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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCChh.,'N ECT SPARK PLUG WiRE AND PLACE WIRE \,VHERE IT CANNOT
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE17"ING-UP,
TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTIh_G OR MAKllqG REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK
OF CONTACT !N JURY. YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED W1TH SUCH COkTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE FUNCTION OF TH, E OPERATOR PRESENCE CON] ROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
TRAININg:
e Read the owner's manual car@uliy. Became ta,,mitiar
with !he eonlrots and know how to Operate this mower
properly. Learn how to stop the mower quick%
e DO NOT allow childran Io use this mower. Never allow
adults to use the mower without p_oper instRictians.
e Keep the area of operalion clear of all persons, espe ÷
cially smait children end petS,
e Use the mower only as the man[ facturer intended and
as described in _}s manual.
e When not using your mower, slore it indoors in a do',
high or locked-up place - out of reach, of ehiidren.
DO NOT nperale mower if it bee been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired
before using the mower, o
DO NOY use acce£soq.., atlachments not recommended
by the manufacturer- it may be hazardous.
e Use only product manufacturer's genuine replacement
paris Failure to do so may cause poor fit and possible
iniuo'
PAEPARAT!ON:
60biects struc¢ by the lawn mower s, I! be thrown ann
can cause severe iniuo_ _o pel-sdns. Atways check the
a_ea to ee mowed and cleariiof aHstones, sticks, wres,
bones, eta
_ Dress properly - Wear onJy solid shoes when mowing
Neve mow when barefoot or wearing open eandaJs
e Ah',ays wear safety glasses or eye shields when staRmg
and whi!e USir,g your lawn mower
e DO NOT til! gas tank when the engine is running
indoors or when engme is _ot. Allow 1he engine to coo
for several min,u_es before fi!iing Ue gas tank Cean off
any spilted gasoline before starling the engine.
Never make wt/ee height adjustrneuls while the engine
is fur n ng
e Mow only in day! ght or good adificial light.
e DO NOT operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your fodung -keep a f rm ..... on the handies and walL-
hey'or run
OPERATION:
e DO 'IOT change ,_negovernor settings or overspeed the
eT_gir'e
_* DO NOT put hands or feel near or under rotat::ng parts
Keeocea ottned}sch_rgeopening at all tines.
¢ Stop the engine whey, ever you cave Abe ii]ower, mefo_e
crossing drives, ,*,,a!t s o_ reeds.
_" DO IIOTcontinueto rut YOUr. mowerif you bil. a Ioreign
o,.-,l-_-_. Stop the _ngine. make ebsoiutety sure tee blade
and all moving paris have stopped, disconnect tP,espark
plug vdre .from the spar_ plug lo preven_ aGoident_i
sta£ing, then inspect tee mower for damage and repair
before reata,qing and operating the mower
e if the mower should start te vibrate heavily, slop tee
eng he, check for the cause and repair. Remember,
heavy vibration is generally a sign ef trouble
e Stop the engine, wait _or blade and all moving parts to
stop, before cleani rig, unclogging chute, ren_oving grass
caLcher, repa_rng or inepecling ihe mower, Always
disconnect the spark piog wire and keepaway from plug
to prevent accidental starting.
e DO N©T run engine indoors - exhaust fumes are
dan,2ereus
6 Never cu_ grass s).'p'_lli_glhe mower towards you Mow
grass across the face o[ slopes, never up and down or
you cou!dioseyourfootin_ DO NOT mow excessively
steep sh',pes. Use caution when or)crating the mower on
unever: terrain or whe_ changing direction -mainta n
good footing
e Never aperafe _he mower without p_oper guards, pieces
or olher safety devices i-_ place.
