Craftsman 917.388223 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRAFTSMAN"I4.5 HORSEPOWER22" ECONOMYSIDE DISHCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.388223• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Ma

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASE;ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAR)IL TYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W

• To check blade balance, drive a nailinto a beam or wall. Leave about oneinch of the straight nail exposed. Placecenter hole of blade over the head o

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter every year, moreoften if you mow in v

_CAUTION: Beforeperforminganyserviceor adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely s

Immediately prepare your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or iftheunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is

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

PROBLEMStarter rope hardtopullTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEI. Engine flywheel brake is onwhencontrolbar is releasec2. Bent engine crankshaft.3. Blade ada

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143.00450290O400135370-- 370K355130113041612612011g125275,1851782075236

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• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggrave!drives,walks,orroads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or unclogg

A, Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTIONftt BECOMEALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.A WARNING: In order to prev

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

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

The operation of any lawnmower can result inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.For type and grade of oil to use, see"

MGWINGTIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from o