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Craftsman 917.389590 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389590
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline,
and include the following
emissmn control systems: Engine Modificetzon (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentacibn sobre amisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Proteccibn Ambiental estadounidonsa (EPA) para equipos
peque_os no cimulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plome, o incluyen los
siguientas sistemas de control de emisiones: modificacibn del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
eccibn (TWC) (en caso de tener/o).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life pedod
of your engine. This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA/CARB. To
find the life pedod specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanfa D.O.M. incluye especificecionss sobre la duracibn del motor pare el periodo de
vida dtil de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este perfodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformided con las emisionss segdn Io certiflcado
per EPA/CARB. Pare hallar la especificacibn
del periodo de vide de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientos _etras viene impress en su
celcomanla
D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 hems.
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 _etras viene impress en su celcomanla D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 hems. 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: Table Of Contents

    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 work- manship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Stop the • Be alert and turn machine off if children blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 _Look for this symbol to point out, AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR 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 vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoilcap Gasolinefiller 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 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in effort and to keep from overloading the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive helt/pufleys RE (power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sha rpen/RepL_ceBlade Lubdcation Chart Clean Battery/RechaLra •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: t.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF- SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32"F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 Blade TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Key_! keyway engine until fuel tank is empty. L°ckwasher t. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Blade come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 CLEANING MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, could create a fire hazard and/or dam- keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. Clean the undersideof age. SPARK PLUGS yourmower after each use. _I,CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire Replace spark plugs at the beginning of from spark plug and place wire where it each mowing season or after every 100...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Low. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove 3-Position all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter r opehard 1. Depress controlbar to 1. Engine flywheel brake is oh topull, when control bar is releasec upper handle before pulling, s tarter rope. 2. Contacta Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualifiedservice center.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389590...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.389590 PART PART DESCRIFRON DESCRIPTION 1316G6 Contro/Bar 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 166860X479 Upper Handle 166785 Loclo_ul 5/16-18 161105X479 Lowe_Handle 160_8 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 132001 RopeGuide 151162 W'nsel Assembly 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 164362...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016714 /355 ,390 182216 1821_ 370C...
  • Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 14,3.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Inct. 2 & 20) Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 151A 40017 • Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36783 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y. (tnct, 6 & 12A)
  • Page 22 MODEL NUMBER 143.018714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _maT PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015714 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.(40...
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" Arlytime,day or flight (1-800-469-4663) www, sears.conl To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...