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Craftsman 917.389470 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.389470 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN +
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389470
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Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
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Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
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 1 917.389470 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the neare,, Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    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 parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables, Lift up • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing Mowing position.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWI MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. 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

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be into the eyes, which can result in used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : severe eye damage. Always wear safety REAR BAGGING glasses or eye shields while operating your •...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5' Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the times before trying to start. Use a firm pust engine. This step is not usually necessary when •...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, kee tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass an_ trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the HOUSING after each use.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /,,_-/_ ./_,_ ./_,_. _0_/_'_0%/ ,N D ATES F,LL Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowe_) ChecldSha rpeniReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electnc Start Mowers 1 Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
  • Page 13 • Clean the inside of the cover and the CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash.

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag CARBURETOR 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 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator Presence storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit Control Bar will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Fold Forward of time, clean it thoroughly,remove all dirt, For Storage...
  • Page 16 ENGINEOIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one seaso_ with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade, 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Clean underside 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389470...
  • Page 19 Blade Adapter 751153 Locknut 5/16-18 166113 Grass Bag 166111:(479 CatcherFrame 165755 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 166112X479 Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.996004 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) ..851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 160835X007 174484 Owner'sManual...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 _--370K _261 ,285 _310...
  • Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _KEY PART KEY PART INO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION ----640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttler Throttle Shutter 640070 Shutter Screw 650506...
  • Page 23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 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. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree _rommet) 590535 Starter Hope $98"...
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