Craftsman 917387280 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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6.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387280

, Safety
® Assembly

, Operation
® Maintenance

,, EspaSol
,, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13
Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15
Maintenance Schedule I0 Repair Parts 32

Maintenance ,:_ 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

UMtTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY' ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of _hurchase,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 orworkmanship.
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
b_ades,blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark p_ug.

- Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank_
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained 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 legai rights, and you may also have other rigt_tswhich
vary from state to state. ._

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, 1LLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower

proper_y. Learn how to quickly stop

mower,

, Do not altow children to use _jourmower.

Never a_towadults to Use mower without
proper instructions.

= Keep the area_f operation clear of a!l

persons, especi_.lly 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 accessoryattachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

, The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and dear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects wilt 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 starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is

hot.Allowtheenginetocootforseveral
minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offany spilled gasoline before starting the

engine.
Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your 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

interests distract you.

° Do not mow wet 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

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at a!l times.

, Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks_:roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

, Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating itS'

° Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away !tom the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

* Do not continue to 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

indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for thecause ofvibration

and repair as required.

o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

o Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you might

lose your footing, Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions -- maintain

good footing.

o Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AIID STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.
Check all bolts, nuts and screws al

frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.

, Keep all safety devices in placeand

working.

o To reduce fire haza'rd, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil,

• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.

, Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

o Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

, Never store mower with fuei 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,

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.

Theseaccessoneswereavailablewhenthis
lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply
to your lawn mower.

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

IMPORTANT: Tf !s cutting machine is
capable of amput&ting hands and feet and
throwing objects, Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Safety standards require operator pres-

ence 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.

Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower. Your new
lawn mower has been assembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag. To ensure

safe and proper operation of your fawn
mower, all parts and hardware you as-

MULCHER KITS

SIDE DISCHARGE

GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

FOR

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

semble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper
tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with
mower.

,, Cut down two end comers 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 barto upper handle.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly foradditional
loose parts.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

• Raise handles until lower handle section
Iocks into place in mowing position.

• Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on !ower
handles and tighten both handle knobs.

= Remove handle padding holding

operator presence conlrot bar to upper
handle.

o Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer
to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and

Adjustment section of this manual,

Operator presenc_
control bar

Lift up

Mowing

Lower
handle

position

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mufcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.

To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower,

Mulcher plug 1

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without muicher plug in place or approved

clipping deflector or grass catcher in

place. Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare theillustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarizeyourself with the

locationofvarious controlsand adjustments. Savethis manual forfuture reference
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in titerattJre supplied with the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGfNE ENGtNE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OtL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

O£ WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Engine zone control cable

Handle knob

Grass catcher

Gasoline _fer cap

Muicher plug

Engine oil cap//'

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(oneach wheel)

MEETSCPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-behind power lawn mowersconform to the safety standards of theAmerican

NationalStandards institute andthe U.S.Consumer Product SafetyCommission. The blade

turns when the engine isru_

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be
helddownto the handle tostartthe engine.

Releaseto stop the engine.
Primer- pumps additionalfuel from the

Starter Handle - used for starting the engine,
Mulcher Plug - located at the discharge
opening must be removed when converting to
bagging or discharging operation.

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when starting
acold engine.

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The operationof any dawnmower can resultin

foreignobjects throwninto the eyes,which can
resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear
safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operating

your lawn moweror performingany adiust-

meritsor repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over the spectacles or

standard saietyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

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 control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.
, Your lawn mower is equipped ,Mthan

operatorpresence control bar which
requiresthe operator tobe positioned

behind the lawnmower handle to start and
operatethe lawnmower, _;

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raisewheels for tow cut and towerwheels
for highc_.

, Adjust cutting height tosuit your require-

ments. Medi_m posilionisbest for most
tawns.

• Tochange cutting height, squeeze adjuster

levertoward wheel.Move wheel up or down
to suit yourrequirements. Be sure allwheels

are inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positioned when
platetab inserts into hole in lever.Also, 9-

positionadjusters (ifso equipped)allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs,

TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER

Ctose the flip lid. Flip lid must bedosed
while operatinglawn mower,

° Lift the reardoor onthe mower housingand

place the grasscatcher frame ontothe
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

* The grasscatcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear dooris

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
withoutdipping deflector or approved grass

catcher inplace. Never attempt tooperatethe

lawnmower with the rear door removedor
proppedopen.

