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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. 917.389050 • 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. 917.389050 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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...hands after engine has stopped. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is used for commercial or rental purposes. Failure to...11-13 Service 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 the United States.
...hands after engine has stopped. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is used for commercial or rental purposes. Failure to...11-13 Service 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 the United States.
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... 4442 of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. If a spark arrester is used on the rear of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if... from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in space provided above is spilled on a truck or trailer bed with the rim of the lawn mower housing. Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never attempt to be maintained in good condition. • Never tamper with the engine (motor) ...
... 4442 of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. If a spark arrester is used on the rear of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if... from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in space provided above is spilled on a truck or trailer bed with the rim of the lawn mower housing. Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never attempt to be maintained in good condition. • Never tamper with the engine (motor) ...
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... help by phone- These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your mower. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from... 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...
... help by phone- These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your mower. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from... 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...
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... new lawn mower. Roll lawn mower out of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for additional loose parts. To convert to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of the bag top. 2. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside...them in warm water for shipping purposes. Make sure the frame handle is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Remove al! Your new lawn mower has been assem- Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before using. _ _ // \ A_ / /_ _ i A_ / //...
... new lawn mower. Roll lawn mower out of bag on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for additional loose parts. To convert to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of the bag top. 2. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside...them in warm water for shipping purposes. Make sure the frame handle is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Remove al! Your new lawn mower has been assem- Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before using. _ _ // \ A_ / /_ _ i A_ / //...
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... in literature supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler cal: Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar - CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP... be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. allows conversion to start the engine. Learn and understand their meaning. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Release to familiarize yourself with your lawn mower or in the engine. Consumer Product Safety mission. ...
... in literature supplied with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler cal: Spark plug Muffler Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Operator presence control bar - CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP... be held down to the handle to discharging or bagging operation. allows conversion to start the engine. Learn and understand their meaning. Save this manual for starting engine. 7 Release to familiarize yourself with your lawn mower or in the engine. Consumer Product Safety mission. ...
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... for discharging operation. • To convert to minimize the risk of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. Move wheel up or down to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of blade contact injury. NOTE: Adjuster is best for high cut, adjust...
... for discharging operation. • To convert to minimize the risk of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. Move wheel up or down to bagging or discharging: Open mulcher door REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of blade contact injury. NOTE: Adjuster is best for high cut, adjust...
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...To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is equipped with a minimum of 87 octane. Use fresh fuel next season. Remove oil dipstick from bag. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. requires only 18 oz. No priming or if needed. Empty clippings from oil fill spout....using the frame handle. fil! engine, a small amount of smoke may be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Lift up on the manufacturers 100% quality testing. Remove grass catcher with gasoline. Grass catcher frame ADD GASOLINE • Fill ...
...To BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is equipped with a minimum of 87 octane. Use fresh fuel next season. Remove oil dipstick from bag. Slowly pour the entire container ence control bar. requires only 18 oz. No priming or if needed. Empty clippings from oil fill spout....using the frame handle. fil! engine, a small amount of smoke may be used within 30 days to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Lift up on the manufacturers 100% quality testing. Remove grass catcher with gasoline. Grass catcher frame ADD GASOLINE • Fill ...
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...8226; Certain types of grass and grass conditions may also be necessary to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of the lawn. 10 For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be mulched a second time to mow your warranty. . The best time to ...your width of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to west the next week. To prevent this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut path. • Change your mower. It may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. When doing a sec...
...8226; Certain types of grass and grass conditions may also be necessary to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of the lawn. 10 For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be mulched a second time to mow your warranty. . The best time to ...your width of cut by overlapping previously cut to reduce pushing effort and to west the next week. To prevent this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut path. • Change your mower. It may require that the lawn mower cuts off with the mulching action. When doing a sec...
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... maintenance schedule in this manual. Charge 48 hours at end of the self-lubricating bearings. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. ... 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 ...
... maintenance schedule in this manual. Charge 48 hours at end of the self-lubricating bearings. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. ... 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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... oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from turning when removing blade bolt. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is 35-40 ft. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be sharpened with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of your expected... and other hazards that may be kept sharp. 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 heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only...
... oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from turning when removing blade bolt. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is 35-40 ft. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be sharpened with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of your expected... and other hazards that may be kept sharp. 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 heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only...
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... spout, stopping every few ounces to remove. 2. Continue adding small amounts of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by gently tapping on a clean surface. 3. gasoline, oil, etc. 1. ened engine life. Do not use . ,_I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire.... Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on startup. 8. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trash from lawn mower or side of engine. . Always be used to clean car- AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from spark plug and place wire where...
... spout, stopping every few ounces to remove. 2. Continue adding small amounts of oil, SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at FULL. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by gently tapping on a clean surface. 3. gasoline, oil, etc. 1. ened engine life. Do not use . ,_I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire.... Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on startup. 8. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep trash from lawn mower or side of engine. . Always be used to clean car- AIR FILTER Your engine will smoke heavily from spark plug and place wire where...
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...is factory set . CARBURETOR 6. 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 for repair and adjustment. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. If... 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. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. The mounting holes in the Operation...
...is factory set . CARBURETOR 6. 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 for repair and adjustment. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. If... 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. moving parts have completely stopped. 3. The mounting holes in the Operation...
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...it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for damage, breakage and wear. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Replace ... ends of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Touch up your lawn mower handle for 30 days or more. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which...
...it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for damage, breakage and wear. Lubricate as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Replace ... ends of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Touch up your lawn mower handle for 30 days or more. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which...
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... or spark. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new spark plug. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Out of fuel. 3. Control bar defective. 10.
... or spark. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new spark plug. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Out of fuel. 3. Control bar defective. 10.
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.... 3. Grass catcher too ful!. 4. Poor cut grass or to you . 1. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Raise rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 1. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. You'll find the answer and more ... • Get answers from our team of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. • Find information and tools to push 1. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to suit. Too much grass. 3. Clean grass catcher. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Adjust handle height to a Sears ...
.... 3. Grass catcher too ful!. 4. Poor cut grass or to you . 1. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Raise rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 1. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. You'll find the answer and more ... • Get answers from our team of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. • Find information and tools to push 1. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to suit. Too much grass. 3. Clean grass catcher. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Adjust handle height to a Sears ...
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...16 x 1 46 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...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 Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER...
...16 x 1 46 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...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 Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER...
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For Sears professional installation 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 Find information and tools to do-it ! For the replacement ...-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. brought to you need to help with home projects. o Get answers from our 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. YOu']f_i[Tltdheanswera;_imdoreor_m,a.aagemyhomeo{om -