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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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... on contact, stay away from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower 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. Failure to observe the following ...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 contact with plug. &WARNING" Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain ...
... on contact, stay away from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower 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. Failure to observe the following ...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 contact with plug. &WARNING" Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain ...
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...the operator. walk, never run. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with side shields when operating mower. Stop machine if anyone . All slopes require extra caution. Tall grass can occur if the operator is clear of children. DO NOT: • ...Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open flame, spark check immediately for the cause. ing could lose footing or balance. • Do not trim excessively steep...
...the operator. walk, never run. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with side shields when operating mower. Stop machine if anyone . All slopes require extra caution. Tall grass can occur if the operator is clear of children. DO NOT: • ...Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open flame, spark check immediately for the cause. ing could lose footing or balance. • Do not trim excessively steep...
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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 thrown. If a spark arrester is complete. Serial Number: Date of the...with a portable container, rather than from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of California the above is spilled on the rear of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: Oil Type (API SG-SL): 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) SAE 30 (above . 4 Other states may have ...
... 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 thrown. If a spark arrester is complete. Serial Number: Date of the...with a portable container, rather than from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of California the above is spilled on the rear of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: Oil Type (API SG-SL): 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) SAE 30 (above . 4 Other states may have ...
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... new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can count on making a smart purchase. Once you to help by phone- Some limitations and exclusions apply. call 1=800=827=6655. They are not shipped with your Repair Protection Agreement today! LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
... new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can count on making a smart purchase. Once you to help by phone- Some limitations and exclusions apply. call 1=800=827=6655. They are not shipped with your Repair Protection Agreement today! LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
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...parts and hardware you attempt to upper handle. 4. Your lawn mower handle can be tightened securely. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Use the correct tools as not to ensure proper ...pinch or damage control cables. 1. To convert to upper handle. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for a few minutes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your new lawn mower. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be adjusted for additional...
...parts and hardware you attempt to upper handle. 4. Your lawn mower handle can be tightened securely. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Use the correct tools as not to ensure proper ...pinch or damage control cables. 1. To convert to upper handle. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for a few minutes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your new lawn mower. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you assemble must be adjusted for additional...
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... supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of the Com- must be held down to the handle to stop ... and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety mission. Starter handle - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Operator presence control bar -
... supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler ca Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of the Com- must be held down to the handle to stop ... and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety mission. Starter handle - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. Operator presence control bar -
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... mulcher door and install dis- HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was shipped ready to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of blade contact injury. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab • To convert to operate the lawn mower with an operator presence control bar which can result...
... mulcher door and install dis- HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was shipped ready to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of blade contact injury. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab • To convert to operate the lawn mower with an operator presence control bar which can result...
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...dusty, dirty conditions. Purchase fuel in storage. To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is required before starting. Remove oil dipstick from bag. down the oil fill spout into the engine. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! requires only 18 oz. Add oil automatic choke ... the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Never use . You receive a container of 87 octane. engine, a small amount of 30 days or longer. present during storage. ...
...dusty, dirty conditions. Purchase fuel in storage. To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is required before starting. Remove oil dipstick from bag. down the oil fill spout into the engine. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Initial oi! requires only 18 oz. Add oil automatic choke ... the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Never use . You receive a container of 87 octane. engine, a small amount of 30 days or longer. present during storage. ...
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... the height of mulched grass. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of grass and grass conditions may also be noticed. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to the first cut path and mow slowly. ' MAX 1/3 • Certain types...around starter clear and clean of the grass blades. This will biodegrade quickly to keep mower housing free of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your width of built-up ...
... the height of mulched grass. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of grass and grass conditions may also be noticed. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to the first cut path and mow slowly. ' MAX 1/3 • Certain types...around starter clear and clean of the grass blades. This will biodegrade quickly to keep mower housing free of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your width of built-up ...
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... engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Service... 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 this manual. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Service... 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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...each five (5) ii hours of this manual. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. Turn lawn mower on oil. Check your expected operating temperature. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into a ...a file or on the adapter. 2. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is balanced. Do not attempt to prevent blade...
...each five (5) ii hours of this manual. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning when removing blade bolt. Turn lawn mower on oil. Check your expected operating temperature. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into a ...a file or on the adapter. 2. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is balanced. Do not attempt to prevent blade...
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... the underside of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. Fasten screw securely. Continue adding small amounts of your lawn mower by using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are not to be sure to re- Spark plug type and ...fuel tank is empty. 1. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep water _I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as out. Rock lawn mower back and forth to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. move any spilled oil from the muffler on its side as it cannot come ...
... the underside of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. Fasten screw securely. Continue adding small amounts of your lawn mower by using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are not to be sure to re- Spark plug type and ...fuel tank is empty. 1. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep water _I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as out. Rock lawn mower back and forth to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. move any spilled oil from the muffler on its side as it cannot come ...
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...speed. 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 the mower into the operator mowing position. ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set ...Your carburetor is factory set . If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to remove it may result in the bottom of this manual. If you believe that objects will be dangerous. The...
...speed. 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 the mower into the operator mowing position. ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set ...Your carburetor is factory set . If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to remove it may result in the bottom of this manual. If you believe that objects will be dangerous. The...
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... tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of an engine while in minimizing the formation of acids during storage. Inspect moving parts... forward. 2. Lubricate as shown in fuel tank or storage container. Replace if necessary. 4. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Be sure that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; IMPORTANT: When folding the ...
... tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of an engine while in minimizing the formation of acids during storage. Inspect moving parts... forward. 2. Lubricate as shown in fuel tank or storage container. Replace if necessary. 4. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in storage. . Be sure that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; IMPORTANT: When folding the ...
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.... Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Fill fuel tank. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to engine. 16 Stale fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with...
.... Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). . Fill fuel tank. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to engine. 16 Stale fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with...
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...to push 1. You'll find the answer and more on managemyhome.com • Find this and all your home. • Find information and tools to you . 1. for you by Sears 17 Cutting too much oil in grass. 1. Check oi! Clean underside of lawn mower ... equipped) 1. Replace blade. 3. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Empty grass catcher. 4. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. 5. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Raise cutting height. 2. ...
...to push 1. You'll find the answer and more on managemyhome.com • Find this and all your home. • Find information and tools to you . 1. for you by Sears 17 Cutting too much oil in grass. 1. Check oi! Clean underside of lawn mower ... equipped) 1. Replace blade. 3. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Empty grass catcher. 4. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. 5. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Raise cutting height. 2. ...
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..., 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...Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3t8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - -
..., 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...Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3t8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - -
