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Page 1: ...S DEL 917 383370 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities Service oAdjustments io Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ...

Page 2: ...r feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times o a o Always stop the blade whenever you leave or are not using yourmower orbefore crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it o Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop th...

Page 3: ...our nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual UiVlJTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is ma...

Page 4: ...Blade CarelReplacement 12 Engine 13 Grass Catcher 12 Maintenance Schedule 11 Lubrication 11 Spark Plug 13 E Engine Oil Change 13 Oil Level 9 Oil Type 9 Starting 9 Storage 15 F Fuel Type 9 Storage 15 H Handle Adjustment 14 Assembly 5 L Lubrication Engine 11 Wheel Adjuster t 1 Brake Spring Bracket 11 Rear Door Hinge 11 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 Mowing Tips 10 Mulching Mowing ...

Page 5: ... assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure propei tightness_ TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON o Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials except padding be tween upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Roll lawn mower out o...

Page 6: ...th two 2 ea 10 24 x 3 4 truss head screws flat washers and locknuts as shown Tighten securely TO ATTACH CLIPPING DEFLECTOR See Fig 4B Lift rear door and install the clipping deflector bar legs into the slots of the handle support brackets as shown o When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top of the clipping deflector and secure it to the mower housing CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower ...

Page 7: ...ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING FIG 5 i i u i_ MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The btade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine ENGINE SPEED ...

Page 8: ...t for most _awns o To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting TO iNSTALL ATTACHiVIENTS See Fig 8 Your fawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging o Open rear door and remove mulcher plate Store mulcher plate in a safe place o You can now instal...

Page 9: ...blems the fue system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_ o Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed_ Fill ...

Page 10: ...ESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Ais0 the mulched grass wili biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action...

Page 11: ... value from the warranty operator must main tain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and c...

Page 12: ...sed lugs on the adapter o Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Installthe blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise o The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED N...

Page 13: ...r engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Repiace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 14 Remove the air fitter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to r...

Page 14: ...e positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached be rween the rear wheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the lawn rnower into the operator s mowing position_ If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be re placed HANDLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB HIGH FIG 15 ENGRNE ENGINE SPEED Your eng...

Page 15: ...CATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE TH E FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE o Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank ...

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