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Question posted by glennvallejo on May 19th, 2015

Where/how Do I Set/adjust The Ignition Timing On Craftsman Lawn Mower #917379810

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 19th, 2015 8:13 AM

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Go here for a tutorial on the timing setup. More insight here. This visual may also be helpful.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

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.

Owners Manual - Page 2

... 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Speciﬁcations 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6 Operation 7-10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and 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 used in the United States.

Owners Manual - Page 3

... SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are explosive. • Extinguish all times. • Only allow children to complete stop the engine (...adult. Reduced foot- Never assume surfaces. Only use of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • ...drive clutch on the handle; Gasoline is not alert to cool before cleaning the • Use extra care when approaching blind mower...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...of the lawn mower housing. Allow machine to make adjustments or repairs...wheel height adjustments while the engine is equipped with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower... change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. ...state of the fuel tank or container opening at all times...liner. Other states may have similar laws. lbs. • The model and serial ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... service. You can 't be ﬁxed. • Discount of 10% from time to come. Some limitations and exclusions apply. That's the kind of professionalism you can save you to help ...money and aggravation. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to your lawn mower. 5 sional repair specialists....

Owners Manual - Page 6

...of those parts left unassembled for a few minutes. Frame handle HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as a mulcher. Remove ... Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for additional loose parts. Refer to bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments section of carton and check carton thoroughly for your lawn mower, all ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... held down to the handle to start the carburetor to familiarize yourself with dipstick Spark plug Mufﬂer Housing Air ﬁlter Primer Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower or in the engine. used for future reference. Starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline ﬁller cap Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... eyes, which requires the operator to suit your requirements. juster lever toward wheel. NOTE: Adjuster is equipped with the rear door removed or propped open. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was set at the factory for high cut, adjust cutting height to be used as a mulcher. CAUTION: Do not run...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...trying to protective coatings on the side of 30 days or longer. ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Primer mation and instructions packed with gasoline. fuel cap. 2....do ﬂood Purchase fuel in the Mainte- To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before storage of cartridge that can damage the fuel system of fuel cap. Use a ﬁrm ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off with your lawn when it is overgrown it may be set in the FAST position. • When using a rear discharge lawn mower in a clockwise... not be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

.... Some adjustments will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 OR SEASON HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...between blade and 5W-30 SAE 30 lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is up . 3. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. Tighten oil plug ... its side. Be sure the trailing edge of wood between blade and mower housing to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. Use block of blade (opposite sharp edge) is 35-40 ft...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...dirty, replace cartridge. • Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of your 9. Back plate Slots Lip Cartridge Cover Cover tabs... level with plug. 2. Spark plug type and gap setting are aligned with plug. Clean the underside of operation ...lter cartridge every 100 hours of your lawn mower by using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, mufﬂ...

Owners Manual - Page 14

.... If your mower, is factory set . Disconnect spark plug wire from mounting pins. 4. Mowing position Mowing position Hairpin cotter Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deﬂector, attached between the rear wheels of lower handle are off center for proper engine speed. TO ADJUST HANDLE Lower handle...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...or permanent damage may damage the control cables. • When setting up all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer... system parts such as shown in the Maintenance section of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle... folded back. Operator presence control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative to adding fuel stabilizer....

Owners Manual - Page 16

...start 1. Control bar defective. 10. Replace spark plug. 7. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to plug. 6. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause problems. •...or spark. Out of this manual). Charge battery. 12. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in any enclosure. Allow the engine to protect it from one ounce (29...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... 2. Rear of mower housing. 5. Walking speed too fast. 1. Clean underside of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. uneven 1. Set all wheels at slower walking ... Adjust handle height to pull 1. Check oil level. 6. Buildup of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Replace blade. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Move lawn mower to...

Owners Manual - Page 18

...it fixed, at your home - For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.)...174; Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who ...