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SEARS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.382830
OWNER'S MANUAL
• 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
149668 Rev.2
060&95
Printed in Uo&A,
..............
IIIIIIIIIII

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.382830

  • Page 1 SEARS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.382830 OWNER'S MANUAL • 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 Printed in Uo&A, 149668 Rev.2 060&95 ....
  • 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, YOUR UNIT...
  • Page 3: Capacity

    Sears win 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 ,,H,=,==H irl= i = i i = TABLE OF CONTENTS ,1111,1 1,,, ,1= , ,1,,,, == = SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 10-12 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16-17 ASSEMBLY ..............
  • Page 5: 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 parts for you, when you provide the model n umber of your lawn mower.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    U,Ul i_uHHn,l,,mnmln IIIlU Hill nHnH Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes_ All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.
  • Page 7: Engine Speed Control

    _L,Juu,J,ii .lllll illlll i,..ll OPERATION ...., iii i ,,i, i IIH Iml I I I I m,l,l,,,,,, KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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, ii IIIIINIII...
  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    ,=,H OPERATIO ,fill == = ,= H,HH= ..... The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can sA_r_Gt._ 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 gtasses_ 111,1,, 111 ,====Hi=,,,,=,,,=...
  • Page 9: Starting

    ........=m=ll,l,u,ln,lnl OPERATmON u,uuil 'HU=.=I, BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 5) • To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.. before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usualfy necessary when starting an engine which has Be sure mower is Ievel and area around oil fill is clean.
  • Page 10: Lawn Mower

    RESPONSmBILmES AS YOU COMPLETE /_/_'_/_t'9"_/_'_9"_J_#"x ,¢. "_ ../___._ SERVICE DATES ...... 1 l__ Check for Loose Fasteners 6£ (If Equipped) Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher clean Eawn Mower' Clean Under Drive Cover (Self-Propelled Mowers) check/sharpeniReplace Blade 6##3 Lubrication Chart e" Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 11: Replacement

    ....iiiiiiiiiiii1,11111111 ......I,ll, CUSTOME RESPONSmBILmES iii ,. LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Afways observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER_, KEYWAY nance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber.. •...
  • Page 12: Service

    i,i i UllUUUll lUUll, ii CUSTOMER PONGIBILmTJES ENGINE ....LUBRICATION Use on]y high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification S F or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES £...
  • Page 13: Engine Speed

    SERVRCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i,,11,,,11,,1!!, ..I,HIIIII i ,, i ii1,,,,, i,,i , 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; l,_1 H H,,, H,,.,...
  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit wil! not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM more. IMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 15: Handle Height

    I' I TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ...., 1,1,,,i,,,,,i, CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Clean/replace air filter, Does not start Dirty air filter Fill fuel tank Out of fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Stale fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh Water in fuel gasoline, Connect wire to plug...

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