Craftsman 917.389250 Owner's Manual

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F,LL,NDATESASYOUCOMPLETECheck for Loose Fasteners _ I_Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) V _'M Clean Lawn Mower iClean Under Drive CoverE_/

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER_ERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:;PARK PLUG (GAP: .030"

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

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

ENGINE SPEEDYour engine speed has been factory set.Do not attempt to increase engine speedor it may result in personal injury. If youbelieve that the

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

ENGINEOILDrain oil (with engine warm) and replace withclean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in theMaintenance section of this manual).CYLINDER• Re

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEExcessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.vibration2. Bent engine crankshaft.Starter rope hardto pullGrass catchernot f

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.389250KEY PARTNO. NO.1 869022 165452X4794 1320015 157081X4797 1319598 664269 5179310 13637611 15657713 75009714 850

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.9940220 -- 370 K4OO1351191253700110_103!101126304638

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,994022KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 372802 267276 337347 3655712 3677512A 3655812B 3669414 2827715 3058916 34

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022KEYNO.1245671617182O20A252728293O31353636A374O44474848A6OPARTNO. DESCRIPTION6401746316156317_831164631

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.9940228B 5KEYNO.12345678111213PARTNO.59O694590599A59O60059069659O6O15906975906985906995907005906955905355907

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• Check fuel tank before startingengine.Do not fill gas tank indoors,when theengine is running or when the engine ishot. Allow the engine to cool for

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

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWERTO UNFOLD HANDLEIMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefully so asnot to pinch or damage control cables.• Raise handles until lower h

KNOW.YOURLAWNMOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to fam

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEOILYour lawn mower is shipped withoutoil inthe engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oilfillis clean.• Remove engine o

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