Craftsman 917.387010 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRAFTSMAN°3.5 HORSEPOWER20" SIDE DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWBRModel No.917.387010• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Espa

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heattreated.TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-ing blade - but if you do, be sure the bladeis balanced

• Take air cleanerapartand cleanairfilter element.• Washfilter elementin liquiddetergentand water.• Wrapfilterelementincloth andsqueezedry.• Lightlyco

• Squeeze lower handle in and positionholes onto mounting pins on handlebracket.• Reassemble upper handle and all partsremoved from lower handle.Mowin

Lower handleSqueeze to fold//"Mounting pinHairpin cotterENGINEFUELSYSTEMIMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gumdeposits from forming in essenti

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMDoesn_s_Loss of powerPoor cut- uneven1. Dirty air filter.2. Out of fuel.3. Stale fuel.4. Water in fuel.5. S

TROUBLESHOOTiNGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessivevibra6onStarter rope hardtopull!. Wom, bent or loose blade.2. Bent engine crankshaft.,,3.4.Engine

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387010KEY PARTNO. NO.1 869O22 1536383 851201X0044 165452X4795 157081 X4797 1319598 86899X0049 75009710 15656912 66

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E148294138333751311036 LABEL KIT - EMISSIONS I620305dr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL, S

BRIGGS & STRATI'ON MODEL NUMBER4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E1_332455635 _j 643 _ 535lO__363 16302330033433

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11Assembly 4 Storage 12Operation . 5 Troubleshooting 14Maintenance Schedule

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 399164 Cylinder Assembly 200 2

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

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are notshipped with your mower.They are also available at most Sears retail o

• Remove protective padding, raiseupper handle section into place onlower handle and tighten both handleknobs.• Remove handle padding holdingoperator

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

Gasoline filler . Engine oilcapTO START ENGINE• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)times before trying to start. Use a firm push.This step is

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheck for Loose Fasteners -I_Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) I/&

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5