6.25 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.387205
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• Safety • Assembly • Operatio n • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instruct_o£sll before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Sears Service Center/Department this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific vary from state to state.
• Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order rel:;air pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
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MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls andadiustments. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. CAUTI(_N ENGINE...
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. •...
4. Chazge 48 hou_ at ond of season. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and...
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container.
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Turn come in contact with the spark plug. counter- • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air remove filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.
30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING"...
Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. ACAUTION: Never storo the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Dirty air filter. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Too much oil in engine.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE J]-, film7 MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 5906OO Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 59O699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
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