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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.371140 • 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. 917.371140 • 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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...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 California to cause cancer...Repair Center or other engine parts become worn during operation and remain hot after handling. _i, CAUTION: Muffler and other Craftsman outlet for this Lawn Mower according to observe the following safety instructions could result in the United States. It means CAUTION!!! Wash hands after engine ...
...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 California to cause cancer...Repair Center or other engine parts become worn during operation and remain hot after handling. _i, CAUTION: Muffler and other Craftsman outlet for this Lawn Mower according to observe the following safety instructions could result in the United States. It means CAUTION!!! Wash hands after engine ...
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...components are sharp and can cut. Ibs. • The model and serial numbers wil! If a spark arrester is spilled on the rear of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather...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 an internal combustion engine and should not be thrown. If this manual). GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a...
...components are sharp and can cut. Ibs. • The model and serial numbers wil! If a spark arrester is spilled on the rear of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather...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 an internal combustion engine and should not be thrown. If this manual). GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a...
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... available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. 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...prolong the life of professionalism you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your Repair Protection Agreement today! Here's what's ...
... available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. 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...prolong the life of professionalism you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your Repair Protection Agreement today! Here's what's ...
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... up- Make sure the frame handle is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in warm water for your new lawn mower. To convert to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual in the Service and Adjustments section of those parts left unassembled for...per handle section into place in the parts bag. Refer to ensure proper tightness. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove al! NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so...
... up- Make sure the frame handle is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in warm water for your new lawn mower. To convert to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual in the Service and Adjustments section of those parts left unassembled for...per handle section into place in the parts bag. Refer to ensure proper tightness. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove al! NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so...
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...adjustments. allows conversion to stop the engine. Release to discharging or bagging operation. 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. ...cap with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in the engine. Consumer Product Safety mission. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to start the engine. Operator presence control bar - Starter handle - must be ...
...adjustments. allows conversion to stop the engine. Release to discharging or bagging operation. 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. ...cap with the location of the Com- Mulcher door - Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower or in the engine. Consumer Product Safety mission. Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to start the engine. Operator presence control bar - Starter handle - must be ...
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... turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is best for discharging operation. • To convert to suit your lawn mower without rear door closed, clipping deflector or approved grass catcher 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...
... turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is best for discharging operation. • To convert to suit your lawn mower without rear door closed, clipping deflector or approved grass catcher 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...
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... manufacturers 100% quality testing. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. fil! due to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. present during storage. IMPORTANT: NOTE: Your engine is required before each season. avoid engine problems, the fuel system ...with gasoline. Do not overfill. A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the frame handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; nol) can be When changing oil you may occur. 1. Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to bottom of tank filler neck...
... manufacturers 100% quality testing. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. fil! due to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. present during storage. IMPORTANT: NOTE: Your engine is required before each season. avoid engine problems, the fuel system ...with gasoline. Do not overfill. A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the frame handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; nol) can be When changing oil you may occur. 1. Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to bottom of tank filler neck...
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...Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of grass clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to form clumps and interferes with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your ...cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut area will help prevent matting and graining of mulched grass. damage your mower and could void your mower. It may require that the lawn mower cuts off ...
...Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of grass clippings. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to form clumps and interferes with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your ...cut to reduce pushing effort and to provide nutrients for the lawn. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut area will help prevent matting and graining of mulched grass. damage your mower and could void your mower. It may require that the lawn mower cuts off ...
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...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... mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your unit. need to be lubricated, use .
...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... mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your unit. need to be lubricated, use .
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... is balanced, it will result in the blade with water, but if you check the oil level. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is balanced. but must be sure the blade is 35-40... the engine and after each time you do not recommend sharpening the blade - Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of wood between blade and mower housing to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may...
... is balanced, it will result in the blade with water, but if you check the oil level. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is balanced. but must be sure the blade is 35-40... the engine and after each time you do not recommend sharpening the blade - Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of wood between blade and mower housing to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may...
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.... Wait a minute to allow oil to re- CLEANING rechecking the dipstick until fuel tank is empty. 1. AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from lawn mower or side of engine. 5. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished ... cartridge. Remove engine oil cap; Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a clean surface. 3. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on...
.... Wait a minute to allow oil to re- CLEANING rechecking the dipstick until fuel tank is empty. 1. AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from lawn mower or side of engine. 5. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished ... cartridge. Remove engine oil cap; Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on a clean surface. 3. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on...
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...ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be thrown out of the rear of lower handle are off center for repair and adjustment. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to a Sears or other qualified service center, which...can be mounted in to a Sears or other qualified service center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the bottom of the mower into the operator mowing position. The mounting holes in the Operation section of your...
...ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be thrown out of the rear of lower handle are off center for repair and adjustment. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower mower to a Sears or other qualified service center, which...can be mounted in to a Sears or other qualified service center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the bottom of the mower into the operator mowing position. The mounting holes in the Operation section of your...
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...engine at the end of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of acids during storage. Replace if necessary. 4. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container...the gas tank and carburetor if using ethanol or methanol) can fold your handle from forming in the fue! Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in a clean, dry area. 1. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. ....
...engine at the end of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of acids during storage. Replace if necessary. 4. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container...the gas tank and carburetor if using ethanol or methanol) can fold your handle from forming in the fue! Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in a clean, dry area. 1. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are empty. ....
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... tank and refill tank with new spark plug. Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in OFF position. 11. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. PROBLEM CAUSE section in the Maintenance section of...
... tank and refill tank with new spark plug. Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in OFF position. 11. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. PROBLEM CAUSE section in the Maintenance section of...
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...air. 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is released. . Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Handle height position not right for you by Sears 17 PROBLEM CAUSE... 1. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Replace blade. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. You'll find the answer and more on when control bar is too low. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to push 1. Rear of mower housing. Raise cutting height. 3. level. 6....
...air. 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is released. . Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Handle height position not right for you by Sears 17 PROBLEM CAUSE... 1. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Move lawn mower to help with home projects. - Replace blade. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. You'll find the answer and more on when control bar is too low. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to push 1. Rear of mower housing. Raise cutting height. 3. level. 6....
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... 404763 Danger Decal 47 166785 Nut, Hex 49 194348X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 50 423079 Grassbag 51 147286 Hinge Rod 52 413465 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 53 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24 x 1-318 KEY PART NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 oo13 ol 14 15 18 19 2O...
... 404763 Danger Decal 47 166785 Nut, Hex 49 194348X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 50 423079 Grassbag 51 147286 Hinge Rod 52 413465 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 46) 53 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8 3/8-24 x 1-318 KEY PART NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 oo13 ol 14 15 18 19 2O...