Craftsman 917.378311 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFT..TMAN"I6.75 HORSEPOWER22" REAR DISCHARGEPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No,917,378311• Safety• Assembly• Ope

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLIN E CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-

• To check blade balance,drive a nailintoa beam orwall. Leave about oneinchof the straightnailexposed.Placecenterhole of bladeover the head ofthe nail

TO CHANGE ENGINE OILNOTE: Before tipping lawn mower todrain oil, drain fuel tank by runningengine until fuel tank is empty.1. Disconnect spark plug wi

_kCAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all movingparts have complete

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bagwith rigid part of bag on the bottom.Make sure the frame handle is outsideof the bag

Immediately prepare your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or if theunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower i

OTHER• Donotstoregasolinefromoneseasontoanother.• Replace your gasoline can if yourcan starts to rust, Rust and/or dirt inyour gasoline will cause pro

TROUBLESHOOPROBLEMStarterropehardtopullrING CHARTCAUSE1, Engineflywheelbrake is onwhen controlbar is release€2. Bent engine crankshaft.3. Blade adapte

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODE L NO. 917.378311GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7025111IKEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.0167009OO_ 282_11o/28540O135130120416119125275-182216 192_.224 174223 / 184 38 20782; 370C <_" 81-_ jj23

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.016700KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 178 29752• 2 267

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 143.01670012KEYNO.367811121314PARTNO. DESCRIPTION590739 Rewind Starter590740 Retainer590616 Starter Dog590617 Dog Sp

• Shut the engine (motor) off and waituntil the blade comes to complete stopbefore removing grass catcher.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallig

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_Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions, it meansCAUTION!tf BECOMEALERTl!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._ WARNING: In order to preven

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

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to f

The operation of any lawnmower can result inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

DRIVECONTROL• Self-propelling is controlled by holdingthe operator presence control bar downto the handle and pushing the drivecontrol lever forward u

MOWING TIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from