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... 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of California to cause...
... 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of California to cause...
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...or pilot light such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for proper operation and installation of the trimming area and under rotating parts. I. DO: • Mow across the face of slopes: never up and thrown by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when ... toward anyone enters the area. other safety protective devices in handling gasoline. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial Use extreme care...
...or pilot light such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for proper operation and installation of the trimming area and under rotating parts. I. DO: • Mow across the face of slopes: never up and thrown by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when ... toward anyone enters the area. other safety protective devices in handling gasoline. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial Use extreme care...
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...replace with an internal combustion engine and should be found on a decal on the ground away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. Serial Number: Date of purchase in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of grass, leaves, or...cut. Repair, if necessary, before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Always place containers on the rear of this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from the truck or trailer and refuel it should not...
...replace with an internal combustion engine and should be found on a decal on the ground away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. Serial Number: Date of purchase in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of grass, leaves, or...cut. Repair, if necessary, before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Always place containers on the rear of this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from the truck or trailer and refuel it should not...
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... and service-related parts not covered by our 12,000 profe- phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS...are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Once you money and aggravation. Sears has over 12,000...
... and service-related parts not covered by our 12,000 profe- phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS...are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Once you money and aggravation. Sears has over 12,000...
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... the bottom. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Your new lawn mower has been assem- Use the correct tools as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of the bag top. 2. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Make sure the... at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in mowing position. 2. To ensure safe and...
... the bottom. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Your new lawn mower has been assem- Use the correct tools as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Remove loose parts included with rigid part of the bag top. 2. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Make sure the... at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in mowing position. 2. To ensure safe and...
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... wire from spark plug and place wire where it will result in contact with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Use only high quality detergent oil... ;o _o 1o 4; Using a blade not approved by turning counterclockwise. 5. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up toward the engine. 3. Turn lawn mower on the adapter. 2. Check your engine oil level more frequently to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: ...
... wire from spark plug and place wire where it will result in contact with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Use only high quality detergent oil... ;o _o 1o 4; Using a blade not approved by turning counterclockwise. 5. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up toward the engine. 3. Turn lawn mower on the adapter. 2. Check your engine oil level more frequently to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: ...
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...Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! Remove upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in personal injury. If the deflector becomes damaged... Mowing r-'q Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of the mower into the operator mowing position. Do not attempt to make any service and adjustments: 1. Reassemble upper ...
...Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! Remove upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in personal injury. If the deflector becomes damaged... Mowing r-'q Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of the mower into the operator mowing position. Do not attempt to make any service and adjustments: 1. Reassemble upper ...
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...filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in the Maintenance section of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then ...letting it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. HANDLE You can attract moisture which leads to gasoline in essential fuel system parts such as shown or you may occur. . Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle ...
...filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative in the Maintenance section of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then ...letting it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. HANDLE You can attract moisture which leads to gasoline in essential fuel system parts such as shown or you may occur. . Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle ...
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..., store your unit to rust. PROBLEM CAUSE section in fuel. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Turn fuel valve lever to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Do not use plastic. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to the ON position. 11. Stale fuel. 4. Water in manual unless...fuel tank and refill tank with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Charge battery. 12.
..., store your unit to rust. PROBLEM CAUSE section in fuel. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Turn fuel valve lever to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Do not use plastic. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to the ON position. 11. Stale fuel. 4. Water in manual unless...fuel tank and refill tank with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Charge battery. 12.
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...much oil in grass. 3. Too much grass. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade. 3. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. Cut at same height. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Blade adapter broken. 4. Catcher not venting air. 1. Handle height position ... Adjust handle height to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. for you by Sears 17 Check oi! wheels at slower walking speed. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is too low. 2. Depress control bar to push 1. Move lawn mower to cut - Hard to upper ...
...much oil in grass. 3. Too much grass. 3. Raise cutting height. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade. 3. Raise rear of mower housing. 5. Cut at same height. 3. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Blade adapter broken. 4. Catcher not venting air. 1. Handle height position ... Adjust handle height to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. for you by Sears 17 Check oi! wheels at slower walking speed. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is too low. 2. Depress control bar to push 1. Move lawn mower to cut - Hard to upper ...
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...IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART NO. 32 401624X004 33 701037 34 401176X004 ...Rear Baffle (Includes 3 Screws) Baffle, Rear Screw, Rear Baffle Warning Decal (not shown) Owner's Manual Available accessories not included with mower: = = 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 -- 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER...
...IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. MODEL NUMBER 917o389060 KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART NO. 32 401624X004 33 701037 34 401176X004 ...Rear Baffle (Includes 3 Screws) Baffle, Rear Screw, Rear Baffle Warning Decal (not shown) Owner's Manual Available accessories not included with mower: = = 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 -- 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER...