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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN'I
6.25 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387440

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Safety

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Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

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Espa_ol
Repair Parts

CAUTION:
Read and followall
Safety Rules and instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman

Estates,

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,condcraftsman

IL 60179

Warranty ...............................................
Safety Rules .........................................
Assembly ..............................................
Operation ..............................................
Maintenance Schedule ........................
Maintenance .........................................

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Product Specifications.......................... 10
Service and Adjustments...................... 13
Sto rage ................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ................................... 15
Repair Parts .......................................... 34
Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in
the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent
crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained in the owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest
Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only
while this product is in use in the United States.
This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator
presence controls to minimize the risk of
injury. Your unit is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the
function of the operator presence controls
under any circumstances.
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower.
• Do not allow children to use your
mower. Never allow adults to use
mower without proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this
manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
• Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such attachments may be
hatardous.
• The blade turns when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the
blade and can cause severe injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when starting and while using
your mower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or wearing open
sandals, Wear only solid shoes with
good traction when mowing.
• Check fuel tank before stading engine.
Do not fUlgas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before fillingthe gas tank.
Clean off any spilled gasoline before
startingthe engine.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before startingyour mower.Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your
mower and the area being cut. Do not
let other interestsdistract you.
• Do not mowwet or slippery grass.
Never run while operating your mower.
Always be sure of your footing -- keep
a firm hold on the handles and walk,
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotatingparts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossingdriveways, walks,
roads, and any gravel--covered areas.
• Never direct discharge of matedal
toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the mower while you are operating
it.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and
make absolutely sure the blade end all
moving parts have stopped. Then
disconnectthe spark plug wire and
keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Do not continueto run your mower if
you hit a foreign object. Follow the
procedure outlined above, then repair
any damage before restarting and
operating you mower.
• Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage
or personal injury may result.
• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indicationof damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never cut grass by pullingthe mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you
might lose your footing. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions -maintain good footing.
• Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the engine
mounting bolts often to be sure they
are tightened preperly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness
to be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and replace worn
bags. Use only replacement bags that
ere recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of
your mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
• Allow engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
• Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or an ignition
source such as a hot water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
_,Look for this symbol to point out
importants_fety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS iNVOLVED.
"-CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
_,WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

These accessorieswere ava_01e when thislawn mowerwas produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also availableat mostSearsretailoutletsandservice
centers. Most Soarsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,whenyou providethe model
numberof yourlawnmower. Some ofthese accessodesmay notapplyto yourlawnmower.
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