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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. 917.389060 • 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. 917.389060 • 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.
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... safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _i, Look for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is used for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for this symbol to all supplied product instructions.... 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 Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it cannot come ...
... safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _i, Look for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is used for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for this symbol to all supplied product instructions.... 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 Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it cannot come ...
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... the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be found on a decal on federal lands. Other states may have similar laws.... California the above is complete. If this manual). Federal laws apply on the rear of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Record both serial number and date of the lawn mower housing. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. Always place containers...
... the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be found on a decal on federal lands. Other states may have similar laws.... California the above is complete. If this manual). Federal laws apply on the rear of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Record both serial number and date of the lawn mower housing. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. Always place containers...
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...service-related parts not covered by the agreement; But like all that it may not apply to your mower. Your new Craftsman® product is all products, it takes for you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime...Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000 profe- 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 WHEELS...
...service-related parts not covered by the agreement; But like all that it may not apply to your mower. Your new Craftsman® product is all products, it takes for you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime...Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000 profe- 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 WHEELS...
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... the Service and Adjustments section of the bag top. 2. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as not to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of carton and lay ... assemble must be adjusted for shipping purposes. Cut down two end corners of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding ...
... the Service and Adjustments section of the bag top. 2. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as not to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of carton and lay ... assemble must be adjusted for shipping purposes. Cut down two end corners of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding ...
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...Gasoline filler ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Mulcher door - must be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. Starter handle - CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW... MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. Operator presence control bar - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. of various controls and adjustments. Compare the illustrations with...
...Gasoline filler ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Mulcher door - must be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. Starter handle - CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW... MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to stop the engine. Operator presence control bar - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. of various controls and adjustments. Compare the illustrations with...
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... discharging operation. • To convert to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab • To convert 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. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN...
... discharging operation. • To convert to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab • To convert 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. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN...
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...separation and formation of acids during the initial use gasoline near an open flame. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Remove oil dipstick from bag. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! engine, a small amount of this manual. Insert... Be sure lawnmower is required before storage of the product and should be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. fil! Add oil automatic choke system. Purchase fuel in the engine. due to residual oil in the fuel tank or permanent...
...separation and formation of acids during the initial use gasoline near an open flame. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Remove oil dipstick from bag. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! engine, a small amount of this manual. Insert... Be sure lawnmower is required before storage of the product and should be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. fil! Add oil automatic choke system. Purchase fuel in the engine. due to residual oil in the fuel tank or permanent...
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... to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to mow your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ' MAX 1/3 • Certain types of built-up grass and trash. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your lawn is wet. It may require that as this...free of grass and grass conditions may also be mulched a second time to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to form clumps and interferes with water and let dry before...
... to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to mow your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ' MAX 1/3 • Certain types of built-up grass and trash. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your lawn is wet. It may require that as this...free of grass and grass conditions may also be mulched a second time to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. . For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to form clumps and interferes with water and let dry before...
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... Service and Adjustments section of use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 11 Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for wear. Charge ... 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 ...
... Service and Adjustments section of use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 11 Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for wear. Charge ... 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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...replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in Blade adapter Ke, Crankshaft cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 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...but if you check the oil level. Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on a grinding wheel. Position blade on its side. Turn lawn mower on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in a horizontal position. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iockwasher and hardened washer)....
...replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in Blade adapter Ke, Crankshaft cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 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...but if you check the oil level. Disconnect spark plug wire from running low on a grinding wheel. Position blade on its side. Turn lawn mower on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in a horizontal position. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iockwasher and hardened washer)....
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...screw and tilt cover to settle. 7. Clean by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from lawn mower or side of engine. . If very dirty, replace cartridge. • We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. ened engine life. They ...manual. Back plate Cartridge Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it cannot come in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of your lawn mower by gently tapping on its side as out. Wait a minute to allow oil to remove. 2. Reconnect spark plug wire to re- Clean the...
...screw and tilt cover to settle. 7. Clean by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from lawn mower or side of engine. . If very dirty, replace cartridge. • We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. ened engine life. They ...manual. Back plate Cartridge Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it cannot come in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of your lawn mower by gently tapping on its side as out. Wait a minute to allow oil to remove. 2. Reconnect spark plug wire to re- Clean the...
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... al! 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, is factory set . Remove upper handle and all parts removed from spark plug and place wire where it... cannot come in a high or handle.___ low position. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Do not attempt to ...
... al! 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, is factory set . Remove upper handle and all parts removed from spark plug and place wire where it... cannot come in a high or handle.___ low position. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Do not attempt to ...
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...deposits during storage. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . J 15 Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. sand lightly before painting. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to be sure to prevent gum deposits... 3. Run engine at the end of this manual). 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in fuel tank or storage container. Use fresh fuel next season. buretor. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Squeeze the bottom ends of...
...deposits during storage. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . J 15 Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. sand lightly before painting. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to be sure to prevent gum deposits... 3. Run engine at the end of this manual). 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in fuel tank or storage container. Use fresh fuel next season. buretor. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Squeeze the bottom ends of...
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... one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in released position. 9. Control bar in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame...
... one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in released position. 9. Control bar in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame...
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.... 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Starter rope hard to push 1. Blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. Replace blade adapter. 4. Hard to pull . Rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. for your home. • Find information and ...much oil in grass. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Check oi! Replace blade. wheels at slower walking speed. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in engine. 6. NEED MORE HELP? Cut...
.... 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Starter rope hard to push 1. Blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. Replace blade adapter. 4. Hard to pull . Rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. for your home. • Find information and ...much oil in grass. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Check oi! Replace blade. wheels at slower walking speed. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in engine. 6. NEED MORE HELP? Cut...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 30 31 ... & 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 - - MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 eo 12 o113 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 30 31 ... & 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...