Craftsman 917.387210 User Manual

Owner's Manual

®

4°0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DmSOHARGE

ROTARY LAWN _ItOWER

Model No.

917.387210

o Safety
o Assembly
e Operation

Maintenance

o EspaSol
o Repair Parts

CAUTRON:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11

Assembly 4 Storage 12
Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13
Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 28

Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For one year frdm date ofpurchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, arrd tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions 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:
o 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 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, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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,

o Do not allow children to use your mower,

Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions

o Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children arrd
pets,

o 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:

o 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.

o Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.,
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.

o Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

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hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral
minutesbeforefillingthegastankClean
offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine

o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmowerNever

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis
running,

o Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

lighL

OPERATION:

= Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcuLDonotletother

interests distract you_

o Do not mew wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

o Do net 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 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.

o 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,

o Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine, Engine damage or

personal injury may resulL

° 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.

o 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..

o Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

o Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

o 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.

o To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.

o 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.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

o Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure

o 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.
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,

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced+Theyarealso
availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower+Someofthese
accessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower+

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

Read these instructionsand this manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower+ Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at thefactory with
the exception of those partslleft unassembled
for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,
washers, bolts, etc,, necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed in 8te parts bag+

To ensure safe and propet' operation of your

lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the o

correct toolsas necessary to ensure proper

tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROIVt

CARTON

o Remove {oose parts includedwith mower.
o Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flat+

o Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

controlbar to upper handle.

MULCHER KITS STABILIZER

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MQWERS

GAS CANS

+

AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

,, Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thorouglyfor additional looseparts,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
IVIOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as
not to pinch or damage control cables,
= Raise handles until tower 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,

o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" inthe Service and Adjustment

section of this manual°

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Operator presence control bar

Lift up

Mowing
position

Lower
handle

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

MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Iawn 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{3W CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER_ KEEP HANBS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

)resence control bar

Engine zone control
cable

Handle knob

Gasoline filler cap

Engine oil
filler plug

Discharge guard

Air filter

Housing

Wheel adjuster

(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 turns when the engine is running,

Operator presence control bar- must be Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

held down to the handle to start the engine, carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

Release to stop the engine° a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine,

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