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Craftsman 917.389490 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTXMAN °
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389490
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
Repair Parts
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.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.389490 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts 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.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITEDTWO 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-...

  • 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 net 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 Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Lift up • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends Mowing of lower handle towards each other...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower _an 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 push. engine. This step is not usually necessary when •...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and 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 FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE _, r Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belUpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers} 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. SPARK 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, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash.

  • Page 14: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    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: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season 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 CAUSE PROBLEM 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. 917.389490...
  • Page 19 751153 Locknut 5/!6-18 166113 Grass Bag 165755 Catcher Frame 166236X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 166243X479 Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.996004 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 161058 Wa ming Decal (Not Shown) 174483 Owner's Manual 63124...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 _--370K _.261 ,285...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 KEY PART KEY PART 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 Breather Ass'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 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter ----590694 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
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