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Craftsman 917.389621 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ICRAFTSMBN'I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389621
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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
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comp/y with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la rnglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agenda de proteccibn Ambtental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequei_os no circulantes (SORE) funciooan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emislones: medificacibn del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC) (en caso de tenet!o).
The D.O,M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This peded relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARI_
To
find the/ife period 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 calcoman|a D.O.M. induye espectiicaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor pars el perfedo de
vida ,',tilde su motor relaeJ'.,lonedo c on emisiones. Este perledo se relaciona con la dursck_n en
confownided con las emisiones segOn Io cert_cado por EPA/CARB. Pars hallar la especiflcacibn
del pedodo de vida de su motor, mire oudl de las siguientes letres viene impresa en su
calcomanla D.O.M,: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 hares, (A) 500 horas.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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  • Page 1 D.O.M,: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 hares, (A) 500 horas. 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.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ..... 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair flee of charge any defect in matsdal or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Keep children out of the trimming area • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel and under the watchful care of another ddves, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area.
  • Page 4 _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its • A_J_ook for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!] BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califemia to cause SAFETY IS INVOLVED. cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in 3. Remove any packing material from its entirety before you attempt to assemble around control bar. or operate your now lawn mower. Your handles may be adjusted for your IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped mowing comfort.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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: Operation

    The operation TO CONVERT MOWER of any lawn mower can result in Your lawn mower was shipped ready to foreign objects thrown into be used as a mulcher. To convert to the eyes, which can result bagging or discharging: in severe aye damage. REAR BAGGING Always wear safety glasses or eye •...
  • Page 8 AWARNING: Experience indicotesthat • Open MulcherDoor alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) con attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage• Acidic gas con damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 9 .MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain c onditions, such asvery IMPORTANT: For best performance, tallgrass, itmay benecessary toraise keep mower housing free of built-up theheight ofcuttoreduce p ushing grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF effort and tokeep from ovedoading the MOWER HOUSING after each use.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL _N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "l,/ ;lean/Insp_t Grass Catcher _Equipped) Cleen Lawn Mower I_ / Clean Under Drive Cover (Powec-Propei_ed Mowecs) Check drive he (Power.pmpell_eM _ow_) C_harpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart CJeanBatteP//Rechaq EleCMC Start Mowers...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    •PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATEOF PURCHASE GASOLINECAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OiLTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the roar of the lawn mower housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 Check the crankcase oil level before • • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one starting the engine and alter each five (5) inch of the straight nail exposed, Place hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug center hole of blade over the head of securely each time you check the oil level.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING Turn Clip clockwise __,ollar IMPORTANT: For best performance, remove keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

  • Page 14: Storage

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ENGINE SPEED • 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attempt to increase engine speed of the bag top.
  • Page 15 ENGINEOIL Med, Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace Low, with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 3-Position 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through handle spark plug hole into cylinder. adjustment 3.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION )oes not start Dirty air filter. 1. Cleanlreplaca air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 17 ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3rass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. _otfllling (if so 2. Lift on blade wom off. 2. Replace blade. )quipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. -lard to push 1.
  • Page 18 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) arlos, a partir de la facha de compra, cuando esta Segadors Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y aflne seg,',n las instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del duello, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el matedal y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • Nunca permtta que los nii_os operen la :, No opere la mJ,quina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. mdquina. • Tonga un coidado extra cuando se acarque • Nunca opere la maqulna cuando la hierba a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los est6 mojada.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    d_DVERTENCIA: Eltubodeescape delmotor, este simbdo que _ .las.preca.udo- ak3unc6 d e suso0os_ituyentes y elgunos • oss ae segurldadde tmpodanda. Qumm deor - comp_entesdelvehiculo o0nqienen o iiiATENCI(_NIH iiiESTE ALERTO!t! SU desprende_ p coductos quimicos c onoddos en el SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. Estado de Cellfornla c omocausadec_ncor y _PRECAUClON: Siempm desconecte el .
  • Page 21 3. Remueva el matedal de empaque de Lea estas instrucciones y el manual alrodedor de la bana de control. complstamente antes de tratar de montar u Sus mangos pueden ajustarse papa que Is operar su segadopa nueva. IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE acomoda al segar.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEAESTE MANUALDEL DUEROY LASREGLASDE SEGUP-JDAD A NTESDE OPERARSU SEGADORA. Co_pa_e las tlustraciones co_ su segadora para fa_ilfadzax_e con I_ ubicad_n de lOSd_versosco_trcCesy,,ajustes. Gua_e es_ m_aJ para refe_m en el futuro. Estos s|mbolos pu_den =Ipa_ser sob_ su segadont o an la li_rai'ura proporclonada con el _, /_enda y comprenda sus slgniflcados.
  • Page 23 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA segadora puede hacar que • Lavantar la puarta trasera de cortac6sped y saltan objatos extra/los dentro colocar los ganchos dal armaz6n de la Laopereci6n decualquier de sus ojos, lo que puede recolactora de hierba en los pasadores dsl producir darios graves an _stos.
  • Page 24 _e_DVERTENCIA:La expedencia ha indloado Abra la pue_a que los combustblee mezcladee con alcohol (coneeidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, te qua conduce a la separaci6n y formacibn de &cidos duranta el almacenamianto. La gasolina acidica pueda dafiar el sistama del combus- tible de un motor duranta el almacenamianto.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR ,CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Bajo ciedas condiciones, tal como c_sped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevor Io rendimiento mantenga la osja do la segadom attura del code para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulacion do cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHA$ A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SERVIC_O REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO c6sped ( _ _e.e equ_do) t" la _dom Revisor 18s corro Js y Iss pokp&s I Reviser o/afiladcarn_ar la cuch_lkJ (1_ 3 Tab4a de _ _1 _ Linear la batorla/recargar (,e;.a_oras o_n arranq_, e l_co)

