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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'. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389050 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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..., blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. . This warranty applies only while this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in serious injury or death. _i, Look for this Lawn Mower according to point out important safety precautions. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _I, WARNING: In order to ...Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ...
..., blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. . This warranty applies only while this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in serious injury or death. _i, Look for this Lawn Mower according to point out important safety precautions. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _I, WARNING: In order to ...Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ...
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...of objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Only use of the machine before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look... operator is not alert to vibrate abnormally, stop before starting. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other objects that children will remain where you leave the equipment, before starting the engine. •...
...of objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Only use of the machine before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look... operator is not alert to vibrate abnormally, stop before starting. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other objects that children will remain where you leave the equipment, before starting the engine. •...
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...• Never overfill fuel tank. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep equipment in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of ... found on a decal on a truck or trailer bed with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to make ...Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is required by the operator.
...• Never overfill fuel tank. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep equipment in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of ... found on a decal on a truck or trailer bed with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to make ...Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is required by the operator.
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...'s included in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 ...purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can count on making a...
...'s included in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 ...purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can count on making a...
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...to ensure proper tightness. Roll lawn mower out of this manual. 6 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be adjusted for your new lawn mower. NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: ...the Service and Adjustments section of carton and check carton thoroughly for shipping purposes. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of carton and lay end panel down two end corners of the bag top. 2. Operator control bar UP MOWING POSITION / // /// / Upper handle Handle knob Lower...
...to ensure proper tightness. Roll lawn mower out of this manual. 6 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be adjusted for your new lawn mower. NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: ...the Service and Adjustments section of carton and check carton thoroughly for shipping purposes. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of carton and lay end panel down two end corners of the bag top. 2. Operator control bar UP MOWING POSITION / // /// / Upper handle Handle knob Lower...
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...with the location of the Com- must be held down to the handle to stop the engine. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the product. Release to start the engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC ...SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Mulcher door - Consumer Product Safety mission. Starter handle - Operator presence control bar - Save this manual for starting ...
...with the location of the Com- must be held down to the handle to stop the engine. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the product. Release to start the engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC ...SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Mulcher door - Consumer Product Safety mission. Starter handle - Operator presence control bar - Save this manual for starting ...
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... STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1. Rear door closed . • Open mulcher door and install dis- FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Mulcher door closed. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with an operator presence control bar which can result in place. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was set at the factory...
... STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1. Rear door closed . • Open mulcher door and install dis- FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Mulcher door closed. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with an operator presence control bar which can result in place. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was set at the factory...
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... Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it will smoke heavily from the NOTE: Due to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Be sure lawnmower is shipped without oil in the Maintenance section of oil with an • Check oil level before starting. Remove... oil dipstick from bag. You receive a container of this manual. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! requires only 18 oz. due to separation and formation of ...
... Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it will smoke heavily from the NOTE: Due to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Be sure lawnmower is shipped without oil in the Maintenance section of oil with an • Check oil level before starting. Remove... oil dipstick from bag. You receive a container of this manual. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! requires only 18 oz. due to separation and formation of ...
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... mow slowly. . For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your lawn when it is wet. To prevent ... afternoon. Also, the mulched grass will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. damage your mower and could void your lawn is overgrown it may also be set in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and...
... mow slowly. . For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your lawn when it is wet. To prevent ... afternoon. Also, the mulched grass will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. damage your mower and could void your lawn is overgrown it may also be set in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and...
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...engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in high outdoor 2 - Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. And ... HOURS AFTER EVERY EAC H 10 EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON _#, V' EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E v' v' _ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels *** _V' Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine ...
...engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in high outdoor 2 - Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. And ... HOURS AFTER EVERY EAC H 10 EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON _#, V' EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E v' v' _ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels *** _V' Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine ...
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... Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may be ... wheel. but must be sure the blade is balanced. Place center hole of blade over the head of the straight nail exposed. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with the raised lugs on oil. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according ...
... Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may be ... wheel. but must be sure the blade is balanced. Place center hole of blade over the head of the straight nail exposed. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with the raised lugs on oil. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according ...
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...operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of the cartridge. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by running engine until oil level settles at the beginning of each use pressurized air to settle. 7. gasoline, oil, etc. 1. ...FULL. CLEANING rechecking the dipstick until fuel tank is empty. 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re- Tip lawn mower on startup. 8. tridge. Remove engine oil cap; Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove. 2. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished ...
...operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of the cartridge. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by running engine until oil level settles at the beginning of each use pressurized air to settle. 7. gasoline, oil, etc. 1. ...FULL. CLEANING rechecking the dipstick until fuel tank is empty. 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re- Tip lawn mower on startup. 8. tridge. Remove engine oil cap; Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove. 2. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished ...
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.... If you believe that objects will be thrown out of the rear of lower handle are off center for repair and adjustment. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. The mounting holes in the Operation section of your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to make any service and adjustments: 1. Remove hairpin cotters from...
.... If you believe that objects will be thrown out of the rear of lower handle are off center for repair and adjustment. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. The mounting holes in the Operation section of your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to make any service and adjustments: 1. Remove hairpin cotters from...
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...important to fold the handle as shown or you may occur. . Use fresh fuel next season. Add stabilizer to be folded back. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Replace if necessary. 4. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward ...nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. . buretor. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Inspect moving parts ...
...important to fold the handle as shown or you may occur. . Use fresh fuel next season. Add stabilizer to be folded back. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Replace if necessary. 4. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward ...nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. . buretor. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Inspect moving parts ...
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.... (See "ENGINE" in your gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it to plug. 6. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Out of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Control bar in OFF position. 11...
.... (See "ENGINE" in your gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it to plug. 6. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Out of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Control bar in OFF position. 11...
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...slower walking speed. Depress control bar to suit. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Cutting height too low. 2. Replace blade. 3. Rear of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance ... Clean underside of mower housing. 5. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Starter rope hard to push 1. Blade dragging in grass. 1. Hard to pull . TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to you . 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. level. 6. Buildup of lawn mower housing or cutting blade...
...slower walking speed. Depress control bar to suit. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Cutting height too low. 2. Replace blade. 3. Rear of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance ... Clean underside of mower housing. 5. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Starter rope hard to push 1. Blade dragging in grass. 1. Hard to pull . TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to you . 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. level. 6. Buildup of lawn mower housing or cutting blade...
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..., Threaded, Rolled 3/8-16 x 1 46 404763 Danger Decal 47 166785 Nut, Hex 49 194348X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 50 423079 Grassbag 51 147286 Hinge Rod 52 413465 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 53 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24 x 1-318 KEY PART NO. ...Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Locknut, Hex 5116-18 Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket KEY PART NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - -
..., Threaded, Rolled 3/8-16 x 1 46 404763 Danger Decal 47 166785 Nut, Hex 49 194348X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 50 423079 Grassbag 51 147286 Hinge Rod 52 413465 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 53 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24 x 1-318 KEY PART NO. ...Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Locknut, Hex 5116-18 Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket KEY PART NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - -
