Craftsman 917.379680 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRRFTSMRN'I6.5 HORSEPOWER22" REAR DISCHARGEPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No917.379680• Safety• Assembly• Operati

.A,NTE.A.CESC.EOULECheck for Loose Fasteners i_' i_/Clean/inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) I/ I/ 11/M CleanLawnMower I_ I1_O CleanUnderDriveCov

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIALNUMBERIDATE OF PURCHASE IGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE

IMPORTANT:Bladeboltisgrade8heattreated.TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-ing blade - but if you do, be sure the bladeis balanced.Care

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

/LCAUTION: Before performinganyserviceand adjustments',• Release controlbar and stopengine.• Make surethe blade and all movingpartshave completel

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

Immediately prepare your lawn mower forstorageat the end of the seasonor ifthe unitwillnotbe used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is to

ENGINEOILDrain oil (with engine warm) and replace withclean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in theMaintenance sectionof thismanual).CYLINDER• Remo

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessive 1. Replaceblade.Tightenvibral_n bladebolt.2. Contactan authorizedservicecenter.Starterropehard 1

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 1tSafety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14Assembly 4 Storage 16Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17Maintenance Schedule 1

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SERVICENOTES47

• Checkfue!tank before startingengine.Do notfillgas tankindoom,whentheengineis runningor whenthe engineishot.Allowthe engineto.coolfor savemlminutesbe

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

These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced.They am notshipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailout_ts

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWERTO UNFOLD HANDLEIMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso asnot to pinch ordamage controlcables.• Raise handles until lower hand

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to fa

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or e

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER• Lift up on grass catcher using the framehandle.• Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.• Empty clipp

Gasolinefiller capEngine oil capTO START ENGINE• To starta coldengine, push pdmer three(3) timesbeforetryingto start. Use a firmpush. This stop is not