Specifications; Safe Service; General Service - Craftsman 917.385131 Owner's Manual

• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner.
Always place containerson the ground
awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times untilfueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing,change
clothingimmediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap and tightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Neverrun a machineinsidea closed
area.
• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith
the engine (motor)running.Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keepthe wire
awayfromthe plug to preventaccidental
starting.
• Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade
attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip-
mentin good condition.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check
their proper operationregularly.
• Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
other debris build-up.Cleanoil or fuel
spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore
storing.
• Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
• Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engine is running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage,anddeterioration,
which could expose movingparts or
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and
useextra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Do not changethe enginegovernorset-
ting or overspeedthe engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity
/ Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ 19LM or J 19LM
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
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