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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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... after handling. _i, CAUTION: Muffler and other Craftsman outlet for commercial or rental purposes. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower is ever used in the United States. To ... 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...
... after handling. _i, CAUTION: Muffler and other Craftsman outlet for commercial or rental purposes. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower is ever used in the United States. To ... 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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...on clothing, 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 engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components are sharp and can cut. Federal laws apply on a truck or...or fuel spillage. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel is spilled on the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. be maintained in space provided above 32°F); Always place containers on the ground. GENERAL...
...on clothing, 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 engine (motor) running . • Grass catcher components are sharp and can cut. Federal laws apply on a truck or...or fuel spillage. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel is spilled on the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. be maintained in space provided above 32°F); Always place containers on the ground. GENERAL...
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.... Some limitations and exclusions apply. call 1=800=827=6655. 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... and service centers. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000 profe- Your new Craftsman® product is all products, it takes for years of these accessories may require repair from unexpected ...
.... Some limitations and exclusions apply. call 1=800=827=6655. 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... and service centers. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000 profe- Your new Craftsman® product is all products, it takes for years of these accessories may require repair from unexpected ...
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... carton thoroughly for shipping purposes. Your lawn mower handle can be tightened securely. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. tion locks into place on the bottom. To convert to upper handle. Remove loose parts included with the exception of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle...or operate your new lawn mower. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in warm water for 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 parts bag. NOTE: If ...
... carton thoroughly for shipping purposes. Your lawn mower handle can be tightened securely. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. tion locks into place on the bottom. To convert to upper handle. Remove loose parts included with the exception of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle...or operate your new lawn mower. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in warm water for 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 parts bag. NOTE: If ...
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... Safety mission. Starter handle - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Release to start the engine. must be held down to...WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in literature supplied with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to discharging or bagging operation. of various controls and adjustments. allows conversion to familiarize yourself with the product. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON...
... Safety mission. Starter handle - These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Release to start the engine. must be held down to...WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in literature supplied with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to discharging or bagging operation. of various controls and adjustments. allows conversion to familiarize yourself with the product. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON...
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... catcher in place. Medium position is best for optimum performance. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Mulcher door closed . 2. ACAUTION" Do not run your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was set at the factory for most lawns. • To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel...
... catcher in place. Medium position is best for optimum performance. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Mulcher door closed . 2. ACAUTION" Do not run your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was set at the factory for most lawns. • To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel...
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...of 87 octane. unit. fil! Insert and tighten dipstick. Add oil automatic choke system. Engine oil cap MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with... Maintenance section of an engine while in the engine. Purchase fuel in engine from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; due to separation and formation of acids during the initial use gasoline near... change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
...of 87 octane. unit. fil! Insert and tighten dipstick. Add oil automatic choke system. Engine oil cap MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with... Maintenance section of an engine while in the engine. Purchase fuel in engine from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; due to separation and formation of acids during the initial use gasoline near... change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
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...to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to mow your lawn is wet. To prevent this time the grass has dried..., yet the newly cut area will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing...
...to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to mow your lawn is wet. To prevent this time the grass has dried..., yet the newly cut area will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing...
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...Charge 48 hours at end of the self-lubricating bearings. need to be lubricated, use . Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for wear. Change more...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**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil...
...Charge 48 hours at end of the self-lubricating bearings. need to be lubricated, use . Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for wear. Change more...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**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil...
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...of continuous use it cannot come in increased oil consumption when Lockwasher Blade used . NOTE: Protect your engine oil level more frequently to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that... may be dry when used above 32°F. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iockwasher and hardened washer). Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c -_o -2_ -1; _ ;o _o 1o 4; Tighten oil plug Blade ...
...of continuous use it cannot come in increased oil consumption when Lockwasher Blade used . NOTE: Protect your engine oil level more frequently to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that... may be dry when used above 32°F. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iockwasher and hardened washer). Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. I _'ivivl_9: I F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c -_o -2_ -1; _ ;o _o 1o 4; Tighten oil plug Blade ...
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... Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by gently tapping on the dipstick. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a flat sur- If very dirty, replace cartridge.... • We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. Remove engine oil cap; Rock lawn mower back and forth to keep water _I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Slowly pour oil down the ...
... Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by gently tapping on the dipstick. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a flat sur- If very dirty, replace cartridge.... • We do not recommend using a dirty air filter. Remove engine oil cap; Rock lawn mower back and forth to keep water _I,CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Slowly pour oil down the ...
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...Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to raise or lower handle. 5. Remove hairpin ... Lower % TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be dangerous. ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any necessary adjustments. 14 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in a high or handle.___ low position. If the deflector becomes damaged, ...
...Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to raise or lower handle. 5. Remove hairpin ... Lower % TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be dangerous. ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any necessary adjustments. 14 LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in a high or handle.___ low position. If the deflector becomes damaged, ...
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... Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of this manual). 2. sand lightly before painting. When setting up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; buretor. J 15... Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. SQUEEZE TO...
... Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of this manual). 2. sand lightly before painting. When setting up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; buretor. J 15... Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. SQUEEZE TO...
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... gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it from one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
... gasoline will cause your unit indoors and cover it from one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
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... starter rope. 2. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Raise cutting height. 3. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Cutting height too low. 2. Rear of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to push 1. Excessive vibration 1. Hard to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Handle height position not right for free! Tighten...
... starter rope. 2. Cutting too much oil in engine. 6. Raise cutting height. 3. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Cutting height too low. 2. Rear of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to push 1. Excessive vibration 1. Hard to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Handle height position not right for free! Tighten...
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... Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - PART NO. 32...
... Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - PART NO. 32...