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Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38885 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38885 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions 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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... Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of operator abuse or...
... Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of operator abuse or...
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...condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. lbs. • The model and serial numbers will be used , it on or near any ). Replace...rear of California the above 32°F); In the state of the lawn mower housing. If this manual). Clean oil or fuel ... especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep the wire away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity...Never fill containers inside a closed area. • Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is used on the ground. V. Record...
...condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. lbs. • The model and serial numbers will be used , it on or near any ). Replace...rear of California the above 32°F); In the state of the lawn mower housing. If this manual). Clean oil or fuel ... especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep the wire away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity...Never fill containers inside a closed area. • Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is used on the ground. V. Record...
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...a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. You can call 1-800-827-6655. Some limitations and exclusions apply. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on all covered repairs. • Product replacement if...agreement; Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to schedule service. phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. Sears has over 12,000... service by phone - They are not shipped with your lawn mower. 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Here's what's included in the U.S.A. also, 10...
...a simple phone call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. You can call 1-800-827-6655. Some limitations and exclusions apply. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on all covered repairs. • Product replacement if...agreement; Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to schedule service. phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. Sears has over 12,000... service by phone - They are not shipped with your lawn mower. 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Here's what's included in the U.S.A. also, 10...
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... this manual for use when engine. Release to the cylinder for future reference. These symbols may appear on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil cap... carburetor to stop the engine. Starter handle - Learn and understand their meaning. must Primer - MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to familiarize yourself with the location of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. The blade turns when the ...
... this manual for use when engine. Release to the cylinder for future reference. These symbols may appear on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil cap... carburetor to stop the engine. Starter handle - Learn and understand their meaning. must Primer - MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to familiarize yourself with the location of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. The blade turns when the ...
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...position Hairpin cotter 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. TO ADJUST HANDLE Lower handle The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. ...If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which is not adjustable. If your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for ROTATE raising or lowering the handle. 1. If ...
...position Hairpin cotter 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. TO ADJUST HANDLE Lower handle The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. ...If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which is not adjustable. If your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for ROTATE raising or lowering the handle. 1. If ...
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.... • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from one ounce (29 ml) of fuel. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Connect wire to cool before...can starts to handle. 9. Rust and/or dirt in manual unless directed to engine. 16 Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Do not use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Depress control bar to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and...
.... • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from one ounce (29 ml) of fuel. 3. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. Stale fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Connect wire to cool before...can starts to handle. 9. Rust and/or dirt in manual unless directed to engine. 16 Connect battery to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Do not use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Depress control bar to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and...
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...2. Replace blade adapter. 4. Cutting height too low. 2. Clean grass catcher. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Cut at same height. 3. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Grass catcher too full....for you. 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Check oil level. 6. Clean underside of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Blade dragging in manual unless directed to cut - Move lawn mower to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Lift on 1. Hard to pull 1. Worn, bent or loose...
...2. Replace blade adapter. 4. Cutting height too low. 2. Clean grass catcher. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Cut at same height. 3. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Grass catcher too full....for you. 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Check oil level. 6. Clean underside of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Blade dragging in manual unless directed to cut - Move lawn mower to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Lift on 1. Hard to pull 1. Worn, bent or loose...
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... of carry-in products like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on ... ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGARSM (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYERMC (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca 02410 © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating ...
... of carry-in products like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on ... ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGARSM (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYERMC (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca 02410 © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating ...