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Owner's Manual
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6.25 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388360
• Safety
• -Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Eepafiol
• 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 ...................... 13 Assembly .............................................. 4 Storage ................................................. 15 Operation .............................. ;............... 6 Troubleshooting ................................... 16 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 1
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sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starling 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
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These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, when youprovidethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAW
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HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence Controlbar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Liftup • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends Mowing of lower handle towards each other posi_on Lower until the pin in handle can be inserted handle into one of the throe height adjustment holes. • Remove protective padding, raise Handle upper handle section into place on pin lower handle and tight
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with yourlawn mower to familiarizeyourselfwiththe iocation of variousconb'oleand adiustmants. Save thismanualforfuture 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 presence control bar contr
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REAR BAGGING The opem..U.orl of any lawn mower can resulttnforeign objectsthrown • Liftreardoorofthelawnmower and plao intotheeyes, whichcan resultin the grass catcher frame hooks onto the asvere eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot l ns. glassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour • To convert to mushing or discharging lawn mower or performingany adjustments ' operation, remove grass catcher and or repairs. We recommenda wide vision rear door. s_ety mask over spectaclesor standmd safetyglasse
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_WARNING: Expedence indicates that Open alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Mulcher Door using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or Discharge deflector longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fres
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, ke_ • Undercertainconditions,such as very taU grass,it may be necessaryto raisethe mower housing free of built-up grass ant trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER heightof cutto reducepushingeffortand to HOUSING after each use. See "Cleanin.€ keep from overloadingthe engine end in MAINTENANCE section of this manu_ leavingdumps of grassdippings. It may also be necessaryto reducegroundspeed • The specialmulching blade will recutthe and/or r
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MA, N,E,ANCESCHEOULE AS YOU COMPLETE /__-_'_. O___ ..... Check for Loose Fastenem _ Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (ffEquipped) _ _ a Clean Lawn Mower Clean UnderDriveCover Check ddve belt_0ulleys _ IPower-PropenedMowem) (Power.Propelled Mowers) V' R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_s Lubrication Chart I_ C;ean Battery/RecharQe IElectdc Start Mowers_ I/ 1_4 E CheckEnQine Oil Level I_' Change Engine Oil I/1.2 Inspect Muffler Clean Air Filter _ = N Clean or ReplaceSparkPlug ReplaceAir RlterPaperCadddge
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388360 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1_5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR I , OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt 9LM VALVE CLEARANCE: 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 the rear of the lawn mower hou
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TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure 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
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CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, ke_ • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash. Clean underside of mower aligning the tab with the slot. housing after each use. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wit tighten. from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark Co
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Yourcarburetorhas a non-adjustsblefixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jetfor mixturecontrol. Ifyourengine of the bag top. does not operate properlydue to suspected • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. carburetorproblems,take yourlawn mowerto NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold an authorizedservicecenterfor repairor them in warm water for a few minutes. If ad
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Immediately prepareyourlawn mower(or Operator Presence storageat the end of the season or ifthe unit willnot be used for 30 daysor more. Upper LAWN MOWER • Handle When lawn mower isto be storedfora period Fold Forward'-'_ of time, clean it thoroughly,removeall dirt, grease, leaves,etc. Store ina clean, dryarea. Control Bar • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" inthe Maintenancesectionof this Mowing manual). Position • Lubricateas shownin the Maintenance sectionof thismanual. Lower • Be sur
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ENGINEOIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE' in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your • Remove spark plug. gasoline will cause problems. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • If possible, store your unit indoors and spark plug hole into cylinder. cover it to give protection from dust and • Pull starte
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheeis at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Clean underside of 3. Buildupof grass, leaves and trash undermower. mower hou_ng. Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. TKjhten blade bolt. vibration 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress contro! b
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360 49 34 4O 87 3O \ 4_ I I
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 131696 ControlBar 34 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 2 166860X479 Locknut5/16-18 UpperHandla 35 166785 3 161105X479 LowerHandle 36 160828 ShoulderBolt 5/16-18 4 132001 RopaGuido 37 151162 Wheel Assembly Locknut 1/4-20 38 164362 Shoulder Boit 5 636O1 6 131959 Handle Bolt 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 7 66426 WlreTie 40 77400 Hubcap 8 74780512 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 41 88652 HingeScrew 9 154
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