Craftsman 917.389690 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN°I6.75 HORSEPOWER21" REAR DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.389690• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• E

MAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL tN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERV]CE DATESCheck for Loose Fasteners "_ 'l iS/ " " L_'Clean/

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

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

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 of

_,CAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all movingparts have complete

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

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 distrib

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONStarter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar totopul! when control bar is rele

Garantfa ... 18Reglas de Seguddad ... 18-20Montaje ...

• NOopere la m_quina bajo la influencia delalcohol o de las drogas.• Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierbaeste mojada. Aseg_rese siempre de tenerbue

Warranty ... 2 Product Specifications ... 11Safety Rules ...

_qsque e6te sirnboloque sei_la las precaucic-nes de seguddadde imlx_anda. Ouiem decit-IiiATENCIC_)N!H[IIESTE ALERTO!H SUSEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA.A_

Lea estas instrucciones y el manualcomple_amenteantes de l_atar de montar uoperar su sngadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENESIN ACEITE O GAS

FAMIUARICESECONSUSEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I-AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustracionescon su segad_a para

La operacibn de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesa_ten objetos extraSos dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir dar_os graves en _stos.Siempre usa an

ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR ELMOTORAGREGUE ACEITESu segadora rue enviada sin aceite en elmotor. El motor puede contener 20 oz. deaceite. Para el tipay la

CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR• Bajo ciedas condiciones, tal como cespedmuy alto, puede ser necesado el elevar laaltura del corte pare reducir el esfuerzonecesar

PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTOLLENELASFECHASAMEDIDAQUECOMPLETESUSERVICIOREGULARFECHASDE SERVICtORevissrslha)'sulotadetessue]tos V / " ' "

ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTONOMEROOESERIE:FECHADECOMPR/_:APACIDADYTIPODE GASOLINA:TIPO DEACEITE(API-SF-SJ):CAPACIDADDEACEI_:BLIJIA(ABERTURA:.045"

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociadocon el agua de la manguera pero tiene quees_ar seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor no funcionar_ en forma adecuada ypuede sufrir da6os si se usa un filtro de airesucio.Cambie el fil_rode aire cada a6o o despu_s

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or

_,PRECAUCK_N: Antes de dar calquierservico o de hacer ajustes:1. Suette la barra de control y pare el motor.2. AsegGrese qua la cuchiila y qua todas ]

Inrnediataruante prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento el final de cada temporada osi la unidad no se va a usar gor 30 dlas om_ts.SEGADORACuando s

CILINDRO1. Remueva la bujfa.2. Vac[e 29 ml (una onza) de acelte a tmvdsdel agujem de la bujla en el ci[indro.3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente

IDENTIFICACI{_N DE PROBLEMASPROBLEMA CAUSAVlbracl6nexceslvaCord6narrancadord_il de UrarRecogedor de¢6sped no seliana _lv_neBqutpado)D|f|cll de empuJar

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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.389690KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1316962 166860X4793 161105X4794 1320015 636O16 1319597 664268 7478_

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712110_130120416119125,390'"310_30736

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder IncL. 2 & 20) 169 367832 26

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143.016712KEYNO.°_1245671617182020A252728293O31353636A374O4447486OPA_NO. DESCRIP_ON640271 Carburetor (Incl, 184 o

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143.016712_m5q_----2KEY PARTNO. NO.-- 5907021 590599A2 5906003 5906964 5906015 5906976 5906987 5906998 59070011 5

_,Look for this symbol to point outimportantsafety precautions. It meansCAUTIONIII BECOMEALERT!!I YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.A CAUTION: In order to preven

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

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to fa

Theoperation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown intotheeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eyes

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=ENGI

MOWINGTIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe heightof cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from ov