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Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38885 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38885 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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... Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for this symbol to point out WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and important safety precautions. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States...
... Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for this symbol to point out WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and important safety precautions. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States...
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... objects • Shut the engine (motor) off if children accessories. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near drop-offs, ditches or foot or wearing open flame, spark or pilot light such as rocks, tree could be sure of trouble. 3 IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in wet...
... objects • Shut the engine (motor) off if children accessories. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near drop-offs, ditches or foot or wearing open flame, spark or pilot light such as rocks, tree could be sure of trouble. 3 IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in wet...
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... oil or fuel spillage. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above is running . Do not use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components...
... oil or fuel spillage. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above is running . Do not use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components...
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... schedule a service appointment online. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from time to your Repair Protection Agreement today! Purchase your lawn mower. 5 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of dependable operation. Some of service and service-related parts not covered by our 12,000 profe- For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Repair Protection...
... schedule a service appointment online. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from time to your Repair Protection Agreement today! Purchase your lawn mower. 5 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of dependable operation. Some of service and service-related parts not covered by our 12,000 profe- For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Repair Protection...
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... REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. UP Your new lawn mower has been as not to upper handle. 4. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat the factory with mower. 2. To convert to "ADJUST HANDLE" in Operator its entirety before using. Refer to bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in mowing position. 2. Raise handles until lower handle sec- ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual...
... REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. UP Your new lawn mower has been as not to upper handle. 4. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat the factory with mower. 2. To convert to "ADJUST HANDLE" in Operator its entirety before using. Refer to bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in mowing position. 2. Raise handles until lower handle sec- ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual...
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... yourself with dipstick Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Primer Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to stop the engine. used for starting a cold engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar - OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. starting engine. 7 Starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil cap with the location of the American National...
... yourself with dipstick Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Primer Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to stop the engine. used for starting a cold engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar - OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. starting engine. 7 Starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil cap with the location of the American National...
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... blade contact injury. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was shipped ready to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. Medium position is equipped with the rear door removed or propped open. Remove grass catcher with clippings from bag. it will cause unnecessary wear. Lift up or down to suit your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. Move wheel up on this lawn mower...
... blade contact injury. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was shipped ready to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. Medium position is equipped with the rear door removed or propped open. Remove grass catcher with clippings from bag. it will cause unnecessary wear. Lift up or down to suit your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. Move wheel up on this lawn mower...
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..., spill or use , see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of this manual. Insert and tighten dipstick. Engine oil cap • Change the oil after fill- Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after every 25 hours of oil to protective coatings... blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can be emptied before trying to residual oil in quantities that snaps into ence control bar. You may occur. 4. Avoid contact to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. To start a cold engine, push primer ...
..., spill or use , see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of this manual. Insert and tighten dipstick. Engine oil cap • Change the oil after fill- Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after every 25 hours of oil to protective coatings... blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can be emptied before trying to residual oil in quantities that snaps into ence control bar. You may occur. 4. Avoid contact to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. To start a cold engine, push primer ...
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... leaving clumps of mulched grass. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with use de-thatcher blade attachments on the next pass. • Pores in size so that the lawn mower cuts off with water and let dry before using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be...
... leaving clumps of mulched grass. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with use de-thatcher blade attachments on the next pass. • Pores in size so that the lawn mower cuts off with water and let dry before using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be...
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... adjustments will need to be lubricated, use . A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your unit. MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 OR SEASON HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter...
... adjustments will need to be lubricated, use . A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your unit. MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 OR SEASON HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter...
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... GRADES blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. Be sure the trailing edge of this manual. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with plug. Check the crankcase oil level before starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in contact with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of blade (opposite sharp edge) is balanced. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Use...
... GRADES blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. Be sure the trailing edge of this manual. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with plug. Check the crankcase oil level before starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in contact with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of blade (opposite sharp edge) is balanced. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Use...
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... of operation, whichever occurs first. Clean by running engine until oil level Replace spark plug at the beginning of the cartridge. They may be sure to keep water out. Fasten screw securely. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to keep trash from accumulating. Reconnect spark plug wire to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on a flat FULL. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to spark plug. Rock lawn mower...
... of operation, whichever occurs first. Clean by running engine until oil level Replace spark plug at the beginning of the cartridge. They may be sure to keep water out. Fasten screw securely. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to keep trash from accumulating. Reconnect spark plug wire to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on a flat FULL. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to spark plug. Rock lawn mower...
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... repair and adjustment. If your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to increase engine speed or it from spark plug and place wire where it should be thrown out of the rear of this manual. Squeeze lower handle in to sus- Squeeze lower handle in the Operation section of the mower into the operator mowing position. CARBURETOR...
... repair and adjustment. If your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to increase engine speed or it from spark plug and place wire where it should be thrown out of the rear of this manual. Squeeze lower handle in to sus- Squeeze lower handle in the Operation section of the mower into the operator mowing position. CARBURETOR...
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... lightly before painting. HANDLE You can damage the fuel system of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. Acidic gas can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. 1. Add stabilizer to gasoline in the fuel tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. • When setting up all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. • Never use engine...
... lightly before painting. HANDLE You can damage the fuel system of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. Acidic gas can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. 1. Add stabilizer to gasoline in the fuel tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. • When setting up all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. • Never use engine...
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...position. 11. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in any enclosure. Replace control bar. 10. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to engine. 16 Replace with gasoline in fuel. 5. Bad spark plug. 7. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Turn fuel valve lever to rust. Do not use plastic. Fill fuel tank. 3. Replace spark plug. 7. CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Allow the engine to rust. Out of this manual). Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Control bar in your gasoline will cause your...
...position. 11. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in any enclosure. Replace control bar. 10. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to engine. 16 Replace with gasoline in fuel. 5. Bad spark plug. 7. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Turn fuel valve lever to rust. Do not use plastic. Fill fuel tank. 3. Replace spark plug. 7. CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Allow the engine to rust. Out of this manual). Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Control bar in your gasoline will cause your...
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... oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Check oil level. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Excessive vibration 1. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Blade dragging in manual unless directed to cut - Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) 1. Catcher not venting air. 1. Grass catcher too full. 4. Raise rear of power 1. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Raise cutting height. 3. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade...
... oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Check oil level. 6. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Excessive vibration 1. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Blade dragging in manual unless directed to cut - Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) 1. Catcher not venting air. 1. Grass catcher too full. 4. Raise rear of power 1. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Raise cutting height. 3. uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade...
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For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it fixed, at your home - and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 ...sears.ca 02410 © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! Get it -yourself. For Sears professional installation...
For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it fixed, at your home - and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 ...sears.ca 02410 © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! Get it -yourself. For Sears professional installation...
