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General| Model Number | 917.370432 |
|---|---|
| Category | Lawn Mower |
| Type | Walk-Behind |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine Displacement | 190cc |
| Cutting Width | 21 inches |
| Cutting Height | 1.25 - 3.75 inches |
| Cutting Positions | 6 |
| Drive Type | Self-Propelled |
| Drive System | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Speed | Variable |
| Deck Material | Steel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1 quart |
| Oil Capacity | 20 oz |
| Wheel Size (Front) | 8 inches |
| Wheel Size (Rear) | 11 inches |
| Mulching Capability | Yes |
| Bagging Capability | Yes |
| Side Discharge Capability | Yes |
Covers safe operating practices, including hand/foot safety, clearing the area, appropriate attire, and awareness of surroundings.
Provides guidelines for mowing on inclines, emphasizing safety across the face, obstacle removal, and avoiding steep or wet slopes.
Highlights the risks children pose and offers precautions, including keeping them clear and supervising them closely.
Details precautions for handling gasoline, including storage, refueling, fire prevention, and spill management.
Covers essential service tasks like checking fasteners, safety devices, cleaning debris, and blade care.
Explains the benefits of purchasing a protection agreement, including expert service and product replacement.
Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the mower from its carton and check for all parts.
Instructions on unfolding the handle, aligning components, and securing it for proper operation.
Provides guidance on correctly assembling the grass catcher frame and bag for use.
Details the procedure for installing the starter rope mechanism on applicable models.
Identifies key controls and their functions, aiding familiarization with the mower's operation.
Highlights CPSC requirements, blade warnings, and the function of safety control bars.
Explains engine speed, operator presence control, and how to engage self-propelling for forward motion.
Covers procedures for adjusting the drive control tension and the cutting height of the mower.
Instructions for attaching the grass catcher for collecting clippings from the rear.
Guide on installing the discharge deflector for side discharge of clippings.
Quick reference chart outlining the steps for mulching, rear bagging, and side discharging conversions.
Details adding engine oil and gasoline before operation, including important checks and precautions.
Explains the correct sequence for starting the engine and how to safely shut it down.
Offers tips on blade usage, cutting height, speed, grass catcher care, and engine cooling for optimal mowing.
Provides guidance on mulching, including housing cleanliness, grass conditions, and cutting patterns.
Lists maintenance tasks and general advice for unit care, covering checks before use, hours, and storage.
Details specific points for lubrication and warnings about plastic wheel bearings to ensure proper function.
Covers care for tires, checking front drive wheels for freedom of movement, and cleaning debris.
Details blade care, removal, installation, sharpening, and balancing to ensure optimal cutting performance.
Covers care for the grass catcher, checking for damage, and maintaining the gear case area.
Details changing engine oil, checking oil levels, and cleaning or replacing the air filter.
Steps for connecting a hose and running the engine to clean the mower underside quickly and easily.
Covers general cleaning, inspecting the muffler, replacing the spark plug, and cleaning under the drive cover.
Procedures for adjusting the mower's cutting height and information on the rear deflector's function.
Details for replacing the drive belt and adjusting the handle height for user comfort.
Details on factory-set engine speed and notes on the non-adjustable carburetor for proper operation.
Covers cleaning, lubrication, fuel stabilization, and handle folding for long-term storage.
Lists common causes and corrections for issues like the engine not starting, loss of power, or poor cut.
Covers issues like engine not starting, loss of power, poor cut, vibration, and starter rope problems.
Addresses problems with drive speed, hard to push, and grass catcher filling for optimal performance.
