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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.38768 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by re turn ing the Craftsman power mower to the near est Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This war ran ty ap plies only while this product is used in the United States. - Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er at ing • Read, understand, and follow all mower. in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly II.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before fi... - Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone – phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
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Page 6: Assembly / Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- its entirety before you attempt to assemble tion locks into place in mowing position. or operate your new lawn mower. 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped per handle sec tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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. - Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower is shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging eyes, which can result in or discharging: severe eye damage.
- Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline ADD OIL near an open fl ame. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels the engine. For type and grade of oil to (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- use, see “EN GINE”...
- Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 11: Maintenance Sched Ule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication... - Page 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp Blade objects and other hazards that may bolt...
- Page 13 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. these multi-viscosity oils will result in in- 2. Carefully remove cartridge. creased oil consumption when used above 3.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before SQUEEZE per form ing any service or ad just ments: TO ADJUST 1. Release control bar and stop engine. Lower handle 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. -
Page 15: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for SQUEEZE storage at the end of the season or if the TO FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Lower handle LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. -
Page 16: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec - 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain mois ture. -
Page 17: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. - Page 18 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.
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