Craftsman 917.37248 owner manual Operation, Know Your Lawn Mower

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE

STARTER HANDLE

GRASSCATCHER

ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK

WHEELADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

DRtVE CONTROL LEVER

GASOUNECAP

PRIMER

,ENGINESPEED CONTROL

DRIVE COVER

HOUSING

FIG, 3

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - must be held down to the handle to start the engine, Release to stop the engine,

PRIMER- pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE - used for sta_ing the engine.

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER o used to engage power-pro.- pelled forward motion of lawn mower.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the

engine which a!lows you to select either "HIGH" (_) or "LOW" (._) engine speed.

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Contents Sears Operation Maintenance AndstorageTraining PreparationProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power MowerIndex Lawn Mower Performance EngineRear BAG Optional Lowerhandle Catcherframe HOW to SET UP Your LawnTo Remove Lawn Mower from Carton MowerKnow Your Lawn Mower OperationEngine Zone Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerTo Install Grass Catcher See Fig Engine Speed See FigOperatorpresence Controlbar Drivecontr To Adjust Cutting Height See FigPour OIL SLOWLY. do not Over Fill To Start EngineMowing Tips OP AtionBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations AS YOU CompleteLawn Mower Spark Plug CleaningClean Under Drive Cover AIR FilterDischarge Guard To Adjust Cutting HeightTo Adjust Drrve Control Cable Lawn MowerEngine Speed To Adjust Handle See Figs, 18 ThruCarburetor Engine OiL OtherHandle See Fig Fuel System0RAFTSMAN 22 Rotary Lawn Mower Model Number Repair PartsKEY Part Description Craftsman 22 Rotary Lawn Mower Model NumberRaftsman 22 Rotarylawn Mower Model Number Description KEY PartKEY Gear Case Assembly Part Number KEY PartPart Description Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine REF Part NO. no Description REF Part NO, noREF Part NO. no Rewind Starter noREF Part Service Notes Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine Craftsman Model no Part Number Part Description Iiii