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SEA! S
DEL
917.383370
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
o Adjustments
io Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment

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  • Page 1 SEA! S 917.383370 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities • Service o Adjustments io Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGW|RE ANDPLACEWlRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPA,.S. iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
  • Page 3: Agreement

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase..
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........,.... 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......P RODUCTSPECIFICATiONS ......SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,:..,_,._i_'i_._._14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 STORAGE ............WARRANTY ............TROUBLESHOOTING ......... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ....16-17 ASSEMBLY ............
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSOIR ES These accessories were available, when this lawn mower was produced They are also available at most Sears retail Outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 6: Grass Catcher

    ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A 8=3B) FRAME HANDLE • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with stiff part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top Slip vinyl bindings over frame If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
  • Page 7: Wheel Adjuster

    OPERATmON KNOW YOUR LAWN MOVCER : ::': READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference ENGINE ZONE CONTROL OPERATOR PRESENCE...
  • Page 8: Cutting Height

    ....,,, i,nl,,,i OPIERATiO ..i Ull,,ll,i ,, i ii-n ¸ HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 6) The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine Fast (<_,) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging_ Slow (,_)
  • Page 9: Customer Responsibilities 3

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGUNE ENGINE OIL CAP OIL (See Fig. 10) WtDIPSTICK Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick..
  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    OPERATmON MOWING TiPS ° Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce MAX. 1/3 pushing effort and to keep from overloading the en- gine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONS BRL TIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners (If Equipped) Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propel_ed Mowers) R "" S 'harpen/Reptace Mower Biade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge ...
  • Page 12: Replacement

    CUSTO RESPONSHBILmES mP.i,un.l...in.nnnl...i i1...ull LAWN MOWER cRANK- TRAILING EDGE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT & nance_ BLADE ADAPTER TIRES DETAIL BLADE HARDENED ° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or' insect control chemi- XDAPTER cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and "_KEY other hazards that may cause tire damage.,...
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    CUSTOMER RESPONSBBBL TIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 ° 30 _ 32 ° 40 ° 60 ° B0"...
  • Page 14: Adjustments Carburetor

    $ERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS cAUTIoN: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY sERVioE'0R'AoJUSTMENTS_ ..Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped_ Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug._ LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST HANDLE...
  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE ENGgNE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season Or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING lN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER...

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