Craftsman 917.389040 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual5.0 HORSEPOWER22" ECONOMYSIDE DISHCHARGEROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.389040• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Espafi

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ERVICE DATESCheck for Loose Fssteners _ I_Cksan/mspectGrass Catcher(if Equipped) I_ ll

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASE3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULARDILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-

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ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice or adjustments:1. Release control bar and stop engine.2. Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completel

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerforstorageattheendoftheseasonoriftheunitwillnotbeusedfor 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawnmoweris to be storedfor ape

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor cut- 1. Worn, bentor looseblade.ineven2. Wheel heights uneven.3. Buildupof grass, leavesand trashunder mower.Ex

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.0167121351301201191125103,19536

CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143,016712KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 37465 Cylinder Incl. 2 & 20) 174 302002 26727 Dowe P

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 143.016712:7KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 ofEngine Parts List)1 31615 Throttle Sha

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• Stop the blade(s)when crossinggravelddves,walks,or roads.• Stopthe engine (motor)whenever youleave the equipment,beforecleaningthe moweror uncloggin

ALook for thissymbolto pointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.ItmeansCAUTION!tt BECOMEALERT!!t YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.WARNING: In orderto preventaccidenta

Readtheseinstructionsandthismanualinitsentiretybeforeyouattempttoassembleoroperateyournewlawnmower.IMPORTANT:ThislawnmowerisshippedWITHOUTOIL OR GASOL

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"

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