Craftsman 917.377351 User manual

SWAINS
CRIIFTSMIIN°
MODEL NUMBER 917.377351 OWNER'S MANUAL
. Assembly
• Operation
•Customer
Responsibilities
° Service
° Adjustments
° Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
159810 02.10,97 VBL Printed in US A.,

SAFETY RULES
_Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
IMPORTANT: 'tHtS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
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 Ihls operator'smenual carefully Become familiar w_lh
the conlrots and know how lo operate your mower prapedy
Learn haw to quickly stopmower
*Do not allow chtldrento usa your mower Never allow adulls
to usa mower withoutproper Instrucltons.
Keep the area of operation clear of all parsons, especially
small childrenand pets
Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-
scrlbedinthlemanual,
. Do not operate mower Ifit has been dropped or damaged In
any manner, Always have damage repaired before using
your mower
°Do notuseaccessory attachmentsthat are not recommended
by the manufacturer Use of such at|achmente may be
hazardous
, The blade turnswhen the engine ts running
PREPARATION:
• Atwaysthoroughlycheckthearea to be mowed andclearttof
all stones, sticks_ wires,bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects wil!be thrown by the blade and can cause
severeinjury
,, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whenstarling and
while using your mower.
Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes withgood
trastton whenmowing
• Check fue_tank before starling engine Do not fill gas tank
indoors,whenthe engine Is runningorwhentheengine ishot
Allow the engine !ocool forseveral minutes before ftiiing the
gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before startingthe
engine,
,, Always make wheel height adjustmentsbefore starling your
mower, Neverattempt to dothis while theengine Is running,
• Mow only Indaylight or good ad]flcial light.
OPERATION:
,' Keep youreyesand mind on your mower andthe areabeing
cut Do not let other Interasls distract you
"Do notmow wet orslippery grass, Never runwh_laoperating
your mower, Always be sure ofyour fooling- keep afirmhold
on the handles and walk.
.Do not puthands or test near orunder rotatingpads Keep
sleet of the discharge opening at all times,
Always stop Ihe engine whenever you leave orare notusing
your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads,and
any gravel-covered areas
.Never direct discharge of material Ioward byslandars nor
allow anyonenear the mower while you are operating it.
• Belorecleaning, inspecting,orrepaldng yourmower, stopthe
engine and make absolutelysure the blade and all moving
pads have stopped. Then disconnect thespark plug wireand
keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting
° Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object.
FotIow the procedure outtlned above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operaling you mower
Do not change r the governor settings or overspeed the
angina Engine damage or personal tnjury may resWl
Do not oparale your mower if tt vibrates abnormaf{y Exces..
siva vibration Is an indication of damage; slop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required
. Do not run lhe engine Indoors Exhaust fumes are danger..
cue.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow
across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
Ioseyourfaotlng Donotmowexcessivetysteepstepes Use
caution when operal_ng the mower on uneven terrain orwhen
changing directions - maintain good fooling,
• Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and Ihe engine mounting bolls often to be
sure they are tightened propedy
Check all bolls, nuts and screws al frequent inlervals for
proper lfghlness to be sure mower Is In safe working condl..
t[on
Keep all safely devices In place and working
• To reduce flre hazard, keep the engine free of grass, _eavas
or excessive grease and olt
•Check grass catcher often lot deterioration and wear and
rap]aceworn bags Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with specifications of the
manufaclurer of your mower
•, Always keep asharp blade on your mower
,, Allow engine to coot before storing in any enclosure
• Never store mower wilh fuel in the tank inside a building
where luTes may reach an open flame or an ignflion source
such as a hot water heater, apace heater, dolhes dryer, etc.
i _ Lookfor this symbol to point out Im-
portan! safety preeautlons, tt means
CAUTIONHI BECOMEALERTUI YOUR
SAFETY !S INVOLVED •
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING A I
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals Known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn
Mower_ t _as been designed, engineered and mamJfac-.
lured to give you the best possibie dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannel easity
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Department. We have competent, wall-
trained technicians and the proper tools to sarv{ce or repair
this lawn mower.
Piease read and retain tn;s manual The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",
MODEL
NUMBER 917..377351
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMSERSWEL BE FOUND
ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE
LAWN MOWER HOUSING
YOU SNOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 6 25
DISPLACEMENT: 'f2 56 CU IN
GASOLINE CAPACITY 15QUARTS
AND "TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32"F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
iO{L CAPACITY: 20 OZS
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPiON RJ19LM
(GAP: 030")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 008'
