Owner`s manual

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When
changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck.
Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
fi ller cap
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence con trol bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered normal.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an
automatic choke system. No priming or
choking is required before starting.
• To start engine, hold operator presence
control bar down to the han dle and pull
starter handle quickly. Do not allow
starter rope to snap back.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.4789A
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
33 420019 Mulcher Door 34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket 35 431131 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Rear, RH (Includes Red Knob & Pushnut) 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Defl ector 39 442470X479 Handle Bracket, LH 40 438526X479 Handle Bracket, RH 41 150406 Screw, Dogpoint 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 42 193000 Spring, Torsion 43 191730 Nut, Hex, Nylock 44 431558 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing 45 175650 Rod, Hinge 46 421782 Blade Adapter / Pulley 47 421825 Blade, 22" 48 851074 Washer, Hardened 49 850263 Washer, Helical 50 851084 Screw, Machine, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8 51 430599 Front Baffl e 52 404763 Decal, Danger 53 17000510 Screw, Hex Head 54 88348 Washer, Flat 55 191730 Nut, Hex, Flanged 1/4-20 56 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head #13 x 3/4
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 427615X479 Upper Handle 2 438385 Cable, Engine Zone Control / Rear Door Prop 3 429930X004 Bracket, Upstop 4 145006 Guide, Cable 6 182398 Handle Knob, Star 7 750634 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 8 427612X428 Control Bar 9 430653 Rear Door Assembly 11 425575 Hairpin, Door/Handle Pivot 12 189713X428 Handle Knob, Standard 13 437516 Plug, Lower Handle Bar 17 427120X428 Rear Baffl e 18 132004 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 19 194788 Rope Guide 20 429157 Rear Skirt 21 419949 Spring, Rear Door, LH, Black 22 141841 Screw, Panhead, Torx #20 24 419948 Spring, Rear Door, RH, Grey 25 409149 Nut, Hex, Flanged 26 419945 Screw, Door/Handle Pivot 27 431880X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 28 72270505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 30 413808 Nut, Push 31 419407X615 Selector Knob 32 419944X007 Latch, Mulcher Door
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
57 155377 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 58 437517X479 Bar, Handle, Lower 59 191574 Handle Bolt 62 431913X004 Belt Retainer 63 178848 Screw #10-16 x 5/8 64 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 126L02- 1445-F1 (See Breakdown) 65 197480 O-Ring 68 431134 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Rear, LH (Includes Red Knob and Pushnut) 83 750097 Screw, Hex Washer Head 84 428124 Fastener, Push 85 429801X004 Mounting Bracket, Skirt 96 197991 Clip, Cable - - 440732 Owner’s Manual, English/Spanish Available accessories not included with mower: - - 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 Gallon Container) - - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer - - 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle)
KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION