Craftsman 917.387612 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRAFTSMAN"_MOWERROTARY LAWN4.25 Horsepower22" Side DischargeModel No.917.387612CAUTION:Read and follow allSafety Rules a

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .._O__ _°_._o_._ fAS YOU COMPLETEI I I I lllllCheck for Loose Fasteners t,/ I,/Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) Vt i_M Cl

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSedal Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F);

GRASS CATCHER(if purchased as an accessory)• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry when used.• Check your grass catcher often ford

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter every 100 hours ofoperation or every

• 1_WARNING: To avoid serious injury,before performing any service andadjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and al

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

CYLINDER1. Remove spark plug.2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark plug hole into cylinder.3. Pull starter handle slowly a few timesto distrib

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directedto a Sears Service Center.PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose

Garantfa ... 18Reglas de Seguridad ... 18-19Montaje / Operaci6n ...

I. OPERACION• Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarsecompletamente con los controles y el usoeorrectode la maquina. Pare esto, debe leery comprender toda

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2-4Assembly / Pre-Operation ...

• Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentrode un _,rea cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparacionesmientras el motor est_ en marcha.Desconecte el cable d

Lea estas instruccionesy este manualcompletamente antes de tratar de montar uoperar su segadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: Esta cortac6sped viene SINACEITE O G

FAMIMARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEAESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustrecionescon su segadore pa

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extrafios dentrode sus ojos, Io qua puedeproducir dafios graves en dstos.Siempre use a

ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR ELMOTORAGREGUE ACEITESu segadora fue enviada sin aceite en eimotor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite autitizar, yea et =MOTO

PARA PARAR EL MOTOR•Para parer el motor, suelte la barra decontroles que exigen la presencia deloperador.AVISO: En climas robs frfos puede que seanece

PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /._JJ J_JRevisar si hay sujotadorossueltos V' I_Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor doS cdsped (si viene equipado) V'

ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTONDmero de Serie:Fecha de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo)Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):

RECOGEDOR DE CESPED(Si compradocornoun accesorio)• El recogedorde c_sped puede ser rcoiadoconel agua de la mangueraperotiene que estarseco cuandose va

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor puede sufdr averfas y funcionar demanera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio.Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo

I. GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow allinstructions on the machine and in themanual(s) before starting. Be thor-oughly familiar with th

_I_ADVERTENClA: Pare evitar lesi6nesserias, antes de dar calquier sewico o dehacer ajustes:1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor.2. Aseg_rese

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento al final de carla temporada osi la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias om_s.SEGADORACuando se

ACEITE DEL MOTORDrene el aceite (con el motor caliente) ycdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea=MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento deeste ma

SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos queest6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears,PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6NMal corte-

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210400135130120119125280II182216jm --' ,17217441126151A.313150"306<_/241/_ 245238 25036

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210I_'Y PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers2, 20 and 150)2 26727 DowelPin6

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210IIl-=cp--_I_'Y PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION- - 640271 Carburetor (IncludesKey Number 184 of Engine Par

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210_m5KL=Y PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION- - 590694 Recoil Starter1 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key#4)2 590600

IV. SERVICE• Use extra care in handling gasolineand other fuels. They are flammableand vapors are explosive.-Use only an approved container.- Never re

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

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

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into theeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. For type and grade of oil touse, see "ENGINE" in the Mainte

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