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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 Visit our Craftsman website[...]

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    Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 10 Maintenance ....................................... 10 Product Specifi[...]

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    • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do [...]

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    ALook for this symbo! to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!r BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some [...]

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    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. A!l parts such as nuts, [...]

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    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarizeyoumelf withthe location of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature suppliedwith the product. Le[...]

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    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENG[...]

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    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. 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 [...]

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    MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cuttin[...]

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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 Under Drive Cover fPower-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beri!pulleys S (Power-Prot_dled[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF - S J): 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 [...]

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    Lockwasher Blade adapter Crankshaft bolt Crank / / Hardened edge Blade adapter washer GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac- turer approved replace[...]

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    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of buiif-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower [...]

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    ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Op[...]

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    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance [...]

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    ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark p_ug ho_e into cylinder. 3. Pull starler handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Starter rope hard I. Engine flywheel brake is on to pull when control bar is released 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. CORRECTION 1, Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blad[...]

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    68 67 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388620 70 44 2 43 34 25 l i 47 22 38 37 27 36[...]

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    KEY PART NO. NO. 1 131696 2 166860X479 3 1611(_X479 4 132001 5 63601 6 131959 7 66426 8 7478(_12 11 156577 12 750097 13 850733X004 14 136376 15 5179_ 17 165946X479 18 17600406 19 167132X(_04 20 167133X004 21 165858 22 168360X004 23 166875 24 751153 25 16r_X479 26 166243x479 27 851856 29 160635X007 30 1911_ CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 9[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 370C 120 119 130 416 182216 19 277 182 185 178 223_ 125 174 /93 285 /90 103 "305 "306 195 36[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37465 Cylinder IncL 2 & 20) 150 31672 Valve Spring 2 26727 Dowe Pin 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 6 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 7 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl, 6 & 12A) 169 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 12 36775[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 KEY NO. mm 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 36 36A 37 40 44 47 48 6O ?E_7 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Oust Seal Washer 631183 * Oust Seal (Thro01e) 640070 Thrott[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,016702 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 PART NO. 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter _OadnhgePin (Incl. 4) Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter uog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Ho_sing Ass'y. (40 deg[...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ourst For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E s. Anytir_, day o, night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & R[...]