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MODEL NUMBER 917.376290
OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
o Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
153572
Rev, 2 6,6.96
KS/VBL
Printed in UoSoA,

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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.376290 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153572 Rev, 2 6,6.96 KS/VBL Printed in UoSoA,...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
  • Page 3: Maintenance

    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 OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-28 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........
  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    LAWN MOWE ACCESSORIES , llll,,ll ,ll,,,i,i ,,,i,,,,i,i,,I,H,I ..Li ii _lLi These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail out_ets and service centers,. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of you r lawn mower..
  • Page 6 ..:,m,,l: , i , ii ,,11 ASSEM Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig. 2) mower. Your- new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 ..TO ASSEMBLE ATTACH GRASS LOWER =RAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag° {Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    OPERATION ..... ::':l,,,t,i, I.._1111 "_111 IIII KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR L_WN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manua! for future reference ..
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION The operation of any tawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER LOWER...
  • Page 10: Before Starting

    OPERATIO BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK OIL (See Fig. 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine° Be sure mower is level and area around oil flit is clean. Ren'love engine oil cap w!dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick., •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION MULCHUNG MOWBNG TgPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 1t3 TRASH,, "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THtS MANUAL. The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed, Also, the mulched grass will...
  • Page 12: General Recommendations

    HLmES ,Check for Loose Fasteners ... $f Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher ::0f Equipped) ....6/ MClean Lawn. Mower ..... (Power-Propelled Mowers) ....6/ ..Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propel!ed Mowers) ......ChecWSharpen/Replace Blade 6/'3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (E!ec,!,ric ,s,,tart.
  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    CUSTOMER ESPONSl ILITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER,,. SHAFT nance° _-_.,., KEYWAY TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemP cals which can harm rubber. " &W,Iz%S', nes dee e' l e ,=rn=0o.
  • Page 14 ENGNNE LUBRICATION Use onty high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected ope_ating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG. 12 COLLAR -20 ° 0° 30 _ 60 °...
  • Page 15: To Adjust Cutting Height

    CAUTION: B EFORE 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 plugo LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...
  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    AND ADJUSTMENTS SEIRVUCE ii i_11 ,, TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or' lowered for' your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium tow and low,, Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position, To change from medium tow to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be...
  • Page 17 HI,I, ......STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit wi!l not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 19: Handle Height

    PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter Out of fuel, Fill fue! tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refitl with fresh clean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburatorand refilt tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to plug...
  • Page 20 REPAURPARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376290...
  • Page 21: Assembly

    Rear Baffle 132001 Rope Guide 73510400 134612 Debris Shield Keps Locknut 1/4-20 140540 Rear Skirt 152843 Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.966010 85543 153572 Engine Pulley Owner's Manual (English/Spanish) 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 83923 Available accessories not included with tawn mower:...
  • Page 22 REPASR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376290...
  • Page 23 REPAaR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376290 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145755 Ddve Cover Decal Control Cable Assembly 152903 48385 Control Head Kit 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 636O1 Locknut #10-24 702806 Drive Cover 144929 HexWasher Head Scow 1/4-20 x 2.t2 132010...
  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.376290 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 131484 Clutch Yoke Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 700343 Bushing Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 86447 Ptug Seal 137050 Helical Gear 57072 48373...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.966010 .390 '287 a'89 <...
  • Page 26 CRAFTS AN 4-.CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1 43.966010 REF PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (Inc!. 2,7,20 & 125) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 182 6201 Screw, 1/4_28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGBNE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.966010 REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632733 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 632504...
  • Page 29 ERVICE OTE$...
  • Page 30: Replacement

    ® OWNE &0 HORSEPOWER MA UAL 22" REAR D_SCHARGE 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= decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

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