Craftsman 917.38919 User Manual

Owner's Manual

5.0 HORSEPOWER

19" REAR BAGGER
ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.389190

o Safety

Assembly

Operation

o Maintenance

o Espanol

Repair Parts

®

CAUTION:
Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit ourCraftsman website:vwvwsears,corn/craftsman

WARRANTY .....

gMITED TWO YEAR WARRANT'/ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER,

For two years from date of pumhase, when this Crattsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and
tuned up accordingtothe operating and maintenance instmstlans inthe owner's manual, Sears will repair
free of charge anydefect in matedalorworkmanship. If thlsCraftaman Lawn Moweris used for

commercial ar rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This Wananty does notcoven

. __xpendabts items which become worn dadng narmal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade

adapters, baits, air cleaners and spark plug.

o R_pairsnec_ssaryb_caus_ef_perat_rabuse_tneg_igence_inc_edingb_ntcrankshaftsandthefailurs

to maintain the equipment accordingto',he instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Warranty se_ca is available by rstuming theCraftsman power mowerto thenearest Sears SaUce
Center/Departmast in the UKffedStates._ wan'at_ appi_s an]ywhoathispreduutis inuse intheUnited States.
This Warrantyg_vesyousped_clegal fights, and you may also have otherfights which vary fromstateto state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILUNOIS 60179

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..... SAFETY RULES _,

NOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

EAD THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

WN MOWER_

_Cempare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of
_,arious controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn

mower or In literature supplied with product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

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Danger, keep hands and feet away

Safety standards require operator presence controls
to minimize the dskpf injury. Your unitis equipped
with such controls Do.riot attsmpt to defeat the

functionofthe controlsunder any circumstances_

TRAINING:
o Readthisopera_rsmanoa]care_u_. Becomefan_T_

wiLhthecor_otsaed Imow how tooperatayourmmver
propegy.Learnhowtoq_dy stop mow_,

- Do notal_3wd"J[dmnto us_yoqr mower_Never allow
adults touse mower withoutproper_tm_ons.

• Keep the area af opemtlan clear ef all persons,

especially small children and pets.

o Use rsowar only as the manufacturer intended

and as described inthis 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 accesaary attachmanta that are nnt

recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such
attachments may be haz_rdoce.

• The blade tams when the engthe is runnthg,

SAFETY RULES

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area tn be mowed
and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones and

other foreignobjects These objects will be
thrown by the blade and can cause severe

injury,

• Always wear cafety gissses or eye chields when
starting and while using your mower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower when

barefoot orweadng open sandals. Wear only
solid shoes with good traction when mowing.

• Checkfoeltankbeforeala_ngesgme. Donotf_[
gas tankLqdcom,when theengineisrunningor

when the engine ishot Allow the en_ne tocoolfor
sin,ere]minutes before finingthe gas tank. CLSanoff

any spilledgasoline before sta_ng the engine.

. Always make whesl height adjustments before

startingyour 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
{hearea being COL Do not let otherinterests

distract you.

o Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never tun

while operating your mower. Always be sum of
your footing- keep a firm hold on the handles

and wallc

= Do not put hands or feet near or under retating

parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

= Always stop the engine whenever you leave or

are not uslng your mower, or before crossing

driveways, walks, reads and any gravel -

covered areas.

° Never d[rent discharge of malefial toward

bystanders nor allow anyone ncar the mower
while you are operating ;L

o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your

mower, stop the engine and make absolutely
sure the bisde 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 runyour mower ifyou hit a '
foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined

above, then repair any damaged before
restading and operating your mower.

= Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result,

• Do not operate your reower if ifv='bratas
abnormally. E-_caenive v_rat_an is an indication

of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the
cause of vibrationand repair as required,

• Donotrentheangfneindoors, Exhanalforees
are dangerous.

• Never c_Jtgrass by pulling the mower towards
you. Mow across the face ofslopes, never up

and down oryou might lose your footing. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing d_restions - maintain good

footing.

. Never operate ycar mower wifhout prepsr

guards, plates, grass bag or other safety devices
inplace.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts

often to be sure they are tightened properly,
Check allboils, nuts and screws at frequent

intervals for proper tightness to be sore mower
is in safe working condgion.

Keep eJIsafety devices in place and woddng,

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of

grass,leaves or excessive grease and of]

Check gress, l_ag often for detsdoraflan and
wear and repta_ worn bags, Use only
replacement bags that are recommended by

and comply with specificaflons of the
manufactarer of your mower,
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
AlLSWengineto cool before storing in any

encLssure_

Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fume.smay maab an open
flame or an ignition source such as a hot water

heater, space heater, clothes dryer, eLS.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire
and place wire where Itcannot contactspark plug

in order to prevent accidental sta_ng when setfthg

up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this productcontains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancar, birth defects, or other reprodualhte harm.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

VE LAWN MOWER'FROM CARTON

e loose parts included with mower

n two end comers of carton and lay end panel down fiat,,

n mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose

Read these instructions and _is manual in htsentirety betora you attempt to
assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been

assembled at the ttle factory with exception of these parts left unassembled for
shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etCo,necessaryto

complete the assembly have been placed in the parts b'ag_ To ens_Jre safe and
proper operation of your' lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be

tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness..

Handles

_* 10wethandio

Brake Cable

Recoil Starter

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upper

To Unfold Handle,
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully

so as not to pinch or damage control

cables.

Lower Handles

1. Insert tower handles into deck (A1)

2.Pcab handle firmly down until the

handle collar ts located securely Into

the deck (A2)o

3. Insert screws into boles and using a
pozidrive s'cr_ddver tighten fully into

deck (A2),,

Handle Adjusters fired to product (B)
1,Adjust handle assembly to the most

comfortable operating position and
tighten hsndle adjuster knob (B) on

both sides of the product,

To insert the Brakb Cabte

1 Insert cable into bole in Operator

Presence Control lever from the Inside
of the lever (D1).

2Lock into position. (D2)
3, Fit the cables to the hesdles with the cable

ties provided, making sure the cablesera
not trapped between the handles.

Recoil Starter

1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.

2, Pull the Operator Presence Central

lever to release the brake on the

engine.

3. Extend the pullcord_ully(C'I).
4, Locate the cord in the pull cord guide

positioned on handle (C2).