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General Service - Craftsman 917.377031 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 875 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 21" multi-cut

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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times untilfueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing,change
clothingimmediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap and tightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Neverrun machineinsidea closedarea.
• Never make adjustmentsor repairs with
theengine(motor)running.Disconnect t he
spark plug wire, and keepthe wire away
from plug to preventaccidentalstarting.
• Keepnuts andbolts, especiallyblade
attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip-
ment in good condition.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check
their proper operationregularly.
• Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill-
age.Allow machinetocoolbeforestoring.
• Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
• Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhile the engine is running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage,anddeterioration,
which could expose movingparts or
allow objectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and
useextra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Do not changethe enginegovernorset-
ting or overspeedthe engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
&WARNING: This lawn moweris equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand
shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a spark
arrestermeetingapplicablelocal or state laws(if any). If a sparkarresteris used, it
shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.
In the stateof Californiathe above is requiredby law (Section4442 of the California
Public ResourcesCode). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws. Federallaws apply on
federal lands. A spark arresterfor the muffler is availablethroughyour nearestSears
Parts& RepairCenter(See the REPAIRPARTSsectionof this manual).
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity
/ Type:
1.6 Quarts
(Unleaded
Regular)
Oil Capacity:
20 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL):
SAE 30 (above
32°F); SAE 5W-30
(below
32°F)
Spark
Plug:
Champion
RC12YC
(Gap:
.030")
Blade Bolt Torque:
35-40 ft. Ibs.
• The model
and serial
numbers
will be found
on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing.
Record
both serial
number
and date of purchase
in space provided
above.
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