Owner's Manual CRRFTSM;IN 5.5 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388330 • ,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.
Warranty ........................... .................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ Maintenance ......................................... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ...................... 13 Storage ................................
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. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheelheight adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables, • Raise handles until lower handle section _ocks into place in mowing handle Liftup position. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswithyour lawn mowerto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualforfuturereference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
mower can result in foreign The operation of any lawn 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a throttle control located on the side of the upper handle.
ADD GASOLINE Mulcher door Open Mulcher Door Discharge deflector BEFORE STARTING OIL ENGINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
TO START ENGINE MULCHING • Turn fuel valve to ON position. • To start a cold engine, move handle mounted throttle/choke control lever to choke position. • Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • Slowly move throttle control lever to fast position after engine starts. • To start a warm engine, move throttle control lever to fast or slow position then follow steps above.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE DATES Checkfo, Loo "v" " " ' v' r Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M (nfE_tppad) Clean Lawn Mower _ 0 (Power-Propelled C_ean Under edveMowers1 Cover Check drive belt/pulteys _,_ v' RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) _nYl=teptex:e Blade LubricationChart IElectricStartMowersI E Check N Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler ,G Engine Oi(Level v' v'= iN Clean or Replace Spark Plug !E 12.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388330 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE OILTYPE CAPACITY/TYPE: (API-SF/SG/SH): 1:0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.50ZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030') VALVE CLEARANCE: (NGK) BPR6ES INTAKE: EXHAUST: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. .004 - .007 .006 - .009 The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.
AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG TO CLEAN AIR FILTER • Remove cover. • Carefully remove cartridge. • Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
Catcher frame handle \ Lower Rotate Frame ENGINE CARBURETOR TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place.
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Lces of power CHART 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Poor cut- uneven Excessive vibration CORRECTION CAUSE Rear of lawn mower housing 1. Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging potion. in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside Of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. 6.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.
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4-CYCLE CONTROL ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA I ,_ I__l _-'_" _zU 1211 2"-_"_ 13-_ CARBURETOR I _r 10 _11_ 12 10 11 14 36 4
4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA I CONTROL KEY NO. CARBURETOR PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5580311 5580329 5580345 5580352 4439428 0800466 5580378 7 6094122 8 9 10 11 12 5580386 2418671 5580998 0145557 0471623 CAMSHAFT KEY NO.
4-CYCLE ENGINE FAN COVER MODEL NUMBER.
4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV16OAIA FLYWHEEL FAN COVER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3683646 5028923 5580394 5580451 5580469 5580519 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5580527 2499440 5581004 0671636 2449593 0250647 0250985 0053447 DESCRIPTION Rubber, Supporter 107 mm Petcock Assy. Man Bracket, Petcock Cap Assy., Fuel Tank Tube, Fuel Cover Comp., Fan NH1 Black Collar, Fan Cover Collar, Fr.
4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN $ 0-18 4 5 CRANKSHAFT PISTON CONNECTING ROD 5---_ 40 4 /.
4-CYCLE CYLINDER KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA BARREL PART NO. 5579982 2399780 5579990 5580006 0636845 0803619 5581038 1441112 PISTON KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Cylinder Assy. Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover Comp., Breather Bolt, Flange (6X12) Bolt, Flange (6X14) Oil Seal 25.4X62X6 Spark Plug (BPR6ES NGK) OIL PAN KEY NO. PART NO.
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