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MODEL NUMBER 917.373780
OWNER'S MANUAL
Convertible
, Assembly
oOperation
, Customer
Responsibilities
° Service
° Adjustments
° Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.373780 OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible , Assembly oOperation , Customer Responsibilities ° Service ° Adjustments ° Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111111111111111 I I II ..........
  • 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 CANNOTCONTACT SPARK ,,EPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
  • 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 FABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......:.._, ....:...2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ....:..........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......18-23 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........24-26 OPERATION ..............
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER ACCESSO These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also &vailabie 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 your lawn mower.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEM 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 factory with the exception ofthose parts left unassembled UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ASSEM TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER CATCHERFRAME (See Figs. 3 & 4) • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. °...
  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    OPEFIATION KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THtS 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. STARTER BUTTON ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE...
  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    OPERATIO HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 6) LEVER The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine. Fast (,,_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow (,ii) position is for lightcutting, trimming and fuel economy.
  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) • Simply lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oit in the engine, ®...
  • Page 11 OPERATIO MOWING TIPS Undercertain conditions, such asverytati grass, it may MAX !t3 be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    CUSTOM ILiTIE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/inspect Grass Catcher ..(If Equipped) ..Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels ..(Self-Prope led Mowers) ..Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart -:..
  • Page 13: Replacement

    CUSTO SPONS LITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK* SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER_ KEYWAY nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oit, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 14: Service

    C U STOMER RE SPO NS IBI ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FiG. 13 -20 ° O°...
  • Page 15: Drive Belt

    • M'_'__ ..i,, ii i i _ l_:;_:::_ • SERVIC ANDA JUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release control bar, Make sure the 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.
  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru ! 8) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and tow. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
  • Page 17: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your 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. LAWN MOWER _MPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUt",, DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9!7.373780...
  • Page 19 Hubcap 103672X Rope Guide 85179 Retainer Clip 134612 Debris Shield 52160 Washer 14! 136 Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 143.945502 700781 Wheel & Tire Assembly 141599 Owner's Manual (English) ..84921 Shoulder Bolt 3/8-t6 141600 Owner's Manual (Spanish) 62335...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373780...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN :22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373780 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON Selector Knob 48225 Drive Head Kit 132800 Drive Cover Decal 700617 Drive Control 702182 Pan Head Tapping Screw #I0-24 x 2-3/4 86055 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2.25...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 22" POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - =MODEL NO. 917.373780 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 " PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 7O0343 Tapping Screw 1/4_20 x 1-1/4 Bushing t37055X004 86447 Engagement Bracket Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS 22" POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.373780 PART DESCRIPTION 86334X479 Batten,7 Bracket 86337X479 Battery Cover 750909 Battery 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw # 10-24 xl/2 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 111549X Battery Charger 7 ,86649 Battery Pad 134861 Battery Wrap...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.143.945502 ,o._ 1 "-1 11°°...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43,945502 REF PART DESCRiPTiON REF PART NO. NO, NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36478 Cylinder (Includes Ref. #2 and 20) Nut and Lock Washer I/4-28 Dowel Pin 178 29752 26727 Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8 Breather Element...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.945502 ....:::1 .._: CARBURETOR NO. 632681 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632681 Carburetor, Complete (Includes Reference Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O° 1 43.94550; REWIND STARTER NO. 590702 REF PART NO. NO, DHSCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter, Complete 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Reference #4) 59060O Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 31: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirtyair filter, Clean/replace airfilter, Out of fuet. Filr fuel tank. Stale fuet. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel, Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 32 ® OWNER'S 5.5 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 22" REAR DISCHARGE 3 in ONE Convertible POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.

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