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OWN
R'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.372340
£RRFTSMRN
4
22""
.0 RESERVE POWER
POWER-PROPELLED
LA WN M 0 WE R
THIS MOWER
COMPLIES
WITH
CPSC REGULATIONS
EFFECTIVE
JUNE 30, 1982.
TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY
TO DEPRESS
THE CONTROL
BAR WHEN
STANDING
BEHIND
THE MOWER,
BEFORE
PULLING
ON THE STARTER
ROPE.
FOR FURTHER
STARTING
DETAILS
SEE PAGE
8 OF THIS
MANUAL.
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO.,
CHICAGO,
IL 60684
U.S.A.
PART NO. 87892
REV, 2 415/88
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- Page 1 MANUAL £RRFTSMRN MODEL NO. 917.372340 .0 RESERVE POWER 22"" POWER-PROPELLED LA WN M 0 WE R THIS MOWER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1982. TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER, BEFORE...
- Page 2 ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power 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 and workmanship.
- Page 3 KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN®MOWER _p._..--- CONTROL ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL IM PLATE HANDLE CABLE CLIP GRASS CATCHER OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK HANDLE BRAC GASOLINE FILLER CAP PRIM _WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL) AIR FILTER DRIVE COVER HOUSING FIG. MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS...
- Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTINGoUP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER. IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER iN ORDER TO MiNiMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT...
- Page 5 operation of any fawn mower can resutt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the'spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
- Page 6 Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the _'actory, except for the grass catcher. To set-up and a#ach grass catcher, follow the steps under "GRASS CATCHER". The following parts are included not assembled: UPRGHT HANDLE __ -\ Grass Catcher Top STORAGE POSiTiON Grass Catcher Bottom...
- Page 7 HOWTOsrr-uP YOUR MOWER (co 'D) TO ADJUSTHEIGHT OF CUT (CONT'D) CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running. I. The wheel adjusters give you seven (7) different cut- ting positions. Medium cut is the best for most lawns. 2.
- Page 8 HOW TO SET-UPYOUR MOWER(CONT'D) HINGE BRACKET TO ATTACHGRASS CATCHER 1 . Li_ rear door. Holding the catcher by the handle, place catcher frame onto hinge bracket (Fig. 9). Release rear door. When grass catcher is removed from the mower, the rear door closes For safety.
- Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE(CONT'D) CONTROL BAR, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 4. Fill the gasoline tank with about one and one half (I 1/2) quarts of fresh, clean unleaded automotive gasoline.
- Page 10 BlOWTO USE YOURMOWER(€ONT'D) EVeS IF ENGINEDOES NOTSTART 1. Check blade - remove spark plug wire checking when blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE AND BLADE FLANGE CARE" of manual for instructionson tighten- ing blade. Check air filter - replace if clogged. See "Air Filter" section.
- Page 11 HOWTO USE YOURMOWER(CONT'D) BLADE FLANGE _CRANKSHAFT & DETAIL FLAT STEEL W_ f-_i CRANKSHAFT _ _"SLOT MOWING TIPS BLADE 1. Under certain conditions it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps af grass clippings. width of your extremely heavy...
- Page 12 aLMNTENANCE (CONT'D) IL M/gLADE FLANGE CARE (CONT'D) NOTE: We recommend that the blade nut be replaced when installing a new blade. Tighten blade nut. The recommended tightening tar- clue is 70.75 ft. Ibs. Use block of wood to prevent blade retation. NOTE: Torque wrenches are available at most Sears retail stores and through the catalog.
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) GEARCASE 1. THE GEAR CASE AND AREA AROUND ALL THE DRIVE SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF BUILD-UP. To check gear case area: a. Remove the drive cover by removing the two (2) screws (See Fig. 16). Keep for re-use. b.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) COLLAR CASEAND DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: The gear case and drive wheels should be cared for much like you would on automobile. I . On a regular schedule remove the drive cover and remove any trash around gear case and belt area. To remove drive cover, remove the two (2) screws (See SLOI Fig.
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains better. Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears SAE 30W oil. TO CHANGEAIR FILTER See "To Change Oil'" section under Maintenance. Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of off into 1.
- Page 16 STORAGE ( CONT'D) GENERAL Always store your mower on its wheels. Storing mower on its side or end may result in difficuh starting. When removing your mower from storage, fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded, automotive gasoline. Check and fill oil to proper level. When starting your engine the first time after being in storage for extended period, the engine may smoke for a while until the engine burns any oil or gasoline ac-...
- Page 17 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372340 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 88387 --:3 Part Name Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Part 86447 53838 Plug Keps Nut 1/4-20 83659 Helical Gear 85178 Adjusting Bracket 88386 75424 Clutch Shifter Assembly...
- Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372340 50 48 38" 45 _59...
- Page 19 CRAFSTMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 9 17.372340 REPAIR PARTS Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name Ref. 85755 51959 E-Ring Upper Handle 87817 87880 Zone Control Shoulder Bolt 86814 88291 Control Bait Stud 87269 87760 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 3/16 Rear Door 53490 87626...
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS (¢0m'l} CI_I_FTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372340 Ref, Part Part Name Part Bef. Part Name 51433 69180 Locknut 10-24 Locknut 5/8-18 (Special) 87597 54867 Rear Baffle Washer - Spring 87862 69385 Washer Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 87864 69334 Blade Handle Bracket...
- Page 21 LAWN MOWER CARERECORD NOTE: Change Engine after the first two (2) hours o_: use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Change or SAE 10W30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up:...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372340 FBQNT...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 2Z' POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 3 17.372340 REPAIR PARTS Ref, Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name ,,,,url 87889 V-Belt Drive Control (Incl, Ref #2,3) 83691 Drive Head Kit 48040 54338 Hex Head Bolt 1/4_20 x 2 3/4 48105 Drive Control...
- Page 24 EAGER-1 CRAFTSMAN 4 "CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 14a.a84112...
- Page 25 EAGER-1 (RAFTSMAN 4°¢Y(LEENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.384112 Part Part Part Name Part Name 35180 30200 Cylinder Assy. (Incl. Nos. 3 8. 4) Screw, Hex washer Sems, self- 26727 Pin, Dowel tapping, 10-24 x 9/16 32600 33802 Seal, Oil Spring, Compression 31342 293148 Valve, Intake (Std,)
- Page 26 CARBURETOR 632389 Ref. Part Part Name 632389 Carburetor 631615 Shaft 8" Lever Assy., Throttle 631616 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter 631767 Spring, Throttle return 631971 Seal, Dust 631184 Washer, Flat 632047 Primer Assy. 631027 Plug, Welch 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat 8"...
- Page 27 LAWN MOWER CARERECORD NOTE: Change Eng[ne Oil after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Change Oil 30W or SAE 10W30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up:...
- Page 28 _d th_inbmber 3. The MODEL NUMBER - 9!7.372340 plate on the rea_of _ mower housing. 4. The NAME OF THE PRODUCT = CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REAR BAGGER LAWN MOWER You shoJl_recbrd both Model 5. The ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 143.384112...