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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389510
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
,
Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which am certified to comply with Califomia
and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleededgasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (ff so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Proteccibn Ambiental sstadounidense
(EPA) para equipos
pequeitos no circulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasoltna normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
acci6n (TWC)
(en caso de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB.
To
find the lite period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanla D.O.M. incluye sspeciflcaciones
sobre la duracibn del motor para el perfodo de
vide dtil de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este pedode se relaciona con la duracibn en
conformided
con las emisiones segdn Io certificede per EPNCARB.
Para hellar la especificaci6n
del perfedo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras vlene impresa en su
calcomanfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website: www.seam.com/craffsman
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- Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.seam.com/craffsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parts Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED "I3/VOYEAR 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 • Be alert and turn machine off if children * Stop the blade(s) when crossing grovel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, 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!!! BECOMEALERT!H 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...
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Page 5: Assembly
Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. 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: Operation
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 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown itito used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. •...
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoil cap 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.
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Page 9: Maintenance
MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in the height of cut to reduce pushing MAINTENANCE section of this manual. -
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
ClleFk for Loose Fastenels Clean/fnspect Grass Catcher ! I_ (If Equipped! Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propel;ed Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleyS (Power-Propelled Mowers) ICheck/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart CJean Battery/Rechar=rge Electric Start Mowers" i E i 3heck En_ne Oil Level N IChange E ngine O il 11_1.2 CleanAirFilter... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. _PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C 3LADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. - Page 12 ENGINE • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one LUBRICATION inch of the straight nail exposed. Place Use only high qualitydetergent oil rated center hole of blade over the head of with APt servicectassification SF-SJ, the nail.
- Page 13 MUFFLER AIR RLTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty sir filter. age. Replace the air filter every year or after SPARK PLUG every 100 hours of operation, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lower plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
Page 15: Storage
CARBURETOR engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed, Overspeeding the Your carburetor has a non-adjustable engine above the factory high speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine does not operate properly due to engine-governed high speed needs suspected carburetor problems, take your... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace 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 rope hard I. Engineflywheel brake is on Depress control bar to topull when controlbar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified servicb centbr. 3.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389510 //44...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389510 PART PART DESCRIP'RON DESCRIPTION 87877 Selector Knob 869G2 Control Bar 16576P-X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 169709X479 Upper Handle 160828 Shouldor Bolt 5/16-18 16970_X479 Lower Handle 151157 Whsel Assembly 13_001 RopeGuide 83923...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 1355 .390 110_ 103. -12B 189_ 1_.310 _307 "306...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Etement 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 ,:_,. 37 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List 31615 Throtte Shaft & Lever Assembl Y 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle)
- Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring Starter Dog 590698 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spd Ass'y Starter Housing ASS'_40...
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