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. [. . . ] This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for afew minutes. Push engine speed control lever to fast (, , _) position. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. · · · NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmerweather over priming maycause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. 113 OPERATION MOWING TIPS Undercertain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast (, _) position. When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or runthe lawn mower ove rthe area a seco ndtime. If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass. Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. 11 MAX 1/3 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE =CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. · Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. [. . . ] #72 thru 83) Oil Drain Plug Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Assy. #81) Governor Spool Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Flywheel Key Flywheel Belleviile Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw, Torx T-15 #10-24 x 1 Ground Wire * Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve, Standard Size Exhaust Valve, 1/32" Oversize Intake Valve, Standard Size Intake Valve, 1/32" Oversize (Al!Valves Include Reference #151) Screw 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM) Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Engine Shroud REF PART NO. 169 27234A 172 32755 174 30200 178 29752 182 6201 184 26756 185 31384A 186 34337 189 650839 190 35831 191 35039B 192 34966 193 34965 194 32309 195 610973 200 35727 202 36482 203 31342 204 650549 205 650777 207 34336 215 35511 223 650451 224 34690A 238 650932 239 34338 241 35797 245 35066 250 35065 260 35826 262 850831 263A 35821 275 36473 275B 391020 277 650795 285 3500O 287 65O926 290 34357 292 26460 300 35586 301 35355 305 35819A 306 34265 307 35499 309 650936 310 35822 313 34080 347 650898 370 36261 370A 35167 380 632681 390 690702 400 36481 MODEL 143. 945504 NO. DESCRIPTION * Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw #10-24 x 9/16 Nut & Lock Washer 1/4-28 Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe (Includes Ref. [. . . ]