Manual Craftman

Owner's Manual

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ROTARY

MOWER

625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut
Model No. 917.388115

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CAUTION'.
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Warranty................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11

Maintenance

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Service and Adjustments........................ 14 Storage .............................................. 15-16 Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17 Repair Parts ....................................... 34-39 Sears Service .......................... Back Cover

2-YEAR

FULL WARRANTY
Lawn Mower

ON CRAFTSMAN
fails due to manufacturer

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defects in material or store, if repair

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workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ever used for commercial or rental purposes, This warranty does not cover: if this Lawn

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Expendable items that become worn duringnormal use, such as rotary blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain according to all supplied product instructions. This warranty applies only while this product legal rights, Estates, is used in the United

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating ing objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions injury or death, _Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!H BECOME ALERT!H YOUR SAFETYIS INVOLVED. A WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, constituents, and certain vehicle contain or emit chemicals known of California to cause cancer and or other reproductive harm. some of its components to theState birth defects

hands and feet and throwcould result in serious

AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, of California chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and birth harm. Wash

defects or other reproductive hands after handling.

A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hotafter engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

IoGENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand,and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machinebefore starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingparts. Keep clear of the discharge opening atall times. • Only allow responsible individuals,who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals....