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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389050 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389050 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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...machine and in the glasses with • Disengage the self-propelled mech- Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Material may obscure vision. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can hide obstacles. Children are a major factor related to operate...Watch for proper operation and installation of your footing: keep a firm hold on a slope, do not mow it. GENERAL OPERATION . manual(s) before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking ...
...machine and in the glasses with • Disengage the self-propelled mech- Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Material may obscure vision. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can hide obstacles. Children are a major factor related to operate...Watch for proper operation and installation of your footing: keep a firm hold on a slope, do not mow it. GENERAL OPERATION . manual(s) before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking ...
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... federal lands. be maintained in space provided above. 4 If this manual). Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of purchase in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of the lawn mower housing. A spark arrester for the muffler is complete. In the state...Torque: 35-40 ft. Federal laws apply on the ground. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. Always place containers on the rear of the California Public Resources Code). GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with ...
... federal lands. be maintained in space provided above. 4 If this manual). Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of purchase in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of the lawn mower housing. A spark arrester for the muffler is complete. In the state...Torque: 35-40 ft. Federal laws apply on the ground. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. Always place containers on the rear of the California Public Resources Code). GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with ...
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... additional loose parts. bled at the factory with the exception of this manual. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of the bag top. 2. Roll lawn mower out of this manual. 6 Remove protective padding, raise up- Refer to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments section of carton and check carton thoroughly...
... additional loose parts. bled at the factory with the exception of this manual. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of the bag top. 2. Roll lawn mower out of this manual. 6 Remove protective padding, raise up- Refer to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments section of carton and check carton thoroughly...
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...walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to start the engine. Operator presence control bar - Mulcher door - allows conversion to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Save this manual for starting ... OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Starter handle - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in literature supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler cal:...
...walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to start the engine. Operator presence control bar - Mulcher door - allows conversion to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Save this manual for starting ... OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Starter handle - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in literature supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler cal:...
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...pres- Purchase fuel in quantities that can be When changing oil you may be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it will smoke heavily from the muffler on grass catcher using ethanol or metha... on dipstick. 9 choking is equipped with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; due to residual oil in the Maintenance section of this manual. engine, a small amount of smoke may need to assure fuel freshness. • ILCAUTION: Wipe off any spilled ...
...pres- Purchase fuel in quantities that can be When changing oil you may be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it will smoke heavily from the muffler on grass catcher using ethanol or metha... on dipstick. 9 choking is equipped with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; due to residual oil in the Maintenance section of this manual. engine, a small amount of smoke may need to assure fuel freshness. • ILCAUTION: Wipe off any spilled ...
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... bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to mow your warranty. . The best time to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . If the lawn is... clippings. When doing a sec= ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut to reduce pushing effort and to south one -third of built-up grass and trash. • To start engine, ...cut path. • Change your lawn when it may also be set in size so that an area be exposed to week. Under certain conditions, such as this manual. • The special mulching ...
... bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to mow your warranty. . The best time to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . If the lawn is... clippings. When doing a sec= ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut to reduce pushing effort and to south one -third of built-up grass and trash. • To start engine, ...cut path. • Change your lawn when it may also be set in size so that an area be exposed to week. Under certain conditions, such as this manual. • The special mulching ...
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... more often if operating in this manual. Charge 48 hours at end of this manual. • At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. LUBRICATION CHART (_ Wheel adjuster (on this lawn mower does not cover items that have ...been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting ...
... more often if operating in this manual. Charge 48 hours at end of this manual. • At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. LUBRICATION CHART (_ Wheel adjuster (on this lawn mower does not cover items that have ...been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting ...
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... blade bolt. ENGINE LUBRICATION TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is up . 3. Place center hole of blade over the head of this manual. Through normal use . Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on a grinding...
... blade bolt. ENGINE LUBRICATION TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is up . 3. Place center hole of blade over the head of this manual. Through normal use . Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on a grinding...
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...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are not to be used to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Water .... Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a clean surface. 3. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of this manual. move any spilled oil from the muffler on startup. 8. Wipe off any oil trapped inside of al! lay aside on the dipstick. ...
