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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38883 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work man ship. 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 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing • Read, understand, and follow all mower. in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly II.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before fi... - Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone – phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
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Page 6: Assembly / Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sem bled at the factory with the excep- LIFT... -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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. -
Page 8: Operation
TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be mower can result in foreign used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in place the grass catcher frame hooks severe eye damage. - Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Gasoline Engine fi ller cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in oil cap the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl...
- Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 11: Maintenance Sched Ule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication... - Page 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts form ing any main te nance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE •...
- Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before performing any service and position position adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot Handle... -
Page 15: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove FORWARD... -
Page 16: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec - 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain mois ture. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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