Summary of Contents for Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.387258
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Model No. 917.387258 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety RuSesand Instrucuo,os before operating this equilot_r_ rlE Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates,_'lL-'BO'lff_ Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: •...
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER...
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• Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual,...
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND MOWER. Compare the illustrations Iqcation of various controls and adiustments. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product. Leam and understand there meaning. CAUTFON ENGINE ENGINE FAST OR WANNING Engine zone control...
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole.
It may also be necessary reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping cut path and mow slowly.
3 o Replace blades more oftenwhen mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at and ofseason, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. receive full value from the warranty,...
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in with a file one year. Check the crankcase starting the engine and after each five (5)
• 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.
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibilitythat objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.
30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective• Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing I or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
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2. Contact service center. broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.387258 3233 36 38...
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774OO Hubcap 85463 DangerDecal 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 170496 Lawn Mower Housing (incl. Key #18, 22, 24, 44, 50) 751592 Locknut 3/8-16 Front Baffle 170489 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd. 8)
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For repair of major brand appliances no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800 -4-MY -HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment the location of your nearest 1-800-488-1222 For the replacement that you need to do-it -yourself, 800 366 PART "...