Owner's Manual £RnFTSMnN" 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388300 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visitour Craftsman website: www.sears.
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sandals. Wearonlysolidshoeswith goodtractionwhen mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
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HOWTO SETUPYOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWIBR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAl_AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the Bustr'_dons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the ,Ioca_ of vadous conbob 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.
The_ of any lawnmowercan result REAR BAGGING m fore_ abjects throwni_tothe eyes,which • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place can rasultin severeeye damage. Always the grass catcher frame hooks onto the wear asfety giassas or eye shialdswhile doorvot operatingyour lawnmoweror performingany • To convert to mulching or discharging adjusb'nents or repairs.We recommanda operalion, remove grass catcher and close widevisionsafetymaskoverspectaclesor rear door. standardsafetyglasses.
_e fuelsystemshouldbeempaedbofore _ of 30 c_ orlonger.Drainthefuel _K _ut _ _gine _cl _ itmnun__ Open Mulcher Door lines and cad_uretorare empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason.SeeStorageInstmctions for a_ inforn,atio_Neveruseengineor carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. e filler Engineoll cap cap Discharge deflector TO START ENGINE • Tostarta_d engine, pushpdmer five(5) t_mesbofore t_ng to start.
MOWING'lIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain concilk_ such as very tail grass, it may be nenessery to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keap from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clipp_s. It may aise be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting,reduce the IMPORTANT:. For best performance, keep n_wer housing free of buUt-upgrass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL 917.388300 NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.0 GASOLINE CAPACITY/'I'YPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: 20 OZS. .030") CHAMPION VALVE CLEARANCE: RJ19LM OR J19LM "INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. (3are should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filler into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and tum clockwise to tighten. Collar Clip Air filter cover IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep "mower housing free of built---up grass and trash. Clean underside of mower housing after each use.
ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn.,mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tsmper with the engine governor,which is factory set for proper engine speed.
ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. . Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual).
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE. Poor cut- uneven Excessive _bralion Sterter rope herd CORRECTION 1. Worn, hent or 1_6e blade. 1. 2. Wheel I_igt_ ur_ven. 2. Replace blade. T_r_en blade bo_ Set all whools at same 3. Buildupof gra_, leaves and trashundermower. 3. height Clean underside of 1. Worn, bentor looseblade. 1. 2. Bentengine crankshaft. 2. 1. topu, mower hous_g. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. when controlbar is released. Replace blade. T_hten blade bdt.
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CRAFTSMAN 4 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 I mU ® KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 36 36A 37 40 44 47 48 48A 6O 640174 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 640053 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 36045A 640080 632766 632547 640175 27110A 630748 631027 631027 632760 DESCRIPTION * * • • * * Carburetor (ind.
CRAFTSMAN 4_ii_ "_) _3 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 __ • NO. KEY DESCRIPTION --'12 3 4 590599A 590694 590600 590696 590601 6 7 8 590698 590699 590700 11 590695 _1_--' 12 590535 =. _----6 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.) Starter Handle KEY NO. PART NO.
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