Craftsman 917.38836 owner manual Lawn Mower Performance, Lawn Mower Maintenance

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These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

 

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

AIR FILTERS

SPARK PLUGS

BELTS

BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS

WHEELS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as neces- sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces- sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON

Remove loose parts included with mower.

Cut downtwo end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat.

Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

Roll lawn mower out of carton;and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

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Contents Rrftsmrn Training SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IllinoisPreparation Maintenance and Storage OperationLawn Mower Maintenance Lawn Mower PerformanceTo Install Attachments To Unfold HandleMeets Cpsc Safety Requirements Know Your Lawn MowerHOW to USE Your Lawn Mower Engine Speed Control To Convert MowerADD Gasomne OILTo Start Engine Mowingtips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationBlade Care TiresTo Replace Blade Engine Lubrication To Change Engine OILOver Fill AIR FilterCleaning To Adjust HandleMuffler Spark PlugCarburetor To Assemble Grass CatcherEngine Speed Handle Engine Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Chart Problemcause EngineoilCorrection CylinderTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionCraftsman Rotary Lawn MOWER-- Model no KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Craftsman Cycle Engine Model Number Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine 590695 Starter Housing Assy Degree grommet 590535 SEAR8