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    Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN'J 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" ECONOMY SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387500 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa6ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Vi[...]

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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 symbol to pointout important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _1_ WARNING: In orderto prevent accidentalstartingwhen setting up, transporting, adjustingor making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contactspark plug. AWARNING: Engineexhaust, some of [...]

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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. All parts such as nuts, [...]

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    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yoursell 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 suppliedwith the produc[...]

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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 lawnmower 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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    MOWING TIPS • 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 ovedoading 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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    ,LL ,, O,TES _ ASYOUCOMPLETE /__O_j_,x_/ _*_ _'_.',_ O_ REGULAR SERVICE __,7" _v_ ERVICE DA TES Check for Loose F_ste_ers I,/' t/' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I/ ll/' ll/ M Clean LaWn Mower If / I_ O Clean Under Ddve Cov_ Pow_r-Propelled Mowers) _ i Check drive b_t,_ulleys E (Power-Prc_elled Mowers) I_ Cd[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR 31LTYPE (API-SF - S J): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. ' The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attach[...]

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    Blade adapter kCr;"w a haft Lockwasher =__ bolt T,.=_,j_,. _ washer e_:J Hardened "_-"e'U Bladeadapter 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[...]

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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 built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower [...]

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    Catcher frame handle Frame opening ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factoryset. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow, take your lawn mowerto an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-[...]

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    ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ! PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start Loss of power Poor cut- _neven 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8, Controlbar in released position. 9. Controlbar defective. 1. Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting [...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Starter rope hard to pull 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is release_ 2. Bent engine crankshaft, 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 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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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387500 72 44 45 44 46 51 43 44 47 63[...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387500 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 16 19 21 22 23 27 3O 33 34 35 36 39 4O 41 43 44 45 46 47 5O PART NO 86e_ 132001 1697(_x479 169708X479 63601 131S59 17656 750097 86899X004 136376 51793 165858 66426 160831 160832 160633 63124 170G73X558 170_73X558 170374X007 168360X004 7010_7 167131X004 19112222 16_28 172720 83923[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2639-B1 ii iiii 251 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. {1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1095VALVE GASKET SET 7 ?_ :!][...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121180: 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2639-B1 1881 445 443 ;_ / 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 617_ 276_-i_ _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 708 (_l 104 127 _ 37[...]

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    BRIGG$ & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2639-B1 !, z '7 _ _..._ 601 L 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J 332 ! _fl 1+ "++?r_+_ +:+ 55 J _ r 211 1210 m . -- _ 38[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12N802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2639-B1 _z_ _ _ sog¢[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO, 2639-B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 493260 C_linder Assembly 163 272653,O.t 2 399269 Kd-Bushing/Seal 187 691050 3 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 188 690877 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 190 690940 7 692249 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 202 691829 8 695[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2639-81 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 684 890345 Screw (Breather Passage 976 496115 Palmer-Carburetor Cover) 977 498261 Set-Carburetor Gasket 689 691855 Spdng-Fnction 1019 494256 Kit-Label 708 591321 O:1: Seal-Throttle Shaft 1036 695111 Label-Em[...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it. no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or 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 Part,= & R[...]