Craftsman 917.37742 User Manual

Dwner’s Manual3.5 HORSEPOWER 12" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWERVIodel No. 317.377420® Safety ® Assembly ® Operation ® Maintenance ® E

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RRODUGT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER917.377420SERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER:6.5DISPLACEMENT:12.56 CU. IN.GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:1.25 QUARTSUNL

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade bal

ro CHANGE ENGINE OILf'lOTE; Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.» Disconnect spark

mm^CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:° Release control bar.*> Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped

HNGIWE •'CARBURETOR/our carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed nain jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspe

CYUNDER« Remove spark plug.® Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.«» Puil starter handle slowly a few times to

“ROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONPoor cut - uneven > Worn, bent or loose blade.® Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.° Wheel heights uneven

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Warranty Safety Rules Assembly OperationMaintenance Schedule Maintenance2 Product Specifications 112 Service and Adjustments 144 Storage 156 T

» Check fuel tank before starting engine.Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool

These accessories were availabie when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sea

MOWERro UNFOLD HANDLEMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully soas not to pinch or damage control cables.> Raise handles until lower handle section lock

KNOW YOUR LAWH MOWER ' '“ ‘ “ ^READ THIS OWNER’S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations wih yo

rhe operation of any lawn mower can esult in foreign objects thrown into the syes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OILYour lawn mower is shipped witfiout oil in the engine.« Be sure mower is level and area around oil till is dean.® Remove eng

TOUCHING MOWING TIPSM PORTANT: For best periormance, keep newer housing free of built-up grass and rash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER -lOUSiNG after each