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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 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman [...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11 Mainte[...]

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    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. • Only allow responsi[...]

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    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than fr[...]

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    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protec[...]

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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 assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and prope[...]

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    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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 with the [...]

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    The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES 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 oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses orwide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO [...]

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    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. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. Engine oil cap MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han[...]

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    • To start engine, hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. MOWING TIPS _i, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, wil! damage your mower and could void your warranty. . Under certain conditions, such as [...]

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    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY E AC H E AC H 10 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners _#, ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * V' Check Tires _V' _ Check Drive Wheels *** EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen [...]

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    LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged b[...]

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    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a sui[...]

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    ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER Mowing r-'q Mowing position i I i I I[...]

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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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    ENGINE OIL 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 plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oi!. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • D[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much gras[...]

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    Garantia ................................................... Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Especificaciones del Producto ................. Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Operaci6n ................................................ Mantenimiento ......................................... .... 18 18-20 .... 20 ..[...]

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    I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura[...]

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    • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de [...]

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    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot muchos a_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparacidn de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las a[...]

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

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    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada so[...]

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    PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO - 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. 2. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. 2. Recogedor del cesped instalado. 3. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL- 1. La pla[...]

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    PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido a las capas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. AVlSO: Su motor viene equipado con un sistema de estrangulaci6n automatico. No requiere set cebado o obturado antes de arrancar. * Para hacer arrancar u[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _V' _V p S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * I_ E Controlar los NeumAticos V _ G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** V' Limpiar la Segadora .... V _ [...]

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    SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden daSar alas Ilantas. CUIDADO [...]

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    PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- nar el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque este vacio. 1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. 2. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; dejela a un lado en una su[...]

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    _I, ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6n- galo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. SEGADORA Posici[...]

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    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardela en un area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Yea [...]

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    ClLINDRO 1. Remueva la bujia. 2. Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. 4. Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia. OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- ieza [...]

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    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Mal corte- disparejo Vibraci6n e×cesiva Cord6n arraRcador dificil de tirar . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 2. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. Acu[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.389050 23 43 44 , 12 11 ....... 13 14 7 42 44 O3 10 50 40 39 49 6 73 34 32 26 39 37 41 9 67 41 22 _-- 39 49 36 73 31 36 I I 37 39 57 55[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o389050 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 oo13 ol 14 15 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 PART KEY PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 194177X428 Control Bar 30 401629 Spacer 54 850263 194179X479 Upper Handle 31 165760 Discharge Deflector 55 851074 169708X479 Lower Handle 32 401623X00[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=1225=EA 48 SHORT BLOCK I I058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL ] 718 _;qL# 562_ 505 @ 615 ® 404 dc> 616 10_ _84J 684 _ 11 (( _ 47 24 l] 158 22 _ 287 _-_ 525 741 _ 36[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1225-EA 163 130 190_ 972 222 209 <_/_ 202 / "!_ 300 883_ 968 445 443 % 1386 1387_ 1388ii 37[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=1225=EA 334 635 55 1211 1210 689 d-_b 456 597 65 _ 592 58 37 78 304 305 745 621 922 / 23 332 455 _ 38[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1225-EA 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104 _ 127 617 633 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 @ 177 163 524 585 883 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J1[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=1225=EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 697322 399269 3 299819s 4 493279 5 691160 7 692249 8 695250 9 699472 10 691125 11 691781 11A 691923 12 692232 13 690912 15 691680 16 691450 20 399781s 22 691092 23 691987 24 222698s 25 795429 795430 26 795431 795432 27 6918[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1225-EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 358 794307 Gasket Set-Engine 870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 365 691688 Screw (Carburetor) 871 262001 Bushing-Valve Guide 404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) (Exhaust Valve) 425 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) - - 63709 Bushing[...]

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