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Craftsman 917.388010 User Manual

Craftsman 917.388010
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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388010
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espa6ol
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visitourCraftsmanwebsite: www.sears.com/craftsman
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Craftsman 917.388010 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.388010
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation, keeping clear of parts, and proper use.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for mowing on slopes, emphasizing caution and avoiding hazards.

CHILDREN

Warnings about children's attraction to mowers and safety precautions.

SERVICE

Safety precautions for handling fuel, making adjustments, and general maintenance.

ACCESSORIES

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

Accessories related to mower performance like deflectors and catchers.

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

Accessories for maintaining the mower, such as filters and spark plugs.

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

Instructions for setting up the mower, including unfolding the handle.

TO INSTALL ATACHMENTS

Guidance on installing attachments to the lawn mower.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Familiarization with mower controls, adjustments, and safety symbols.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

Explanation of the operator presence control bar for safety.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Steps for adjusting the lawn mower's cutting height.

TO CONVERT MOWER

Instructions for converting the mower between mulching and bagging modes.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil before starting.

ADD GASOLINE

Guidance on adding the correct type and amount of gasoline.

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Best practices for mulching grass clippings for lawn health.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and their frequency.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the mower and warranty compliance.

LUBRICATION

Information and chart for lubricating the lawn mower components.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

LAWN MOWER

General safety rules for performing maintenance on the lawn mower.

TIRES

Precautions for maintaining tire condition and avoiding damage.

BLADE CARE

Instructions for maintaining the mower blade, including sharpening and replacement.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Detailed instructions on how to sharpen and balance the mower blade.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Guidance on selecting and using the correct engine oil.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for draining and refilling engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Importance of the air filter and when to replace it.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning the lawn mower and its components.

REAR DEFLECTOR

Information about the rear deflector and its replacement.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

Steps for adjusting the mower handle position.

ENGINE SYSTEMS

GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY

Instructions for assembling the grass catcher bag and frame.

ENGINE CARBURETOR

Information on the non-adjustable carburetor and seeking service.

ENGINE SPEED

Note that engine speed is factory set and not adjustable.

STORAGE

LAWN MOWER

Steps for preparing the lawn mower for storage.

HANDLE

Instructions for folding the mower handle for storage.

FUEL SYSTEM

Important precautions for the fuel system during storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE

DOES NOT START

Common causes and corrections for engine starting issues.

LOSS OF POWER

Causes and solutions for the engine losing power during operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING - OPERATION

POOR CUT - UNEVEN

Troubleshooting steps for an uneven grass cut.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Identifying and resolving excessive vibration issues.

STARTER ROPE HARD TO PULL

Causes and corrections for a stiff or difficult starter rope.

REPAIR PARTS

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