Craftsman 917.389220 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

£11AFTSMAN+

4.5 HORSEPOWER

22" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.389220

• Safety

•Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• EspaSol •

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 4

Operation .............................................. 5

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 9

Maintenance ......................................... 9

Product Specifications .......................... 10

Service and Adjustments ...................... 13

Storage ................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ................................... 15

Repair Parts .......................................... 34

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 instructionsin

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

ship.

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

applies for only 90 days from the date of pumhase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during 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

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained 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, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence 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 cimumstances.

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 property. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or weadng open

sandals. Wear only solid shoes with

good traction when mowing.

•Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fillgas 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 slippery grass.

Never run while operating your mower.

Always be sure of your footing -- keep

afirm 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,

roads, 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 repair-

ing 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. Exhaus

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

excessively 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 propedy.

* 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 deterio-

ration 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 stodng in

any enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as a hot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFE'P( IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

A, WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not

shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets end 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

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

!GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FIL'RERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in

its entiretybefore you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as-

semblad at the factory with the exception of

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts and

hardware you assemble must be tightened

securely. Use the correcttools as neces-

saryto ensure proper tightness. Allpads

such as nuts,washers, bolts, etc., neces-

sary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with

mower.

•Cut down two end comers of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

• Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

• Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

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.

•Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort.

Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service

and Adjustment section of this manual.

Operator presence control

bar

Upper handle _U_/

Lift up _Mowing

position

_LOnWdre

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

location of 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.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SL(_V CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone

control bar

Starter handle

Handle knob

Eng!neoil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap

primer

Housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is

shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE

in the engine. (on each wheel)

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.

Operatorpresence control bar- must be Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

held down to the handle to start the engine, cad:)uretor to the cylinder for use when

Release to stop the engine, starting a cold engine.

Starter handle -used for starting the engine.

The operation of any lawn mower

can result in foreignobjectsthrown

intothe eyes,whichcanresultin

severe eye damage. Always wear safety

glasse6 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

safetygbsses.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWNMOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury. Do not under any

circumstances attempt to defeat the

function of the operator control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

• Yourlawn mower isequippedwith an

operatorpresencecontrolbar which

mcluiresthe operatorto be positioned

behindthe lawnmower handletostartand

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for lowcut and lower wheels

forhighcut.

• Adjustcuttingheightto suityour require-

merits. Mediumpos_ionisbestformost

lawns.

•To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster

levertowardwheel. Move wheel up or

downtosuityour requirements.Be sure all

wheelsare inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is propedy positioned

when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

Lower wheels for

high cut Plate tab

Raise wheels for low

cut

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulching operation. To

convert to discharging operation, you

must install the discharge deflector

attachment included with your mower.

TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING

MOWER

Your mower is shipped ready to be used

as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

•Lift discharge guard and remove

mulcher plate.

•Mower can now be used for side

discharge or optional grass catcher can

be attached.

•To return to mulching operation, simply

reinstall mulcher plate as shown.

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without discharge guard,

approved grass catcher or mulcher plate

in place.

Housin

opening

,-Hooks

Mulch

Hinge

rod

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

finis dean.

•Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full

line on the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engine holds 20ozs. of oil. For type and

grade of oil to use, see fl_NGIN_' in

Maintenance section of this manual.

•Pour oilslowly. Do not over fiB.

•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

•Reinstall engine oil cap 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,

dirtycondtions.

ADD GASOUNE

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with aminimum 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. 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

longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until fuel lines and

carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

A,CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push primer five

(5) times before trying to start. Use a

firm push. This step is not usually

necessary when starting an engine

which has already run for afew

minutes.

* Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

Engine oil cap Gasoline filler

cap

MOWING TIPS

• Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

• engine and leaving clumps of grass

clippings. It may also be necessary to

reduce ground speed and/or run the

lawn mower over the area a second

time.

•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

• For side discharge lawn mowers,

cutting in a counter-clockwise direction,

starting at the outside of the area to be

cut, spreads grass clippings more

evenly and puts less load on the

engine. To keep clippings off of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

first cuts in a clockwise direction.

•Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catcher

off with water and let dry before using.

•Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and

extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbestperformance,keep

mower housingfree of built-upgrassand

trash.See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

sectk_ of thla manual.

•The specialmulchingbladewill recurthe

grassclippingsmany times and reduce

them insize sothat as they fallontothe

lawnthey willdisperseintothe grass and

notbe noticed. Also,the mulchedgrass

will biodegradequicklyto providenutrients

forthe lawn. Alwaysmulchwithyour

highestengine(blade) speed as thiswill

providethe bestrecuttingactionofthe

blades.

•Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhen itis wat. Wet

grasstendstoformdumps and interferes

withthe mulchingaction. The besttime to

mow yourlawnisthe earlyafternoon. At

this timethe grasshasdriedand the newiy

cutarea will not be exposedto the direct

sun.

• Forbestreeults,aa_ustthe lawnmower

cuttingheightso thatthe lawn mowercuts

offonlythe topone-thirdof the grass

blades. Ifthelawnisovergrownitwilibe

necessaryto raleethe beightofcutto

reducepushingeffortand tokeep from

overloadingthe engineand leaving

dumps of mulchedgrass.For extremely

heavymulching,reduceyourwidthofcut

by overlappingpreviouslycutpathand

mowslowly.

•Certaintypesof grassandgrasscondi-

tionsmay requirethatan area be mulched

a secondtimeto completelyhidethe

clippings.When doinga secondcut,mow

acrossor peq:x.=r_liculartothe firstcutpath.

•Change yourcuttingpatternfromweek to

week. Mow northtosouthone week then

changeto easttowestthe nextweek. This

will helppreventmattingand grainingof

the lawn.

As_ouCOMP,_E /_-t_" O_;,_=.,,,_.=r,

REGULARSERVICE /__R,_,/_,_" SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fsstenem ! I_'

Clean/InspectGrassCatcher

(if Equipped) 11#' _

MO CleanLawnMower

CleanUnderDriveCover

WE IPower-Propelled Mowers)Check ddve belt/pulleys

(Power-propeUed Mowers) Ii/

RCheck/Sharpen/Replace Blade !/S'3

Lubdcation Chart _l_f

Clean Battery/Rechar_le

IEl_.c StertMow_ I V' V'4

E ChedK Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil 11/1.2

IG Clean Air Filter _2

Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge ql_=

1 - change more oftenwhen operatingunder &heavy Ioedor in high ambient temperatures.

2 oServicemore often whe_ operatingin dinyor duStycondit_nl,

3 - RepLacebladesmore open whG,_mowingin sandysoil,

4. Charge 48 hoursat endof =*eason,

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.

Some adjustments will need to be made

pedo_ to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

merits eec_on of this manual SfKX_ be

_ at least once each season.

,Oncea year,replacothesparkplug,clean

or replace air filter alement and check

blade for wear. A newsparkplugand

clean/new air filterelement assures proper

air-fueln'dx_reandhelpsyourer_ne nJn

• betterancllastlonger,

• Follow the maintenance sdledule in th'B

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oillevel.

•Check forloosefasteners,

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwelllublicated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)Wheel adjuster (_)Mulcher door

on 3rake

spdng

bracket

(_)Handle bracket

mountingpin

)Spray

®Refer to MAINTINANCE "ENGINE"

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do notoilor greaseplastic

wheel bearings.V_cous lubdcardswillattract

dustand dirtthatwillshortenthelifeofthe

selflubricating bearings.If youfeeltheymist

be lubricated,use onlya dry,powdered

graphitetype lubricantsparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.389220

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

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 J19LM

VALVECLEARANCE: 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 housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen performing

any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tiresfree of gasoline,oil,or insect

controlchemicalswhichcan harm rubber.

•Avo'_stumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp

objectsand other hazardsthat may cause

tire damage.

BLADIE CAFIE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

• 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.

•Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Remove blade bolt by turning counter°

clockwise.

•Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer and hardened

washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade

adapter. The key must be in good

condition to work properly. Replace

adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

•Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

•Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

w_th the raised lugs on the adapter.

•Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

•Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

•Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

•The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

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