OUSTOf_IERAESPONSIR4LITISS AND S'_ORAG6
¢ Check the blade and the engine mounting ba!ts often to
be sure they ae tightened sroper 7
Check atl bo)ts, nuts and screws at frequent intervais for
prooer _ightness to be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
e N_-ver s_ore mower with fuelinthe tank inside abuiidmg
where ignition sources are p_esent such as i_et water
hen,tar and space heeters, clothes dryers, and the !iRe
AI!os7 engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fro hazard, keep the engine _ree of grass,
leaves or excess va grease and oil,
if grass catcher is used with your mowe_, check it often
far deterioration end wear and repla, ce worn bags. Use
only rap adamant bags tha_ are recommended by and
comply wth specif ceticns of the n,,anufaclurer Oi your
mower
e )teen a sharp bade Or_ your morner
Tqe cuttinge_ges o!the mower b_ade are sharp and car"
tacerale (cut} skin lissue Care should be taken when
doing any repair work r:n or a,_'ound t',e mower blade. TO
p everH injury, _t_s recommended t_et gloves bewern or
the cutting edge be w_apped wit: newspaper or any
01her _u labia inatena_ when working on the blade.
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COfdGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sea_s
Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has beeq designed, en-
.0 neered and manufactured to give you the best pos-
sib!e dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center!Department. We r_ave competent, welt-trained
te;chnicians and the proper tools to service Or repair th is
unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and ma:,ntain your mower
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
IiUMBER 517.372529
SERIAL
NUMBEFI
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL
BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO
THE REAR OFTHE MOWER DECK.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL
NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
A Sears Maintenance Agreerner_! is availabie or _,tIqs
product Contac yournearestSearssterefordelails.
e Read and observe thesafety rules,
e Fo!Iow a reguiar schedule in maintaining, caring
for and using your mower.
e Follow the instructions under"Customer Respon-
sibilities'" and "Storage" seclions of this Owner's
Manual.
PRO©UC SPECI - u,£ IOHS
HORSE POWER 4.0
DISPLAC, EM ENT: 171.9cc
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 48 oz. (!.42 liters)
OIL CAPACITY 20 oz. (.59 liter).___
SPARK PLUG (GAP 039 in): Champion
(.76ram) RJ-19LM
{o_ equivalent)
SOL!D STATE IGNiT ON
AIR GAP: .0125 m.
L32mml
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40fl Is,s.
(47 5-54.2Nrn)
For one year lrom the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and
_uned-up a,_cord ng to lhe instructions in the owner's manua!, Saars will repair, tree o, ch_.rge, ony detect in
matedM and workmanship.
Iflhis Craftsman Lawn Moweris used forcommercialor rental purposes, lhiswarrantyappliesforonly90 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
Expendable iIems which become worn during norms.I use,-such as rotary mower blades, b_ade
adaptors, belts, air cleaners and spa_k plug
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent cranks "_afts and fine
lailureto maintain the equipmentaccordi g to the instructions contained in the owner's ma_lua!
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE
NEAR EST SEARS SERVICE CEN FER/DEPARTMENT !i',._TIdE UNITED STATES. TH! S WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT/S _N USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
i his warranty gwes you specific legai Hgl]ts and you may also have other rigsts which vary from state to state.
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T/- ,tsLL OF CONTE TS
SAFETY RULES ............................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................... 3
CUS! O_'.tiER RESPONSIBILiTiES . . , 3,11,12,13,14,15
WAR£ANTy ................................. 3
TABLE ©P CONTENTS ........................ 4
I[,!@EX ....................................... 4
MOWER ACCeSSORiES ....................... 4
A8 SI.E_,_BL"¢ .................................. 5
OPERATtOht .......................... 6,7,8,9110
$E£VtCE AND ADJUB"t°ME_;IT . ............. 16;,17
STORAGE ................................. I8
SERVICE F_ECO L'_;M_ NOAT tO}_,8S ............... 1I
TROUBLE SF_,OOTU4G ........................ 19
REPAIR PARTS - _'_4OWER.................. 20-24
REPAIR PAR"¢8 o ENG[_2E .................. 25-27
PARTS ©RDER_F_G/S_RVICE ......... BACK PAGE
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Accessories ..................... 4
Adjustments:
C8rburdtor .................. ! 7
Engine Speed ................. !7
Height of Cut .................. 8
Wheel Adiuster ................. 8
Air Pilter ....................... 14
Assembly:
Handie ........................ 5
B
Blade:
Replacement .................. 12
Sharpening ................... 13
Controls:
Operator P_'esence Control Bar ., .7
Customer Responsibilities ......... 3
Air Filter ...................... 14
Blade Care/Replacement ........ 12
Engine ....................... 14
Lu bric_:ion ................... 1S
Spark Ptu:8 .................... 14
Gear Reducer ................. 13
Cut[b_g Heights .................. 8
E
Engh_.e:
©i} Change ................... 1£
Specifications ................. 3
Starting ....................... 8
Storage ...................... 18
F
Filter, Air ....................... 14
G
Gasoline:
Storage ...................... 18
Tank Capacity .................. 3
Tyr_.e.......................... 8
Gear Reducer ................... "i3
L
Lubrication:
Engine ....................... 15
Gear Reducer ................. 1:3
Wheels ....................... 14
M
Maintenance:
Agreement ..................... 3
Mowing Tips .................... 1[)
O
Oii:
Change ...................... 15
Storage ...................... 18
Type .......................... 8
Operating Mower ........... 7,8,9,10
Operato_ Presence Controt ......... ?
