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Craftsman 917.389580 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.389580 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,389580
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa6ol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with Calif0mia and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unlaaded gasoline,
and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), end Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Protecoi<_n Amblantal estadounidense (EPA) para equlpoe
pequehos no circulantes (SORE) funsionan con gesolina normal sin plomo, • incluyen los
siguientes sistemes de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC) (en caeo de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
_iour engine, This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB.
To
nd the life 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 calcomania D.O.M. incluye especiticacionee sobre la duracibn del motor pare el pedodo de
vide t_tilde su motor relacoionado con emisiones. Esto periodo se relaciona con la duracibn en
conformidad
con las emisiones seg_n Io nerlificado
por EPNCARB.
Pare hallar la especificecibn
del perlodo de vide de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientos latras viene impresa en su
calcomanla 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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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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 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, lubdcated, 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

    • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the 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 ALook for AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its 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 California 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 TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • 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 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 Theoperation ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower canresult i n Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign o bjects t hrown into used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : theeyes, which canresult REAR BAGGING in severe e yedamage. Always w ear s afety g lasses or eye •...
  • 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 MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners it/' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) ! IS' Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers! Check ddve pelt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowem) C beck/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart CLean Bettery/Rechar •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR DILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. , The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the roar of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 Bride TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Key, v _ keyway engine until fuel tank is empty. t. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lockwasher_)_ Blade_/_ plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it IMPORTANT: For best performance, could create a fire hazard and/or dam- keep mower housing free of built-up age. grass and trash. Clean the underside of SPARK PLUGS your mower after each use. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of _I=CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _CAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 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 movmg Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have oomptetaly stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your'lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the control bar -.._,_ unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Upper hand, ._JJ' 2_ When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward for _ :-,, // period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec. spark plug hole into cylinder. live cover that does not retain mois- 3.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION !Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released topull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389580...
  • Page 19 Gross Bag 168111X479 Handle I_racket Assen'_ (Le_t) 165755 C,a_her Fran_ 166112X479 Hand_ Bracket Assembly (Right) ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.016714 851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 161058 Waming Decal (Not Shown) 161_35X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket - Front 177396 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016714 /[_370A...
  • Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 143.016714 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37466 CDYlinder (Inal. 2 & 20) 26727 owel Pin 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 33734 Breather Element 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 36784...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016714 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle 640070 Thrott e Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143.016714 CRAFTSM,_N 14-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A S/Paring P in (Incl. 4) 590600 shar 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 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • 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 itf 1-800-4-MY-HOME sMA.ytime, =y or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...