Craftsman 917.371342 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATING
YOUR LAWNMOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize
yourself with the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manualfor
future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Operator presence control bar
knob
Engine oil cap with dipstick
Starter
handle
Muffler
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
filler cap
Discharge guard
Housing
Primer Spark plug
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle - used for starting engine.
Primer- pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.