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Craftsman 917.387430 User Manual

Craftsman 917.387430
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Owner's Manual
£RAFTXMAN°
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" ECONOMY
SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387430
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
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Craftsman 917.387430 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.387430
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Rules

Training

Read manual, learn controls, and how to stop the mower properly.

Preparation

Check mowing area for objects and wear safety glasses.

Operation

General Operation

Keep eyes on mower, avoid wet grass, stop engine when leaving.

Maintenance and Storage

Maintenance Overview

Check bolts, keep engine free of debris, ensure blade sharpness.

Assembly

Setup Procedures

Unfold handle carefully, ensuring control cables are not pinched.

Handle Folding

Raise handles until the lower section locks, then tighten handle knobs.

Knowing Your Lawn Mower

Controls and Symbols

Familiarize yourself with mower controls and safety symbols.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Engine Speed and Height Adjustment

Adjust engine speed and cutting height for optimal performance.

Converting for Discharge

Remove mulcher plate and lift discharge guard for side discharge.

Starting and Mowing Tips

Engine Starting Procedure

Prime engine, set throttle to fast, and pull starter handle.

Mowing Best Practices

Tips for cutting tall grass, overlapping cuts, and engine speed.

Mulching Mowing Tips

Mulching Techniques

Keep housing clean, use high engine speed, and avoid wet grass.

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication

Maintenance Schedule

Chart for regular service tasks and checks.

Lubrication Guide

Locations and types of lubricants required for the mower.

Product Specifications and Blade Care

Product Specifications

Details on oil type, capacity, spark plug, and blade torque.

Blade Maintenance

Procedures for removing, replacing, and sharpening the mower blade.

Engine Oil and Air Filter Service

Engine Oil Handling

Procedures for checking, changing, and adding engine oil.

Air Filter Maintenance

How to clean or replace the air filter cartridge.

Service, Adjustments, and Cleaning

Handle and Guard Adjustments

Adjusting handle position and replacing guards.

Engine Speed and Carburetor

Engine speed is factory set; consult service for carburetor issues.

General Cleaning

Keep mower housing and engine clean for performance.

Storage Procedures

Lawn Mower Storage

Clean, lubricate, and secure mower before storing.

Engine Fuel System Storage

Drain fuel or use stabilizer to prevent gum deposits.

Cylinder Preparation for Storage

Add oil to cylinder and replace spark plug for storage.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Starting and Power Problems

Diagnosing and fixing problems like starting, power loss, and poor cut.

Troubleshooting Advanced Issues

Vibration and Starter Problems

Resolving excessive vibration and hard-to-pull starter rope.

Catcher and Handling Issues

Fixing grass catcher not filling or mower being hard to push.

Repair Parts Information

Parts Diagram

Exploded view illustrating component locations for repair.

Parts List

Detailed list of parts with corresponding keys and part numbers.

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