Hinge
bracket Grass catcher

Formed
tabs --_

ear door

frame

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
,, To removegrass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

* Liftup rear door and remove the grass

catcher bythe handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwit1cause unnecessary wear.

Lower Wheels for High Cut

RaiseWheels IorLow Cut

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
"fourlawn mower is shippedwithout oilin the
engine,

,' Besuremower is leveland area around oit

fillis clean.

,, Removeengine oilcap w/dipstick andfill to

the full lineonthe dipstick.

o Use 20ozs,of oil. Fortype andgrade ofoil

to use,see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilitiessectionof this manual.
Pouroilslowly. Do not overfill.

. Check oi!!eve!beforeeach use.Add oilif

needed. Filltofull lineon dipstick,

,, To readpropertevel,tightenengine oilcap

eachtime,

o ReinstalIengine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oilafter every25 hoursof
operationor each season, You may need
tochange the oil more often under dusty,

dirtyconditions.

GAS
. Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleadedgasolinewith a minimum of 87
octane.Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat canbe used
within30days to assurefuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (cailed gasohof or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage_the fue! system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-
tor cleaner products in fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE
. To start acold engine, push primer five (5)

times beforetryingto start. Use afinn push,
This step is not usually necessary when

startingan engine which hasalready run for
afew minutes.

° Holdoperator presence control bar down to

the handle and pult starterhandle quickly,
Do not aliowstarter rope to snap back.

. To stop.engine;reiease operatorpresence

controlbar.

NOTE: Incoolerweather it may be necessary

to repeat primingsteps, tnwarmer weather
over priming may cause flooding and engine
will not start, ifyou do flood engine, wait afew
minutes beforeattempting to start anddo not
repeat priming steps,

MOWING TIPS
* Under certain conditions, such asvery tail

grass, itmay be necessary to raise the
height ofcut toreduce pushingeffortand to

keepfrom overloading the engine and
leavingclumps of grass clippings.

, For extremely heavycutting, reducethe

widthof cut andraise the rear ofthe lawn
mower housingone (1) wheel adjuster

settinghigher than thefront for better
discharge of grass.

,, When using a reardischarge lawnmower in

moist,iteavy grass, clumps of cutgrass
may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce

ground speed (pushing speed)and/or nan
the lawn mower over the area a second

time.

o If atrailof grassclippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge lawnmower, mow

in aclockwise direction with a smalloverlap

to collect the clippings on the nextpass.

, Keeptop of engine around starterclear and

clean of grass clippings andchaff. This will

helpengine airflow and extend engine life.

, Pores incloth grass catcherscan become

filledwith dirt and dust with useand
catchers will collect less grass. To prevent
this, regularly hosecatchers offwith water

andlet dry before using.

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance_
keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF

MOWER HOUSING after each use. See
"Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this
manual.

= The specialmulching bladewill recutthe

grass clippings many times andreduce
them in size so thatas theyfall onto the
lawn theywiltdisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also,the mulched grasswill
biodegrade quicklyto providenutrients for

the lawn.Always mulchwith your highest
engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action ofthe blades.

, Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it iswet. Wet

grass tends to form ciumps and interferes
with the mulching action.The best timeto

mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.Atthis
timethe grass has dried and the ne_,Aycut

area wiltnot be exposed to the direct sun.

,, For best results,adjust the lawnmower

cuttingheight so thatthe fawn mowercuts
off onlythe top one-third of the grassblades.
Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwiltbe necessary

to raise the heightofcut to reduce pushing
effort andto keepfrom overloading the
engine and leavingclumps of mulc_ed
grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut, mow slowlyand
raise therear ofthe lawn mower onewheel

adjustersetting higherthan the front.

o Certaintypes of grass and grassconditions

may requirethat an area be mulcheda
second time to completely hidethe

clippings.When doing a secondcut, mow
across or perpendicular tothe firstcut path.

,, Change yourcutting pattern from weekto

week. Mow north to south one week then
change toeast to west the'nextweek. This
will help prevent matting and grainingof the

lawn.

