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- Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917o374711 Assembay Operation Customer ResponsibRaities Service Adjustments Repair Parts .aUtlOn. _ead and Follow _!1Safety Rules md Instructions 3efore Operating I'his Equipment...
- Page 2 SAFETY R ULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACE 'WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER.. OMPOBTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY..
- Page 3 Manual. TWOYg:AR LRMITED W ARRANTY gN CRAFTSMAN P OWER MOWF.R For two years Fromthe date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned_ up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material...
- Page 4 TABLE O FCONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..SERVICE ADJUSTMENT ..17-19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS STORAGE ..CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER ..22-25 WARRANTY.. LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ..26-29 ASSEMBLY .6.8 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..OPERATION. • .9-13 PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE Back Cover MAINTENANCE ..
- Page 5 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced_ They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores con order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower_ Some of these accessories...
- Page 6 Your Craftsman Lawn Mower requires some assembly to prepare for use. Follow the instructions under "HOW 'TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER" to complete the required assembly of Handles and Grass Catcher_ The Handles and Grass Catcher are shipped unassemble& A 3/4"...
- Page 7 HOWTO SET-UP YOURLAWNMOWER (CONT'D) • Route the Wire Harness (electric,,*,,ires inside black tubing) to fit along underside of top part of Lower Handte_ insta!l (1) Wire Tie around Handle and Harness at the left end of the Instruc- tion Decal_ Leave some loop in the Harness the right side so that if the Upper Handle is fold-...
- Page 8 _OTE: YourBatterymustbe chargedbeforeyoustart your lawn mower.The Batterydoesnot haveto be removedto plug in the charger. Connect t he BatteryCharger,includedwith your lawn mower,to the BatteryConnector(SeeFig° 1 10 VOLT_ A C. OUTLET o PlugBatteryChargerinto a 1t0 volt A_C.outlet (See Fig_7). CONNECTOR o Leavethe BatteryChargerconnected for 24 hours to chargeBatterythe firsttime_ TheEngineAlter- nator CHARGER...
- Page 9 _:: ... J ,_J_ .... ,_;;;:_.-_: :; .._::::::_-.:::_:_.----...:_ ..... _:_-_-:-_-:...-_._:,-_ ..--:._ :::::_-_ ..-.,,,,_._:_:_;_4_-<>--z;_.---_-_:-_;-_:_,_ -:¸: ;;:_:_-_.-._..._.,_._-.o_:_:_:_J_±'- _"_"_"_LJ:_<::_-._--¸ KNOWYOURtAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location...
- Page 10 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the left side of the engine (See Fig. 9). E_GNE ZOHECOHTROL CAUTIOH: FEDERAL REGULATIOHS R EQUIRE AN EHGt_E COHTROL TO BE INSTALLED OF] THIS LAW_ NOWER IH ORDER TO MIHI_IZE THE RISK OF BLADE COHTACTIHJURY.
- Page 11 TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM (COHT'D) By slightly releasing the Drive Controt Bar the Drive can be slowed or "feathered" so you may make turns around obstacles or at end of rows (See Fig° 1!)_ If the Drive is not pulling properly, the Drive Cable...
- Page 12 GASOLINE FILLER OIL: A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your lawn mower. NOTE: The use of a funnel will be helpful in filling engine with oil. Remove Engine Oil Cap (See Fig. 15) and fill to ENGINE OIL CAP the FULL line on the dipstick.
- Page 13 o To start engine using the Rope Starter, follow For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of above steps° Exchange the use of the E_ectric Start cut and raise the lawn mower housing one (1) set- Key for Starter Rope.. Do not allow Starter Rope ting higher...
- Page 14 GENERAL R I COMMENDAI' ON BLAC'E ADAPTER /" Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, DETAIL CRANKSHAFT & _/:"___ Air Filter and check Blade for wear° A new Spark O WASHt 8LADE ADAPTER Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mix- _-._e'/BLADE...
- Page 15 DRIVE WHEELS DUST COVER Check Rear Drive Wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely.The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. may be in- side the Drive WheeJ and Dust Cover area and must be cleaned out to free Drive Wheels.
- Page 16 AIR RLTEA AIR CLEANER COVER _PLASTIC Your engine will run properly damaged by using a dirty Air' Filter', Replace the Air COVER LATCH "_ Filter every year', more often if you mow in very dus- ty, dirty conditions. Do not wash Air Filter..
