Craftsman 917.378070 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRAFTSMRN'J6.0 HORSEPOWER22" SIDE DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.378070• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

RE O RSERV,CE SERV,CEOATESCheck for Loose Fasteners I_ IS'Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(ifEquipped)M C,eanLawnMower _' _/O CleanUnderDriveCove

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUI_ll3ERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")BLADE BOLT TO

BladeadapterCrankshaftKey_/f _ _, keywayLockwasher_,_.,_ _washer geGRASS CATCHER(If so equipped)• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must b

ContainerAIR FILTERYour engine will not run propedy and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter every year, moreoften if you

_CAUTION: Beforeperforminganyserviceor adjustments:1. Release controlbar and stopengine.2. Make surethe blade and all movingpartshave completelystoppe

Immediately preparo your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or iftheunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is

IMPORTANT:Nevercovermowerwhileengoneandexhaustareasarestillwarm.TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEDoesnotstart 1. Dirtyairfilter.2. Outoffuel.3. Stale

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION.oss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drivewith drive control engaged, control c

ROTARYLAWNMOWER- - MODEL NO. 917.378070GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4137055X004

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378070KEY PARTNO. NO.1 166860X4792 STD5414253 1492935 1536387 1319598 664269 5179310 13637611 8834812 151590X47916

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378070KEY PARrNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 146771 Conb-ol Bar2 STD541425 Locknut 1/4-204 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12HEU24-CYCLE ENgiNE TYPE NO. 2640-B1287I I525!i524 _plit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTION MANU

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO, 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1445677 CARBURETORGASKET SET_\ _\ 708_ __617\_ 276_443_i_ 1._41

BRIGGS & STRA'rroN MODEL NO, 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B13o43os187 /_'+_+'<<S"/F+_j-_1"' JI 1o++EM,_I

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B148745_ _ _

BRIGG$ 8=STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO, 2640-1KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 493260 Cylinder Aseembly2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal3 299819 -

BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON MODEL NO. 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION601 95162 Clamp-Hose

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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or

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Get it fixed, at your home or ourstFor repair of major brand appliances in your own home...no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!1-800-4-MY-HOM

J&Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTIONt!t BECOMEALERTI!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.WARNING: In order to pre

Read these instructions and this manualin its entirety before you attempt toassemble or operate your new lawnmower.IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshippe

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to f

The operationof any lawnmowercan resultinforeign objects thrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultin severeeye damage.Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsw

DRIVECONTROL• Self-propellingis controlledby holdingthe operator presencecontrolbar downto the handleand pushingthe drivecontrolleverforward untilit c

MUWINU TiPS• Under cedain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from o