Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.38721 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual ® 4°0 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DmSOHARGE ROTARY LAWN _ItOWER Model No. 917.387210 o Safety o Assembly e Operation Maintenance o EspaSol o Repair Parts CAUTRON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11 Assembly 4 Storage 12 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13 Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 28 Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering B.
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine o Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mowe.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced+ They are also available atmost Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when.
Operator presence control bar Lift up Mowing position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Iawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
The 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.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be o necessary to repeat priming steps_ In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do o flood engine wait a few minutes before a.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FlU- IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Cheek for Loose Fasteners _ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) _ _ , _VJ Clean Lawn Mower _ I Clean Under Ddve Cover I O (Powe.
PRODUCT SPECUFICATUONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387210 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 4.0 DISPLACEMENT: 9O5CU IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
° The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.. NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- ening blade- butifyoudo, be sure the blade is balanced. TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
o Remove filter from inside ofcover. o Clean the inside ofthe cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation o Insert new filter into cover ° Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot o Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
o To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be tumed over. ° Tochange from medium low to lowposition, only the lower handle section will have tobe tumed ov.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage Also, experience in.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of power Poorcut-uneven _cessive /ibration _tarter rope hard :o pull m_ 3ross catcher tot filling (if so .-=quipped) -lard to push 3AUSE o Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. o Cutting too much grass, o Dirty air filter.
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