Craftsman 917.388621 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN'I6.75 HORSEPOWER21" REAR DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.388621• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenan

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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 ifyou do, be sure theblade is balanced.Care shouldbe taken to keep the bladebalanced

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

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

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerforstorageattheend of the season or if theunit willnot be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is to be s

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 I. Depress control bar totopull when control bar is rele

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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.388621KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 131696 ControlBar2 166860X479 Upper Hendle3 161105X479 Lower H_dle4

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

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.0167029C040O130370C110_120119416 12536

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.016702KEY PARTNO, NO.1 374652 267276 337347 3655712 3677512A 3655812B 3669414 2827715 3058916 34839A17 3133518

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702KEY PARTNO. NO.6402711" 316152 317674 6311845 6311836 6400707 65050616 63180717 65102516 63076620

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702"_11Bu5O--3KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION590702 Recoil Starter1" 5g05ggA Spdng Pin (IncL 4)2 59

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

ALook for this symbol to point outimportantsafety precautions. It meansCAUTION!I! BECOME ALERTlll YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.£ CAUTION: In order to preven

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

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWERREADTHISOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to famili

Theoperationofanylawnmowercanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eyeshields while o

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

MOWlNGTIPS• Undercertainconditions,suchasverytallgrass,itmaybenecessarytoraisetheheightofcuttoreducepushingeffortandtokeepfrom ovedoading theengine an