MAX 1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive futi

value from the warranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adiustments witt need to be made
periodically to propedy maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manuai should be checked at

least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark piug, replace
air filter element and check blade for wear. A

new spark plug and c_aWnew air filter
element assures proper air4uet mixture and

helps your engine run better and last longer.

,Fotlow the maintenance schedule in this

manual

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level.
o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION
Keep unit welI lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

IMPORTANT: DO not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings.Viscous lubricantswiil
attractdustand dirtthat will shortenthe

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feet they must be lubricated, useonlya

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheet
adjusters

(_ Brake spring

(_) Rear

door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO

ENGINE * CUSTOMER
RESPONSiBILiTiES SECTION.

bracket

Engine oil

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PRODUCT SPEC!FICATRONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.387280

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 6.0

DISPLACEMENT: 11,5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: t .5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFISGfSH): SAE 30 (ABOVE32°F)

SAE 5W_3'0 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJt9LM

VALVECLEARANCE: iNTAKE: .004 - ,008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

A1R GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space
provided above,

LAWN MOWER
Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen performing

any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tiresfree of gasoline, oil,or insect
control chemicalswhich can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts,sharp
objectsand other hazardsthat may cause
tire damage.

BLADE CARE
For best results,mower blade mustbe kept

sharp. Replacebent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
. Disconnect sparkplug wirefrom spark plug

andplace wire where it cannotcome in
contactwith spark plug.

• Turnlawn mower on its side. Make sureair
filterandcarburetor are up.

• Usea wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent bladefrom

turningwhen removing blade bolt.

- Protectyour handswith gloves and/or wrap
bladewith heavy cloth.

, Remove bladebolt by turningcounter-

clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end

wrench.

. Remove bladeand attaching hardware

(bolt,lock washer and hardened washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapterand
checkthe keyinside hub of blade adapter.

The key mustbe in good conditionto work

properly,Replace adapter if damaged,
TO REPLACE BLADE
,, Positiontheblade adapter onthe engine

crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft are aligned.

. Positionblade onthe blade adapter

aligningthe two (2)holes inthe blade with
the raised lugson theadapter.

• Be surethe trailing edge is up toward the

engine.

,, Installthe bladebolt with the lock washer

andhardened washer into blade adapter
andcrankshaft.

,, Use block of wood between bladeand

lawnmower housing and tighten the blade
belt,turningclockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is3,5-

40ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt isgrade 8 heat
treated.

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NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but if you do, be sure the biade is

balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Careshould betaken to keepthe blade
balanced.An unbalanced blade witl cause

eventual damage tolawn mower or engine,

The bladecan be sharpened with a file or

on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt to
sharpenwhile Onthe mower.

. To check blade balance, drive a nailintoa

beam or wall, Leaveabout one inchofthe
straightnailexposed. Piacecenter hole of

bladeover the head ofthe nail. Ifblade is
balanced,it should remainir_a horizontal

position,ffeither endofthe blade moves
downward,sharpen the heavy end untilthe
btadeis balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

. The grasscatcher maybe hosedwith

water, but must be dry when used,

,, Checkyour grasscatcher oftenfor damage

ordeterioration.Through normal use itwill

wear. If catcher needs replacing, repface

onlywith amanufacturer approved
replacementcatcher.Give the lawnmower
modeinumber when ordering.

Blade

adaptor _

Blade. \ Key_

Bolt I \ " "

Lockwasher Hardened

washer Trailing adaptor

edge

Crank shaft

_____.....I, ._yway

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ENGINE
LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with APt service classification SF, SH or

SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature,

NOTE: Although muTti--viscosity oils
(5W30. 10W3O etc.) improve starting in
cold wealher, those multi--viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low
on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year ifthe lawn mower

is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)

hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely eachtime you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until

fuel tank is empty,
. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.

Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a

clean surface.

• Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oft
into a suitable container, Rock lawn

mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine,

o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower

and Onside of engine.

o Fill engine with oil. FilI only to the "FULL"

line on the dipstick. DO NO] OVER
FILL,

,' Replace engine oil cap.
, Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

Container

AIR FILTER
",'our engine will not run properly and may

be damaged by using a dirty air filter,

Reptace the air filter every year, more

often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions. Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
= Remove the air filter cover by turning

counterclockwise to the stop and pull

away from collar,

o Remove filter from inside of cover,

• Ctean the inside of the cover and the

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