Craftsman 987.889 Beforeoperating, EngineThrottle Control, EngineRecoil Starter, THRoJiLECONTROL

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EngineThrottle Control

This lever (F, Figure 3-8) is used to adjust engine speeds and to stop the engine. Always run en- gine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown to the right.

]_1_1 CHOKE- Usewhen startinga coldengine.

FAST- Use during mower operation. _

SLOW - Usewhen idling engine.

'_ STOP- Stopsengine.

F - THRoJiLECONTROL

J

Figure 3-8

EngineRecoil Starter

The engine recoil starter (H, Fig-

ure 3-9) is used to "pull-start" the

engine. Do not pull the recoil

starter until you have read the Oper- ation Section.

H - RECOIL

STARTER

Figure 3-9

OPERATION

BEFOREOPERATING

Pre-Operation

Checklist

Perform the following checks before each use of your machine:

ISl Review: "Safety" and "Operation" sections of manual.

Q Check for loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace before starting engine.

Q Check the engine oil level. Refer to "Customer Respon- sibilities" section for instructions.

ISICheck the fuel level in the fuel tank (refer to next page for instructions).

Q Check all levers for freedom of movement. Do not start engine if any lever does not function correctly.

Adjust the blade cutting height (refer to this Section for instructions).

Inspect the area to be mowed and remove any debris.

Check that all guards and shields are in place and prop- erly secured.

_1 Check the installation of the mulcher cover in the right side deck opening. Remove the mulcher cover if you want to side d!scharge the grass.

I_1Check air pressure in rear tires at first use and every 25 operating hours. Maintain 15-20 PSI (maximum 20 PSI) in each tire. Keep tires inflated equally or mower may pull to one side.

ISIAttach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

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Contents Craftsman Safety Rules GeneraloperationDo not Safety RulesNever refuel the machine indoors Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Horsepower DisplacementNET Engine Weight This Warrantydoesnot CoverTable of Contents IndexAccessories and AI Iachments GasCanMower GrassCatcherContents of Hardware Pack Assembly AssemblystepsTools NeededForAssembly Unpacking InstructionsAttachand AdjustGear Select Lever Attach ControlRodsAttachWheel DriveControl Rod AttachOperatorPresence ControlRodAssembly Rear view of control rodsCheckTire Pressure After Assemblingand BeforeUsingUnitTestWheel Brake Safety Standard OperationKnowyourequipment OperatorPresenceControlOperation BladeDriveControlGearSelect Lever Blade DrivecontrolWheel Drive Control CuttingHeight ControlLeverMulcher Cover Wheel DrivecontrolBeforeoperating EngineThrottle ControlEngineRecoil Starter THRoJiLECONTROLBeforestartingengine AddMotor OilFill Fuel Tank Change oil after the first 2 operatAdjustMower CuttingHeight Disconnect spark plug WireTest Blade-Brake-Clutch ControlSystem Select Mulchingor Side-DischargeMowingStartingandstoppingtheengine EngagingthebladesToengagethewheels MakingturnsTo Stop the Wheels Tor Presence Control A, FigureMowingtipsandhints Bladebrakecontrol Test Engage the wheels with the Wheel Drive Control and driveInterval Service Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication IntervalCustomer Responsibilities EnginecleaningMotoroil AIR Cleanerservice TippingmowerforserviceTo Service FoamAir Filter A, -3 ToRemove and Install FiltersService and Adjustments Bladespindlebelt ReplacementSparkplug CarburetorBladedrivebelt Replacement BladebrakereplacementToInstall Belt To Remove BeltAdjustidlerin direction Ofarrowtotighten belt Bladedrivebelt AdjustmentIt forward to take up slack in the belt Bladedrivecontrollever Wheeldrivebeltreplacement Adjustment Install new belt shownWheeldrivebelt Adjustment ToAdjustWheel Drive BeltToTestWheel Traction Remove cotter pin A, Figure 12A from upper end of WheelWheelbrakeadjustment Transmissionneutral AdjustmentMowerblades To InspectBladesBladeSharpening SharpenedBladeService AdjustmentsBlade Installation Torqueto Mower Blade Washer BoltHTorqueto 35 Ft. LbsStorage OFF-SEASONSTORAGEEngine Engine OILTroubleshooting Throttle controlout of adjustmentPossiblecause Broken,loose orworn beltsOperating and Safety Decals SafetydecalsCraftsman 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts Handlebarand ConsoleassemblyDriveassembly Part Description Qty 17699041100243 1915933Craftsman 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts FrontframeassemblyPart Description Qty 1186393 1769895Ref. Part 149Mowerdeckassembly 158 320 LOCTITE242,0.02 OZ.TUBEBLACKSPRAYPAINTCAN,13 OZ Torqueto 3181910917 11002441773523 1764140RJS Transaxleassembly Craftsman4-Cycle,8HP EngineModel 305 35574 OilFinTube 35319 0ilSeal 126 34036 400110100S 171 28424 BreatherElement 35262A1,364481 40009 172 28425 ValveCover 173 35350 BrealherTube 416 34479ACraftsman 81-1PMODEL 987.889000 Repair Parts Craftsman4-Cycle,8HP EngineModel143.988000¢p-.4 Craftsiian 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts590701 Starter Handle Page Page Crrftsmrn Form 1905122 3/98

987.889 specifications

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