  • Page 27: Especificaciones Del Producto

    •ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO :ECHADE COMPRA 3APACIDADYTIPO 1.5 CUARTOS 3EGASOLINA: REGULAR SENPLOMO FIPODE ACEITE: SAlE 30 (SOBRE 32"F) API-SFiSI._SG) SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F! 3APAClOAD DEACEITE: 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD 3UJIAIABERTURA: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 tORSION[:)EL PERNO 3ELACUCHILLA: 35-40 FT LBS, ' El num6m del nodelo y el de sede se encuentran en la selcomania ad unta a la parte trasera de la seja de la segadora.
  • Page 28 Adaptador PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR de la cuchilla AVI$O: Antes de inclinar la segadora pare Chavetero drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- Ranura del dguei_al tible haelendo carrer el motor hasta que el Arandela de tanque est6 vacio. 1.
  • Page 29 Gire en e_ UMPIEZA sentidoalas IMPORTANTE: Para obtanar el mejor rnan[llas d el reloj randimiento, mantenga la caja de la segadora Collar pararemover sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de su segadora daspues de cada uso. _PRECAUCION: Desconecte el elambre de bujla y p_ngalo an donde no puada entrar...
  • Page 30 APRECAUClON: Antes de dar calquter AVISO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estdn muy servico o de hacer ajustes: dures, matelos en agua caliente par algunos 1. Suelte la ban'a de control y pare el motor, minutos. Si se moja la bolsa, d_jela que se seque antes de usada.

  • Page 31: Almacenamiento

    Inmediatamenta prepare su segadora pore el almacenamlento al final de cada tamporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dlas o Baja mango m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto pododo de tiempo, fimpiela Soporte de cuidadosamante, remueva toda la mugre, la aJuste...
  • Page 32 • Cambie el envase de la gaselina si sa . ACEITE DEL MOTOR empieza a oxidar, La oxidacibn y/o la mugm Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y en su gasolina produd_n problamas ¢dmbialo con aceite de motor limpio, (Vea "MOTOR"...

  • Page 33: Identificacibn De Probzemas

    |DENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION dal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie ta cuchilla. Apriete el tlsparejo o suelta, pemo de la cuchille. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas ala misme eltura. 3. Acumulaci6n de c6spod, 3.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.389621...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.389621 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131696 Con_m_ Bar 16713OX004 Axle Arm AssembJy - LR 166785 Locknut 5/16-18 166860X479 Upper Handle 16C828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 161105X479 Low_ Handle 151162 WheelAssembly 132001 Rope Guide...
  • Page 36 • CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER t43.016712 417_,/_ 104 30...
  • Page 37 MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder(Inc_.2 & 20) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" Nut & Lock Washer, 114-28 26727 Dowel Pin 29752 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 38 MODEL NUMBER 143.0167t2 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl, 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle 8haft & Lever Assem 31767 Throttle l_etum Spdng 631184 * Oust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 39 MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 •CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A _%P_asnhgePin (Ind. 4) 590600 Retainer _'11 590696 3/_1_ PART 599601 Washer Brake Spring 590697 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Spring PD_uley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 690703 Starter Housing Ass'y,(40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
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