Craftsman 917375940 rotary lawn mower

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Neverrefuelthemachineindoors,
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasawater
heateroronotherappliances,
Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruckortrailer
bedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitontheground,Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle,
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete,
Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmedi-
ately,
Neveroverfillfueltank,Replacegascapandtighten
securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
(motor) running. Disconnect spark plug wire, and keep
wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting,
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition,
Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper
operation regularly,
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up, Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to
cool before storing,
Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting,
Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while
the engine (motor) is running,
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-
age, and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown, Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts, when necessary,
Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing it,
Do notchange theengine governor setting or overspeed
the engine,
Maintain or replace safety and instruction 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 authorized service center.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn
mower, Ithas been designed, engineered and manufactured
togive youthe best possible dependability and performance,
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department, We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
lawn mower,
Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity 1.6 Quarts
and Type: (Unleaded Regular Only)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C / 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C / 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug: RJ19LM or J19LM (Gap: .030")
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.
SERIAL
NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHEDTOTHE REAR OFTHE LAWN
MOWER HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and observe the safety rules,
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring forand
using your lawn mower.
Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-
age" sections of this owner's manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 3
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 4-5
OPERATION ............................................................. 6-10
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 11
3
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 11-13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 14-15
STORAGE ............................................................... 15-16
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 17
REPAIR PARTS....................................................... 18-23
WARRANTY ................................................................. 24
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