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Craftsman 917.38721 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
®
4°0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DmSOHARGE
ROTARY LAWN _ItOWER
Model No.
917.387210
o
Safety
o
Assembly
e
Operation
Maintenance
o
EspaSol
o
Repair Parts
CAUTRON:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 4°0 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DmSOHARGE ROTARY LAWN _ItOWER Model No. 917.387210 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTRON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 ®...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Sears Service Center/Department this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

  • Page 3: Operation

    hot.Allowthe engine to coolforseveral minutes before fillingthegastank Clean offanyspilled gasoline beforestarting the engine o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments beforestarting yourmowerNever attempt t o dothiswhiletheengine is running, o Mowonlyindaylight o r goodartificial lighL OPERATION: = Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower andtheareabeingcuLDonotletother interests distract you_ o Do not mew wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your footing -- keep a firm hold on the handles and walk.
  • Page 4 SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MQWERS AIR FILTERS WHEELS BLADE ADAPTERS ,, Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorouglyfor additional loose parts, HOW TO SET UP YOUR IVIOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as...
  • Page 5 MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Iawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 6 The blade turns when the engine is running, ° Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

  • Page 7: Mowing Tips

    • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass. For better grass bagging and most...
  • Page 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FlU- IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Cheek for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) _VJ Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beIVpulleys RE Power-PropeUed Mowels) ChecldSharpen/Replace Blade LubdcatJonChart Clean Battery/Recharc ...

  • Page 9: Lawn Mower

    Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. o Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.

  • Page 10: To Sharpen Blade

    Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.. o Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. o Oil will drain more freely when warm. = Catch oil in a suitable container = Remove bottom oil drain plug.
  • Page 11 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in contact with the spark plug . Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    Replace if necessary. = Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You carl fold your lawn mower handle for storage. ,, Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle dears the handle bracket, then move handle fonNard.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM 3AUSE Loss of power o Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. o Cutting too much grass, o Dirty air filter. = Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower: o Too much oil in engine.

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