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S_ A/ S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.3727_ OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly oOperation o Customer Respensibilities e Service o Adjustments Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WREN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPA,RS INPOF{TANT SAFETY STANDARDS .EOU,RE.OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO M,N,M,ZE TNE R,SK OP,NJURV. YOOR UN,T ,S EOU,PP D WiT.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDU LE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 10-12 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16-19 OPERATION ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........20-22 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ....
LAWN ACCE$$OR 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 number of your lawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
ASSEMBLY 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 unassembled UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts, washers,...
OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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. DRIVE CONTROL OPERATOR PRESENCE...
OPERATmO HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5) The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting engine, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL normal cutting and better grass bagging_ Slow (4_.) LEVER...
OPERATION TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) LOWER WHEELS ° Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cuL FOR HIGH CUT RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT Wheels are set in low cut for shipping_ Adjust cutting height to suit your requiraments_ Medium position is best for most lawns.
CUSTOMER RESPON$1BnLmE$ LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- 7-, KE A" nance. 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.
CUSTOM RESPONSmBILBT E$ ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES _AINER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity otis FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 whore it cannot come in contact with plu_ LAWN MOWER UPPER ADJUSTMENT...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See Figs. TO ADJUST HANDLE 15 thru 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 posit[on_ •...
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will net be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or morn IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
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