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- Page 1 ® MODEL 917.376272 OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Printed in U,S.A, 153949 Rev, 3 9°9,96 JJ/VBL '1 IIII ' I'111111 111111...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. -
Page 3: Capacity
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in materiat 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 , ii um TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ,..........WARRANTY ..L............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSE M BLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-30 OPERATION ..............
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Page 5: Accessories
LAWN ACCESSORIES i,,u ,u ..,,i i ,u,,, i..i,,,,m, ,, ,u, These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced.. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets 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: Assembly
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS mower'. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the (See Fig. 2) factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. - Page 7 i ..i1,,,,,11 i ,ll.l,,,,i,l,,ll,, ASSEMBLY ..1,1,1,,,, i, ,,111,,11,11,,i, ,...... TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE:...
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Page 8: Engine Zone Control
OPERATUON ........KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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 adjustment& Save this manual for' future reference. 11 li= ,, ,, ,,H nn,u,u,,n 1, i,,lu,,i,= These symbols... -
Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar
OPERATION .r...,l. i.., i i ..,i i. mr...,ir.,,,,i i..,..,, i. i" .i..i .i..NI... H..I i '..i... N..I...=I..I ..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 adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. -
Page 10: Starting
flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, BEFORE STARTING ENGINE wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. OIL (See Fig, 9) Your tawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine° •... -
Page 11: Cutting Height
..i,,11,,11 OPERATmON i,,, ,,11, ,1111 ..iii1,11,, i ""'""HIll' iViULCHgNG iViOWiNG TgPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX I/3 TRASH.. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The speciat mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.. -
Page 12: Lawn Mower
CUSTOM RESPONSHBmLmES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.o_" o_ '_,_ '_,_ _Y FILL IN DATES <¢_ &_ _'t.,_ _:x,q_ " AS YOU C OMPLETE e," Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) O_ Clean Lawn Mower ! clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) -
Page 13: Replacement
LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- ADAPTER,,_. KEYWAY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage°... -
Page 14: Engine
Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface.. If very dirty, ENGINE replace cartridge or clean as follows: Wash in a low or non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution. Rinse LUBRICATION thoroughly with flowing water from mesh side until water runs clear. Let cartridge air dry thoroughly Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service... -
Page 15: Drive Belt
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTiVIENTS: Release control bar. 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 lViOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT... -
Page 16: Adjustments Carburetor
• _l,,r i ........ ,,11,1 ,,111111111 ......SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ' "r ......iii I 'rl I '",' ,,,i,,,,i,,ii ii, i,ii " ii,ii,ii ENGINE CAUTION: The Operator presence con- ENGINE SPEED brake engagement when control bar is Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt trol bar must pivot freelyto released. -
Page 17: Storage
immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGgNE 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 LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,... - Page 18 NOTES...
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Page 19: Handle Height
TROUIBLESHOOTDNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ..Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter Out of fuel Fill rue! tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in fuet Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refil! tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected, Connect wire to plug...