Craftsman 917.376674 owner manual Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on

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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

•

Removegas-powered equipmentfrom

their

proper

operation

regularly.

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the

•

Keep

machine

free

of

grass,

leaves, or

ground. Ifthis is not possible, then

other

debris

build-up.

Clean

oil

or

fuel

refuel such equipmentwith 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 contactwith 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 nozzlelock-opendevice.

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. Replacegas

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 adjustmentsor repairswith

use extra caution when servicing them.

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

•

Do not

change

the

engine

governor

set-

the spark plugwire, 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.

AWARNING:

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:	1.6 Quarts (Unleaded			Regular)
Oil	Type		(API SG-SL):			SAE	30	(above 32°F);	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil	Capacity:					20 Ounces
Spark		Plug		(Gap:	.030")	Champion		J19LM or	RJ19LM
Blade		Bolt		Torque:		35-40	ft.	Ibs.

•The model and serial numbers will 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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