Craftsman 917.389680 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMgW I6.75 HORSEPOWER21" REAR DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.389680• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

MA,NTE"ANCESC.EDULEFILL IN DATES /__ q,_j_:_Check for Loose Fasteners ¥@ i/Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) I/ _ _i Clean Lawn MowerClean

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBER:DATE OF PURCHASE:GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAROILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W

TO SHARPEN BLADE" NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-ing blade - but if you do, be sure theblade is balanced.Care should be taken to keep the blad

AIR. FILTERYour engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter every year or afterevery 100 hours o

ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completel

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmower forstorage at the end of the season or if theunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is to

. CYLINDER1. Remove spark plug.2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark plug hole into cylinder.3. Pull starter handle slowly a few timesto distr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEStarter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is onto pull when control bar is released2. Bent engine crankshaft.3. Bla

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• Stopthe blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or unclo

ALook for this symbol to point out" important safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.A CAUTION: In order t

Read these instructions and this manualin its entirety before you attempt toassemble or operate your new lawnmower.IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshippe

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to f

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into theeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.For type and grade of oil to use, see"

M .OWINGTIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from