Craftsman 917.376283 Operator's Manual

SEARSMODEL NUMBER 917.376283 OWNER'SMANUALoAssemblyoOperationoCustomerResponsibilitiesoServiceoAdjustmentso Repair PartsCaution:Read and Followal

m,,OPERATMONBEFORE STARTING ENGINEOIL (See Fig. 9)Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine_Be sure mower is lever and area around oil fill

i i i ,,,,,, ,,,,i ,,,,,, ,,,OPERATmONMULCHUNG MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEPMOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS ANDTRASH SEE "

CUSTOMER RESPONGmBBLIT ES1 - Change more often when operaling under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures2 - Service more often when operating

,,,,,i,CUSTOMER RESPONS E} LIT ESm i ,,,, ,,, , iLAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nanceTIRESKeep tires free of gasolin

i,,, ,,i,r,CUSTOMER RESPONS E}RLITmES,i,iENGINELUBRICATIONUse only high quality detergent oil rated with API serviceclassification SF or SG Select the

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:° Release control bar.,o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.Discon

ii,SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17)Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for yourmowing comfort Four (4) posit

,,u ,i ,,,,i u i i ,,,,,,,, i , iSTORAGEi i = ,, ,, i ,,i , .,,,,,, ,,,,,,iimmediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINEend of the sea

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TROUBLESHOOTING POmNT$PROBLEMDoes not startLoss of powerPoorcut-unevenExcessive vibrationSta[ter rope hard to pullLoss of driveGrass catcher not filli

SAFETY RULES,_ Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers ,_IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears LawnMower, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability

"TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

LAWN ACCESSORIESThese accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are also available at most Sears retail outletsand service cen

ASSEMBLYRead these instructions and this manual in its entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawnmower Your new lawn mower has be

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASSCATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4)Insert leg of tubu{ar frame through front opening ofgrass catcher and thread frame into sewn

OPERATIONKNOWYOLIR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare tileillustrations with your lawn

OPERATIONTile operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage Always wear safety