Craftsman Mower 50 Owners Manual

Craftsman Mower 50 - 21" Front Wheel Drive Limited Edition State Model Manual

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  • Craftsman Mower 50 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.38885 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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    -16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY 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
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    all glasses with side shields when operating instructions on the machine and in the mower. manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
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    parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. WARNING: This lawn mower
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    from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive maintenance check. • Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Once you purchase
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    / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. UP Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled
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    OR GASOLINE in the engine. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence control
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    control. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
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    changing oil you may need 20 oz. fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. CAUTION . To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. - nance section of this manual. ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is equipped with a special
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    mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn
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    USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 OR SEASON HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
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    blade and 5W-30 SAE 30 lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs. Blade adapter Key Crankshaft keyway Lockwasher F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED
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    and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up
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    upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower handle mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment
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    manual. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower at least 10 minutes after
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    store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and
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    like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www.sears.com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827
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Model No.
917.38885
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman