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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388721
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty ................................................. 2 Product Specifications......................... 11 Safety Rules ....................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments................ 13-14 Assembly ................................................ 5 Storage ........................................... 14-15 Operation ............................................ 6-9 Troubleshooting ............................. 16-17 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 10 Repair P
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• Before and while walking backwards, • Shvt the engine (motor) off and wait look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial • Never allow children to operate the machine. light. • Do not operate the machine while • Use extra care when approaching blind under the influence of alcohol or drugs. comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects , Never operate machine in wet grass. that may obscure visio
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A.WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and . ALook for thissymbol to point out related accessories contain lead and " importantsafety precautions. It means CAUTIONIt[ BECOMEALERTIU YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS INVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. A WARNING: In order to prevent acci- Wash hands after handling. dental starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, always A CAUTION: Muffler and othe
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Read these instructionsand this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your now lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefullyso IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe 1. Raise handles until lower handle engine. section locks into place in mowing Your now lawn mower has been as- position. sembled at the factory with the exception 2. Remove protective paddi
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY ine zone control
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TO CONVERT MOWER Theoperation ofanylawn mower canresult inforeign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in bagging or discharging: severe eye damage. REAR BAGGING Always wear safety glasses or eye • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and shields while operating your lawn mower place the grass catcher frame books or performing any adjustments or repairs. onto the door pivot pins. We recommend a wide vision safety • To
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NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then remove itto read the dipstick. 3. Reinstatl engine oil cap and tighten. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick, • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. Open mulcher door ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove and discard the d
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO_TART ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the keep mower housing free of built-up engine, a small amount of smoke may be grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the present during the initial use of the Maintenance section of this manual. product and should be considered • The special mulching blade will recut normal. the grass clippings many times and 1. To start a cold engine, push primer reduce them in size so that as they fall three (3
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MA, rE.,NCESCNEDU'E AS YOU COMPLETE _/"__'_2 _0_"_ _'_ ..... REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners _ _/ i Grass Catcher Clean/Inspect ! t,/ V' t,/ (_fEquipped) i clean Lawn MOwer t/' _/ (power-Propelled Mowers) IV/ O clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve bell] ulleys E (Power_Propell_lPaowe rs) I_' Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ¥/_ Lubrication Char _ Clean Baltery/Rechar_ Electric Star Mowers 11/' 11_4 E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine OII fell,z G Clean AJrFilter I_ z I Inspect Muffler N
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OFPURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR 31L TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUGIGAP: .030") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both sedal number and date of purchase in the space provided above. LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE Alwaysobservesafety
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Check the crankcase oil level before TO SHARPEN BLADE : NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- starting the engine and after each five (5) ing blade - but ifyou do, be sure the hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug blade is balanced. securely each time you check the oil level. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL cause eventual damage to lawn mower NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to or eP,gk_e. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • The
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Back CLEANING • Slots IMPORTANT: For best performance, Up keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of _our mower after each use. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up Cover of grass and trash. "Caffridge Cover tabs • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating, A clogged engine runs MUFFLER hotter"and shortens
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE : 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ENGINE SPEED with dgid part of beg on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do net attempt to increase engine speed of the bag top. or it may result in personal injury.If you 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. believe that the engine is runniag too fast NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff,hold or too slow, take your lawn mower to a them in warm water for a few minute
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• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner : .Lower handle products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. l Handle • Use fresh fuel next season. Squeeze to fold bracket NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at feast 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reac
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• TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Ioea not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out offueL 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel. 4. Water infuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug. disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken 7. Tighten blade bolt or blade adapter, replace blade adapter. 8. Control ba
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Srass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1_ Raise cutting height. rmtfllllng (Ifso 2. L_ on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. aqulpped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push ! 1. 1. Raise cutting height. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Rear of lawn mower 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting housing or blade dragging in grass. higher. 3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Hand
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER --MODEL NUMBER 917.388721 23 44 \ 44 4O 33 68 14 67 56 37 37 16 4O 10 5
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER--MODEL NUMBER 917.388721 KEY PART K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPllON 1 86SO2 ConbolBar 36 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 2 169709X479 UpperHandle 37 151157 WheelAssembly 3 169708X479 Lew_Hanc_e 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 4 132001 RopeGuide 40 77400 Hubcap 5 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 41 88652 HingeScmw 6 131939 HaudJeBolt 42 165766 Spring(LH) 7 66426 WkeTDe 43 165767 Spdng(RH) 9 154132 Door Bolt Hinge Bracket 44 165912 10 165754 Mulcher Door 45 150406 Hex Head Th
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