Craftsman 917.376543 manual V. General, Service

•

Never

fill containers

inside

a vehicle,

on

•

Keep

nuts

and

bolts, especially

blade

a truck

or trailer

bed

with

a plastic

liner.

attachment

bolts,

tight

and

keep

equip-

Always

place

containers

on the ground

ment

in good condition.

away from your vehicle before filling.

•

Never

tamper

with safety devices.

Check

•

Remove

gas-powered

equipment from

their proper

operation

regularly.

the truck

or trailer and

refuel

it on the

•

Keep

machine

free of grass,

leaves, or

ground.

If this is not

possible,

then

other

debris build-up. Clean oil

or fuel

refuel

such equipment

with

a portable

spillage.

Allow

machine

to cool

before

container,

rather than

from

a gasoline

storing.

dispenser

nozzle.

•

Stop and

inspect

the equipment

if you

•

Keep the

nozzle

in contact

with the

rim

strike

an object.

Repair, if necessary,

of the

fuel tank

or container

opening

at

before

restarting.

all times

until

fueling

is complete.

Do

•

Never

attempt

to make

wheel

height

not use a nozzle

lock-open

device.

adjustments

while

the

engine

is running.

•

If fuel

is spilled on clothing,

change

•

Grass

catcher

components

are

subject

clothing

immediately.

to wear,

damage,

and

deterioration,

•

Never

overfill

fuel tank.

Replace

gas

which could expose moving parts or

cap and

tighten

securely.

allow

objects to

be thrown.

Frequently

check components and replace with

V. GENERAL

SERVICE

manufacturer's

recommended

parts,

•

Never

run a machine

inside

a closed

when

necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

area.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

Never make adjustments or repairs with

use extra caution when servicing them.

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

• Do not change the engine governor set-

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

ting or overspeed the engine.

away from the plug to prevent accidental

• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

starting.

tion labels,

as necessary.

&WARNING:

This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Serial	Number:
Date	of	Purchase:
Gasoline		Capacity	/ Type:	1.0 Quarts (Unleaded		Regular)
Oil Capacity:				18.5 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL):				SAE	30 (above 32°F)	or SAE	10W-30
Spark	Plug (Gap:		.030")	NGK	BPR6ES
Valve	Clearance		(+ 0.04 mm):	Intake: 0.015 mm; Exhaust:			0.020 mm
Blade	Bolt Torque:			35-40	ft. Ibs.

•The model and serial numbers wil! be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

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