Craftsman 917.371811 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwith 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 onclothing,change
clothingimmediately.
Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap and tightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
Neverrun machineinsidea closedarea.
Never makeadjustmentsor 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.
Mowerbladesaresharpand cancut.
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).
SerialNumber:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/ Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) or SAE 10W-30
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") NGK BPR6ES
Valve Clearance (+ 0.04 mm): Intake: 0.015 mm; Exhaust: 0.020 mm
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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