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® MODEL NUMBER 917.372823 OWNER'S MANUAL ® Convertible Assembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 149059 REVo 1 05.30.95 Printed in U.S.,A............ ' ............ I''l' ...
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS., FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNiT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE...
Sears wilt repair free of Charge any defect in material or workmanship. if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase: This Warranty does not cover: •...
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ,/_ i i ui ii i • - These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers_ Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number o{ your lawn mower..
,ill ¸ ii,i ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and tl_is manual in its entirety OPERATORPRESENCE before ymJ attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower:. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unasserabled for shipping purposes.
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ASSEIVIBLY TO ASSEMBLE ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag_ NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame, •...
OPERATION _:;: ........ i ...... KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrati6nswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage° Always wear safety glasses or eye shields white operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the Spectacles or standard safety glasses.
OPERATmON Jl,, ,, i BEFORE STARTING ENGtNF_. GASOLINE RLLER cAP OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Besure mower is level and area around oil flit is clean.. Remove engine oil capwidipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick..
..ii, i-:-: i::jl illl,i CUSTOMER FtESPONSIBIUTIES i..ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SFor SG,. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VtSCOSfTY GRADES CONTAINER I ..TEMPEP,_TURE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etco) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils FIG.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ; =..CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. • Make sure _he blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. ° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it Cannot come in contact with plug ::::: ..
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs, +17thru 19) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handte can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM LOW mowing comfort,, Four (4) positions are availabte: high, medium high, medium low and low., Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
STORAGE Immediately prepareyour lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FOFtMINGIN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Cfean/replace air fitter, Outer fuel Fill fuel tank, Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with flesh dean fuel., Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carbpratorand retitl lank with fresh gasoline.
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.372823 72./...
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.372823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRtP_ON Control Bar 84921 Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 145793 145646X479 Upper Handle 700781 Wheel & Tire Assembly Lower Handle 145212 Locknut 84676X479 103672× Rope Guide 77400 Hubcap Locknut 1/4-20 88652 63601 Hinge Screw Handle Bolt...
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.372823...
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.372823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19 88516 idler Pulley- HexWasher Head Screw #10-24x 1/2 750097 87877 Selector Knob Drive Cover 750678 146302 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) Drive Pawl 851960 146301 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right) Drive Pulley 145324 23.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43,954506 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 130 6021A Screw 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 36478A Cylinder (tnctudes Reference 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM) Numbers 2, 7, 20 and 125)
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE NUMBER 1 43.954506 MODEL CARBURETOR NO. 632569 REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632569 Carburetor, Complete (tdcludes #184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer, Throttle 631183...
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