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£RAFTSMAN"
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389270
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389270 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Operation
sandals. Wear only solid shoes • Never cut grass by pulling the mower with towards you. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. slopes, never up and down or you • Check fuel tank before starting engine. might lose your footing. Do not mow Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the excessively steep slopes. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
These accessories were availablewhen thislawn mowerwas produced.They are not shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat mostSears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Searsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,when you provide the model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessories may notapplyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS... - Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator presence MOWER 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 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe iflustrations w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarize yourself w iththe location of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manualforfuturereference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height
TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any la.wn mower 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 : damage.Always wearsafety severneye 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 three Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm engine. push Thisstop is nct usuailyneceasary • Be sure mower is level and area around oil when starling an engine which has already flUis dean. - Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing HOUSING after each use.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'_ ,'_7_7"_._0___Y AS YOUCOMPLETE ICE DATES R aU R SERV,CE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher oa Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers_ E Check En_lineOil Level Change Engine Oil I/'1:...
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Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.389270 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (APIoSF/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... -
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.
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Page 14: Engine Speed
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustabla fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top. -
Page 15: Engine Fuel System
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator Presence storage at the end of the season or if the unit Control Bar willnot 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, dean it thoroughly,remove all dirt,... -
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" in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. "Nghten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of and trash under mower.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389270...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389270 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION SelectorKnob 87877 Control Bar 869O2 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly- LR 169709X479 UpperHandle ShoulderBolt 5/16-18 160828 LowerHandle 169708X479 151157 WheelAssembly 132001 RopeGuide 83923 Locknut1/4-20 FlangedLocknut 63601 774OO Hubcap HandleBolt...
- Page 20 MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ,,160 1150 130A 110_...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36835A Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 36649 Push Rod Guide 33734 Breather Element 650913 Rocker Arm Stud 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 --3e _;;) n PART DESCRIPTION ----640272 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Retum 631767 Spring 631184 Dust _eal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 PART DESCRIPTION ..11 ----590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...