P
Prm_er .......................... ,B
R
Repair!Rep:acement Par(s ..... 20-27
Responsibilities. Customer ......... 3
S
Safety Rules ..................... 2
Sen, ice and Adjustments:
Blade ..................... t2,!3
C_rbure_or .................... 17
Cutting Heig.ht ................. 8
H_ndle Height .................. 5
Engine ....................... !7
Rear Trail Shield ............... t7
Gear Reducer ................. 13
Se_ic_ Recorr_mendations ........ 11
Spark Plug ..................... 14
Specifica_;ons .................... 3
Starting the r_ngi_e ............... 8
Stopping the Mower .............. 8
Slot&go ........................ 18
T
Table of ContenLs ................ 4
1 rouble Shooting Paints .......... 19
W
Warranty ........................ 3
Wheels:
Adjusting }-ieighi ................ 8
L_;bricatiOn ................... 14
These accessories were eva.i able when (qe mowe_ was pufc_ased. They ate also availsb!e at _os _,Sears retail outlets cBtatog 8r_d
seP,'ice centers. ]'/os_ SeB_s storms can order repair parts for yo,_, when yOLs ero,,,ide tRe _odel n_ tuber of your rno¢_l"
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NOTE
Directions (Fron_, rear, le_t, right, etej
in tBIs manu_l are orbnt_d from _h_
operat_Ps position behind the com-
_rol handte.
RIGHT
SiDE
O PE RA'I'O R'S
POSiTiON
Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at
the faotoo,.
iMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE
MOWER FROM THE CARTON, BE-
CAUSE DOING SO COULD RESULT
IN CONTROL CABLE DAMAGE
TO REB¢OVE _\40WER FROB_ CARTON
_, Remove loose paris if inchJded with mower, (i.e.
oil, owner's manual, e_o}.
e Cut down corrters on one end of carton and lay end
down flaL
Remove packing mater aL
¢ Roll mower out of carton and cheek carton lhor-
oughly for loose parts.
!MPORTANT: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH OR
K!NK THE CONTROL CABLES
WHILE UNFOLDING ]HE
HANDLES.
qOW TO SE _oUPYOUR _p,w_ i_/iO_AEh
To Unfod Handtes {See Fig1)
e Raise iower handle to vedical position.
¢ LiFt upper handle to horizontal position being
careful not to pinch the starlet rope at the handle
joint.
e Raise upper handle to vedical position and tighten
the isandle joining knobs.
!NSERE PIN OF HANDLE
INTO HOLE FOR DESIRED HEIGHT
\/ /
\,, I Fb. 2
Pull the handle rearward to an angle where you
can insed the pins of the handle into one of three
holes in the handle support. (See Figure 2.)
_o From the operator's position behind the handte,
check the handle height. If you wish to change the
heighL inset1 the handb pins inlo another set of
holes.
,_-{_ VERTICAL POSITION
Fig. 1
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