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-Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMBN'I

6.0 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.389621

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espa_ol

• Repair Parts

NOTE: Engines which are certified to comp/y with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations

for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and

include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way

Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).

AVISO: Los motores homologados para cumplir con la rnglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de

California y de la Agenda de proteccibn Ambtental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos

pequei_os no circulantes (SORE) funciooan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los

siguientes sistemas de control de emislones: medificacibn del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple

accibn (TWC) (en caso de tenet!o).

The D.O,M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of

your engine. This peded relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARI_ To

find the/ife period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the

letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.

La calcoman|a D.O.M. induye espectiicaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor pars el perfedo de

vida ,',tilde su motor relaeJ'.,lonedocon emisiones. Este perledo se relaciona con la dursck_nen

confownidedcon las emisiones segOn Io cert_cado por EPA/CARB. Pars hallar la especiflcacibn

del pedodo de vida de su motor, mire oudl de las siguientes letres viene impresa en su

calcomanla D.O.M,: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 hares, (A) 500 horas.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Summary of content (40 pages)

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-Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMBN'I 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389621 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts NOTE: Engines which are certified to comp/y with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10 Maintenance ....................................... 10 Product Specifications........................ 11 Service and Adjustments .................... 13 Storage ............................................... 14 Troubleshooting ...
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• 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. • 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.
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• A_J_ookfor 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.
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your now lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your now 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.
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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. CAUTION ENGINI_ OR WARN)NG ON ENGINE OFF FA_T _.
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Theoperation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe aye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performingany adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.
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• Open MulcherDoor 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 oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cop 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.
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.MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, suchasvery tallgrass,itmaybenecessary toraise theheight ofcuttoreduce pushing effortandtokeepfrom ovedoading the • • • • MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use. See •Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL _N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE REGULAR SERVICE q Check for Loose Fasteners ;lean/Insp_t Grass Catcher _Equipped) m "l,/ 1/ Cleen Lawn Mower DATES 1/ m 1/ t/ I/ I_ / Clean Under Drive Cover (Powec-Propei_ed Mowecs) Check drive he ys (Power.pmpell_eM I/ _ow_) C_harpen/Replace Blade I/3 Lubrication Chart CJeanBatteP//Rechaq EleCMCStart Mowers CheckEngine On Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter 1/ I_ t_/ 1/4 I/ 1/1.
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•PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATEOF PURCHASE GASOLINECAPACITY/TYPE: OiLTYPE (API-SF-SJ): 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL CAPACITY: SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .045") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the roar of the lawn mower housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space provided above.
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Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and alter each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Key.._. X kCr ynkyhaft come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
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Turn __,ollar Clip clockwise remove to J Airfilter Tab Air filter cover Turn counterclockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, which ever occurs flrsL Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual, ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1.
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindingsare too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. _,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.
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Med, Low, pin / 3-Position handle adjustment bracket ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE )oes not start CORRECTION I. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5, Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. .oss of power 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.
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ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 3rass catcher _otfllling (if so )quipped) 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade wom off. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. -lard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2, Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 3. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Raise cutting height. 17 2.
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Garant{a .............................................. Reglas de Seguridad ......................... Montaje ............................................... Operacibn ........................................... Mantenimiento .................................... 18 18 21 22 26 Programa de Mantenimiento .............. 26 Especificaciones del Producto ........... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ............................. 30 Almacenamiento ................................ 31 Identificacibn de probZemas............
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• Nunca permtta que los nii_os operen la :, No opere la mJ,quina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. mdquina. • Tonga un coidado extra cuando se acarque • Nunca opere la maqulna cuando la hierba a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los est6 mojada. Asegt_rese siempre do taner arbustos, drbolos u otros objatos que buena traccibn en sus pies; mantanga el mango firmementa y camine; nunca corra. pueden interfedr con su linea de visi6n. • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsibn IV.
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este simbdo que _ .las.preca.udo• oss ae segurldadde tmpodanda. Qumm deor iiiATENCI(_NIH iiiESTE ALERTO!t! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. _PRECAUClON: Siempm desconecte el . alambm de la bujlay p_ donde no pueea entrar en contactocon la buj|a, para evitar el arranque por accider_, durante la preparack_, el trar_, el ajuste o cuando se hacen reparaciones.
