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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388721
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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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 Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsrnan
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- Page 1 917.388721 • 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 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsrnan 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
- Page 3 • Shvt 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 not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. , Never operate machine in wet grass.
- Page 4 They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
- Page 5 3, Remove all packing matedals 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 LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith 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 product, Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE...
- Page 7 To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame books onto the door pivot pins. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.
- Page 8 Open mulcher door Discharge defiector---,..,._...,.,.,__. 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.
- Page 9 At this time the grass has dried 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 4 - Ch_ge 48 hou_ at end _f e, e aec_, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To...
- Page 11 SPARK PLUGIGAP: .030") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: The model and serial 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 the space provided above. LAWN MOWER Alwaysobservesafety rulaswhen perform- ing any 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 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil,etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electdcal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
- Page 14 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
- Page 15 IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm. A CAUTION:Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure.
- Page 16 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pullingstarter rope. 2, Contact a Sears or other qualified service center, 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface.
- Page 17 4. Handle height position not dghtfor you. CORRECTION 1_ Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER - -MODEL N UMBER 9 17.388721...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER--MODEL KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 86SO2 ConbolBar 169709X479 Upper Handle 169708X479 Lew_Hanc_e 132001 RopeGuide 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 131939 HaudJeBolt 66426 WkeTDe 154132 Hinge Bracket 165754 Mulcher Door 1765,56 Engine Zone Control Cable 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE [1019 LABEL KIT 1 584 383_ "_rREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL r MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2639-B1 525! J 1895VALVE GASKET SET...
- Page 21 3RIGGS & STRATTON/,-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639.,B1 443_ 5 159_ 12__1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _708 617_._ 276_ 121 CARBURETOR _ 708_ 276(_ 127(_...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2639-B1 969 | 363 _ 689 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
- Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2639-B1 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 334_...
- Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPllON 493260 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Kit-Bushlog/Seal 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 493279 Sump-Engloe 691160 Head-Cylinder 692249 Gasket-Cylinder Head 695250 Breather Assembly 272461 Gasket-Breather 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly) 691781 Tube-Breather 692232 • Gasket-Crankcase 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680 plug-Oil Drain 691451...
- Page 25 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIP'nON 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 802592 Spark Plug 692390 WIm-Sto }p 497315 Engine Gasket Set 19069 Flyv,hasl Puller 692524 Screw (Carburetor) 89838 Wrench-S_parrk Plug 890272 Washer (Governor Crank) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner B_;e) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge...
- Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 For repairofcarry-inproducts likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronics,callfor the nearest Sears Pads and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 W_PN,S6_tZ_O01tt For_e replacement parts,accessories andowner'smanuals thatyou need todo-it-yourself,call Sears PadsDirect'_! 1-800-366-PART (1-800-,366-7"278) www.sears.comipatsdlrect To purchase or inquire abouta _ears ServiceAgreement or Sears Maintenance Agreement 1-800-827-6655 (u.s.._.) 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,CST, Mo_.