Sears 917.387023 Enginespeed, Theenginespeedwas setatthefactoryfor, Enginezone Control

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Theoperationof anylawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawnmower"orperforminganyadjust- mentsorrepairs Werecommendawide visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor standardsafetyglasses

ENGINESPEED

Theenginespeedwas setatthefactoryfor

optimumperformanceSpeedisnotadjust- able.

ENGINEZONE CONTROL

CAUTION',Federalregulationsrequirean

enginecontroltobe installedonthisfawn mowerin orderto minimizetheriskofblade

Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation, To convert to discharging

or bagging operation:

TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER

Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mutcher.. To convertto bagging or discharging: ,, Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher

plate.

o Mower can now be used for side discharg- ing or optional grass catcher can be attached

To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place.

contactinjuryDonotunderanycircumstances attempttodefeatthefunctionoftheoperator controlThebladeturnswhentheengineis.. running.

oYourlawnmowerisequippedwithan operatorpresencecontrolbarwhich

requirestheoperatortobepositioned behindthefawnmowerhandletostartand operatethelawnmower.

Lower Wheels lor

Plate Tab

High Cut

Raise Wheels for

Low Cut

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

,,Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut

,,Adjust cutting height to suit your require- merits Medium position is best for most lawns.

", To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel, Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting_

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever, Also, g- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs,

Discharge guard

Mulcher

Piate

(

Tab

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.

,,Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean..

,Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full tine on the dipstick,

o Use 20 ozs. of oil.. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

Pour oi! slowly. Do not over fill.

Check oil level before each use, Add oil if neede& Fill to full line on dipstick.

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

,,Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season, You may need to change the oil more often under

dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS

°Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

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Contents Horsepower 20 Side Discharge Rotary Lawn Mower Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, ILLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower SEARS, Roebuckand CO,, D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IllinoisPreparation Maintenance and Storage OperationLawn Mower Maintenance HOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower To Unfold HandleTo Remove Lawn Mower from Meets Cpsc Safety Requirements Know Your Lawn MowerEnginezone Control EnginespeedTheenginespeedwas setatthefactoryfor Before Starting EngineMowing Tips BlendedfuelscalledgasoholorusingethanolTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE MaintenancescheduleGeneral Recommendations LubricationBelow Serial Number Date Purchase Horsepower DisplacementModel Number OIL CapacityLubrication Balanced.CrankshaftBlade .. keyway adapter..z/ ---m--L AIR FilterLawn Mower LOW Engine SeedHandle Troubleshooting Chart Damagemayoccur UsefreshfuelnextseasonProblem QuippedCrafts AN ENTRF.NAMIENTOPage Como Preparar SU Segadora Para Remover LA Segadora DE LA Caja DE CartsnPara Desdoblar EL Mango Mangosuperior Levantar MangoinferiorPARD, Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DescargableAntes DE Hacer Arrancar .L Motor GasounaLosproblemasconelmotor,sedeberacierel Consejos Para SegarConsejos Para Segar Y Acolchar Rocie EL.LUBRICANTE LubricacionTabla DE Lubricacion DEL Cliente EN MotorDE Gasolina Regular SIN Plomo Tipo Aceite SAE Umero DE SerieCaballos DE Fuerza Esplazamiento CU. Capacidad Tipo Capacidad DE AceiteOtor Recogedor DE CispedPara Cambiar EL Aceite DEL Motor Paracambiarelfiltrodeaire LimpiezaCarburador MotorSegadora Velocidad DEL MotorAceite DEL Motor OtrosSistema DE Combustible IDENTIFICAClONbE PROBLF-.iilAS RoblemaCausa Problema Causa Page Rotary Lawn MOWER--MODEL NO.917.387023 Rotary Lawn MOWER- -MODELNO KEY Part DescriptionCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEENGINE 143,974036ILii t REF PartPart Description Part