Owner's Manual ® 5.0 HORSEPOWER 19" REAR BAGGER ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.
WARRANTY Ax..... gMITED TWO YEAR WARRANT'/ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER, For two years from date of pumhase, when this Crattsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instmstlans in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge anydefect in matedalorworkmanship. If thlsCraftaman Lawn Moweris used for commercial ar rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Wananty does not coven .
SAFETY RULES PREPARATION: • Always thoroughly check the area tn be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreignobjects These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury, • Always wear cafety gissses or eye chields when starting and while using your mower. • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot orweadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Checkfoeltankbeforeala_ngesgme.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS VE LAWN MOWER'FROM CARTON e loose parts included with mower n two end comers of carton and lay end panel down fiat,, n mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose Read these instructions and _is manual in hts entirety betora you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the ttle factory with exception of these parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Warning • Donotoperatamowerunlessbagfspropedythotatied. • DO not remove bag wh l_e blade is moving. • Duringnonnafuse_h: • Check bag _uent*y • Replace only with l_ln_lt Bag Assembly Grass aaglssub|eottowearanddete_or'affon. _'or any damage. a SEARS approved part. 'U' frame Into top (E2). 4. Locate safety f_p onto the tap of _ ?_ _ ._.=_ ._._ :" ..:. 1/ • Flemovalis the reverse procedure j_ OIL.
OPERATION MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the Amelican National Standards institute and the U_S_Consumer Pmdust Safety Commission. The blade turnswhen the engine is running Operator Presence Control Lever- must be helddown to the handle tostart the engine. Release to stop the engine. Pdmer- pumps additional fuel from the carbumto_tothe cylinder foruse when sta_ng a cold engine.
_J_ OPERATION Power Drive Cable 1. If the drive does not engage when the powerddve lever is pulled towards the handle, screw adjuster counte f-cIoc_se (K) wMlst In operators posKion_ 2.. Screw adjuster fn opposite direstlon If the powerddve does not disengage with the powerdrive lever free (K). How to Mow 1. Start mowing from the outstde edge of the lawn, mowing in strips in alternate directions (L).
MAINTENANCE Cutting System Removing the Blade . Alwaysobsewesafetynule_whenparfi_rmthg 1 ,. DLsconneut spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it caroler come in contsut with spark plug, 2 Turn lawn mower on Its side. Make sure air filter and _d3uretsr are up 3, Use a wrench to loosen b(ade bolt by tsmlng any maintenance. counter_Jockwbe (N11. 4 Remove the blade bolt, blade and washer (N2) 5 Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
MAINTENANCE General Recommendations The warranty on this Learn mower does nst cover items that have been subJested to operator abuse or negr_gertce. To receive full value hem the warranty, open.or must rt_ni_n mower e.
........ MAINTENANCE _Plug _J_ AiR FILTER (R) Your engine wtil not run property and may be dBmaged by using a dirty air tiger, Replace the aL__]ter evely year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dim/condtaons. DO not wash air filler= 1_Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove It and tiger fu:)m flange. DIsr.ard fllta,', 2, Clean coverand flange lhomughiy. 3. fusert new filter into cova_, 4. Position cover and ftitar ag_nst flange wtih tz_bon cover i_ _'fio lowerleticomer of s{st th flange.
PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start • * • • • • • • Loss of power Starier v_brafion rope hard to pull CORRECTION C1ez_r_mplac_ air filt e r, RII fuel tank, Drain I_nk and refill wRh fresh cfuan fuel DmJn fuel tank and carbumlor and refill tank with fresh gasolise Spark plug wlraisdisconnected.
