Yard Machines 406 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual6.75 HORSEPOWER21" REAR DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.388620• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Espa_ol• Repa

AS YOU COMPLETE JO_'_'_ _,-_/_._ _""I'/_"."_ _ "_ 0 v .REGULAR SERVICE _._/_._ _=f_ERVICE DATESCheck for Loose

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-

LockwasherBladeadapterCrankshaftboltCrank/ /Hardened edge BladeadapterwasherGRASS CATCHER• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry w

MUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler as itcould create a fire hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLUGChange your spark plug each year tomake your engi

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

Immediately prepare 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 i

ENGINEOILDrain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe Maintenance section of this manual).CYLINDER1. R

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

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702370C120119130416182216 19 277182185178223_125174/93285/90103"305"30619536

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder IncL 2 & 20) 150 31672 Va

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143.016702KEYNO.mm1245671617182020A252728293031353636A37404447486O?E_7PARTNO. DESCRIPTION640271 Carburetor (Incl.

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143,016702KEYNO,12345678111213PARTNO.590702590599A590600590696590601590697590698590699590700590703590535590701DES

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

ALook for this symbo! to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!r BECOMEALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.WARNING: In order to preventa

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

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREADTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER, Comparethe illustrationswithyour lawnmowerto familiarize

The operation of any lawnmower can result inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

BEFORESTARTINGENGINEADDOILYourlawnmowerisshippedwithoutoilintheengine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.For type and grade of oil to use, see"ENGINE&qu

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