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Manual Craftsman 917.37658

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Page 2 - Look for this symbol to point out; Wash; Muffl er and other engine

2 Warranty ................................................... 2Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-4Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions .............................. 4Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6Op er a tion .............................................7-11Main...

Page 3 - IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- ...

Page 4 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

4 • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fi lling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such e...

Page 5 - ACCESSORIES; Sears Installation Service; For Sears professional installation; Repair Protection Agreements

5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. Congratulations on making a smart pur-chase. Y...

Page 6 - TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

6 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of...

Page 7 - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION

7 Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locati...

Page 8 - HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE SPEED

8 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time, the drive control system may become “loose”, resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on the un der side of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. Pro- ceed as follows:1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spa...

Page 9 - TO CONVERT MOWER

9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping defl ector. • To convert to mulc...

Page 10 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

10 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er on startup.1. Be sure lawnmower is l...

Page 11 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; IMPORTANT; TO STOP ENGINE

11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT : For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual.• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn t...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS; • Follow the maintenance schedule in this; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION CHART; Spray lubricant; Do not oil or grease plastic

12 Check for Loose FastenersClean / Inspect Grass Catcher *Check TiresCheck Drive Wheels ***Clean Lawn Mower ****Clean under Drive Cover ***Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***Check / Sharpen / Replace BladeLubricationClean and Recharge Battery **Check Engine Oil levelChange Engine OilClean Air FilterInsp...

Page 13 - LAWN MOWER; Use only a replacement blade

13 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive ...

Page 14 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; AIR FILTER; CLEANING

14 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG–SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 ...

Page 15 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

15 CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.• Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens ...

Page 16 - STORAGE; HANDLE

16 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase en gine speed Lower handle ROTATE or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed service cen ter for repair and a...

Page 17 - fuel cap and; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

17 ENGINE FUEL SYS TEMIMPORTANT : It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separatio...

Page 19 - NOTES

Page 20 - Our Home; Sears Parts and Repair Center.; Your Home; in your home

198336 03.17.05 BY Printed in U.S.A. 02410 Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR SM (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en français: 1-800-LE-FOYER MC (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement...