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Craftsman 917.389070 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 22" economy side dishcharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.25 HORSEPOWER
22" ECONOMY
SIDE DISHCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389070
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Safety
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 comply 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 centrol systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Throe-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVI$O:
Los motores homalogadce pare cumplir con la reglamentacibn sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencla de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidence (EPA) pare equipos
pequeflos
no circulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modifisaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizedor de triple
acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life pedod of.
your engine, This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB.
To
find the/fie pedod specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O,M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours,
La calcomanla
D.O.M. incluye especificacioaes sobre la duracibn dei motor pete el pe'dodo de
vide _til de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este perfedo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidad con las emisiones segdn Io certificado
per EPNCARB.
Pare hallar la especificaci6n
del periodo de vida de su motor, mire cudl de las siguientes letres viene impresa en su
calcomanla D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 bores, (A) 500 hams,
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 bores, (A) 500 hams, 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: Table Of Contents

    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 • Stop theblade(s) when crossing g ravel • Be alert and turn machine off if children drives, walks, orroads. 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 _Look for _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONITT BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    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 Raise handles until lower handle the engine.

  • Page 6: Operation

    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 The operation of any lawn TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING mower can result in MOWER foreign objects thrown into Your mower is shipped ready to be used the eyes, which can result as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or in severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or aye •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoilcap Gasolinefiller 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. t. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    Check for LooSe Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher . EquJ_d) V" MClean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelted Mowers) Check drive belt_ulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) R check/Sharpe_Replace Blade li/= LubricationChart Cfflan Battery/Rechar{ Electde Start Mowers Check EnQtneOil Level N Change Engine Oil _1.2 Clean Air Filter Inspect...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR 31L TYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )IL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C ILADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 12 Blade TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Key_//_ keyway engine until fuel tank is empty, 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lockwashern_pc_ plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 Turn CLEANING Clip clockwise to Collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, remove keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each usa. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _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. Lower 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or 'more. Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward for period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove stroage...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one season ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 17 ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten meven blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Clean underside of 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL N O. 9 17.389070...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.389070 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Contrel Bar 172720 Wheel Assembly (Rear) 83923 Locknut 1/16-18 132001 RopeGuJdo 151162 Wheel Assm (Front) 169709X479 Upper Haodle 169708X479 Lower Haodle 774CO Hubcap 7476_514 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 131959...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 _390 110_ 2754 "305 ,306...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (IncL 2 & 20) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (IneL 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembl Y 31767 Throttle f:letum Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.018712 KEY 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 Spnng Ass y 590703...
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E s. Anytime, o r night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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