Craftsman 917.388732 owner manual General Operation

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Product Specifications

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Safety Rules

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Service and Adjustments

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Assembly

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Storage

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Operation

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Troubleshooting

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Maintenance Schedule

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Repair Parts

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Maintenance

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Parts Ordering

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in malarial or workman- ship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental puq_oses,this warranty applies for only 90 days fTomthe date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner'smanual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in sedous injury Q" death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times,

Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions,to operate the machine.

Clear the area of obiects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

Do not operate the mower when

barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantialfoot wear.

Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards.

Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protectivedevices in place.

See manufacturer's instructionsfor proper operation and installationof accesseries. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

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Contents OwnersManual General Operation III. Children IV. ServiceI1. Slope Operation Lawn Mower Maintenanc Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harmLawn Mower Performance To Remove Lawn Mower from Carton Howto SET Upyour Lawn Mower To Unfold HandleTo Install Attachments Meets Cpsc Safety Requirements Without OIL or Gasoline in the engineEngine Zone Control Simple Steps to Rememberwhen Converting Your Lawn MowerHowto Useyour Lawn Mower Engine Speed Control To Convert MowerBefore Starting Engine ADD OIL To stop engine, release operator presence control bar To Start EngineTo Stop Engine Mulching MowingtipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCation Chart Before Each USETo Remove Blade OIL CapacitySpark Pluggap Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque To Replace BladeTo Change Engine OIL Grass CatcherEngine Lubrication AIR FilterTo Adjust Handle CleaningLawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height MufflerHandle CarburetorLawn Mower Engine OIL Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseEngine Fuel System CylinderTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Craftsman Rotary Lawn MOWER-- Model NUMBER917.388732 Craftsman Rotary Lawn MOWER-- Model Number Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-BI Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-2639-B1 597 Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12HS02-2639-B1615 404 Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H802-263 KF-Y Part KEY DescriptionCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine MODELNUMBER12H882.2639-BI KEY Part DescriptionBX366-727B