...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are not to be used to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Water .... Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a clean surface. 3. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of this manual. move any spilled oil from the muffler on startup. 8. Wipe off any oil trapped inside of al! lay aside on the dipstick. ...
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...mounted in the bottom of the mower into the operator mowing position. Mowing r-'q Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of this manual. Remove upper handle and all ...Your engine speed has been factory set Mounting pin Handle Hairpin cotter for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Your carburetor ...
...mounted in the bottom of the mower into the operator mowing position. Mowing r-'q Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of this manual. Remove upper handle and all ...Your engine speed has been factory set Mounting pin Handle Hairpin cotter for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Your carburetor ...
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... clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for 30 days or more. Squeeze the bottom ends of this manual). 2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow the stabilizer to reach the car- Acidic gas... HANDLE You can damage the fuel system of this manual. 3. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in a clean, dry area. 1. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of acids ...
... clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for 30 days or more. Squeeze the bottom ends of this manual). 2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow the stabilizer to reach the car- Acidic gas... HANDLE You can damage the fuel system of this manual. 3. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in a clean, dry area. 1. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of acids ...
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... not use plastic. PROBLEM CAUSE section in released position. 9. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new ... clean gasoline. 5. Rust and/or dirt in the Maintenance section of this manual). Charge battery. 12. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. TROUBLESHOOTING = See ...
... not use plastic. PROBLEM CAUSE section in released position. 9. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new ... clean gasoline. 5. Rust and/or dirt in the Maintenance section of this manual). Charge battery. 12. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. TROUBLESHOOTING = See ...
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... directed CORRECTION Loss of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Too much grass. 3. Raise cutting height. 3.... Check oi! Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. Cut ...
... directed CORRECTION Loss of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Too much grass. 3. Raise cutting height. 3.... Check oi! Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. Cut ...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389050 KEY PART NO. NO...Breakdown) Locknut, Hex 1/4-20 Clip, Cable Washer, Curved, Cylindrical Washer, Special, Engine Kit, Rear Baffle (Includes 3 Screws) Baffle, Rear Screw, Rear Baffle Warning Decal (not shown) Owner's Manual Available accessories not included with mower: -- 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 - - 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel ...
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389050 KEY PART NO. NO...Breakdown) Locknut, Hex 1/4-20 Clip, Cable Washer, Curved, Cylindrical Washer, Special, Engine Kit, Rear Baffle (Includes 3 Screws) Baffle, Rear Screw, Rear Baffle Warning Decal (not shown) Owner's Manual Available accessories not included with mower: -- 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 - - 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel ...
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...Seal-Valve Seat-Valve (Intake) KEY PART NO. Label-Emissions (Available From a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer) 277039 Operator's Manual 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer 498528 (Fuel Tank) Gasket Set-Valve 498144 Pulley/Spring Assembly (Pulley) 498144 Pulley/Spring Assembly (Spring)... 126T02-0625 Replacement Engine 270962 Repair Manual 790848 Vane-Air (Autochoke) 790849 Spring-Air Vane 790850 398067 Screw (Air Vane) SparkArrester (available accessory) * Included in ...
...Seal-Valve Seat-Valve (Intake) KEY PART NO. Label-Emissions (Available From a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer) 277039 Operator's Manual 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer 498528 (Fuel Tank) Gasket Set-Valve 498144 Pulley/Spring Assembly (Pulley) 498144 Pulley/Spring Assembly (Spring)... 126T02-0625 Replacement Engine 270962 Repair Manual 790848 Vane-Air (Autochoke) 790849 Spring-Air Vane 790850 398067 Screw (Air Vane) SparkArrester (available accessory) * Included in ...
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... at[ your home - For Sears professional installation of home experts. o Get answers from our team of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears Your Home For repair - o Find information and tools to do-it...maintenance plan for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domidlio, y para ordenar piezas: ...
... at[ your home - For Sears professional installation of home experts. o Get answers from our team of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears Your Home For repair - o Find information and tools to do-it...maintenance plan for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domidlio, y para ordenar piezas: ...