Craftsman 917.38919 - Manual (Page 5)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
• Da not aparata mower unless bag Is properly Installed,
• Do not remove bag wh" a blade Is moving.
• During normal use jag Is subject to
wear and deterioration.
• Check bag fretiuenti!; tor any damage,
• Replace only with a SEARS approved part.
1 . Insatt *U' frame Into lop {E2).
2 . AtSacb tl’ftarneto fetetebag (E3).
3. LrxalB fully assenrdjIadgrassbCK
□nto2localkxi poInlsBltbe rearof
ihedeck(E4).
4. Locate safety flap onto the top of
the grass bag. Ensure the grass
bag is sBcuraly !ocated,(E5)
• Hetnowaf Is the ravensB procedure
Grass Bag Assembly
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oii in the engine.
• Be sure mowar Is level and area around oil fill is dean.
- Remove engine oil cap and fiil to the full fine on the dipstidc,
" Use20a2S,ofoll, Fortypeandgradeordltousa.see
"Engine Lubricatlari" in Maintenance seciion of this manual
- Pour oil slowly. Do not over fln.
■ Check oil level before each use., Add oil if needed, Rll
to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
- Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need lo change the oii more often
under dusty, dirty condlUons.
gasoune
" Fiil lue! tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a rnlnimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil
wilh gasoline. Purchase fuel In quantities that can be
used within 30 days lo assure fuel freshness,
WARNING
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days
of longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run
until fuel lines and crarburalor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or crarburetar cleaner
products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
filler cap