Craftsman 917.388351 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN'I6.25 HORSEPOWER21" MULTI-CUTROTARY LAWN MOWEI_Model No.917.388351• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .., _ _._./___.._,_/_, _ _O__._G_.,__REGUL..SERV.CE SERV'OEOATESCheck for Loose Fasteners _ _l_Clean/Inspect GrassCatcher(If

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASE"_ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAR)lL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F

TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommendsharpening blade - but if you do, be surethe blade is balanced.Care should be taken to keep the bladebalanced

• Clean the inside of the cover and thecollar to remove any dirt accumulation.• Insert new filter into cover.• Put air filter cover and filter into co

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER• Put grass catcher frame into grass bagwith rigid part of bag on the bottom.Make sure the frame handle is outsideof the bag

ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essentialfuel system parts such as carburetor, fuelfilter, fuel hos

PROBLEMTROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTCAUSELoss of powerPoor cut - unevenExcessivevibrationStarter rope hardto pullGrass catchernot filling (if soequipped)Hard t

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Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Assembly ...

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.9960044001351301191261253O18218517846298'3O536

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• Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhen starting and while using your mower.• Dress properly. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or wearing ope

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWNMOWERTO UNFOLD HANDLEIMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully soas not 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 lawn mowercan result in foreign objects thrownnto the eyes, which can result insevere eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

OpenMulcher DoorDischargedeflectorBEFORE STARTING ENGINEOILYourlawn mower is shipped without oil intheengine.• Be sure mower is level and area around

MOWINGT1PS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from o