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Craftsman 917.372230 Owner's Manual

4.0 reserve power 22" rear bagger power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Caution:
Readand Foflow
all Safet'yRules
andJnstruclions
BeforeOperating
This Equipment
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Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
RepairParts
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SEARS, ROEBUCK ANDCo., Chicago, I L.
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  • Page 1 llllllll _ __" " ll,l_,,irll, ..Caution: Readand Foflow all Safet'yRules andJnstruclions BeforeOperating This Equipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment RepairParts ........iii ii i iiill SEARS, ROEBUCK ANDCo., Chicago, I L. 60684 U.S.A..... i i_llql ....
  • Page 2 SAFE RULES WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR. CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACE WIRE TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING MAKING IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQU IRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE TH E RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
  • Page 3 WARR, Nf oNCRAFTSMAN PowEe, MOWER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower ismaintained, lubricated and tuned-up accordinfl to the instructions m the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship°...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULE ....MAINTENANCE 1O, 11,12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..STORAGE ....CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE ADJUSTMENT ..13, ] 4 WARRANTY ....TROUBLE SHOOTING ... TABLE OF CONTENTS .... REPAIR PARTS-MOWER ... 18-21 INDEX REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ..22-24 ....
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when the mower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your mower. [NGINE MUFFLER GASCAN...
  • Page 6 Your lawn mower has been completely assembled OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL at the factory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher frame. RWOV[ _OWER FROM C_RTOH UFr u_ Remove loose parts if. included with mower, (i.e. grass catcher, catcher frame, hardware...

  • Page 7: Carburetor

    KHOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING "fOUR ROTARY MOWER° Compare the illustrations with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, '_--"OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL CONTROL...
  • Page 8 HOWTOUSE YOUR MOWER ....................ENGaNE SPEED SELECTOR SELECTOR LEVER The en_line speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) iocatedon the right side of the engine_ "HIGH" posi- tion is for' starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW"...

  • Page 9: Height Of Cut

    BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE (CONT'D) ...................._o ......WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend- LOWER WHEELS RAISE WHEELS ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) FOR HIGH CUT LOW CUT can attract moisture which leads to separation formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 10 GENERAL R ECO_|NDATiON o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air filter', and check blade for wear° A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture andhelps your engine run better and last longer_ You should check all fasterners and be sure they are tighL Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE DRIVEWHEELS NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass, cut_ tings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels_ If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both...
  • Page 12 AIRFSLTIR Your engine will not run properly COLLAR damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter' every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE FILTER: Remove the air filter cover by turning counter- clockwise to the stop and pull away...

  • Page 13: Adjustment

    TO RIOV_RfPLACE DRIVEBELT • _ UPPER HOLE DRIVE DRIVE PULLEY BELT CAUTIOIt: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE CLUTCH FROM SPARK PLUG.PLACE WIRE WHIRl IT CAN- HOTCOMEIN COIITACT WITH SPARK PLUG. /FRAME PULLEY o Remove the drive cover by removing screw at rear of cover.
  • Page 14 _R_RETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate HANDLE properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take ,oOUr m ower to an authorized Sears Service Center r repair and adjustment. £mGgHE SPEED LOWER Your engine speed has been factory set.
  • Page 15 Your mower and engine should be prepared for off season storage as follows: MOWER • Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Clean- ing" in Maintenance section of manual). o Inspect and replace/sharpen b!ade, if required (see "Blade/Blade Flange Car_ 'in Maintenance section of manual).
  • Page 16 SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you completeregular service First Every Every Every Every Hours Hours Hours Hours Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change v" Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Replaced Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicable) Muffler...
  • Page 17 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not I ,, Dirty Air Filter° 1, Replace Air Filter 2,, Out of gasoline_ . Fill gasoline tank_ Start 3,, Stale Gasoline. 3o Drain gas tank and refill with fresh 4, Spark plug wire is disconnected gasoline°...
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  • Page 21: Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372230 Part Part Name Part Ref. Part Name J j_lllll i, I Jll[_l 88043 Drive Pulley Roll Pin 3/16 x 7/8 _802_ _ STD581050 E-Ring 58334 Retaining Ring 67725 Washer 1/2 x t-1/2...
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  • Page 23: Bracket

    CP I:TS N 4=(Y Ei @NF MODEL NUMBER: 143.394012 Re£ Part Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 34965 34975 '"Cylinder hssy (Inc! Nos. 2, 4, 94 8, Spring, Extension ..34966 Link, Control 26727 323O9 Pin, Dowel Ring, Retaining 32600 34968 Lever, Brake...
  • Page 24 CARBURETOR 632388 ..... ,, ,, Ref. Part Part Name 632388 Carburetor 631615 Shaft _ Lever Assy,, Thmttte 631616 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter 631767 Spring, Throttle retum 631971 Seat, Dust 631184 Washer, Flat 632047 Primer Assy_ 631027 Plug, Welch 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat I_ Qip Assyo (fncL No.

  • Page 26: Engine

    Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number° The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.

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