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- Page 1 MODEL NUMBER 917.372850 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 146650 10/12/94 Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES p.o TO P REVEN ACC,OENTALSTARTIN .EN SE. ,N UP, TRANSPORTINg. AOJUST,N O. M A INO CAUTION:ALWAYSD,SCONNEOTSPAR.P'UOW,REA.DPLAC REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES. -
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 SPECIFIC_FIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3,12-14 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS =LAWN MOWER ......18-22 OPERATION ..............REPAIR PARTS =ENGINE ........23-25 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........
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Page 5: Accessories
LAWN ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available 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, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower,... -
Page 6: Assembly
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 2B) - before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the opening of mower (see above instructions) factoPi with the exception of those pads left unassembled for shipping purposes. - Page 7 ASSE TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) To assemble tubular frame to grass bag, work sewn hem of bag out through the front opening of bag to expose the hem. TUBULAR ° Thread tubular frame into hem and gather material at FRAME top of frame as shown.
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Page 8: Speed Control Engine
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. ENG_NEZONECONTROLCABLE OP_RATORPRESENCE CONTROLBAR... -
Page 9: Engine Control
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig, 6) 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 .qrass bagging. Slow (,t11_)position isfor light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. -
Page 10: Starting
PERATION 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 oil in the engine, Be sure mower is level and area around oi! fill is clean. -
Page 11: Mowing Tips
OPERATION MOWING TiPS Under certain condilions, such as very tail grass, k may 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
i ¸ STOM ESPO 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--Propelled Mowers} Sharpen!Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery!Recharge (Electric Start Mowers} Check Engine Oil Level ngine Oii... -
Page 13: Replacement
STOME PONSIBILJTIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT nance. ADAPTER ,,.,_ KEYWAY TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemF BLADE cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. -
Page 14: Service
CUSTOM RESPON B[L[T[E ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP] service classification S F o r SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRACES 30 ° 32 ° 40 °... - Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJU ENTS Remease control bar, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 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. lAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...
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Page 16: Adjustments Carburetor
:E AN ,TMENT, TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) 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 low and low. 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 or more. FUEL SYSTEM LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: _T IS IMPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean... - Page 18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372850...
- Page 19 140661X479 Rear Baffle 103672X Rope Guide 140540 Rear Skirt 134612 Debris Shield ,,,,,=It, 702813 Mulcher Plug 146389 Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 14&955500 85543 Engine Pulley 701458 Door 87677 146595 Door Latch Hi-Pro Key #505 77400 Hubcap 702807 Side Discharge Guard...
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTAFtY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372850...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9!7.372850 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON Hex Locknut 1/4-20 48385 Drive Head Kit 63601 Drive Cover Decal 48386 Drive Control Cable Kit 141764 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 1436O3 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 7O2806 Drive Cover 144929 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917,372850 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 Engagement Bracket Bushing 86447 137053 Shifter Plug 57072 Seal 137050 HeTical Gear 48373...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.955500 MOBEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.955500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTUON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (Includes Reference 35827 Engine Shroud * Valve Cover Gasket Numbers 2, 7, 20 and 125) 27234A Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.955500 CARBURETOR NO, 632681 REF PART NO. NO, DESCRUPTION Carburetor, Complete (Includes 632681 Ref. #184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184...
- Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 27: Handle Height
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start Dirty air filter, Clean/replace air filter. Fill fue! tank. Out of fuel, Stale fuel, Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline. - Page 28 ® OWNER'S 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22" 3 in ONE Convertible POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN f_OWER 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, deca{ attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.