Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN'J 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917,388731 • • • • 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 ourCraftsman website:www.sears.
........................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ...................... Maintenance ....................................... ,...2 2 5 6 10 10 Product Specifications ........................ 11 Service and Adjustments .................... 13 Storage ............................................... 14 Troubleshooting ........
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass.
ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR (_ASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembl;_d for shipping purposes. All pads such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
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. Learn and understand their meaning.
[O CONVERT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a muleher.
Open Mulcher Door Discharge BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manuat. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading.
MOWINGTIPS MULCHING • Under cedain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners :Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (_fEquipp_) "_/ " ' ' 14,/ 14' Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) V' 14. 14. 14. 14" CbecWSharderVReplace Blade If LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recha • IElectdc Start Mowe_jr_ I_ Check Engine 3 14. II/1.2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Rug 14. = 14.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVECLEARANCE: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: EXHAUST: SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. .004 - .008 .004 - .008 • The model and serial numbers wil! be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Crank shaft Blade adapter keyway Crank BoR Hardened washer GRASS CATCHER edge Blade adapter • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.
Slots CLEANING tack IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Yourengine speedhasbeenfactory set. Donotattempt toincrease engine speed orit may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow. take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Loss of power CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 5. Too much oil in engine.. 6. Walking speed too fast. Poor cut uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft.
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