Craftsman 917.37707 Owner's Manual

Model No.917.37707CAUTION:Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipmentOwner’s ManualROTARY LAWN MOWER6.5 Horsep

10TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle.2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings from under lawn mower han dle.

11BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance

12MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section

13Check for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check TiresCheck Drive Wheels ***Clean Lawn Mower ****Clean under Drive Cover ***Check Drive

14LAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance.TIRES• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals w

15• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Pre mi um 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Do not substitute.ENGINELUBRICATIONUse only high qualit

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per form ing any service or ad just -ments:1. Release control bar and stop engine

17ENGINEENGINE SPEEDYour engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believ

18HANDLE You can fold your mower han dle for storage.1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to

19IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while en gine and exhaust areas are still warm. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gaso line in the tank inside

2Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2-4Product Spec i fi ca tions ..

20Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting b

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3I. GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow all in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar

4• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your veh

5ACCESSORIESThese accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most

6MOWING POSITIONLower handleLIFT UPOperator presence control barUpper handleLIFT UPHandle knobHandlebracket KnobBoltASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONRead these

7TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with you

9The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses