportant topreventgum Customer Responsibilities section of this deposits fromforminginessential fuelsystem manual). parissuchascarburetor, fuelfilter,fuelhose, CYLINDER ortankduringstorage. Also,experience ,, Remove spark plug. indicates thatalcoholblended fuels(called • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark gasoholorusingethanol ormethanol) can plug hole into c
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM -_ Setto "Higher Cut" o Rear of lawn mower housing [.o--_ of power position, or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Setto "Higher Cur' o Cutting too much grass. po.citiono o Clean/replace air fitte[: o Dirty air filter. o Clean underside of mower ,, Buildup of grass, leaves, housing. and trash under mower. Check oil level o Too much oii in engine, ,_ Cut at slower walking ,, Walking speed too fast. spee& • Replace blade. _ghten o Worn, bent or
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CRAFTS AN Model No. 917.387023 Garant[a I7 Especificaciones del Producto 25 Reglas de Seguridad I7 Servicio y Adjustes 27 Montaje 19 Aimacenamiento 28 Operaci6n 20 fdenttflcaci6n de problemas 30 Mantenimiento 24 Partes de repuesto Vea el manual Programa de Mantenimiento 24 ingl6s del dueSo Orden de Partes Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrlque y afine seg,
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o Vfstase an forma adecuada; No o#ere la Tenoa cuidado cuando ope_'e la segadora en segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias terren0.disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras que e! motor estA fbncionando_ direccidh - mantenga Un b_en equitibri0. o Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena ' o Nunca opera la segadora sin las luz artificial prolecciones .adecuadasl los planchas, el OPERACl6N: recogedor de c_sped y otros dispositivos de seguridad en su tugar, • Mantenga sos ,o!os y su monte e.nla iViANTEN
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Estos accesorios estaban dispontbles cuando se produjo la segadora, Tambien estAn disponibles en la mayorfa de fas tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayorfa de las lendas Sears tambi_n pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si [es proporciona et numero del RENDaMtENTO DE LA SEGAD. ORA __. DESV]ADOR DE. RECOITIS ESTABILIZADORES PARA SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA JUEGOS PARA LA AGOLCHADQRA RECOREDOR PARA ij 9S SEGADORAS SEGADORAS CON OESCARGA CON DESCARGA \ = oo=E°o=pA=A ENV
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Barradecontrolqueexige{a presencia deioperador "---. Mango superior Levantar Posict6n para segar Mango inferior/ FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE oPARAR Su SEGADORA Compare las ilusLracionescon su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controfes y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el productoo Aprenda y comp
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La operact6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer o Ahora la segadora se puede USErcon descnrga qua salten objetos e_raSos dentro de sus ojos, Io lateral o sete puede adjuntar el recogedor de qua puede producir dares graves en 6stos. cesped opclonal, Sfempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n • Pare votver ata operaci6n de acolchamiento, para los ojos mientras opera su segadora o cuando simplemenle vuelva a instalar la plancha haga ajustes o reparaciones Recomendamos una acolchadora seg0n se mu
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losproblemas conelmotor,sedeberacierel Pare evitar 6sto, rocfe el recogedor con la sistema delcombustible antesdeguardado per mangue_ade ague, regularmente, y d6jelo unperfodo de30dfasomb, s Vacleelestanque secarse antes de usar!o defcombustiNe, hagaarrancar el motor y ° Mantenga la parte superior del motor, atrededor hAgalo funcionar hasta que las !fneas del del arrancador; despejada y sin recedes de combustible y el carburador queden vacfos, La c6sped y paja. Esto ayudar_ el flujo del aire del
