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Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 387256 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... Warranty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator pres ence controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Re...

Page 3: ...nal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow exc...

Page 4: ...LINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to com plete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as...

Page 5: ...iterature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION EP_IINE ENGINE F _ST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable Operator presence controlbar Starter handle Handl_ Grass Gasoline filler cap Air filter Primer Lawnmower housing Engine oil plug IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE _jduster in th...

Page 6: ...ls are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Lower wheels for Raise wheels for low Plate tab cut TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the g...

Page 7: ...e which has already run for a few minutes Holdoperator presence control bar down to the handle and pullstarter handle quickly Do notallow starter rope to snap back To stopengine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps Inwarmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start Ifyou do flood engine wait a few minutes b...

Page 8: ...buse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructedin this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodk allyto properlymaintain your unit All adjustments inthe Service end Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A n...

Page 9: ... rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air fi_ter and carburetor are up Use a wood block bet...

Page 10: ...ng to your expected operating temperature SAIEVISCOSITY GRADES NOTE Although multi viscosityoils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oilswill result in increased oilconsumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more fr_uently to avoid possibleengine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a ye...

Page 11: ...arts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TOADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation s_ _on of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels ot your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the...

Page 12: ...nor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine spee...

Page 13: ...will automatically lock into the mowing position Operator presence controlbar Lower handle _ Handle bracket Hairpin cotter ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming inessential fuel system parts such as carburetor fue filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alc_nct b_ended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can a...

Page 14: ...athe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE Dirty air filter Out of...

Page 15: ...off Catcher not venting air Grass istoo high orwheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not rightfor you CORRECTION Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all whee...

Page 16: ...e repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect S 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am...

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