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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389350
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389350 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: General Operation
Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. -
Page 3: Slope Operation
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking'backwards, look behind and down for small •... -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
&WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its &Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTH! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other &... -
Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton
Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOWER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the as not to pinch or damage control cables. - Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 product.
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Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height
The operation of any lawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the eyes, used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : which can result in severe eye REAR BAGGING ays wear safety glasses or eye •... -
Page 8: Before Starting Engine
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine, a small amount of smoke may be engine. present during the initial use of the • Be sure mower is level and area around oil product and should be considered fill is clean. -
Page 9: Mowing Tips
MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of.built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading HOUSING after each use. -
Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_, _ ./_ ./_ _-0_/'/_'/ AS YOU COMPLETE _._/_/S E RVIC E REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) i_ _4 Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Dhve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power- Propelled Mowers) Check/SharpenlReplace Blade... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION... -
Page 12: Grass Catcher
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°E Check your Care should be taken to keep the blade... - Page 13 • Clean the inside of the cover and the CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash.
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Page 14: Engine Speed
ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top. - Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator Presence Control Bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Fold Forward of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, For Storage...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Clean underside 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.389350...
- Page 19 Locknut 5/16-18 166113 Grass Bag Catcher Frame 166236X479 165755 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 166243X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.006008 161058 851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 Wa ruing Decal (Not Shown) 174940 Owner's Manual 63124 160835X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket - Front...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006008 _370A ,160 130A _130 - 285 135,, 153 _ <" .313 > 277_. _'223 <...
- Page 21 Spacer 30574A Governor Shaft 341A 36576 Blower Housing Support 30590A Washer Bracket 30591 Governor Gear Ass'y. (IncL 81) 37269 6.0 H.P. Craftsman 30588A Governor Spool 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal 650488 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 370C 37318 Primer Decal (3X) 611004...
- Page 22 PART DESCRIPTION ----640272 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640018...
- Page 23 ;RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,006008 PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 590696 Retainer Washer 590601 59O697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet 590535 Starter Rope ( 98 X 9/64...
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