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- Page 1 SWAINS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.373460 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation • Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE ANDPLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPA,RS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLSTO MINIMIZETHE RISK OFINJURY. YOUR UNITIS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT... -
Page 3: Capacity
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. - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... CUSTOMER RESPONSIB|LITIES ...... 3,12-15 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......21-25 OPERATION ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........26-28 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ....
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Page 5: Air Filter
LAWN MOWER These accessories were available when this lawn mower was producedr They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you 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 unassembled for shipping purposes. - Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a MULCHER PLATE mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING (See Fig_ 3A) - Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place. You can now install grass catcher To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plate into rear discharge opening of mower,...
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Page 8: Engine Speed Control
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference= OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL... -
Page 9: Engine Control
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 7) The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine_ Fast ('_) position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging Slow (._) posi _ tion is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. -
Page 10: Starting
OPERATION GROUND DRIVE FOUR SPEEDS DRIVE CONTROL OPERATOR (See Fig. 10) ENGAGED CONTROL Your lawn mower provides four (4) speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best The drive speed control lever can be changed while you are mowing. Speeds 1 and 2 are found when the engine speed control (red) lever is in low (._=_)position. -
Page 11: Cutting Height
OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Undercertain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce MAX. 1/3 pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings •... -
Page 12: Customer Responsib|Lities 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSJ ILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERV,CE Check for Loose Fasteners OO Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower (Self-Propelled Mowers) 6# 4 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oi! 1_1,2 clean Air Filter... -
Page 13: Replacement
CUSTOMER RESPONSmBILITmES LAWN MOWER BLADE , CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER ,,.. SHAFT KEYWAY nance, TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. -
Page 14: Drive Wheels
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES DRIVE WHEELS (See Fig. 15) LOCKNUT WAVE WASHER I _'_ Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they w.S.ER k move freely The wheels net turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels. -
Page 15: Service
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLmTmES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, SAE VISCOSITY GRADES "20 = 0 ° 30" 32 ° 40° 60 _ 100"... -
Page 16: Drive Belt
ERVmCE AOJUSTMENT$ ° Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER LOCKNUT TO REIVIOVE/REPLACE... -
Page 17: Drive Control
=ill SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL 2-1/2" (See Figs. 23-24 ) • To check for proper adjustment of drive control, slowly UPPER pull down on the drive lever while pulling lawn mower OPERATOR HANDLE backwards until rear wheels stop turning PRESENCE CONTROL °... -
Page 18: Carburetor
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 25) HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height ADJUSTMENT positions - adjust to height that suits you. Removeknobandcarriageboltononesideofthelower HIGH handle MED, While holding handle assembly, remove knob and cardage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely=... -
Page 19: Storage
STORAGE ENGUNE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more, IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,... - Page 20 SERVBCE NOTES...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 9'17.373460 PART DESCRIPTION 48251 Control Head Kit (lncL Ref. #2) 751837 Plastite Screw #8 x 7/8 751834 Torsion Spring 751828 Drive Actuator 751829 Drive Pulley 751830 Speed Lever 751831 Lever Mounting Plastite Screw #4 x 518...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.373460...
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Page 23: Engine Zone Control
Handle Link (Right) 750621 Door Handle 752102X479 Handle Link (Left) 850999 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 73510400 Locknut 1/4-20 141137 Engine - Craftsman Model No. 143.945504 750619 Door Spring (Right) 701458 750620 Spring (Left) 752240X479 Door Latch 128554... - Page 24 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.373460 lo.. 27 "-- _r. ,-33 48"_...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.373460 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 50705 Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 Drive Pawl 851980 750253 Locknut 5/16-18 Access Door 752036 751888 Dnve Spring Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 7/16...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1 43.945504 9 370A 83 "/(_ 245 82/J_i _/81 >...
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.945504 REF PART REF PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Valve Cover 36478 Cylinder (Includes Ref #2 and 20) 172 32755 Screw #10-24 x 9/16 Dowel Pin 30200 26727 Nut & Lock Washer...
- Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1 43.945504 CARBURETOR NO. 632681 REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632681 Carburetor, Complete (Includes Ref. #184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttie Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183...
- Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 31: Handle Height
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace airfiIter Fill fuel tank Out of fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Stale fuel. Waterin fuel Drain rue! tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Spark plug wire is disconnected... - Page 32 • PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: • MODEL NUMBER - 917o373460 1-800-4-REPAIR • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. - 143,945504 • PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) • PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND Your Sears merchandise...