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ICRAFTSMAN" I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389340
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructin_
before operating this equiptnem-
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 917.389340 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructin_ before operating this equiptnem- Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 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 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop • Before and while walking backwards, before removing grass catcher. look behind and down for small •...
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Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
• iLLook for this symbol to point out _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent... -
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... - Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR 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.
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Page 7: To Convert Mower
The operationof any lawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower can resultin foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrown intothe eyes, used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : whichcan resultin severeeye REAR BAGGING wearsafetyglassesor eye • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn moweror the grass catcher frame hooks onto the performingany adjustments or repairs.We... -
Page 8: Add Gasoline
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 the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER effort and to keep from overloading HOUSING... -
Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "I_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped, M I Clean Lawn Mower clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) I1#' Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge... -
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: To Sharpen Blade
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. -
Page 13: Spark Plug
CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the 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. - Page 14 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 Operator Presence Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Control Bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be_sed 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 Poorcut-uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height 3. Clean underside 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389340 '24'...
- Page 19 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Blade Adapter 166112X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 166113 Grass Bag 851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 165755 Catcher Frame 160835X007 ..Wheel Adjusting Bracket - Front Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.006008 161058 Waming Decal (Not Shown) Owner's Manual 174937...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006008 ,.,_,, _ I ,,160 - 285 < 182 216 • 3o5...
- Page 21 30574A Governor Shaft 341A 36578 Blower Housing Support Washer 30590A Bracket 30591 Governor GearAss'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 Flywheel Key...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006008 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...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006008 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
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