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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual [RRFTSMRN 6.25 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388360 • Safety • -Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Eepafiol • 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 [...]

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    Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 4 Operation .............................. ;............... 6 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10 Maintenance ......................................... 10 Product Sp[...]

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    sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starling engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. * Always make wheel height[...]

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    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears storescan also order repair parts for you, when you providethe model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAW[...]

  • Page 5

    HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the throe height adjustment holes. • Remove protective[...]

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    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself withthe iocation of various conb'ole and adiustmants. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the p[...]

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    The opem..U.orl of any lawn mower can result tn foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can resultin asvere 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 s_ety mask over spectaclesor standmd safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGI[...]

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    Open Mulcher Door Discharge deflector BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading. • Engine holds 20 ozs. o[...]

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

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    MA, N,E,ANCESCHEOULE AS YOU COMPLETE /__-_'_. O___ ..... Check for Loose Fastenem _ Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (ffEquipped) _ _ a Clean Lawn Mower Clean UnderDrive Cover _ IPower-Propened Mowem) Check ddve belt_0ulleys (Power.Propelled Mowers) V' R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_s Lubrication Chart I_ C;ean Battery/RecharQe IElectdc Start[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388360 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1_5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR I , OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt 9LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE I[...]

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    TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To c[...]

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    • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten. Collar Clip Tum counter-- to remove clockwise Air filter cover to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace [...]

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    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn[...]

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    Immediately prepare your lawn mower (or storageat the end of the season or if the unit willnot 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. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" 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 • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER ?[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Engine flywheel bra[...]

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    87 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360 34 49 4_ 3O 4O I I[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388360 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 PART NO. 131696 166860X479 161105X479 132001 636O1 131959 66426 74780512 154132 165754 156577 750097 850733X004 136376 51793 147286 165946X479 17600406 167132X004 167133X004 165858 168360X004 166875 75115[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 4OO 130 120 416 185 _--370K 119 126 125 1( 313 ' 7 189 7 178 46 238 25O 36[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 169 36783 2 26727 Dowel Pin 172 36784 6 33734 Breather Element 174 30200 7 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 178 29752 12 36775 Breather Tube 182 6201 12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube 0nd[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.0062_ III KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 2O 2OA 25 27 28 29 3O 31 35 36 36A 37 4O 44 47 48 6O PART NO, DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200 _-5 O_2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 PART NO. 590694 590599A 59O6OO 59O696 59(To01 59O697 590698 59O699 590700 590695 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley & Rewind Spnng Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass&apo[...]

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    For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, [...]