Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN"I 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389340 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructin_ before operating this equiptnemSeam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ Maintenance ......................................... 2 2 5 6 10 10 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ...................... 13 Storage .................................................
• 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. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children.
• iLLook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A CAUTION: 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 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. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself withthe location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature product.
The operationof any lawn mower can resultin foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan resultin severeeye wearsafetyglassesor eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda widevisionsafetymask over spectaclesor standardsafetyglasses. TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading. • Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. • Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • 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 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. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners SERVICE DATES "I_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped, M I Clean Lawn Mower clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled I_ _' Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys I1#' Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers / _s I_ I_ 1_4 E Check ChangeEngine EngineOilOilLevel I/I,2 ? Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler _/2 N Clean orAir
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE OILTYPE CAPACITY/TYPE: (API-SF/SG/SH): OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. CHAMPION INTAKE: EXHAUST: RJ19LM OR J19LM .004 - .008 .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. 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.
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care 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. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten. oounter-Collar_ Slot' _f _ ._--_-..._ / _=" Air filter JTab j clockwise Turn remove to __t'_-_ _Turn Air filter cover clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and/or damage.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. _I=CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be_sed for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Operator Presence Control Bar When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Glean entire lawn mower (See "GLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Does not start OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Poorcut-uneven CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Starter rope hard to pull 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same height 3.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER _37 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640272 1 631615 2 631767 631184 4 631183 5 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 640200 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 640259 36 640080 36A 632766 632547 37 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760R Carburetor (Incl.
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