Craftsman 917.37181 owner manual Before Starting Engine, ADD Gasoline, Add Oil, To Stop Engine

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1.Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher.

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Round	Starter
door	rope

2.Remove grass catcher with clippings

from lawn mower using both front and rear handles.

3.Empty clippings from grass catcher using both rear handle and strap. The

weight of the grass will open the door.

4.Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower.

NOTE: Do not drag the grass catcher when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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3.You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.

4.Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.

IMPORTANT:

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil

if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•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. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. 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 fresh- ness.

A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

Strap

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tank or permanent damage may occur.

Oil fill cap /	Gasoline
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Front handle

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

• i, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1.Be sure lawnmower is level.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill spout.

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TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. Wait until blade and

all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not

10 intend to restart the engine soon.