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Craftsman 917.387460 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.5 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387460
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.5 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387460 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all • Mow across the face of slopes: never instructions on the machine and in the up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly •...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of...
  • Page 5 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...

  • Page 6: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    Read these instructions and this manual in HOWTO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Raise handles until lower handle sec-...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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.
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin foreign Your mower is shipped ready to be used objectsthrown into the as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or eyes, which can result in discharging: severeeye damage.Always • Lift discharge guard and remove wear safetyglasses or eyeshields while mulcher plate.
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL filler cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE A PTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** D Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Always observe safety rules when per- Key _ keyway forming any maintenance. Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Blade shaft...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE AIR FILTER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, Remove the air filter by turning coun- they will result in increased oil consumption terclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. when used above 32°E Check your engine Remove filter from inside of cover.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    AqLWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjust- SQUEEZE ments: TO ADJUST "_ 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Lower handle parts have completely stopped. I L,"• 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Mounting pin -.._ plug and place wire where it cannot I_, U...

  • Page 15: Storage

    CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set Your carburetor has a non-adjustable for proper engine speed. Overspeeding fixed main jet for mixture control. If your the engine above the factory high speed engine does not operate properly due to setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through gine and let it run until the fuel lines and spark plug hole into cylinder. carburetor are empty. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 19 liasabiertas. P6ngase s iempre z apatos s 61idos. nifios. A menudo, los nifios se sienten atraidos por • Notiredela segadora haciaatr_sa menos la m&quina y por la actividad de la siega. Nunca queseaabsolutamente necesario. Mire suponga que los nifios van a permanecer en el siempre haciaabajoy haciadetr&s antesy mismo lugar donde los vio pot 51tima vez.
  • Page 20 Su • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA diseSado fdnico per parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 21 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n estAn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tat vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVlADOR...
  • Page 22 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que acolchadora. Para convertida a una operaci6n satten objetos extraSos dentro de de ensacado o de descarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _PRECAUCION: Los combustibles MOTOR mezctados con alcohol (conocidos como AGREGUE ACEITE gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea separaci6n y formaci6n de &cidos durante el el "MOTOR"...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR _PRECAUCI6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA CADA A.TESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DEUSO CADA TEMPORADA 2S RORAS ALMACE- Umpiadlnspeccionar el RecogedordeC_sped Controlar tos Neum_ticos Controlar tas Ruedas Mortices Umpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la TransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y las Poteas Impulsadas Revisar / Afitar / Cambiar la Cuchilta Lubricaci6n Umpiar / Recargar la Bateria * *...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA Chavetero del Adaptador de la cuchilla ciguenal Ranura_ Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. Arandela de seguridad LLANTAS Cuchilla • Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qu[micas para control de insec- tos que pueden dai_ar la goma. •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el Remueva el filtro de aire gir#,ndolo en el arranque en clima frfo, estos aceites de mul- sentido contrario en que giran las manillas tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consume de del reloj, hasta el tope, y retffelo del collar.
  • Page 30 _._,DVERTENCIA: Paraevitarlesi6nes serias, APRIETE antesdedarcalquier s ervicoo dehacer PARA AJUSTE ajustes: 1. Sueltela barradecontrol y pareel motor. 2. Asegt]rese q uela cuchilla y quetodaslas Mango inferior_ partesmovibles s e hayan detenido comple- tamente. 0=PuntalClavija de montaje_ "I 3. Desconecte el alambre detabujfay p6n- galoendondeno pueda entrarencontacto con6sta.
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo det motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fAbrica no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede motor no est& funcionando en forma adecuada ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Vaciar el dep6sito del carburante poniendo en marcha el motor y dej#,ndolo funcionar Remueva la bujfa. hasta que el carburante termine y el Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray,s carburador est_ vacfo. del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la attura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387460 •67...
  • Page 35 Helical Lockwasher 168552 851084 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grade 8 Engine Zone Control Cable 750634 Screw, Hex Head, Threaded, Rolled #10-24 xl/2 Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket 143.044500 (See Breakdown) 136376 Handle Knob 186577X004 Axle Arm Assembly (RR / LF)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044500 O-370K 103. 151A 43 45 223..182 /...
  • Page 37 Screw, T-15 #8-32x19/64" 35797 Air Cleaner Filter 33578 Extension Spring 35066 32600 Oil Seal 35065 Air Cleaner Cover (Craftsman) 37804 Crankshaft 36980B Blower Housing Screw #10-24 x 9/16" 40053 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Standard) 30200 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2"...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044500 PART DESCRIPTION 640339 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 64O07O Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044500 _"ql PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly...
  • Page 40 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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