User manual CRAFTSMAN 917.373981

[. . . ] nFTXMON ° MODEL NUMBER 917. 373981 OWNER'S MANUAL OConvertible · Assembly · Operation · Customer Responsibilities · Service · Adjustments · Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 144815 03/21/94 Printed in U. S. A. SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETFING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIRE ANDPLACEWlRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPA, RS IMPORTANT & SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT A'I-rEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION STANCES, TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- TRAINING: Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. [. . . ] Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the tcp one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. · · · 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES " AS ou OMP, ETE YC REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners (If Equipped) Clean/Inspect Mower Catcher Clean Lawn Grass Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) Sharpen/Replace Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start Mowers / RE Change Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil G Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler If _ I_ Mower Blade _ _/_ _ If _-, _'/>'n_-_'/_-, , _'-, _"_£-q(_£'£. _ ¢_'_J_" SERVICE DATES M W V' _ V' I/'3 ikf If 1_1. 2 _2 If V'4 R NE !Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condfflons, 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4-Charge 48 hours at end of season. 2 LUBRICATION CHART ) WHEEL ADJUSTER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual, Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. · Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. EACH USE HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN BRAKE SPRING BRACKET i ENGINE OIL BEFORE · _) REAR DOOR HINGE Check engine oil level. Check for loose fasteners. (_) SPRAY LUBRICANT "ENGINE" SECTION. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). (_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES · · Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. BLADE BLADE Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. 12) · · · Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. [. . . ] Size Piston, Pin & Ring Set, . 010" Over Piston, Pin & Ring Set, . 020" Over Piston & Pin Assembly, Std. Size Piston & Pin Assembly, . 010" Over Piston & Pin Assembly, . 020" Over (Assemblys Include Reference #43) Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size Ring Set, Piston, . 010" Oversize Ring Set, Piston, . 020" Oversize Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Assy. (IncL #46) Connecting Rod Bolt Vaive Lifter Camshaft (MCR) Oil Pump Assembly * Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange (Incl. #72 thru 83) Oil Drain Plug Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Assy. [. . . ]