Craftsman 917.385140 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle,on
a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner.
Always placecontainerson the ground
awayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthanfrom 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 andtightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
Neverrun a machineinsidea closed
area.
Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith
theengine (motor)running.Disconnect
thespark plugwire, and keepthewire
awayfromthe plugto preventaccidental
starting.
Keepnutsand bolts,especiallyblade
attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip-
mentin goodcondition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Check
their properoperationregularly.
Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
other debrisbuild-up.Cleanoil or fuel
spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore
storing.
Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you
strikean object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhiletheengine is running.
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject
to wear,damage,anddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
Mowerbladesare sharpand cancut.
Wrapthe blade(s)orwear gloves,and
useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.
Donot changethe enginegovernorset-
tingor overspeedthe engine.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
SerialNumber:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/ Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ 19LM or J19LM
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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