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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388732
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears,
Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 Model No. 917.388732 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Estates, IL 60179...
- Page 2 10-13 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in malarial or workman- ship.
- Page 3 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel ddves, 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.
- Page 4 They are alsoavailableat mostSears retailoutletsand service centers. MostSes_'s stores can also orderrepairpads foryou,when youprovidethe model nun'b_ _ yourlawn mower. Some of these acoessedesmay notapplyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
- Page 5 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts. HOWTO SET UPYOUR...
- Page 6 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. reference. These symbols may appear on your...
- Page 7 To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.
- Page 8 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 manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
- Page 9 At this time the grass has dded and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
- Page 10 _en when fnowing in _ancly sod. 4. Chage 48 hoursat end of seasoe GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
- Page 11 SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: The model and sadal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing, Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above. LAWNMOWER Always observe safety roleswhenperfon_ ingany maintenance.
- Page 12 Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
- Page 13 If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suitsyou. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 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 acids during storage.
- Page 16 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher.
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER917.388732 _44_ 7°...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388732 PART DESCRIPTION Conttut Bar 131696 166860X479 Upger Handle 1611o53(479 Lower Handld 132001 Roge Guide 63601 Loci<nut 1/4-20 Handle Bott 131959 WireTie 66426 74780512 Hex Bolt 5/1 6-15 x 3/4 154132 Hinge Bracket 165754...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-BI • 3O6 307_ 1095VALVE GASKET SET lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL• 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-B1 188_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lOT J 276 708@ _--_163_ 13_17_ 104_ 276© 127_...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12HS02-2639-B1 363 _ 455 _ 592_ 58_'_ 689_"_ 456_ 597_ 1030 EMISSIONS LABEL...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-BI 404 _ 74 5...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KF-Y PART DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seat 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Bide) 493279 Bump-Engine 691160 Head-Cylinder 692249 -+ Gasket-Cyfinder Head 695250 Breather Assembly 272481 Gasket-Breather 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly) 691781 Tube-Breather 692232 • Gasket-Crankcase 690912 Screw...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 802592 Spark Plug 692390 Wlre-Sto }p 497316 Engine Gasket Set 19069 Flywheel Puller 692524 Screw (Carburetor) 89838 Wrench-Ssparrk Plug 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Pdmer Base) 491888...
- Page 25 For r epair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwho sold (1-800-469.4663) www, se_,com 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ For raperof cany-inproducts likevacuums,lavmequipment, a nd electronics, callfor the nearestSears Partsand Repair Center, WWW.Seall_cont 1-800-488-1222 Any'ine, day orr_l_ (U.S.A_ Forthe raplacernent parts,accessoriesandowner'smanuals thatyou needtode-it-yourself,call SearsPartsDirectS_! 1-800-366-PART...