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5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.389290
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espahol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917.389290 • Safety • Assembly •. Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. -
Page 3: Operation
• Never cut grass by puilingthe mower sandals. Wear only solid shoes with towards you. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. slopes, never up and down or you • Check fuel tank before starting engine. might lose your footing. Do not mow Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the excessively steep slopes. -
Page 4: Assembly
These accessodas were ava_ble whenthis lawn mowerwas produced.They ere not shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat mostSearsretailoutletsand service centers. Most Searsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,whenyou providethe model numberofyour lawn mower. Some of these aoceasofies may notapplyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS... - Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Liftup • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends Mowing of lower handle towards each other position...
- Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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 can result in foreign objects thrown Your lawn mower was shippedreadytobe 'The operation of any lawn mower into the eyes, which can result in used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging : severn eye damage. Always wear safety REAR BAGGING glasses or eye shields while operating your •...
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold angine, push pdrner three Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the (3) timesbefore trying tostart. U sea firm engine. push. This step is not usually necessary • Be sure mower is level and area around oil when starting an engine which has already fill is dean.
- Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep * Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the HOUSING after each use.
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 3ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ClearVInspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover _Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Shalpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Batted/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers1 Check En_lineOil Level Change Engine Oil... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.389290 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008... - Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°R Check your Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
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Page 13: Service And Adjustments
• Clean the inside of the cover and the CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built---up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash. - Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixturecontrol. If your engine of the bag top.
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Page 15: Storage
Operator Presence Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Control Bar storage at _ end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or mere. Upper LAWN MOWlER Handte When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Fold Forward of time, clean it thoroughly,remove all dirt, For Storage... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorcut-uneven 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. "tighten 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. mower housing.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.389290...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.389290 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 87877 SelectorKnob ControlBar 131696 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly- LR 166860X479 UpperHandle Wave washer 57143 Lower Handle 161105X479 ShoulderBolt5/16-18 160828 132001 RopeGuide 151162 WheelAssembly Locknut1/4-20 63601 73990500 HandleBolt 131959...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER l_Lqnn_rJ0 41 9 la2 ,"...
- Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36835A Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 36649 Push Rod Guide 33734 Breather Element 650913 Rocker Arm Stud 36557 BreatherAss'y. (IncL 6 & 12A)
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 pm37 PART DESCRIPTION ----640272 Carburetor (Incl. 184 o1 Engine Parts Ust) 631615 •Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng " 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 " Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005500 PART DESCRIPTION ..11 ----590702 Recoil Starter 590599A t,S/Padng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 sher 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...