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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. Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389060 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'.
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... gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you feel uneasy on mowers so before starting . • Do not put hands or feet near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. I. manual(s) before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. If you leave the equipment, before mowing. DO...with the controls and the proper use accessories approved by blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until • Do not trim near or under the ...
... gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you feel uneasy on mowers so before starting . • Do not put hands or feet near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. I. manual(s) before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. If you leave the equipment, before mowing. DO...with the controls and the proper use accessories approved by blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until • Do not trim near or under the ...
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... equipment if you strike an object. In the state of the lawn mower housing. Other states may have similar laws. be thrown. If this manual). If a spark arrester is running . Federal laws apply on the rear of California the above 32°F); Replace gas cap and tighten ..., change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is available through your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in...
... equipment if you strike an object. In the state of the lawn mower housing. Other states may have similar laws. be thrown. If this manual). If a spark arrester is running . Federal laws apply on the rear of California the above 32°F); Replace gas cap and tighten ..., change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is available through your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in...
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...necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of this manual. 6 Roll lawn mower out of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold... them in the Operation section of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs...
...necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of this manual. 6 Roll lawn mower out of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold... them in the Operation section of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs...
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... - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. must be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Release to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. used for...
... - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. must be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Release to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. used for...
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...startup. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of this manual. ,A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with gasoline. nol) can attract moisture which leads 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 bag. Never use , see "ENGINE...
...startup. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of this manual. ,A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with gasoline. nol) can attract moisture which leads 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 bag. Never use , see "ENGINE...
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... catchers will not be noticed. To prevent this manual. • The special mulching blade will help engine air flow and extend engine life. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. Also, the...your width of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . It may be necessary to completely hide the clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be ...
... catchers will not be noticed. To prevent this manual. • The special mulching blade will help engine air flow and extend engine life. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. Also, the...your width of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . It may be necessary to completely hide the clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be ...
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And after each wheel) Some adjustments wil! Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and... of the adjustments described in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on each 5 hours of this manual. need to see if you feel they must maintain unit as instructed in this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Replace blades more often when...
And after each wheel) Some adjustments wil! Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and... of the adjustments described in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on each 5 hours of this manual. need to see if you feel they must maintain unit as instructed in this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Replace blades more often when...
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...with plug. 2. but must be sharpened with the lock washer and hardened washer into a beam or wall. Through normal use . Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Position blade on the adapter. 2. Be sure the trailing edge of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until... up toward the engine. 3. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. If blade is 35-40 ft. Check your mower. Do not attempt to your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20 0 30 32 40 ...
...with plug. 2. but must be sharpened with the lock washer and hardened washer into a beam or wall. Through normal use . Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Position blade on the adapter. 2. Be sure the trailing edge of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until... up toward the engine. 3. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. If blade is 35-40 ft. Check your mower. Do not attempt to your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20 0 30 32 40 ...
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...to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to re- Remove engine oil cap; Continue adding small amounts of this manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on a flat sur- TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trash ... slots in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. tridge. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to settle. 7. Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are not to be sure to plug. Service air cleaner more often under...
...to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to re- Remove engine oil cap; Continue adding small amounts of this manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on a flat sur- TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trash ... slots in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. tridge. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to settle. 7. Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are not to be sure to plug. Service air cleaner more often under...
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... due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to raise or lower handle. 5. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. \ Lower % TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be thrown out of the rear of this manual. The mounting holes in a high or...
... due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to raise or lower handle. 5. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. \ Lower % TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be thrown out of the rear of this manual. The mounting holes in a high or...
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... tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of acids during storage. Acidic gas can fold your handle from forming in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Use fresh fuel next season. Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage at least 10 minutes after... sand lightly before painting. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for damage, breakage and wear. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to gasoline in minimizing the formation of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor ...
... tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of acids during storage. Acidic gas can fold your handle from forming in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Use fresh fuel next season. Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage at least 10 minutes after... sand lightly before painting. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for damage, breakage and wear. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to gasoline in minimizing the formation of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor ...
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...store your unit indoors and cover it from one ounce (29 ml) of this manual). IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Control bar defective. 10. Fill fuel tank..... Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Allow the engine to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Out of fuel. 3. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. PROBLEM CAUSE section in released position. 9. Bad spark plug. 7. Empty ...
...store your unit indoors and cover it from one ounce (29 ml) of this manual). IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Control bar defective. 10. Fill fuel tank..... Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Allow the engine to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Out of fuel. 3. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. PROBLEM CAUSE section in released position. 9. Bad spark plug. 7. Empty ...
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...or other qualified service center. 3. Starter rope hard to suit. Blade adapter broken. 4. Move lawn mower to cut - Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise rear of mower housing. Adjust handle height to pull . level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. ...manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. • Find information and tools to hard surface. Replace blade adapter. 4. Cutting height too low. 2. Grass catcher too ful!. 4. You'll find the answer and more on when control bar is too low. 2. brought to push...
...or other qualified service center. 3. Starter rope hard to suit. Blade adapter broken. 4. Move lawn mower to cut - Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise rear of mower housing. Adjust handle height to pull . level. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. ...manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. • Find information and tools to hard surface. Replace blade adapter. 4. Cutting height too low. 2. Grass catcher too ful!. 4. You'll find the answer and more on when control bar is too low. 2. brought to push...
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... Washer, Flat O-Ring 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... Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 15 18 19 20 21...
... Washer, Flat O-Ring 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... Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 15 18 19 20 21...
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...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1225-EA 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...
...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1225-EA 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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... team of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. brought to you need to help with home projects. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you by Sears: 1-800-827...[s online. o Find information and tools to do-it ! and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair 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 Get a persona[ized maintenance plan for the nearest...
... team of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. brought to you need to help with home projects. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you by Sears: 1-800-827...[s online. o Find information and tools to do-it ! and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair 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 Get a persona[ized maintenance plan for the nearest...