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- Page 1 SEARS MODEL NUMBER 917.376283 OWNER'S MANUAL 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 156082 6.26_96 Printedin U.S,A.
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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 material 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 "TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-28 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........
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Page 5: Accessories
LAWN ACCESSORIES 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 pads 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 PERFORMANCE... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig. 2) mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher. - Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru Insert leg of tubu{ar frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered ORthe straight leg of the tubular frame, When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag...
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Page 8: Engine Zone Control
OPERATION KNOWYOLIR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare tile illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual fo[ future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or' in literature supplied with the product. -
Page 9: Engine Control
OPERATION Tile 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
OPERATMON BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before OIL (See Fig. 9) trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine_ necessary when starting an engine which has already Be sure mower is lever and area around oil fill is clean. -
Page 11: Cutting Height
i i i ,,,,,, ,,,,i ,,,,,, OPERATmON MULCHUNG MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS TRASH "CLEANING" CUSTOMER MAX 1/3 RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fal! onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also, the mulched grass wil! -
Page 12: Lawn Mower
CUSTOMER RESPONGmBBLIT ES 1 - Change more often when operaling under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condltions 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soll LUBRiCATRON CHART 4 - Charge... -
Page 13: Replacement
,,,,,i, CUSTOMER RESPONS E} LIT ES ,,,, LAWN MOWER CRANK- BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER,_. nance KEYWAY 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 BLADE CARE... -
Page 14: Service
i,,, ,,i,r, CUSTOMER RESPONS E}RLITmES ,i,i ENGINE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) LUBRICATION Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclock- wise to the stop and pull away from collar., Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Remove filter from inside of cover classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity g fade according to your expected operating temperature... -
Page 15: Drive Belt
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° 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 MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT... -
Page 16: Engine Speed
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position,... -
Page 17: Storage
,,,,i u ,,,,,,,, STORAGE ,, ,, i .,,,,,, ,,,,,,i ENGINE immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more_ FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS... - Page 18 SERVICE NOTES llllll...
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Page 19: Handle Height
TROUBLESHOOTING POmNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to plug...
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