Slope Operation; Safe Handling Of Gasoline; General Service - Craftsman 917.372900 Owner’s Manual

• Disengage the drive system, if so
equipped, before starting the engine
(motor).
• If the equipment should start to vi brate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Always wear eye protection when op er-
at ing machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
• When loading or unloading this ma-
chine, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE) while operating this ma-
chine, including (at a minimum) sturdy
footwear, eye protection, and hearing
protection. Do not mow in shorts or
open toed footwear.
Always let someone know you are outside
mowing.
III. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents, which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause
a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches
or embankments. You could lose your
footing or balance.
• Do not mow on wet grass or exces-
sively steep slopes. Poor footing could
cause a slip and fall accident.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gaso-
line. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent ac ci den-
tal starting.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation reg u lar ly.
Never do anything to interfere with the
intended function of a safety device or
reduce the protection provided by a
safety device.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill-
age. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height ad-
justments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are sub ject
to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check com po nents and replace with
man u fac tur er's recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.
• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
522 590580 Plug-Dipstick/Fill
535 799579 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam
562 793514 Bolt
(Governor Control Lever)
598 593291 Shim-End Play (Used with
Nylon Timing Gear)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
608 593959 Starter-Rewind
613 590562 Screw (Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 590516 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring
(Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 799581 Seal-O Ring
(Carburetor Spacer)
635 692076 Boot-Spark Plug
668 590546 Spacer
718 690959 Pin-Locating
(Crankcase Cover / Sump)
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 796210 Gear-Timing (Nylon)
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .86)
745A 690859 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .5)
770 595355 Kit-Rewind/Blower Housing
830 590536 Stud-Rocker Arm
832 592709 Guard-Muffler
836 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard)
(#8-18 x .5)
850 100106 Sealant-Silicone
868 590534 Seal-Valve (Intake)
875 595663 Base-Air Cleaner
914 591103 Screw (Rocker Cover)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 691487 Brake
930 590585 Guard-Rewind
968 595660 Cover-Air Cleaner
MODEL NUMBER 8P502-0110-F1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
972 596251 Tank-Fuel
975 594632 Bowl-Float
976 594281 Primer-Carburetor
1022 595341 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 595349 Cover-Rocker Arm
1026 590515 Rod-Push
(Intake and Exhaust)
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 - - - Label-Emissions
(Available From A
Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1127 590554 Screw (Float Bowl to
Carburetor Body)
1238 590562 Screw (Carburetor Spacer)
(M5 x 17mm)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine
(Not Available
At This Printing)
1330 N/A Repair Manual (Not
Available At This Printing)
1395 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base to
Carburetor) (M4 x 14mm)
1472 691876 Seal-O Ring
(Dipstick / Fill Plug)
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No. 121
Engine Gasket Set Key No. 358
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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