Owner's Manual I I[RRFTSMRN'I 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917,388610 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • • EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck Visit our Craftsman and Co.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ...................... Maintenance ....................................... 2 2 5 6 10 10 Product Specifications ........................ 11 Service and Adjustments .................... 14 Storage ............................................... 15 Troubleshooting .
• • • • • • • • • • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel ddves, walks, or roads. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.
,AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _kWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
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 GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER 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 vadous 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.
Theoperation TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging : REAR BAGGING 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.
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 manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oi! 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 • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from ovadoading 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 ovedapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR _)ILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. DIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM 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.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher Crank bolt Hardened washer edge Blade adapter GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used, • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. if catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.
MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
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 and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed selling can be dangerous.
ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER t. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • DO not store gasoline from one season to another. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Starterropehard 1. Engine flywheel brakeis on topull whencontrel baris release( 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. CORRECTION !. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Grass catcher notfilnng(ifso equipped) 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade wom off. 3.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388610 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 3_ PART NO.
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MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO, PART NO. -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 "590699 590700 590703 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter uog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Stader Housing Ass'y. (40 dngme grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.) Starter Handle KEY NO.
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