Craftsman 917.386101 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

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3.8 HORSEPOWER

20" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.386101

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

•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.com/craftsman

;Warranty: ""-2 Product Specifications 13

Safety Rules -_ .2 Service and Adjustments 15

AssemblY 7 Storage 16

Operation 9 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 12 Repair Parts 36

Maintenance 12 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is main-

tained, lubdcated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruc-

tions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or

workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn dudng normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while

this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. D/817 WA ESTATES ILLINOIS

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.

Your unit is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of the

operator presence controls under any

circumstances.

TRAINING:

•Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

• Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

•Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manual.

•Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

•Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

•The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

•Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the blade

and can cause severe injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower.

•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. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean

off any spilled gasoline before starting the

engine.

•Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being cut. Do not let other

interests distract you.

•Do not mow wet or slippe_ grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

•Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, reads,

and any gravel-covered areas.

•Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

•Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

•Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you

mower.

•Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

•Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration

and repair as required.

•Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you might

lose your footing. Do not mow exces-

sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain or

when changing directions -- maintain

good footing.

•Never operate your mower without proper

guards, plates, grass catcher or other

safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine mounting

bolts often to be sure they are tightened

properly.

•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

•Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease

and oil.

•Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

mower.

•Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

•Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignitionsource such

as a hot water heater, space heater,

clothes dryer, etc.

&Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!If BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire a_ndplace wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

AWARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or

other reproductive harm.

_ccessones nthislawnmower was produced. ,arealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsforyou,when youprovide_ modelnumberofyourlawnmower.Some ofbese

accessories may not applyto yourlawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASSCATCHERS

FOR

SIDEDISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

.AWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLAOES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR RLTERS

WHEELS

STABIUZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Parts Bag contents shown fullsize

(4) Hex Bolts (4) Flange (4) Locknuts

3/8-16 x 1 Locknuts 3/8-16

3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8"

(4) Shoulder Bolts

(2) Washers 1-1/4"

(2) Hex Bolts

1/4-20 x 1-1/2

(2) Washer 3/4"

(5) Locknuts

1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts1/4-20 x 3/4

(1) Hex Washer Head Self-tapping Screw #10-24 x 1/2

Parts packed separately in carton

(1) Discharge Guard

(4) Wheels

(1) Lower Handle (1) Upper Handle

(1) Control Bar (1) Engine Zone Control Cable

Parts Bag contents not shown fullsize

(1) Rope Guide

(1) Wire Tie

(4) Spacers

(1) Upstop Bracket

ACAUTION:Donotoperatethisrnowerwithout

thedischargeguardoranentre approysdgrass

catcherinplace. Theseguardsarefo_your

protec_onandarereq_rsdbythe/_

NationalStandardsInstituteand Consumer

ProductsSafetyCommission.

_,CAUTION: Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom

sparkplugandplacewire whersitcannotceme in

p g.

Read these instrud_ns and this manual inits

entiretybefore you attemptto assemble or

operate your new lawn mows. Yournew lawn

mower has bean assembled at the factoq/with

the exception of those parts leftunassembled

for shippingpuq0o.ses.Allparts such as nuts,

washers, bolts,etc., necessary to completethe

assembly have bean placed in theparts bag.

To ensure safe and proper o_ d your

lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be t_:j_ened securely. Use the

correct toolsas necessary toensure proper

_jhthess.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assemb,_

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 5/16" Wrench (1) AdjustableWrench

(1)3/4"Wrench (2)7/16"Wm_P--s

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

When righthand or left hand ismentioned in

this manual, itmeans when you are standing

in the operating position,behind the handle.

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all loose parts from carton

(See pagas 5 and 6).

• Examine all items. Compare with r_ of

unassembled parts and ham_are

(See pages 5 and 6).

•Remove lawn mower housingwith care.

Avoid touching blade under housing.

Always wear gloves or other protection

when working under or liftingmower.

ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLE

•For ease oflower handle assembly, raise

rear of deck and blocksecurely.

• Position lower handle on deck so cot-off flat

isforward as shown.

•Alignholes in handle with holes in deck as

shown and assemble 3/8-16 x 3/4 hex bolts,

fiatwashers, and Iocknuts. Tighten

securely.

•Repeat for opposite side of _er.

Lowerhandle=Range

locknuts

Hex

bolts

washers

Cut-off fiat |onNard

ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLE

• Position upper handle over lower handle

with small hole for mounting up-stop

bracket to left side and assemble 114-20

x 1-1/2 hex bolts and 1/4-20 Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET

•Position upstop bracket on the |eft inside

of upper handle as shown.

