Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.37742 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual ® HORSEPOWER EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Vlodel No. )17.377420 Safety o Assembly o Operation • Maintenance o Espa_ol o Repair Parts .AUTnON. _ead and follow all ;afety Rules and instructions )efore operating this equipment ,ears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 33 Maintenance 10 Parts Orderin.
Check fuel tank beforestarting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.Allow the engineto cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilledgasoline beforestarting the engine.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at mostSears retailoutlets and sewice centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when y.
_qOWER FO UNFOLD HANDLE MPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so _s not to pinch or damage control cables,, Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handles and tighten both handle knobs.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RUIFS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the _lustralJons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
[he operation of any lawn mower can esult in foreign objects throwninto the _yes, which can result in severe eye dam- _ge. Always wear safety glasses or eye _hields while operating your lawn mower or )efforming any adjustments or repairs.. We ecommea, d a wide vision safetymask over :he spectacles or standard safetyglasses.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. o Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
_ULCHING MOWING TIPS MPORTANT: For best performance, keep nower housing free of built-up grass and rash° Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER -lOUSING after each use, See "Cleaning" n CUSTOMER RESPONSI.
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I ........ _,f ......................... Clean/InSpect Grass Catcher (if Equipped} ................. t_ V* _. . , _ .................... l_ Clean Lawn Mower _v I V" , .............. O clean Under Drive Cover W (Power-Propelled MOWers) .
RODUOT SPE¢ F CATUONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377420 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 1256 CUo IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: Io25 QtJARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade bal- anced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
.'£O CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE" Before tipping lawn mower to :lrain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
CAUTION: Before performing any ser- vice or adjustments: o Release control bar. o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
_'NGINE _,ARBURETOR Y'our carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed -nain jet for mixturecontrol, tf your engine :loes not operate properly due to suspect- _d carburetor problems, take your lawn.
CYUNDER ° Remove spark plugo o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. ° Putt starter handle slowly a few times to c[_ tn'bute oil. o Replace with new spark plug_ OTHER ° Do not store gasoline from one season to another, o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) o Worn, bent or loose blade_ o Wheel heights uneven. o Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. o Worn, bent or loose blade.
For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directlyto your home Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week 1 =800-,366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7.
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