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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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 12 Assembly 4 Storage 13 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 14 Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 32 Maintenance 8 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 mated
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• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not operate mower fumes are dangerous. when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. "towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the lose your footing. Do not mow exces- sively steep slopes. Use caution when engine is running or when the engin
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Theseaccessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABIMZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GAS
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• Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Upper handle _ _,_t /_ Liftup __ .,_ Mowing -:__,_2-" /// position KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Th
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in • Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can section of this manual. result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating • Pouroil slowly. Do not overfill. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. vision safe
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• Pores in cloth grass catchers can floodengine, wait a few minutes before become filled with dirt and dust with use attempting to start and do not repeat and catchers will collect less grass. To priming steps. prevent this, regularly hose catcher off TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING with water and let dry before using. MOWER • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. Your mower is shipped ready to be used This will help engine air flow and extend as a mulcher. To
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.A'NTENANCESC.EOULE .s YOU COMPL o,,,,... REGULAR SERVICE f__-_t_(_:_._-_ SERVICE DATE:_ Check for Loose Fasteners _ t## (if Equipped) Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher _ a Clean Lawn Mower O (power-Propelled Ctean Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharpen/Repla"ceBlade _ 3 LubricationChart If (I/ Clean BatteP//Recharge IElactrla Start Mowers) IV# (I,/4 E Check Engine Oil Level _/' N Char_le EngineOil t/_,z G CLeanAir Filter I_ 2 I Inspect Muffler N C
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388230 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 5.0 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR dL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )IL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM 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 at
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, treated. these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased TO SHARPEN BLADE oil consumption when used above 32°F. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check your engine oil level more frequently to blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is avoid possible engine damage from running balanced. low on oil. Care should be taken to keep the blade Change the oil after every
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CLEANING ;artridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not IMPORTANT: For best performance, kiip use pressurized air to clean or dry mower housingfree of built-grassand trash. cartridge. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. • Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire the slots in the back plate. Fasten from spark plug and place wire where it cannot screw securely. Back come in
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• Reassemble the starter rope guide. " A.CAUTION: Before performing any • Reassemble the controls and the service and adjustments: operator presence control bar to the • Release control bar and stop engine. upper handle. • Make sure the blade and all moving ShippingPosition parts have completely stopped. Mediumlow Medium high • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST cu'n'ING HEIGHT L See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in t
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CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed the proper engine speed. Overspeeding main jet for mixture control. If your engine the engine above the factory high speed does not operate properly due to sus- scan be dangerous. If you think the pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized center for repair and/or
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ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with • Do notstore gasoline from one season to clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe another. Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts CYMNDER to rust. Rust and/or dirt inyour gasoline will • Remove spark plug. cause problems. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark • If possible,storeyour unit indoorsand cover plug hole into cylinder. itto give protectionfrom dust and dirt. • Pull starter h
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "HigherCut" or cuttingblade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Clean underside of mower • Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Check oil level. • Too much oil in engine. • Walking speed too fast. • Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut- uneven •Wom, bent or loose blade. • R
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BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-1978-E1 969_ 968 6O6 971A 843 967 _163 o _134 % 124 _634 130 95 110_ 9_ 7 o;i 34
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1978-E1 15 22 _54 9/ 625 51 383 306 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 35
