Summary of Contents for Craftsman 3-ONE CONVERTIBLE 917.37459
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SEARS MODEL NUMBER 917.374590 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service • Adjustments ®Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 145153 REV. 1 06/29/94 OWNER'S MANUAL Printed in U.S.A.
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACEWIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK REFA,RS SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION STANCES. TRAINING: Read this operator's manual carefully. the controls and know how to operate your mower properly.
Sears will 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.
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Grass Catcher ... Mower ... Operator Presence Control Bar ... Options: Accessories Repair Pads: Engine ... Lawn Mower ... 19-24 Responsibilities, Customer .. 3, 12-14 Safety Rules ... Service and Adjustments ... 15 Carburetor ... Drive Belt ... Engine Speed ...
LAWN These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also ayailable at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of you r lawn mower.
Service and Adjustment section of this manual. TO _NSTALL ATTACHMENTS (See Fig. 1B) Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. mulcher plate in a safe place.
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Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. SEWN...
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. manual for future reference. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE...
The bmadeturns when the engine is running. Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres- ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
BE CAREFUL and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass.
For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off onty the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 10). overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position. becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: medium high, medium low and tow. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
SERVICE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is run ning too fast or tee slow_ takeyourlawnmowertoanauthorized repair and adjustment.
30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.374590 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 702710 Grooved Pin 1/8 x 5/8 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos.
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9!7.374590...
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Lockeut 3/8-18 Hinge Screw Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Rope Guide Debris Shield Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 143.945502 Support Bracket (Right) Support Bracket (Left) Spacer Owner's Manual (English/Spanish) High Wheel Kit Gas Can (2.5 gaL) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374590...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN PART DESCRIPTmON 48225 Drive Head Kit 142098 Drive Control 144929 Pan Head Machine Screw 137078 V-Belt 700875 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x2-3/4 85179 Retainer Clip 77400 Hubcap 52160 Washer 86960 Nylon Bushing 700953 Wheel & Tire Assembly 12000058...
Contact authorized service center/department. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine. Adjust or replace ddve control cable, if broken. Put belt on pulIeys or replace belts if broken.
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Each lawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.