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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389610
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with Califomia 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 reglarnentacibn sobre emisienes de
California y de la Agancia de Proteccibn Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipes
pequer_os no cimulantes (SORE) funoienan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaoi6n
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 pedod of
your engine. This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA/CARB. To
find the llfe pedod 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 especificaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el perlodo de
vide 0til de su motor rolaccienado
con emisiones. Esto periedo se reieciona con la duracibn on
conformidad con las emisiones seg0n Io certificado per EPNCARB.
Para hallar ie ospeciflcecibn
del porlodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letras 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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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.389610
- 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 Pads Ordedng ..... Back Cover LIMITED "rwo 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 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another drives, 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 ALook for this symbol to point out _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! 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...
- Page 5 Read these instructions andthismanual in HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN itsentirety before y ouattempt toassemble MOWER oroperate y ournewlawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped WITHOUT OILORGASOLINE inthe IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables, engine.
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin Your lawn mower was shipped ready to foreign objectsthrowninto be used as a mulcher. To convert to the eyes, whichcan result bagging or discharging: in severe eye damage. REAR BAGGING Always wear safety glassesor eye •...
- Page 8 AWARNING: Experience indicates that Open Mulcher Door alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be Discharge emptied before storage of 30 days or...
- Page 9 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain c onditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tail grass, it may be necessaryto raise keep mower housing free of built-up the heightof cutto reducepushing grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF effort and to keep from overloadingthe MOWER HOUSING after each use.
- Page 10 Check f orLoose Fasteners !p # Clean/Inspect Grass C atcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-ProWled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecldSharpen/Redlace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte_/Rechar_ ElectricStart Mowers 14° 14°4 Check Engine OiFLevel Change Engine Oil I_t.2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE; 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOV E 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) ,OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
- Page 12 • To check blade balance, drive a nail Check the crankcase oil level before into a beam or wall. Leave about one starting the engine and after 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 the nail.
- Page 13 Turn CLEANING Clip clockwise to Collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, remove keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _iCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
- Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ENGINE SPEED with rigid 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 Operator presence ENGINE OIL controlbar Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" Upper the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER Foldforward for 1. Remove spark plug. stroage 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
- Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. CAUSE Does not start Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace 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.
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ;rasscatcher 1. Cutting h eight toolow. 1.'Raise cutting height. iotfilling(ifso 2. Lift on blade worn off, 2, Replace blade. ;quipped) 3, Catcher not venting air. 3, Clean grass catcher. tardto push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1, Raise cutting height, height is too low.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389610...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.389610 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 165762XC04 Axle Arm Assembly - LR UpderHan_e 169709X479 16_8 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 16_706X479 Lower Handle 151157 Wheel Assemb_ 13_01 RopeGuide 83_23 Ranged Locknut 636O1 Locknut 1/4-20 77400...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 110_ 103_ 275- 182216 1821_ 37oc <_ 81 "...
- 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 Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-26 x 7/8" 36557 Breather Ass'y.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 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 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spdng Pin (_ncl.4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590695 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.(40 degree grommet).
- 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 it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, dey 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 &...