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Craftsman 917.389680 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.389680 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389680
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to complywith Californiaand US EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline
and include the followingemisstoncontrol systems: Engine Modification(EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped)
AVOSO: Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
Californiay de la Agencia de Pretecci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequeSos no circulantes(SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientessistemas de controlde emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenerlo)
The D.O.M. decal includesengine life specificationsfor the emissions-relateduseful life period of
your engine. This periodrelates to the emission compliancelife as certified by EPNCARB. To
find the life periodspecificationfor your engine, please match one of the fo ow ng letters with the
letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomania D.O.M. incluye especificacionessobre la duraci6n del motor pare el periodo de
vida t3tilde su motor relaccionadocon emisiones. Este periodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidadcon las emisiones seg_n Io certificadopot EPNCARB. Pare hallar la especificacibn
del perfodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientesletras viene impresa en su
calcomania D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work- manship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stopthe blade(s)whencrossinggravel drives,walks,or roads. enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and ALook for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and " important safety precautions. It means lead compounds, chemicals known to the CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 5: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.

  • Page 6: Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR 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.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to begging : eyes, which can result in REAR BAGGING severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: To Stop Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS M .OWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of buUt-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the the height of cut to reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MA,NTE"ANCE SC.EDULE FILL IN DATES q,_j_:_ Check for Loose Fasteners ¥@ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Under Drive Cover Clean Lawn Mower IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check drive I:_lUpullays (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc StartMowers I It / NE Check En_line Oil Level ¥/ Chan_a Engine oir...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO SHARPEN BLADE Change the oil after every 25 hours of " NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER AIR. FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. age. Replace the air filter every year or after SPARK PLUGS every 100 hours of operation, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
  • Page 14 ACAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with dgid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepareyour lawn mower for Operator presence.----_._ i,._.. storage at the end of the season or if the control bar Fold ,_/'_x 1/// forward // unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle.--..//// ,"/ LAWN MOWER _//// storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a...
  • Page 16 . CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on upper handle before to pull when control bar is released pulling starter rope. Contact a Sears or other Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER917.389680...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.389680 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 869o2 ControlBar 151157 WheelAssombly 169709x479 Uppar Handle 83923 FlangedLocknut 169708x479 LowerHandle 77400 Hubcap 132001 RopeGuide 88652 HingeScrew 53601 Locknut 1/4-20 165766 Spring(LH) Handle Bolt 165767 Spring(RH) 131959 66426 Wire'lie...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 151A 275. 73 ° _'72 <//241...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 26727 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Pads List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Assembly...

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