Craftsman 917.388732 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of
each mowing season or a_er every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
Spark plug type and gap setting are
shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
in Maintenance section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. Clean the underside of
your mower after each use.
ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plugwire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
Clean the underside of your lawn
mower by scrapingto remove build-up
of grass and trash.
Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil,etc.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water
out. Water in engine can resultin
shortened engine life.
_.CAUTION: Before performing any
service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come
in contact with plug,
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibilitythat objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower into
the operator mewing position. If the
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has
three (3) height positions - adjust to height
that suitsyou.
Squeeze the bottom ends of lower
handle towards each other until the pin
in handle can be inserted into one of
the three height adjustment holes,
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__ Handl
Handlepin
Squeeze
3-position.----'"_ _,_, _ High
Handle _ _ _
adjustment _'_F,_'_ \_ Medium
bracket _\ t\_\_ \ \
_'Low
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1, Put grass catcher frame intograss bag
with rigidpart of bag on the bottom,
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2, Slip vinyl bindings over frame,
NOTE: If vinyl bindingsare too stiff,hold
them inwarm water for a few minutes,If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
ACAUTION: Do notrun your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place, Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
Catcher _ _'_ - _-'_J'_
frame : _\
handle
/7 _,._ Vinyl _,
bindings <_S','3'
_ Frame .
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