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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389060 • 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. 917.389060 • 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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...: This cutting machine is capable of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to all supplied product instructions. It means CAUTION!!! To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. 2 Failure... 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 Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it cannot ...
...: This cutting machine is capable of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to all supplied product instructions. It means CAUTION!!! To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. 2 Failure... 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 Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it cannot ...
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..., change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run... a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with a portable container, rather than from the plug to make adjustments or repairs with a...
..., change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run... a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with a portable container, rather than from the plug to make adjustments or repairs with a...
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...service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; 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 ...from regular price of dependable operation. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Here's what...
...service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; 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 ...from regular price of dependable operation. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Here's what...
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...Handle knob Lower handle TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Roll lawn mower out of your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of bag on lower handle and tighten ...nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to be tightened securely. tion locks into place on the bottom. Your new lawn mower has been assem- If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be used as not to ensure proper tightness. All parts such...
...Handle knob Lower handle TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Roll lawn mower out of your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of bag on lower handle and tighten ...nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to be tightened securely. tion locks into place on the bottom. Your new lawn mower has been assem- If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be used as not to ensure proper tightness. All parts such...
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... National Standards Institute and the U.S. Learn and understand their meaning. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Operator presence control bar... down to the handle to stop the engine. Starter handle - Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in the engine. Release to start the engine. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF... ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. used for future reference. These symbols may appear on each wheel) ...
... National Standards Institute and the U.S. Learn and understand their meaning. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Operator presence control bar... down to the handle to stop the engine. Starter handle - Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in the engine. Release to start the engine. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF... ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. used for future reference. These symbols may appear on each wheel) ...
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... lever toward wheel. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I, CAUTION" Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. NOTE: Adjuster is equipped with the...
... lever toward wheel. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I, CAUTION" Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. NOTE: Adjuster is equipped with the...
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...18 oz. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. See Storage Instructions for additional information. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before starting. down the... ence control bar. IMPORTANT: NOTE: Your engine is required before storage of 87 octane. Gasoline filler cap 2. Empty clippings from bag. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with clippings from the muffler on grass catcher using ethanol or metha- To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE...
...18 oz. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. See Storage Instructions for additional information. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before starting. down the... ence control bar. IMPORTANT: NOTE: Your engine is required before storage of 87 octane. Gasoline filler cap 2. Empty clippings from bag. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with clippings from the muffler on grass catcher using ethanol or metha- To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE...
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...as this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. The best time to mow your highest ...north to completely hide the clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to provide nutrients for the lawn. This will biodegrade quickly to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that an area be noticed. ...
...as this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. The best time to mow your highest ...north to completely hide the clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to provide nutrients for the lawn. This will biodegrade quickly to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that an area be noticed. ...
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...blades more often when mowing in high outdoor 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on each 5 hours of this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to clean under deck 1 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for loose fasteners...Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * BEFORE EUACSHE USE 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...
...blades more often when mowing in high outdoor 2 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on each 5 hours of this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to clean under deck 1 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for loose fasteners...Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * BEFORE EUACSHE USE 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...
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...your expected operating temperature. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20... exposed. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up toward the engine. 3. but must be dry when used above 32°F. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES . Using a blade not approved by turning ...
...your expected operating temperature. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20... exposed. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up toward the engine. 3. but must be dry when used above 32°F. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES . Using a blade not approved by turning ...
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... Inspect and replace corroded muffler as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. level with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by using a garden hose to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Do not oil cartridge. Stop adding oil...until oil level settles at the beginning of each use pressurized air to settle. 7. Disconnect spark plug wire from lawn mower or side of the cartridge. Rock lawn mower back and forth to check the oi! Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces ...
... Inspect and replace corroded muffler as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. level with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by using a garden hose to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Do not oil cartridge. Stop adding oil...until oil level settles at the beginning of each use pressurized air to settle. 7. Disconnect spark plug wire from lawn mower or side of the cartridge. Rock lawn mower back and forth to check the oi! Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces ...
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... 1. 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 your mower to minimize the possibility that engine is factory set . ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed ... that objects will be thrown out of the rear of this manual. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to remove it should be replaced. \ Lower...
... 1. 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 your mower to minimize the possibility that engine is factory set . ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed ... that objects will be thrown out of the rear of this manual. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to remove it should be replaced. \ Lower...
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... blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of fuel gum deposits during storage. buretor. Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. Replace if necessary...season. sand lightly before painting. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to separation and formation of an engine while in minimizing the formation of time, clean it run until the ...
... blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of fuel gum deposits during storage. buretor. Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. Replace if necessary...season. sand lightly before painting. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to separation and formation of an engine while in minimizing the formation of time, clean it run until the ...
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..., clean gasoline. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Replace spark plug. 7. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Dirty air filter. 2. Control bar defective. 10. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Depress control bar to...
..., clean gasoline. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Replace spark plug. 7. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Dirty air filter. 2. Control bar defective. 10. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Depress control bar to...
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... 4. Clean grass catcher. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 1. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Walking...answers from our team of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for you by Sears 17 Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to push 1. NEED MORE HELP? You...
... 4. Clean grass catcher. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 1. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Walking...answers from our team of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for you by Sears 17 Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to push 1. NEED MORE HELP? You...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 ... & Tire Assembly, Front Flanged Locknut, Hex Frame, Grassbag Hinge Screw Spring, Rear Door, LH Spring, Rear Door, RH Bolt, Rear Door Screw, Hex Head, Threaded, Rolled 318-16 x 1 Danger Decal Nut, Hex Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, RH Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear Grassbag Hinge Rod Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24...
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 ... & Tire Assembly, Front Flanged Locknut, Hex Frame, Grassbag Hinge Screw Spring, Rear Door, LH Spring, Rear Door, RH Bolt, Rear Door Screw, Hex Head, Threaded, Rolled 318-16 x 1 Danger Decal Nut, Hex Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, RH Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear Grassbag Hinge Rod Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24...