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Question posted by CptPanzer on May 1st, 2012

I Have Ha Craftsman 18.5 Hp,42' Mower 6 Speed Transaxle.

the gear shifter wont go into netural or reverse and when trying to move it into the other gears it is very hard to move, other then that it runs

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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

...and important safety precautions. stopped. nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears ... 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 maintained, lubricated, and tuned up ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...direct discharged material toward the opera- Stop the blade when crossing gravel and the mowing activity. drives, walks, or roads. • Never allow responsible individuals, who II. leave the equipment,...appliances. walk, never run. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in daylight or good artiﬁcial light. If you last • Do not operate the mower without saw them. ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...local or state laws (...of the lawn mower housing....running . • Grass catcher components are sharp and can cut. Allow machine to be thrown. lbs. • The model...run a machine inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower...WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped ... In the state of the ...40 ft. Other states may have similar laws...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...appointment online. ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. Some of these accessories may require repair...parts and labor on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is all that it may not apply to... 10% off regular price of dependable operation. Some limitations and exclusions apply. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...frame handle is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Operation section of your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator ...presence control bar to upper handle. Frame handle HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as necessary to pinch or damage control...

Owners Manual - Page 7

These symbols may appear on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Release to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Consumer Product... Engine oil cap with dipstick Spark plug Mufﬂer Housing Air ﬁlter Primer Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to the cylinder for future reference. The blade turns when the engine is shipped WITHOUT OIL...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... SPEED The engine speed was shipped ready to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to suit your requirements. To convert to bagging: • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. • To convert to suit your requirements. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower or performing...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...only 18 oz. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before trying to bottom of this manual. nance section of tank ﬁller neck. ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is...IF SWALLOWED. See the infor- Primer mation and instructions packed with oil, or it run for additional information. Do not take internally. Do not over ﬁll engine with...

Owners Manual - Page 10

.... MAX 1/3 • Certain types of clippings is the early afternoon. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • If a trail of grass and grass...engine life. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual....Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

...mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into SAE VISCOSITY GRADES blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. Give the lawn mower model... end of the nail. Turn lawn mower on a grinding wheel. Check the crankcase oil level before...running low on the adapter. 2. If blade is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your expected operating temperature. 3. BLADE CARE For best results, mower...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a dirty air ﬁlter. They may be sure to retighten oil dipstick keep mower housing free of built-grass before starting engine. mower...ﬂat FULL. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until oil level Replace spark plug at the beginning of each...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... qualiﬁed service center for proper engine speed. Your carburetor is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to remove it cannot come in to a Sears...handle bracket mounting pin. 3. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be replaced. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in a high... rear wheels of this manual.

Owners Manual - Page 15

... NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is important to be stored for a period of time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Squeeze the ... of fuel gum deposits during storage. Operator presence control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is an acceptable alternative to reach the carburetor. Store in the Maintenance section...

Owners Manual - Page 16

CYLINDER 1. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to plug. 6. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. See appropriate section in fuel. 5. Stale fuel. 4. Disconnected battery connector (... storing in the Maintenance section of fuel. 3. Replace with gasoline in released position. 9. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug.

Owners Manual - Page 17

...under mower. 1. Starter rope hard to push 1. Replace blade. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING - Rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower..... 2. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at slower walking speed. Clean underside of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass. 3. Excessive vibration ...

Owners Manual - Page 18

... Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827... Roebuck and Co. ® 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 sold it! ...