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Lea estas instrucciones y el manual complstamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadopa nueva. IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR. Su sngadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_bdca con la excepcibn de aquellas partes que sa dejaron sin montar por Pazones de envio. Todas las partes corno las tuercas, las apandelas, los pemos, etc., que son necesadas para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de pades.
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEAESTE MANUALDEL DUEROY LASREGLASDE SEGUP-JDAD ANTESDE OPERARSU SEGADORA. Co_pa_e las tlustraciones co_ su segadora para fa_ilfadzax_e con I_ ubicad_n de lOSd_versosco_trcCesy,,ajustes. Gua_e es_ m_aJ para refe_m en el futuro. Estos s|mbolos pu_den =Ipa_ser sob_ su segadont o an la li_rai'ura proporclonada con el _, /_enda y comprenda sus slgniflcados. IMPORTANTE: Este c_rtac_spad viene $_N ACEiTE O GASOL!NA en el _tor, ...................
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SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Lavantar la puarta trasera de cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos dal armaz6n de la recolactora de hierba en los pasadores dsl quicio de la puerta. • Para pasar a la oparcaibn de acolchamiento, remover la recoleotora de hiarba y carrar la puerta trasem. segadora puede hacar que saltan objatos extra/los dentro de sus ojos, lo que puede producir darios graves an _stos.
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Abra la pue_a Desviadorde la descarga ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin acsite en el motor. El motor puede contener 20 oz. de acsita. Para el tpo y la calidad vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de las Mantenimento snasta manual. 1. Aeegt_rese que la segadora est_ nivelada y que el &rea alrededor del dep6sito de aceite est_ limpia. 2. Ramuava la tapa dal dapbsito de aceite del motor y rellena hasta la tnea de llano an 6sta. Vacla el acoite lantamente. No Io liens dsmasiado.
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,CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciedas condiciones, tal como c_sped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevor Io attura del code para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones do recortes do cdsped. Puede que sea necosado reducir la velocidad del recorrido y/o haga funcionar la segadora sobre el _rea por segunda vez.
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PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHA$ QUE COMPLETE _ A MEDIDA SERVIC_O REGULAR FECHAS c6sped (_ _e.e equ_do) um_ la_dom Revisor t" V' f/ DE SERVICIO I,/ l/ 18s corro Js y Iss pokp&s I Reviser o/afiladcarn_ar la cuch_lkJ (1_ 3 Tab4a de _ Linear la batorla/recargar (,e;.
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•ESPECIFICACIONES :ECHADE COMPRA DEL PRODUCTO 3APACIDADYTIPO 3EGASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS REGULAR SENPLOMO FIPODE ACEITE: API-SFiSI._SG) 3APAClOAD DEACEITE: SAlE 30 (SOBRE 32"F) SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F! 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD 3UJIAIABERTURA: .045") tORSION[:)ELPERNO 3ELACUCHILLA: CHAMPION RJ19LM4 35-40 FT LBS, ' El num6m del nodelo y el de sede se encuentran en la selcomania ad unta a la parte trasera de la seja de la segadora.
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Ranura Arandelade /uandela enduredda Adaptador de la cuchilla Chavetero del dguei_al f salida Adaptadorde la cuchilta RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado can el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de crisped a menudo para verificar si est_ da_ado o detedorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal. Si se necasita cambiar el recogedor, cdmbielo solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante.
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Gire en e_ sentidoalas rnan[llas del reloj pararemover Collar Oreja UMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtanar el mejor randimiento, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de su segadora daspues de cada uso. Gire en el sentido Cubiertadelcontradolas fiitrode aire maniUasdel reloj paraapreiar SILENCIADOR Inspecelone y cambie el silenciador si ast_ corroido pueda producir un peligro de incendio y/o dafio.
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APRECAUClON: Antes de dar calquter servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la ban'a de control y pare el motor, 2. Asegdrese que la cuchilla y qua todas las pades movibtes se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y pbngelo an donde no pueda entrar en contecto con 6eta. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Vea "PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE" en la seccibn de Operadbn de este manual.
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Inmediatamenta prepare su segadora pore el almacenamlento al final de cada tamporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dlas o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto pododo de tiempo, fimpiela cuidadosamante, remueva toda la mugre, la greaa, los hojaa, etc. Gudrdela en un drea limpia y seca. 1. Llmpie toda la segadore (_sa "LIMPIEZA" an la secoi6n de Mantenimento de oste manual). 2. Lubriquela aegdn se muestra on la secci6n de Mantanimento de este manual. 3.
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• Cambie el envase de la gaselina si sa empieza a oxidar, La oxidacibn y/o la mugm en su gasolina produd_n problamas • Si es posibla, guarda su untdad an un recinto corrado y c0brala para protegada contra el polvo y la mugre • Cubra su unidad con un form protector adecuado qua no retenga ta humedad No use pldstico El pldsUco no puede respirar, Io qua permite la formacibn de condansaci6n, to qua produci_ la oxidadbn de su uddad IMPORTANTE: Nunca cub_a la segadora mientras el motor y ias areas de escape to da
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|DENTIFICACION PROBLEMA dal cortetlsparejo DE PROBLEMAS CAUSA CORRECCION 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta, 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Acumulaci6n de c6spod, hojas o basum debajo de la segadora, 1. Cambie ta cuchilla. Apriete el pemo de la cuchille. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas ala misme eltura. 3. Limpie la pads infedor de la caja de la segadora. /ibracl6n Dxeeaiva 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta, 2. Ciguefiel del motor doblado. 1. Cambie la cuchilla.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.389621 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2/ 28 29 3O 31 33 PART NO.
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MODEL NUMBER t43.
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MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO. 1 2 6 7 12 12A PART NO.
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MODEL NUMBER 143.0167t2 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE mu qp_ KEY NO.
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MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 •CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE NO. NO. 590702 590599A 590600 _'11 3/_1_ 1 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 12 590535 818 590700 590701 _%P_asnhgePin (Ind. 4) Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Spring PD_uley & 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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