Craftsman 917.377011 owner manual V. General Service, GasolineCapacity/ Type

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the

ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle.

•Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or containeropeningat all times untilfueling iscomplete. Do not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuel isspilled on clothing,change clothingimmediately.

•Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas cap and tightensecurely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

•Neverrun machineinsidea closedarea.

•Never make adjustmentsor repairswith theengine(motor)running.Disconnectthe spark plugwire, and keepthewire away from plugto preventaccidentalstarting.

•Keepnuts andbolts,especiallyblade attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip- mentin goodcondition.

•Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check their properoperationregularly.

•Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill- age.Allowmachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you strikean object. Repair,if necessary, beforerestarting.

•Neverattemptto makewheel height adjustmentswhile theengine is running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsare subject to wear, damage,anddeterioration, whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allow objectsto be thrown.Frequently checkcomponentsand replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedparts, when necessary.

•Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut. Wrapthe blade(s)orwear gloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

•Do not changethe enginegovernorset- ting or overspeedthe engine.

•Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc- tion labels,as necessary.

&WARNING: This lawnmoweris equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a spark arrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws(if any). If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.

In the stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredby law (Section4442of the California PublicResourcesCode). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws. Federallaws applyon federal lands. A spark arresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestSears Parts& RepairCenter(See the REPAIRPARTSsectionof this manual).

Serial Number:

Dateof Purchase:

GasolineCapacity/ Type:			1.6	Quarts	(Unleaded	Regular)
Oil	Capacity:		20	Ounces
Oil	Type (API SG-SL):		SAE 30 (above 32°F);			SAE	5W-30 (below 32°F)
Spark		Plug:	Champion		RJ19HX (Gap:		.030")
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.

4