Summary of Contents for Craftsman 5.0 HORSEPOWER 19" REAR BAGGER ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.38919
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LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389190 o Safety Assembly Operation o Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:vwvw sears,corn/craftsman ®...
R_pairsnec_ssaryb_caus_ef_perat_rabuse_tneg_igence_inc_edingb_ntcrankshaftsandthefailurs to maintain the equipment accordingto',he instructions contained in the owner's manual, Warranty se_ca is available by rstuming the Craftsman power mower to thenearest Sears SaUce Center/Departmast in the UKffedStates._ wan'at _ appi_s an]y whoathis preduut is in use in theUnited States.
SAFETY RULES PREPARATION: • Always thoroughly check the area tn be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreignobjects These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury, • Always wear cafety gissses or eye chields when starting and while using your mower.
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All parts such as nuts, washers, complete the assembly have been placed in the parts b'ag_ To ens_Jre safe and proper operation of your' lawn mower, all parts and hardware tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary Handles...
• Flemovalis the reverse procedure BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your lawn mower is shipped without oil In the engine. • Be sure mower Is Isvel and area around - Remove engine oE c_p and BI to the fUllline on the d_pstic_ •...
Speed is not adjustable. control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to Do not under any drcumstances attempt to defeat the function of 1 When sta_ng a co{d engine,...
OPERATION Power Drive Cable If the drive does not engage when the powerddve lever is pulled towards the handle, screw adjuster counte f-cIoc_se (K) wMlst In operators posKion_ Screw adjuster fn opposite direstlon If the powerddve does not disengage with the powerdrive lever free (K).
3, USing a soft bn._h - remove grass clippings from all air Inla_es, the discharge chute and the glass bag (P2) 3. Wipe over the surface of your lawn mower with a dry clcth. See Product Rating Laber. 11.5 cu. in.
Your engine speed has been factory set Donot attempt to increm_ engine speed or it may result in personalinjuzy., If you believe that the en_ne is running _o fast or too stow. take your lawn mower to an asthotized sewice center for repair and adjustment...
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30 days or mote_ When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,...
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PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start • Dirty alr filter, * Out of fuai. • Stale fuel. • Water {n fuel - Spark plugwlraisdisconnected. • Bad spark plug • Loose blade or broi(an blade ad_pfor_ • Operator Pmsence Cent ml Lever in misosBd position •...