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Craftsman 917.389511 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.389511 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.389511
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to complywith California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certifiedto operate on regular unleaded gasoline,
and includethe following emission control systems: Engine Modification(EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (rwc)
(If so equipped).
AVOSO: Los motores homologadospara cumplircon la reglamentacibnsobre emisiones de
Californiay de la Agencia de ProteccibnAmbiontal estadounidense(EPA) para equipos
pequeSos no circulantes(SORE) foncionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyenlos
siguientessistemas de controlde emisiones: modificacibndel motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC) (en caso de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specificationsfor the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB. To
find the life period specificationfor your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 houm, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomania D.O.M. incluye especificacionessobre la duracibn del motor para el periodo de
vida 0til de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este pedodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidad con las emisiones seg_n Io certificado por EPNCARB. Para hallar la especificacibn
del periodo de vida de su motor, mire cubl de las siguientea letras viene impresa en su
calcomania 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: General Operation

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 3 • 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: Maintenance

    AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and ALook for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and " important safety precautions. It means lead compounds, chemicals known to the CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual 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 1.

  • Page 6: Lawn Mower

    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: To Adjust Cutting Height

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

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    _, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank BEFORE STARTING ENGINE filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any " ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spirt or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine.
  • Page 9 MOWlNGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • 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 the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SC.EDU'E AS YOU COMPLETE /__O_ r'c)_:_ _*_'// _,_. _'_._'c_O_'_. DAT ES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (,f Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beWpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers I I,/4 E Check EnQine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/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 rear of the lawn mower housing.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO SHARPEN BLADE Change the oil after every 25 hours of " NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffÊer as it "Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year or after age.
  • Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ACAUTION: Before performing 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 moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence----_ storage at the end of the season or if the control bar /7"/'/ Fold unit will not be used for 30 days or more..//'// forward /,//I F,'_ upper nanale---._i/// /;'/ LAWN MOWER tv/_/ storage ,/7...
  • Page 16 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. tive cover that does not retain moisture.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Staderropeha_ 1. Engineflywheelbrakeison 1. Depress control bar to topull whencontmlbaris mleased upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut 4.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.389511...
  • Page 19 Grass Bag 165858 168360x004 Selector Spring Front 165755 Catcher Frame 166875 Rear Door Assembly Kit (Incl. Springs) - - - Engine - Craftsman 143.016712 (See Breakdown) Locknut 5116-18 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 751153 166111X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 178940...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 /355 103_ 151A 416_ 275- <. 370C </241...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 26727 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4,-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 1_37 PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) .° Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31615 31767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 640070 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Assembly...

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