•Install the hex washer head screw into

the hole in up-stop bracket and upper

handle. Tighten securely.

AS VIEWED FROM FRONT OF MOWER

Locknuts

ASSEMBLE WHEELS

Cuttingheight isdetermined byassembling

the wheels inone offourpossible positionson

the mower housing. All wheels must be in the

same heightpositionfor even cutting.

•For each wheel, assemble shoulderbolt

and spacer as shown

• Assemble 1-1/4" dia. washer (rear wheels

only) and 3/8-16 Iocknut on inside of mower

housing and tighten securely. 3/8 - 16

Mower housing

Shoulder bolt

Wheel

1-114"DIA.

Washer(Rear

wheelsonly)

ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD

•Race discharge guard on top of lawn

mower discharge opening.

• Installtwo (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex boltsthmugll.

housing and discharge guard.

•Installtwo (2) 3/4" die. washers and two (2)

1/4-20 Iocknuts. Tighten securely.

Washers

Hex bolts

.Locknuts

Housing

ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CABLE TO UPPER HANDLE

Assemble cable to opposite side of up-stop

bracket.

•Route cable below crossbar of lower handle

and up to control bar.

• Hook "Z"bend titlingon inner wire into hole

incontrolbar.

•Attach cable fittingto uoper handle as

shown.

•Secure cable to lower handle with cable dip.

Upper handle ,bar

INSTALL CONTROL BAR

• Position control bar soflattened section

hole isto oppositeside of up-stopbracket.

•Insertone end ofcontrolbar intohandle

hole on inside of handle. Carefully push in

on opposite end ofcontrolbar and insert

intohole on opposite side of handle.

Controlbar

Up-stop

ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE

CONTROL CABLE TO ENGINE

•Straighten cable and find the end with

the small plastic fitting.

•Hook the "Z" bend fitting on inner wire of

cable into hole in brake arm of engine.

•Align the tapered end of the small plastic

fitting with the hole in the mounting

bracket and push in until fitting snaps

into place.

Brake arm

Zone control

cable

INSTALL STARTER ROPE

•Put threaded end of rope guide through

hole in side of upper handle above lower

handle crossbar. Secure with 1/4-20

Iocknut.

•Hold control bar against upper handle

and slowly pull engine starter rope out

until rope will slip into loop of rope guide

Upper handle

Locknut

Engine

starter Lower

rope

Push in

Small Mounting

plastic bracket

fitting

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower tofamiliarize yourself withthe

locationofvarious controlsand adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesuppliedwith the product.

Leam and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP H/_NOS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone control

cable peratorpresencecontrol bar

Gasolinefillercap

Starter handle

Airfilter

Engine oil

fi!lerplug Primer

Dischargeguard

Housing

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion. The blade tums when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar - must be

held down tothe handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetor to the cylinderfor use when starting

acoldengine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan result in

foreignobjects thrown intothe eyes. whichcan

resultin severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating

your lawn mower or performingany adjust-

ments 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 was set at the factory for

optimum performance. Speed isnotadjust-

able.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: Federal regulationsrequirean

engine controlto be installedon this lawn

mower in order tominimize the riskof blade

contact injury.Do not under any circumstances

attempt to defeat the function ofthe operator

control.The blade turnswhen the engine is

running.

•Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence controlbar which

requiresthe operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to startand

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Adjust cuttingheight tosuityour requirements.

Medium positionisbest for most lawns. Raise

wheels for low cut and lowerwheels for high

cut.

• Remove wheel bolt, and hardware and

reassemble in desired adjustment hole,

•Reinstallwheel components inthe same

order as they were before removal. T_hten

securely.

3/8-16 Locknut

Wheel

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around

oil fill is clean.

•Remove engine oil plug and fillto the

top of slot in filler hole.

•Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade

of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

•Pour oil slowly, Do not over fill,

•Check oil level before each use. Add oil

if needed.

•Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.

•Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may

need to change the oil more often under

dusty, dirty conditions;

GAS

•I=illfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oilwith

gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol

blended fuels (celled gesohol orusing ethanot

or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads

to separation and formation ofacids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoi

engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it

rununtilthe fuel linesand carburetor are

empty. Uselmsh fuel next season. See

Storage Instruc_onsfor additionalinformation

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsinthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Bolt Gasoline fillercap

Oil filler

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