EXHAUST: 008"
SOLID STATE iGNITION
AiR GAP; ,0125 IN
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35440 FT LBS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details°
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules
• Fot_'owa regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower
• Fo{low the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sectlons of this owner's manual,
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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 _nstructions in the owner's manual, Sears w{_lrepair free o! charge any
defect in material or workmanship
If {his,Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rentat purposes, INs warranty applies for only g0 days from
the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, brade adapters, belts,
air cleaners and spark plug,
•Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse or negligence includingbent crankshafts and the Iailure to maintain
the equ pment according to the {nstructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTERtDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATE& THiS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE
TH_S PRODUCT IS tN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific lega_ rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ................................................ ,,........;... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12..14
WARRANTY ..................... _............................................ 3
ASSEMBLY ....................................................................... 6
OPERATION ......................................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 15
STORAGE ............................................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... ,,.............. 17
REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ........................ 1B-23
REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE .................................... 25-27
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...........................................28
INDEX A
Accessories ................. ....................... 5
Adjustments:
Carburetor .............................. 15
Drive Beit ............ ......................... 15
Engine Speed ..............................15
Handie Height ............................ 15
Height of Cut ........................... 9
Air Filter.'
Replacement ...............................14
Service ................................ 14
Assembly ...................................... 6
B
Blade:
Sharpening ...................... t3
Replacement ................. 13
C
Controls:
Drive Control ....................... 8
Engine Zone Control ............ 8
Engine Speed Control ............ B
Operator Presence
Control Bar ........................... 8
Customer Responstbiffties 3, 12-14
Air Filter ................................. 14
Blade Care/Replacement ..... 13
Drive Wheels ........................ 13
Engine ............................ 14
Lubrication ............. :...................14
Spark Plug ................................. I4
Cutting Levels .................................. 9
E
Engine:
Air Filter .................................... 14
OII Change .......................... 14
Oil Level .................................... 14
Oil Type .......................... 14
Starting .............................. !0
Slopping ..................................... 10
Storage ................................... 16
F
Fuel:
Capacity ................. 3
Storage ........................ 16
Type ............... 10
H
HandleAdjustment:
Assembly ....................... 6
Cutting Height ................. 15
L
Lubrication:
Engine ....................................14
LawnMower .............................12
M
Maintenance Agreement ........... 3
Maintenance Schedule ................. 12
Mowing Tips ............................. 10
O
Oth Engine ................._.................. 12
Storage ................................... 16
Operation:
Ddve Control ...................... 9
Engine Contro! ................ 9
Grass Catcher ................ 9
Mower ............................. 9
Operator Presence
Conlrol Bar ......................... g
Options:
Accessories .......................... 5
R
Repair Pads:
Engine ..................... 25-27
Lawn Mower ....... 18-23
Responsibilities, Customer. 3, t2-14
S
Safety Rules ....................... 2
Service and Adjuslmenls ...... 15
Carburetor ................ 15
Drive Belt ............. 15
Engine Speed .................. 15
Handle ......................... 1 5
Spark Plug ....................... 14
Specifications .......................... 3
Speed Control:
I_ngtne .............................. 8
Starting Ihe Engine ................... to
Stepping the Engine ................. Io
Storage ................................. I6
T
Trouble Shooting Chart ............... 17
W
Warranty ................... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES
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These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets
and service centers Most Sears sEorescan also order repair pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn
mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your {awn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
__ GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
MULCHER KITS
....111,111,11 111
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
S{DE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BLADES
AIR FILTERS
BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL

ASSEMBLY
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Read these instructions and the manue! in its enttrety
before you attempt 10assemble or operate your new lawn
mower Y0ur new lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled
tot shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etc_, necessary to comptele the assembty have been
placed in the parts bag To ensure safe arid proper
operatfen of your fawn mower a}l parts and hardware you
assemble must be tightened securely t.se the correct
tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
•Remove loose pards included with mower
• Cul down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
• Remove all packing materials except padding between
upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
• Rott lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
oughly for additional loose parts
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig, 1A)
_MPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO P_NCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
• Raise lower handle sectton to operating position and
squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards
each other unlit the pin in hand{e can be inserted Into
one et the three height adjustment holes
, Raise upper handle section to operating position, re-
move protective padding and tighten handle knobs
securely.
•Remove any packing materiel from aro und control bar
• Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing corn-
tort Refer to Service and Adjustments seolion of this
manual.
OP_RATORPRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
UFTUP
LOWER HANDLE
MOWING POSITION
MULCHERPLUG
FIG. 1A
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig, 1 B)
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher To convert to bagglag or discharging:
• Open rear door and remove muncherplug. Store
mutcher plug ina safe place
•You can nowInstallcatcher or optionalctippingdeflec-
tor
• To returnto mu$chlngoperation, installmulcher plug
intodischarge opening of mower,
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug in place or ap*
proved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to op-
erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
TO PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start
your lawn mower
• Disconnect engine battery (male) from battery cormac-
tor (female)
PIN
3-POSITION
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT
eRACKE_
FIG,, 1B
•Connect battery charger connector (ma_e) to battery
connector (female),
•Plug battery charger into 1!0 volt A.C. outlet.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before
slarting your engine for the first time
Alter charging, connect engine connector (mate) to
baltery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging
Connect your battery charger te charge battery as re-
quired.
IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT
CHARGE A DISCHARGED BATTERY
At the end of the mowing season the battery should be
charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter
storage
ICAUTION: Always disconnect the en-
I_, glne connector (male) from the battery
! A_J_, connector(female)topreventecctden-
! _ tal starting when transporting or stop
!"J"="_ lag your lawn mower after the season_

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ASSEMBLY
ENGINE
CONNECTOR
(MALE)
BATTERY
3ER
BATtERy CONNECTOR
(FEMALE)
CHARGER
CONNECTOR
(MALE)
FIGo 2
TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS
CATCHER (See Figs, 3A thru 4)
•Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of
grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag
NOTE: Keep bag hem gatllered on the straight leg of the
tubular (rame
• When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem,
lmmed{atefy work the end of frame down Inside the bag
as shown in inset,
• Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until
both ends of frame are exposed outof the front open-
ing
Assemble tower frame to tubular frame as shown Be
sure handle {s outside of bag and frames are fully
seated as shown in inset,
•Slip vinyl bindings over frame,
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm
water for a few minutes, If bag gets wet, let if dry before
using, '
• Close Ih_ f!iplid Flip lid must be closed while operating
lawn mower,
•Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place Ihe
grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on U_erear
door hinge bracket.
The grass calcher is secured to the lawn mower
housing when Ihe rear door is lowered onto the grass
catcher Irame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower i
without clipping deflector or approved I
grass catcher in p|aceo Never atlempt I
to operatethe lawn mowerwith the rear |
door removed or propped open. i
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SEWNHEM FLIPLID
FIG. 3A
FRAME
CJ"
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FIG. 3B
LOWERFRAMEHANDLE _ _/
FIG. 3C
BRACKET GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
/
FORMED
TABS
7FIG. 4

OPERATION
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER° Compare the
Illustrations with your tawn mower to familiarize yourself wtti_ the location of various controls and adjustments Save this
manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear'on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand
their meaning_
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
OPERATORPRESENCECONTROLBAR
" DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE
GRASS CATCHER
HANDLE_NOB
CABLE CUPS
GASOLINE CAP
MULCRER PLUG
(ON EACH WHEEL)
ENGINE O}L CAP WtDIPST[OK
HOUSING
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk.behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards tnstiMe
and _he US Consumer Product Safely Commission, The blade turns when the engine is running.
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - must be held
down to the handle to start the engine, Release to slop the
engine,
PRIMER - pumps additional fuet from the carburetor to the
cylinder for use when starting a cold engine,
STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine.
ELECTRIC START KEY _used for starting the engine
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER - used to engage power-pro-
pelled forward motion o[ Iawn mower.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the
engine which allows you to select either fast (_) or slow
(,,_) engine speed
MULOHER PLUG- must be removed to convert to bagging
or dlscharglng operation

OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown Intothe eyes, which can
resuft in _evere eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields white operating your
Iawn mower or performing any adjustments or repalrs We recommend a wlde vision safety
mask over the speclactes or standard safety glasses
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mutcherplate in place end door
_closed or without en approved clipptng
deflector or grasscatcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or
propped open°
ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 5)
The engine speed Is controlled by a lever located on the
s_deof the engine. Fast (,'_) posilion is for starttng engine,
normal culling and better grass bagging Slow (,,,_.)
position is for iight cutting, ldmming and fuel econofny
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower In order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury, Do not
under any circumstances attempt to
defeat the function of the operator con-
trol, The blade turns when the engine is
................
* _'oui lawn mower Is equipped with an operator pres-
ence cor}trol bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6)
• Raise wheels for low cut and towerwheels for high cr,!l.
• Wheefs are sel tn Iow cut for shipping Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements Medium position is
best for most lawns
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjusfer (ever to-
ward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your
requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same
setting.
NOTE: Ad uster is properly positioned when plate tab
inserts into hole in tever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so
equipped) aIIow lever to be positioned between the plate
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
*To remove grass catcher, release operator presence
contro! bar t.ostQp engine,
.Lift up rear door and remove the gross catcher by the
handle,
• Do not drag the bag when emptying; i!lwill cause
unnecessary wear.
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT PLATE TAB
_LEVER
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
FIG. 7

OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
• Self-propelling is control_ed by holdlng the operator
presence contro_ bar down to the handle and pushing
the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then
re[ease the lever
• Forward motion will stop when the operator presence
control barfs released, To stop forward motion without
stopplngengine, release the operator presence control
bar s/Ightty until the drive control disengages, Hold
operator presence control bar down to handle to con-
tinue mowing without self-propelling,
• To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,
push down on handle and lift trent wheels ell ground
whi_eturning lawn mower,
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL (See Fig. 9)
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill fs clean
, Remove engine oilcap wtdlpstick and fillto the fut] line
on the dipstick_
• Use 20 ozs. of elf. Fortypeandgradeofolltouse, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities seclton of this
manual.
,Pour oil stowiy. Do not over fill.
• Check ott level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fit{
to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, lighten engine oil cap each time.
•Retnslal{ engine oil cap and lfghlen.
• After lhe first two (2) hours of mowing, change the o11,
and every 25 hours thereafter You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
GAS (See Fig. 9)
• Fill fuel tank Use flesh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum ot 87 octane. Do not mix off
with gasoline. Purchase luel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fueFs (cailed gasoho_ or using ethane/or methanol) can
attract moisture which lead s to sepa ration and formation of
acids during storage Acldio gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine
problems, the fue_ syslem should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer.. Drain the fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are
empty, Use [resh fuel next season_ See Storage instruc-
tions for additional inforrnatlon_ Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent
OPERATOR PRESENCE
•\_ _ CONTROLeAR
{]F_IVE CONTROL PJ$._J_._
FIG. 8
ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER
W/DIPSTICK CAP
FIG, 9
TO START ENGINE
•To slert acold engine, push primertive (5) ttmes before
trying to start. Use afirm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has a_ready
run for atew minuti_s.
* Move engine speed control tever to fast (,_,) position
• Hold operator presence cent re!bar down to the handle
• Turn electric start key clockwise to crank engine.
IMPORTANT; DO NOT CRANK ENGINE MORE THAN
FIVE CONTINUOUS SECONDS BETWEEN EACH T_ME
YOU TRY TO START WAiT 5TO t0SECONDS BETWEEN
EACH ATTEMPT
. To stad engtne using the auxiliary starter handle, follow
Ihe steps above. Exchange the use of the start key for
starterhandle Puibstaderhandlequickly Donotallow
starter rope 1osnap back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar
NOTE: _ncooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine w{lf net start Ifyou do flood engin ewalt
a low minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat
pdming steps°
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