Craftsman 917.380221 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SCaution:Readand FollowalaSafetyRulesandInstructionsBeforeOperatingThisEquipmentCRAFrSMIZN3.5 RESERVEPOWER20" SIDEDISCHARGEROTARYLAWNM

i ,ll i, i1!11ii ...MAINrENANCEAIR FILTER (CONT'D)• Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligningthe tab with the slot.• Pushin

CEANDADJUSTMEFIrSTO ADJUSTHANDLEYour lawn mower handle can be mounted in a highor low position for your mowing comfort. Handlesare shipped mounted in

STORAGE'111'1I1'11 Ilrll '1'1 I II i ijYour mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows:MOWER• Clea

SERVICERECORDFill in dates as you complete regularserviceBlades SharpenedBlades ReplacedEngine Oil ChangeEngineOil CheckAir Cleaner ReplacedSpark P!ug

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SAFETYRULESCAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG 'WIRE AND PLACE WiREWHERE 11'CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR-TING WHEN

OWNER'SMODELNO.917.380221HOWTO ORDERREPAIRPARTSERRFTSMRN 3.5 RESERVEPOWER20" SIDEDISCHARGEROTARYLAWNMOWEREach Lawn Mower has its own model n

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofa SearsCrafts-manLawnMower.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredand manufacturedtogive you the bestpossibledependabilityand perf

TABLEOFCONTENTSSAFETY RULE ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES ...WARRANTY ...TABLE OF C

MOWERThese accessories were available when the mower was purchased° They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets, catalog and service centers.

OPERATIONKNOWYOURMOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ROTARY MOWER°Compare the illustrations with your Rotary Mow

HOWTOUSEYOURMOWERENGINESPEEOSELEaORThe en_line speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)tocatedon the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi-

MOWINGTIPSOPERATIONIPIIII '1,' Under certain conditions, suchas very tall grass,it may be necessary to raise the height of cut toreduce push

MOWERBLADE/BLADEFLANGE CARE (CONT'D)CAUTION:ALOOSEBLADECANBEDANGEROUSb ANDMAY NGINE,A D START.Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade toge