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Owner's Manual
J CRI FTSMRN" I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388400
• Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis 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. 917.388400 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite: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 • Never cut grass by pulling the mower sandals. Wear only solid shoes with towards you. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the excessively steep slopes.
- Page 4 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
- Page 5 HOW TO SET LIP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables, • Raise handles until lower handle Lift up section locks into place in mowing Mowing position.
- Page 6 KNOWYOUR 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.
- Page 7 REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place nto the eyes, which can result in the grass catcher frame hooks onto the severe eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot pins.
- Page 8 problems, the fuel system should be Open emptied before storage of 30 days or Mulcher Door longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
- Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing HOUSING after each use.
- Page 10 ySERVICE DATES Check tor Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower I (Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥1 Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive peWpulleys RE Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcetion Chart ¥1 Clean eatterylRecharge EI Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _l,g Inspect Muffler...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE iGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR DILTYPE (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 NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in 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°F.
- Page 13 CLEANING • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep aligning the tab with the slot. mower housing free of built--up grass • Push in on cover and turn counterclock- and trash.
- Page 14 ENGINE 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 ENGINE ENGINEOIL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel •...
- Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower housing Set to "Higher Cut" Lose of power or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388400...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388400 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 165760 Clip on DischargeGuard 169709X479 Upper Handle 169421X004 SelectorSpring- Rear 169708)(479 Lower Handle 87877 SelectorKnob 132001 Rope Guide 165762X004 AxleArm Assembly- LR 63601 Locknut 1/4-20...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006714 126151A 1( 275,- 18L2_< 277, €_,307 18',,..309 "305 "306...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006714 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 36784 Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 BreatherAss'y.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN a-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006714 KEY PART DESCRIPTION -----640271 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 NO. 143.006714 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590702 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. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
- Page 24 it fixed, at h0m or 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 sMAnyt, me, d_y o ro,oht (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...