Craftsman 917.379590 Owner's Manual

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.379590SERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER:GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):6.751.5 QUARTSUNLEAD

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OILNOTE: Before tipping lawn mower todrain oil, drain fuel tank by runningengine until fuel tank is empty.• Disconnect spark plug wir

j0_CAUTION: Before performing anyservice and adjustments:Release control bar and stop engine.Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely s

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.LAWNMOWERWhen lawn mower is

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessivevibrationStarter rope hardtopullLoss ofddveGrass catchernot filling ('rfsoequipped)Hardtopu

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14Assembly 4 Storage 16Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17Maintenance Schedule 1

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.99670430130O!292 261__i_¸90012151A135O\251240243B251A454542/13542

CRAFTSMAN 4-C'YCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 36177 Cylinder(Incr. 2,10,12,20 & 125)2

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.99670414AII27'_ I44

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704_ -----141t!1312KEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION367811121314590739 Rewind Starter590740 Retainer590616 StarterDo

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

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domici

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

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

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to fa

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

DRIVE CONTROL.• Self-propelling is controlled by holdingthe operator presence control bar downto the handle and pushing the drivecontrol lever forward

MOWING TIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushing effortand to keep from