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Craftsman 388 manual

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    Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN'J 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917,388731 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visit our Craft[...]

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    ........................................... ,...2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10 Maintenance ....................................... 10 Product Specifications .[...]

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    • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do [...]

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    ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. AWARNING: Engine exhaust, so[...]

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    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR (_ASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembl;_d for shipping purposes. All pads such as nuts,[...]

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    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod[...]

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    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENG[...]

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    Open Mulcher Door Discharge BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manuat. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full lin[...]

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    MOWINGTIPS • Under cedain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners "_/ " ' ' 14. : Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (_f Equipp_) 14,/ 14' V' Clean Lawn Mower 14. 14. Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) 14. Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) 14" CbecWSha[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE [...]

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    • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Crank shaft Blade adapte[...]

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    Slots tack plate Cover 3over Ca_ridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash[...]

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    ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow. take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your en[...]

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    ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut - 1. uneven 2. 3. Excessive vibration 1. Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. Starter rope hard 1. topull 2. 3. 4. Grass catcher 1, not filling (if so 2. equipped) 3. Hard to push 1, 2, 3. 4, 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass,[...]

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    67 68 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388731 "_'s_l 4 23 _ _/44 _7° _ 56 54[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388731 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 131696 2 166860X479 3 161105X479 4 132601 5 63601 6 131959 7 66426 8 74780512 9 154132 10 160-754 11 176556 12 750097 13 86899X004 14 136376 15 51793 16 147286 17 16T_946X479 18 176004_6 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 851856 28 152124 29 160835X007 30 19112222 31 165760 3[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-BI 1_ 34 "A" REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [1050 OWNER'S MANUAL] 15 8 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7' 9 43_ S 20 !_" 22 _ 34[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-B1 968 ,e++ ,+<":a:,:l? - .-_'l {_,-_ 668 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 708 617 :') 276' 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 708 _. 1631 / ;' 137 617 104 276 127 365 _! i_-., ',-+ ,";_ r+_- ++; +:+ +++. _ < t!7+++:+;) ,7o+[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2639-B1 921 304 3o5 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 332 363_@ ' 455_ © 1210_ I --3 ] 689 O 60 _6_ 69_ :36[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-B1 3. e._l.E _ASKET SeT 3_ 20_ 842(0 524_ 7_.. 668_ 9_ 51__ 4_ 745 615 4o4_ 616_ 505 @ q'7[...]

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    CnAFrSMA, 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART htO. NO. DESCRtPTtON 1 493260 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 3 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 7 692249 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 272481 °+ Gasket-Breather 10 691128 Screw (Breather Assembly) 11 691781 Tube-Brearber 12 692232 ?[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H602-2639-B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 445 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 921 497233 Cover-Blower Housing 455 691219 Cup-FI wheel 922 692135 Spring*Brake 456 692299 Plate-_awl Friction 923 695891 Brake 459 281505 PawI-Ratchat 957 397974 Cap-Fuel Tank 505 231082 Nut (Govern[...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anytime. day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Re[...]