Blade Care; Grass Catcher Removal; Maintenance; Operation - Craftsman 917.249393 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
For any adjustment, inspection or maintenance:
1. Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "BRAKE"
position..
2_ Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
3o Place parking brake in "'ENGAGED" position. Raise
park#_g brake lever and hold in "ENGAGED" posi-
tion., Release clutch-brake pedal.
4, Move throttle control lever to "'SLOW" position.
5. Disengage mower blade clutch le(mr.
6. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.,
7. Remove Key,
............ MAI(E'"'""ABSOLuTELY SURE THE BLADES
AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-
PLETELY STOPPED.
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)
FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP
WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S} TO PRE-
VENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STAR-
TING. BE CAREFUL 1'O AVOID TOUCHING
HOT MUFFLER OR ENGINE COMPONENTS,
BLADE CARE
To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that
before the start of each mowing season, the old blades
be discarded and replaced with new blades, Blades can
be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail
stores°
TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER
Reverse steps I thru 15 under "Assembly - Grass
Catcher", pages 7- 1 1.
YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY
DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE
EVENT OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR
DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. THE
REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD
COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL
MANUFACTURED SPECIFICATIONS IN
ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR-
MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY,
STORAGE
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove aft dirt, grass, leaves, etc.
Store in a clean, dry place°
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REPLACE IMMEDIATELY ANY PARTS
THAT SHOW WEAR OR DETERIORATION,
ESPECIALLY PARTS WHICH CONTAIN
A THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE MOWER, ALSO, CHECK THE CONDITION
OF FASTENERS THAT KEEP THESE
PARTS IN A SAFE POSITION DURING
OPERATION.
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