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Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 550 Series B&S Engine 22" Side Discharge Model No 917.385120 • EspaSol, p 17 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 CRRFTSMRN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 550 Series B&S Engine 22" Side Discharge Model No 917.385120 • EspaSol, p 17 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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... free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). It means CAUTIONH! This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other reproductive harm. Wash hands after engine has stopped. BECOME ALERTN! Warranty 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Specifications 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 10 Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Sears Service Back 10-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 32-37 Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER...
... free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). It means CAUTIONH! This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other reproductive harm. Wash hands after engine has stopped. BECOME ALERTN! Warranty 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Specifications 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 10 Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Sears Service Back 10-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 32-37 Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER...
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... foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with side shields when operating mower. Always be picked up and down...
... foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with side shields when operating mower. Always be picked up and down...
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... forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. A spark arrester for the muffler is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Do not use...
... forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. A spark arrester for the muffler is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Do not use...
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...But like all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can call is designed and manufactured for years to time. Once you to help by phone- For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOIMIE®. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 WHEELS ENGINE OIL Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who...
...But like all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can call is designed and manufactured for years to time. Once you to help by phone- For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOIMIE®. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 WHEELS ENGINE OIL Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who...
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... to be adjusted for shipping purposes. Use the correct tools as - Roll lawn mower out of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove loose parts included with the exception of your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to assemble or operate your mowing comfort. Operator I control bar MOWING POSITION UP Handle knob Lower handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped...
... to be adjusted for shipping purposes. Use the correct tools as - Roll lawn mower out of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove loose parts included with the exception of your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to assemble or operate your mowing comfort. Operator I control bar MOWING POSITION UP Handle knob Lower handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped...
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... cap Handle knob Engine oil cap with your lawn mower or in the engine. Starter handle - Primer - future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. Release to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Save this manual for use when starting engine. pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for These symbols may appear on each wheel) Discharge guard IMPORTANT: Primer Housing Spark plug This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar...
... cap Handle knob Engine oil cap with your lawn mower or in the engine. Starter handle - Primer - future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. Release to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Save this manual for use when starting engine. pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for These symbols may appear on each wheel) Discharge guard IMPORTANT: Primer Housing Spark plug This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar...
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... 87 octane. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Do not mix oil with an operator presence control bar which can be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to be used for optimum performance. Be sure all wheels are in place. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is not adjustable. Also, 9position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to start and operate the lawn mower.
... 87 octane. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Do not mix oil with an operator presence control bar which can be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to be used for optimum performance. Be sure all wheels are in place. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is not adjustable. Also, 9position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to start and operate the lawn mower.
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... engine speed should be set in the FAST position. • For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise direction, starting an engine which has already run untilthe fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to snap back. Emptythe gas tank,start . See StorageInstructionsfor additionalinformation. NOTE: In coolerweather it may be exposed to keep mower housing free of grass clippings and chaff. To keep clippings off with use and catchers...
... engine speed should be set in the FAST position. • For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise direction, starting an engine which has already run untilthe fuel lines and carburetorare empty. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to snap back. Emptythe gas tank,start . See StorageInstructionsfor additionalinformation. NOTE: In coolerweather it may be exposed to keep mower housing free of grass clippings and chaff. To keep clippings off with use and catchers...
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... subjected to clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade i/3 R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil _,2 N Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to operator abuse or negligence. Replace blades more often if operating under a heavy load or in this manual. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this...
... subjected to clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade i/3 R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil _,2 N Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to operator abuse or negligence. Replace blades more often if operating under a heavy load or in this manual. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this...
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... not attempt TO REMOVE BLADE to prevent blade from spark plug and place wire where it should remain in a horizontal position. Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. sure air filter and carburetor are aligned. 2. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. NOTE: Protect your mower is 35-40 ft. The key must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and...
... not attempt TO REMOVE BLADE to prevent blade from spark plug and place wire where it should remain in a horizontal position. Turn lawn mower on the engine crankshaft. sure air filter and carburetor are aligned. 2. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. NOTE: Protect your mower is 35-40 ft. The key must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and...
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... API service classification SG-SL. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1. Catch oil in cloth and squeeze dry. 6. Squeeze in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC- 1 2ATIONS '' section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in towel to plug. Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on oil. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. 5. Reconnect spark plug wire to remove excess oil. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Remove air cleaner...
... API service classification SG-SL. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1. Catch oil in cloth and squeeze dry. 6. Squeeze in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC- 1 2ATIONS '' section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in towel to plug. Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on oil. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. 5. Reconnect spark plug wire to remove excess oil. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Remove air cleaner...
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... surfaces and wheels free of injury resulting from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. Make sure the blade and all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to the discharge opening of your mower aftereach use. ,_I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it should be replaced. "_bracket f Hairpin cotter L DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are off...
... surfaces and wheels free of injury resulting from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. Make sure the blade and all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to the discharge opening of your mower aftereach use. ,_I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it should be replaced. "_bracket f Hairpin cotter L DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are off...
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... control cables. • When setting up all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Immediately prepare your mower handle for storage or transportation, be sure to be dangerous. tion of this manual). 2. Operator presence control bar FOLD ", FORWARD" FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION // Upper handle 3. Touch up your lawn mower to make any necessary adjustments. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is not adjustable. Store in the Maintenance sec- Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting...
... control cables. • When setting up all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Immediately prepare your mower handle for storage or transportation, be sure to be dangerous. tion of this manual). 2. Operator presence control bar FOLD ", FORWARD" FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION // Upper handle 3. Touch up your lawn mower to make any necessary adjustments. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is not adjustable. Store in the Maintenance sec- Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting...
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... can starts to engine. 15 Dirty air filter. 2. Connect wire to the ON position. 11. Control bar in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 8. Replace control bar. 10.Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. IMPORTANT: Nevercover mowerwhile engineand exhaustareas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with cleanengineoil. (See "ENGINE"in fuel tank or storage container. Bad spark plug. 7. Removespark plug. 2. Plasticcannotbreathe...
... can starts to engine. 15 Dirty air filter. 2. Connect wire to the ON position. 11. Control bar in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 8. Replace control bar. 10.Turn fuel valve lever to plug. 6. IMPORTANT: Nevercover mowerwhile engineand exhaustareas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with cleanengineoil. (See "ENGINE"in fuel tank or storage container. Bad spark plug. 7. Removespark plug. 2. Plasticcannotbreathe...
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... height position not right for you. 1. Empty grass catcher. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING - Cutting too much oil in grass. 2. Clean underside of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Replace blade. Move lawn mower to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of mower housing or blade dragging in engine. 6. Lift on when control bar is released. 2. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. Adjust handle height to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Dirty air filter. 4. Raise cutting height. 2. Check oil level...
... height position not right for you. 1. Empty grass catcher. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING - Cutting too much oil in grass. 2. Clean underside of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Replace blade. Move lawn mower to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of mower housing or blade dragging in engine. 6. Lift on when control bar is released. 2. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. Adjust handle height to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Dirty air filter. 4. Raise cutting height. 2. Check oil level...
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..., damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. MODEL NUMBER 917.385120 KEY NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. PART NO. PART NO. Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.EM.) replacement parts. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 185360 Kit, Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 2 194177X428 Control Bar 31 850263 32 851084 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grade 8 3 194788 Rope Guide 33 73930500 Nut, Hex, Centerlock 5/16-18 4 194179X479 Upper Handle 5 169708X479 Lower Handle 34 400781X479 Handle Bracket...
..., damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. MODEL NUMBER 917.385120 KEY NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. PART NO. PART NO. Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.EM.) replacement parts. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 185360 Kit, Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 2 194177X428 Control Bar 31 850263 32 851084 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grade 8 3 194788 Rope Guide 33 73930500 Nut, Hex, Centerlock 5/16-18 4 194179X479 Upper Handle 5 169708X479 Lower Handle 34 400781X479 Handle Bracket...
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...-Starter Rope 65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 73 699850 Screen-Rotating 78 692198 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 90 790206 Carburetor 97 697414 Shaft-Throttle 130 691190 Valve-Throttle 163 271139s° Gasket-Air Cleaner 180 494406 Tank-Fuel 190 692198 190A 691640 202 698835 Screw (Fuel Tank) Screw (Fuel Tank) Link-Mechanical Governor 209 698726 222 698725 Spring-Governor Bracket-Control 227 697402 Lever-Governor Control 287 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 300 394569s Muffler 304 697411 Blower Housing 305 692198 Screw (Blower Housing...
...-Starter Rope 65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 73 699850 Screen-Rotating 78 692198 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 90 790206 Carburetor 97 697414 Shaft-Throttle 130 691190 Valve-Throttle 163 271139s° Gasket-Air Cleaner 180 494406 Tank-Fuel 190 692198 190A 691640 202 698835 Screw (Fuel Tank) Screw (Fuel Tank) Link-Mechanical Governor 209 698726 222 698725 Spring-Governor Bracket-Control 227 697402 Lever-Governor Control 287 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 300 394569s Muffler 304 697411 Blower Housing 305 692198 Screw (Blower Housing...
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... 745A 690859 842 691870 847 691440 851 493880s 868 697338 869 699641 870 699642 871 699643 871 63709 913 494409 Screw (Brake) Screw (Brake) SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) Dipstick/Tube Assembly Terminal-Spark Plug Seal-Valve Seat-Valve (Intake) Seat-Valve (Exhaust) Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) Bushing-Valve Guide (Intake) Seat-Check Valve 921 698709 922 692135 923 691487 957 497929s 969 694046 976 694394 Cover-Blower Housing Spring-Brake Brake Cap-Fuel Tank (Plastic) Screw (Blower Cover) Primer-Carburetor 1036 ---
... 745A 690859 842 691870 847 691440 851 493880s 868 697338 869 699641 870 699642 871 699643 871 63709 913 494409 Screw (Brake) Screw (Brake) SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) Dipstick/Tube Assembly Terminal-Spark Plug Seal-Valve Seat-Valve (Intake) Seat-Valve (Exhaust) Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) Bushing-Valve Guide (Intake) Seat-Check Valve 921 698709 922 692135 923 691487 957 497929s 969 694046 976 694394 Cover-Blower Housing Spring-Brake Brake Cap-Fuel Tank (Plastic) Screw (Blower Cover) Primer-Carburetor 1036 ---
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... maintenance agreement (Canada) on -line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears:...sears.corn ® Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For Sears professional installation of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! Your Home For repair...
... maintenance agreement (Canada) on -line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears:...sears.corn ® Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For Sears professional installation of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! Your Home For repair...