Craftsman 917.386101 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual[IIIIF'I'|MIIN+3.8 HORSEPOWER20" SIDE DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.386101• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Ma

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan result inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes. which canresultin severe eye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or eye shie

TO START ENGINE• To start a cold engine, push primer five(5) times before trying to start. Use afirm push. This step is not usuallynecessary when star

CheckforLooseFasteners t/ ivIClean/Inspect Grass Catcher{If Equipped) ll/M CleanLawnMower __ lean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers)Check drive

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.386101SERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER: 3.8DISPLACEMENT: 9.05CU. IN.GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTSU

IMPORTANT:BLADEBOLT IS GRADE 8HEAT TREATED.TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpeningblade - but if you do, be sure the blade isbalanced.Car

CoverElementAir Filter BodyMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffleras itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUGChange your spark plug e

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerforstorage at the end of the season or ifthe unitwill not be used for 30 days or moreLAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower isto be

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMDoes not startCAUSEDirty air filter.Out of fuel.Stale fuel.Water in fuel.• Spark plug wire isdisconnected.• Bad spark plug

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of powerPoor cut- unevenExcessivevibrationStarter rope hardito pullGrass catchernot filling (ff soequipped)_topu_CAUS

SERVICE NOTES43

;Warranty: " " - 2 Product Specifications 13Safety Rules -_ . 2 Service and Adjustments 15AssemblY 7 Storage 16Operation 9 Troubleshooting 1

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FJr in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a d

• Dress properly. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or wearing open sandals.Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.• Check fuel tank befo

_ccessones nthislawnmower was produced. ,arealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorderrepairpartsforyou,when y

iParts Bag contents shown full size(4) Hex Bolts (4) Flange (4) Locknuts3/8-16 x 1 Locknuts 3/8-163/8-16(4) Washers 7/8"(4) Shoulder Bolts(2) Was

Parts packed separately in carton(1) Discharge Guard(4) Wheels(1) Lower Handle(1) Upper Handle(1) Control Bar(1) Engine Zone Control CableParts Bag co

ACAUTION:Donotoperatethisrnowerwithoutthedischargeguardoranentre approysdgrasscatcherinplace. Theseguardsarefo_yourprotec_onandare req_rsdbythe/_Natio

ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD• Race discharge guard on top of lawnmower discharge opening.• Installtwo (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex boltsthmugll.housing and discha

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to fami