- Page 17 TO REIVIOVE/REPLACE DRIVEBELT CAUTIOH: DISCOHNECTBATI'ERVCOHHECTOR FROM ENGIEIEAND SPAREPLUG WIRE FROM _ACK PLATE SPAREPLUG. PLACE WIRE WHEREIT CANNOT COMEIH CONTACT WITH SPAREPLUG. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST HEIGHTOF CUTUNLESS T HE W_RE LAWH ._ftOWER tS SILTINGUPRIGHT. PERSONAL WIRE ..!NJURY MAY RESULT......
- Page 18 TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL • To check for proper ad ustment of Drive Control, slowly pull up on the Drive Bar while pulling lawn MOUNTING mower backwards until Rear Wheels stop turning BOLT o When Rear Wheels stop turning, hold the Drive BELT SNUBBET"_'_"...
- Page 19 Your engine speed has been factory set° Do not at- UPPER HANDLE "_" tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per- sonal injury_ If you believe that the engine is runn- ing too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to DR_VE an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and...
- Page 20 Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWit iVlOWER UPPER HAND CONTROL o Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing. (See DRIVE CONTROL "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual_) Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Adapter...
- Page 21 SERVICE DATES SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you comp}ete regular service First Every Every Every Hours Hours Hours Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicable) Drive Pinions and Drive Pawls LIIRI(II'I'IOII (]'lilt...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711 Rev,...
- Page 23 Bolt 5/16-18 x t 3/8 82678 751340 Housing Decal Hex Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 STD512505 750564 Engine - Craftsman (Source !43.1 Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 3/4 STD5231!7 Model 143.404112 750721 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) (See pgs.
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711 REPAIR PARTS Rev. 1...
- Page 25 REPAgR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711 Rev. Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name • i, ,,, ..750e98 751818 ..37 Speed Single Point Lever STD522507 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 3/4 750993 Height Indicator...
- Page 26 (P_FTSMAN4"CYCLE ENGJHE MODEL 143,404,112 .. _"'347 _110B MODELand SERIAL NUMBERSHERE ._" 128 1201 ' 264 266A Revised 1-5-90...
- Page 27 FTS AN 4°CYCLE E NGINE MODEL 143.404112 Re f,, Part Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 65O691 Washer, Fiat 35805 Cyiinder Assy (lnc[. Nos_ 2 _f 20) 65O69O Washer, Befleville 26727 Pin, Dowe} 650912 Screw, washer 5/16-!8 33734 Element, Breather 1-1/2 34214A Breather...
- Page 28 "O" f ling 650562 Screv,. zvasher hd. shakeproof, 10-32 x 1/2 RPM Speed Settings: 35822 Dipsti :k, Oil tilt (Craftsman Only) 34080 Spac_,r, Ftywt_eel Low Speed: 2500; High Speed: 3000 650767 Screv,, Hex vtasher hd. sems, taptite, *indicates Parts Included in...
- Page 29 REWIND STARTER NO. 5,.Q0637 Part Name Starter, Rewind Pin, Spring (_ncL No. 4) Washer 3 t s90615 Retainer Washer Spring, Brake Dog, Starter I 590616 Spring, Dog i 590617 6 I B.9oa_8 Pulley 1 9 159o619 Spring, Rewind Cover, Spring Housing Assy., Starter Rope, Starter (Length 98"...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 22" C_FTSMAfl ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODELNUMBER 917.374711 BATTERY Ref. Noo Part No. Part Name 86649 Battery 48221 Battery 86342 Battery Charger 750700 Battery Cover DRIVE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE W/KEY SWITCH Part Name • Ref. No. Part No. 48236 Drive/Speed Control Head Kit (Incl_ Ref #27) "\ 109310X...
- Page 31 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION DOES NOT 1, Dirty air filter_ 1. Replace air filter START 2._ Out of gasoline 2. Fill gasoline tank_ Stale gasoline, Drain gas tank and refill with fresh 4_ Spark plug wire is disconnected gasoline. from the spark plug. 4, Connect wire to spark plug., Bad spark plug 5r Reptace spark plug...
- Page 32 INFORMATION: * PRODUCT - "ROTARY LAWN MOWER" HOWTO ORDER * MODELNUMBER - 917.374711 REPAIR PARTS * ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN MODELNO. 143.404112 * PARTNUMBER * PARTDESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con. sider that Sears has service unitsnationwide staffed with...