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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.389050 • 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. 917.389050 • 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
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... 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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in contact with...chemicals known to the State of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other reproductive harm. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _I, WARNING: In order...
... 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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in contact with...chemicals known to the State of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other reproductive harm. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _I, WARNING: In order...
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... the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is used 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... is running . Ibs. • The model and serial numbers wil! Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to make adjustments or repairs with a plastic liner. Clean ...
... the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is used 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... is running . Ibs. • The model and serial numbers wil! Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to make adjustments or repairs with a plastic liner. Clean ...
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...For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. 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... available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of your Repair Protection Agreement today! Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to come. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect...
...For prices and additional information call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. 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... available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of your Repair Protection Agreement today! Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to come. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect...
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... is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in warm water for your new lawn mower. Cut down two end corners of the bag top. 2. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for additional loose parts. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in the engine...
... is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in warm water for your new lawn mower. Cut down two end corners of the bag top. 2. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for additional loose parts. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with mower. 2. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in the engine...
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...and understand their meaning. used for future reference. Release to start the engine. Starter handle - Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the product. of various controls and adjustments. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC ...SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. allows conversion to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Mulcher door - CAUTION ENGINE...
...and understand their meaning. used for future reference. Release to start the engine. Starter handle - Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the product. of various controls and adjustments. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC ...SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. allows conversion to the safety standards American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Mulcher door - CAUTION ENGINE...
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... lawn mower. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. We recommend a standard safety glasses orwide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. Rear door closed . ating your lawn mower without rear door closed . Mulcher door closed . 2. Be sure all wheels are in place. 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...
... lawn mower. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. We recommend a standard safety glasses orwide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. Rear door closed . ating your lawn mower without rear door closed . Mulcher door closed . 2. Be sure all wheels are in place. 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...
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... in the Maintenance section of this manual. Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to use, see "ENGINE" in the engine. Engine oil cap MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with clippings from under dusty, dirty conditions... tank filler neck. Grass catcher frame ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Remove oil dipstick from bag. No priming or if needed. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each use. You may ...
... in the Maintenance section of this manual. Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to use, see "ENGINE" in the engine. Engine oil cap MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with clippings from under dusty, dirty conditions... tank filler neck. Grass catcher frame ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to change the oil more often under lawn mower handle. 3. Remove oil dipstick from bag. No priming or if needed. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each use. You may ...
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...this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut to reduce pushing effort and to mow your mower. See "CLEANING" in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt...on your lawn is wet. This will disperse into the grass and not be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. It may require that an area be noticed. For better grass bagging and ...the grass blades. This will be necessary to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that as very tall grass, it will help prevent matting and graining of grass clippings....
...this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut to reduce pushing effort and to mow your mower. See "CLEANING" in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt...on your lawn is wet. This will disperse into the grass and not be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. It may require that an area be noticed. For better grass bagging and ...the grass blades. This will be necessary to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that as very tall grass, it will help prevent matting and graining of grass clippings....
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... 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 ...under deck 1 - And after each wheel) Some adjustments wil! MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for wear. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Change...
... 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 ...under deck 1 - And after each wheel) Some adjustments wil! MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for wear. Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. Change...
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... high quality detergent oil rated with the lock washer and hardened washer into a beam or wall. bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge Crankshaft 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it will wear. Use a wood...grade according to sharpen while on its side. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do , be dry when used above 32°F. Turn lawn mower on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into SAE VISCOSITY GRADES _m blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE...
... high quality detergent oil rated with the lock washer and hardened washer into a beam or wall. bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge Crankshaft 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it will wear. Use a wood...grade according to sharpen while on its side. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do , be dry when used above 32°F. Turn lawn mower on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into SAE VISCOSITY GRADES _m blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE...
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... manual. Clean by running engine until oil level settles at the beginning of each mowing season or after each use pressurized air to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are shown in short- Water in engine can result in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" ...and place wire where it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from the muffler on a flat sur- Rock lawn mower back and forth to plug. Wait a minute to allow oil to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on startup. 8. CLEANING rechecking the...
... manual. Clean by running engine until oil level settles at the beginning of each mowing season or after each use pressurized air to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are shown in short- Water in engine can result in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" ...and place wire where it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from the muffler on a flat sur- Rock lawn mower back and forth to plug. Wait a minute to allow oil to drain oil, empty fuel tank by gently tapping on startup. 8. CLEANING rechecking the...
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... 3. 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. Reassemble upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to raise or lower... for repair and/or adjustment. CARBURETOR 6. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. Turn lower handle over to lower handle. 2. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Disconnect spark...
... 3. 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. Reassemble upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to raise or lower... for repair and/or adjustment. CARBURETOR 6. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. Turn lower handle over to lower handle. 2. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket. Disconnect spark...
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...the engine and letting it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; J 15 Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in storage. . Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . ... the end of the season or if the unit will automatically lock into the mowing position. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for a period of time, ...
...the engine and letting it thoroughly, remove all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; J 15 Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in storage. . Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. tank or permanent damage may damage the control cables. . ... the end of the season or if the unit will automatically lock into the mowing position. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in fuel tank or storage container. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for a period of time, ...
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... with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Stale fuel. 4. Replace control bar. 10. Replace with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Control bar defective...
... with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Stale fuel. 4. Replace control bar. 10. Replace with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Control bar defective...
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...push 1. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Lift on when control bar is released. . Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of lawn mower... 4. Handle height position not right for free! NEED MORE HELP? Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade ...
...push 1. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Lift on when control bar is released. . Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Raise rear of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for your other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of lawn mower... 4. Handle height position not right for free! NEED MORE HELP? Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade ...
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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...