Craftsman 917.38823 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 22" economy side discharge rotary lawn mower

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CRAFTSMAN °

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" ECONOMY

SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.388230

•

Safety

•

Assembly

•

Operation

•

Maintenance

•

Espafiol

•

Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Insuuc_u_

before operating this equ_hF

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" ECONOMY SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388230 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Insuuc_u_ before operating this equ_hF...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department this product is in use in the United States.
Page 3: Operation
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
Sears retail outlets and 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.
Page 5 MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof 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.
Page 6: To Start Engine
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Page 7: Mowing Tips
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
Page 8 =andy K*IIL 4 - ChaiSe 48 hours at end of =euon. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as Instructed in this manual.
Page 9: Product Specifications
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact 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 removing blade bolt.
Page 10 • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
Page 11: Spark Plug
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.
Page 12: Service And Adjustments
TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
Page 13: Lawn Mower
30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
Page 14: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYMNDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. •...
Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower • Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass • Dirty air filter. • Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Too much oil in engine.
Page 16 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-1978-E1 969_ 971A _163 _134 _634 110_...
Page 20: Briggs & Stratton
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1978-E1 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Page 21 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1978-E1 _) 670A 358 GASKET SET ° 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR _88A...
Page 22: Gasket Set
MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1978-E1 BRIGGS & _TRAI-rON ENGINE 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET _332 1036 LABEL KIT - EMISSION...
Page 23 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 299819 • Seal, Oil 493279 Sump, Engine 214368 Head, Cylinder 272916 Gasket, Cylinder Head 495786 Breather Assembly 272481 Gasket, Valve Cover 272238 * Gasket, Baffle Plate 94650 Screw, Hex Head 231933 Tube, Breather 272198...
Page 24 BRIGG S & STRATTON ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor 67072 Washer, Thrust 94512 Screw, Hex Head 94511 Screw. Hex Head 497838 Muffler, Exhaust 493293 Housing. Blower 94744 Screw, Seres 224324 Shield, Cylinder 94515 Screw, Hex Head 94877 Nut, Flywheel 802574 Armature, Magneto 94731...
Page 25 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicUio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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