Craftsman 917.380231 Owner's Manual

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T TCARBURETORYour Carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jetfor mixture control. If your engine does not operateproperly due to suspected Carburet

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Your lawn mower and engine should be preparedfor off-season storage as follows: "LAWNMOWEr• Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing. (See"Clea

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CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.380231 REPAIR PARTS252O22\I72425l33\33

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SAFETYRULESCAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIREWHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTALSTARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

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OWNER'SMANUALMODELNO.917.380231HOWTOORDERREPAIRPARTS[RRFTSMRN®3.5 HORSEPOWER20'" SIDEDISCHARGEROTARYLAWNMOWEREach Lawn Mower has its ow

CONGI_TUL_TIONSon your purchase of a Sears Crafts.man Lawn Mower° It has been designed, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possibledepend

TABLEOFCONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3WARRANTY ...

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Searsretail outlets, catalog and service centers+

... II I ...OPERATIONKNOWYOURLAWNMOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER° C

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)locatedon the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi-tion is for starting engine, normal

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