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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388732
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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2 Product Specifications.......................... 11 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Service and Adjustments................. 13-14 Assembly ................................................ 5 Storage ............................................ 14-15 Operation ............................................. 6-9 Troubleshooting .............................. 15-16 Maintenance Schedule ........................ t O Repair Parts .......................................... 32
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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Keep children out of the trimmingarea ddves, walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area. the mower or uncloggingthe chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small untilthe blade comes to complete stop children. before remo
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&Look for this symbol to point out ,&WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and importantsafety precautions. It means related accessories contain lead and CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!_! YOUR lead oumpounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS iNVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repmducf_veharm. A WARNING: In order to prevent Wash hands after handling. accidental starting when setting up, transpor'dng,adjusting or making repairs, ,&CAUTION: Muffler and other engine always
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Read these instructions and this manual 3. Remove any packing matedal from around control bar. in its entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Your handles may be adjusted for your mower. mowing comfort. Refer to Service and IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Adjustments section of this manual. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your now lawn mower has been as- Operator sembled at the factory with the exception conk-olbar of those parts left unassembled for shipping
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with 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 CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY presence control bar cap with dipstick Handle knob Grass Muffler Mulch
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Theoperation ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower canresult in Your lawn mower was shipped ready to foreign objects thrown into be used as a mulcher. To convert to theeyes, which can result bagging or discharging: insevere eye damage. REAR BAGGING Always wear safety glasses oreye • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and shields while operating your lawn mower place the grass catcher frame hooks orperfo_ing Bey adjustments or repairs. onto the door pivot pins. We recommend a wide vision safety • To con
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NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine fur accurate reading. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to read the dipstick. 3. Reinstall 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 hoursof operation or each season. You may Mulcher need to change the oil more often door under dusty, dirty conditions. ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before fillingfuel tank, remove and discard the debris
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MULCHING MOWINGTIPS TO START ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, NOTE: Due to protective coatingson the keep mower housing free of built-up engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initialuse of the grass and trash, See "CLEANING" inthe Maintenance section of this manual. product and should be considered • The special mulching blade will recur normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer the grass clippingsmany times and reduce them in size so that as they fall three (3) t
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MAI,,.E NCESC.EOU'.E As, oo COMPLETE EOU 'SEaV'CE Check for Loose Fasteners _ _/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) it/ I_ _/ M Clean Lawn Mower iv/ _,/ V_ iClean (power-Propelled Under DdveMOWers Cover ! _/ Check drive bctt!pulleys E (Power*propelled Mowers) If ! Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _'3 Lubdcalion Chart IClean 6/ I'/ Baite_dRecharge EleCtric Brad MOWerS I b/ it/4 E 3heck Engine Oil Level _/ N Chan_leEngine Oil 1€#4_ G Clean Air Filter b/ I Inspect Muffler i,/ Ni Clean orReplace
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: SASOUNE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR 31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and sadal 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 space provided above. TO REPLACE BLADE LAWNMOWER 1. Position the blade adap
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TO SHARPEN BLADE Check the crankcase oil level before NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- starting the engine and after each five (5) ing blade - but if you 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 engine. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • The bl
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Back CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, Up keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plugwire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up Cartridge Cover tabs of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from MUFFLER accumulating. A clogged engine runs Inspect and replace corroded m
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CARBURETOR ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Yourcarburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate propedy due to Your engine speed hasbeen factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified or it may result in personal injury.If you service center for repair and/or adjust- believe that the engine is running too fast ment. or too slow,take your lawn mower to a IMPORTANT: Never tamper withthe Sears or other qualifie
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ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in iMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent the Maintenance section of this manual), gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel 1. Remove spark plug. filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through blended fuels (called gasohol or using spark plug hole into cylinder. ethan
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass, 2. Set to "Higher Cut" position. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing. 5. Too much oil in engine. 5, Check oil level. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or lo
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER917.388732 _44_ 7° 23 68 67
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388732 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Conttut Bar 38 164,362 Shoulder Bott 1 131696 2 166860X479 Upger Handle 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 3 1611o53(479 Lower Handld 40 77400 Hubcap 4 132001 Roge Guide 41 88652 Hinge Screw 5 63601 Loci
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-BI • 3O6 307_ 1095VALVE GASKET SET 15_ lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL• 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 34
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-B1 188_ 69_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 276 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lOT I J 276 '_ 708@ ._ _--_163_ 13_17_ 104_ 276© 127_ 35
