Craftsman 917.387430 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTXMAN°6.0 HORSEPOWER22" ECONOMYSIDE DISCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.387430• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS;ERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W

TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommendsharpening blade - but if you do, be surethe blade is balanced.Care should be taken to keep the bladebalanced

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly andmay be damaged by using a dirty airfilter.Replace the air filter every year, moreoften if you mow in ve

CAUTION: Before performing anyservice and adjustments:• Release control bar and stop engine.• Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely

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

OTHER• Do not store gasoline from one season toanother.• Replace. your gasoline can if your canstarts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will c

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEExcessivevibrationStarter rope hardtopullGrass catchernot filling (if soeq.ipped)1. Wom, bent or loose blade.2. Bent

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_ For repair of major brand appliances In your own home..._ no matter who made it, no ma[ter who sold it!1 800 4 MY HOMESMAn_ day_':; ... me, or

• Dress properly. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or wearing opensandals. Wear only solid shoes withgood traction when 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

• Remove handle padding holdingoperator presence control bar to upperhandle.• Your lawn mower handle can beadjusted for your mowing comfort.Refer to &

The operation of any lawn mowercan result in fore_n objects throwninto the eyes, which can result insevere eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• Engine holds 20ozs. of oil. Fortypeandgrade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" inMaintenance section of this manual.• Pour oil slowly. De not ove

MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: For best performance, keepmower housing free of built-up grass andtrash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCEsection

.A,NTENANOESC.EDOLE "AS YOU COMPLETE /_"l_'/'_O_!=l_\"_l= nCheck for Loose Fasteners _ tl_Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equi