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Page 1: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 3727_ OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation o Customer Respensibilities eService oAdjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ...

Page 2: ... not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before 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 Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mo...

Page 3: ...st Sears sto_ 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 LIMDTED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lub...

Page 4: ...er 12 Blade Care Replacement 11 Drive Wheels 11 Engine 12 Lubrication 12 Spark Plug 12 Cutting Levels 9 Engine Air Filter 12 Oil Change 12 Oil Level 12 Oil Type 12 Starting 9 Stopping 9 Storage 15 F H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 9 L Lubrication Engine 12 Lawn Mower 10 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 10 Mowing Tips 9 O Oil Engine 12 Storage 15 Operation Drive Control ...

Page 5: ...ries may not apply to your lawn mower ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER If lawn mower is an electric start LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE REAR BAG OPTnONAL CHARGER BATTERY DUST SHIELD REPLACEMENT BAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KiT FOR SiDE AND REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FABRIC BAG 1 L OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SiDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWER CLIPPING DEFLECTOR SIDE DISCHA...

Page 6: ...wer handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort See TO ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTA...

Page 7: ...SC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U_SoConsumer Product Safety Commission_ The blade 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 CONTROL LEVER located on the side of the eng...

Page 8: ...hing the drive control lever forward until it clicks then release the lever Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine reieasethe operatorpresence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control e...

Page 9: ...ent damage may occur TO START ENGINE o To start a cold engine push primer five 5 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usua y necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes o Push engine speed control lever to fast _ position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly DO NOT allow starter rope to snap bac...

Page 10: ...m the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual LUBRiCATiON CHART _ ENGINE OIL _ WHEEL ADJUSTER Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL Al adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air _ter element and check blade...

Page 11: ...ghten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 fL Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED_ NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or o...

Page 12: ...Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 12 o Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away frem collar_ Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation_ o Insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn clockwise...

Page 13: ... E ring pinion roll pin felt washer and dust cover o Remove retainer clip from drive shaft on left side of driven pulley While holding pulley slide drive shaft to the right until belt can be removed from opening in housing Pull belt free from idler pulley and take out of clutch frame Reverse procedure to install new belt NOTE When re assembling pinion be sure that the felt washer is in place behin...

Page 14: ...eely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not overtighten the fas teners holding the controls to the up per handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16A To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16B SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW MED...

Page 15: ...G ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fue tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE F...

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