stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found

on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not

empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

NOTE: FRESH START TM fuel cap and

cartridge system automatically drips con- centrated fuel preserver into your fuel tank and is an acceptable alternative to adding fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

1.Remove spark plug.

2.Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.

3.Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

4.Replace with new spark plug.

BATTERY

Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours.

OTHER

*Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

,Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

*If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.

,Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

_IbCAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed

to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Does not start

Loss of power

1.

Dirty

air filter.

 

 

 

1.

Clean/replace

air filter.

2.

Out

of

fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Fill

fuel

tank.

 

 

 

3.

Stale

fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Empty

 

fuel tank and refill tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

fresh,

clean

gasoline.

4.

Water

in fuel.

 

 

 

4.

Empty

 

fuel tank and refill tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with

fresh,

clean

gasoline.

5.

Spark

plug

 

wire

is

 

5.

Connect

 

wire

to

plug.

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Bad

spark

plug.

 

 

6.

Replace

spark

plug.

 

7.

Loose

blade

or

broken

7.

Tighten

blade

bolt or

 

blade

adapter.

 

 

 

 

replace

blade

adapter.

8.

Control

bar

in

released

8.

Depress

 

control

bar

to

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

handle.

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Control

bar

defective.

9.

Replace

 

control

bar.

 

10.

Fuel

valve

lever

(if

so

10. Turn

fuel

valve

 

lever

 

 

equipped)

in

OFF

position.

 

to the

ON

position.

 

11. Weak

battery

(if

equipped).

11.

Charge

battery.

 

 

12.

Disconnected

 

battery

12.

Connect

 

battery

to engine.

 

connector

(if

equipped).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Rear

of mower

housing or

1.

Raise

cutting

height.

 

 

blade

dragging

 

in

grass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Cutting

too

 

much grass.

2.

Raise

cutting

height.

 

3.

Dirty

air filter.

 

 

 

3.

Clean/replace

air filter.

4.

Buildup

of

grass,

leaves,

4.

Clean

 

underside

of

mower

 

and

trash

under

mower.

 

housing.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Too

much

oil

in

engine.

5.

Check

 

oil

level.

 

 

6.

Walking

speed

too

fast.

6.

Cut

at

slower

walking

speed.

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917.37648 specifications

The Craftsman 917.37648 is a versatile and powerful riding lawn mower designed for homeowners with varying lawn care needs. This model stands out for its combination of robust features, advanced technologies, and user-friendly characteristics that make it a reliable choice for maintaining lawns of different sizes.

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