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6.25 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388360
•
Safety
•
-Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Eepafiol
•
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/craftsman
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- Page 1 917.388360 • Safety • -Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Eepafiol • 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/craftsman...
- Page 2 Maintenance ... 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 material or workman- ship.
- Page 3 sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starling engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank.
- Page 4 They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR...
- Page 5 Liftup Lower handle Handle adjustment /bracket TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging, see =To convert moweP in the OPERATION section of thi,, manual. Mowing posi_on...
- Page 6 MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ith your lawn mower to familiarizeyourselfwiththe iocation of variousconb'oleand adiustmants. Save this manualforfuture reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION...
- Page 7 Your lawn mower was shippedready to be used as a mulcher. To convertto baggingor discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift r eardoor ofthe lawn mower and plao the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door p ivot l ns. • To convert to mushing or discharging ' operation, remove grass catcher and rear door.
- Page 8 Open Mulcher Door Discharge deflector BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoil in the engine. • Be sure mower is leveland area around oil fillis clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full lineon the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading.
- Page 9 It may also be necessaryto reduce groundspeed and/or runthe lawn mower overthe area a second time. • For extremelyheavy cutting,reducethe widthof cut by overlappingpreviously cut pethandmowstowly.
- Page 10 3 ° Replace bladu rnore often when mowing In samly =ol 4. Charge 48 hoursal end of season. 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 w_, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
- Page 11 • Turn lawn mower on its side. sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
- Page 12 • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
- Page 13 • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sL air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build--up of grass clockwise and trash.
- Page 14 ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Catcher .--_ handle _...
- Page 15 Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rustedor chippedpaint surfaces;sand lightlybefore painting. HANDLE • You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. • Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.
- Page 16 Bad spark plug. Loose blade or brokenblade adapter. Controlbar in released pceltJm. Controlbar defective. Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing or cuttingblade dragging in heavy grass. Cuttingtoo much grass. Dirtyair filter. Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
- Page 17 Depress contro! bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360 PART DESCRIPTION 131696 ControlBar 166860X479 Upper Handla 161105X479 LowerHandle 132001 RopaGuido Locknut 1/4-20 636O1 131959 Handle Bolt 66426 WlreTie 74780512 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 154132 Hinge Bracket 165754 MulcherDoor 156577 Engine Zone ControlCable...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 _--370K 1897...
- Page 21 (Incl. 81) 370A 36261 Identification Decal 370C 37318 Primer Decal (3 X) Starter Decal 370K 36695 370R 37317 Warning Decal 6.5 H.P. Craftsman Decal 37269 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184) Rewind Starter 590737 36792B Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *) 10o24X15/ 36085 Spark ArrestorKit (Incl.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 640262 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 640200 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 640259 640080 632766 632547 640175 27110A 630748 631027 6327608 MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft &...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _--lJl tl1-7 MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590694 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59O696 Retainer 59(To01 Washer 59O697 BrakeSpdng 590698 Starter Dog 59O699 DogSpdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spnng Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...