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Owner's Manual
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388620
• 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 Service and Adjustments .................... 14 Assembly .............................................. 5 Storage ............................................... 15 Operation .............................................. 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 16 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10 Repair Pa
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• Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children. the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Never allow children to operate the machine. until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Use extra care when approa
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ALook for this symbo! to point out AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means nents contain or emit chemicals known to CAUTION!!r BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. and birth defects or other reproductive WARNING: In order to prevent harm. accidental starting when setting up, _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and transporting, adjusting or making repairs, related ecceseodes co
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Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn MOWER mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables. the engine. 1. Raise lower handle section to Your new lawn mower has been as- operating position and squeeze the sembled at the factory with the exception bottom ends of lower handle towards
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KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWNMOWER, Comparethe illustrations withyour lawnmowerto familiarizeyoumelf withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature suppliedwiththe product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP HANDS CA WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presencecontrolbar Engine z
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TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown into used as a mutcher. To convertto bagging: the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. • Liftrear door of the lawn mower and place Always wear safety glasses or eye the grass catcherframe hooks onto the shields while operating your lawn mower door pivot pins. or performing any adjustments or repairs. • To convertto mulchingoperation,remove We recommen
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoil cap __._=_l..._ _'- Gasolinefiller ADDOIL Your lawnmower isshipped without oilin theengine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Be sure lawnmowar is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Pour oil TO START ENGINE slowly. Do not over fill. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into e
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass • The special mulching blade will recut clippings. It may also be necessary to the grass clippings many times and reduce ground speed an
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AS YOU COMPLETE JO_'_'_ _,-_/_._ _"" I'/_"." _ _ "_ 0 v . REGULAR SERVICE _._/_._ _=f_ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners M _' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M (If Equipped) II/ II/ I_ Clean Lawn Mower V' Clean fPower-Propelled Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive beri!pulleys S (Power-Prot_dled Mowers) II_ Check/Sharpen/Replace Sl_de f//$ Lubrication Chart I_ _lean Battery/Recha • Etactdc Start Mowe_jr _ It/ I_1 E 3hack Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil I/1,2 -- G Clean Air Filter if 2 I Ins
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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 serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. TO REPLACE BLADE LAWN MOWER 1. Position the blade a
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Blade TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Lockwasher 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a Crank clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown / / and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to bolt remove any oil trapped inside of engine. H
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MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it IMPORTANT: For best performance, could create a fire hazard and/or dam- keep mower housing free of buiif-up age. grass and trash. Clean the underside of SPARK PLUG your mower after each use. _I_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Change your spark plug each year to from spark plug and place wire where it make your engine start easier and run cannot come in contact with the spark better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. plug. • Clean the
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ACAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with dgid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped. of the bag top. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hol
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the Med, unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Low pin LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a J period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove 3-Position all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a handte clean, dry area. adjustment 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See bracket "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. 3. Be sure that
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ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual). cover it to give protection from dust and CYLINDER dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain mois- spark p_ug ho_
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard I. Engine flywheel brake is on 1, Depress control bar to to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. notfllllng(ifeo 2. Li
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388620 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 131696 Control Bar 33 87877 Selector Knob 2 166860X479 UpperHande 34 167130X004 A)de Arm ASSembly - LR 3 1611(_X479 LowerH_dle 3_5 166785 Locknut 5/16-18 4 132001 RogeGuide 36 160828 Shoulder Boft 3/16-18 5 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 37 15116_2 Wheel Assembly 6 131959 Handle Bblt 38 1643_ Shoulder Boft 7 66426 Wire Tie 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 8 7478(_12 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 774OO Hu_.a
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