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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNUMBER 917o372290 oAssembly oOperation Maintenance " °Service _,Adjustments ®Repair Parts Caution: Readand Follow all SafetyRules and Rnstructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment...
- Page 2 SAFETY R ULES CAUTION:ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEWIRE AO U T, O WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR- IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY, YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED...
- Page 3 OHEY[AR LIMIT[DWARBANTY O H CRA[:TSMAH P OWEB MOWEP, For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-u R accordinq to the instructions I'n the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship°...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES SERVICE ADJUSTMENT 15,16 ..... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..STORAGE ...... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ..WARRANTY ....TROUBLE SHOOTING ..LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER 20-24 ASSEMBLY ....REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ..25-27 OPERATION ..8-11 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE MAINTENANCE ... -
Page 5: Replacement
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, 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 lawn mower, ENGINE... - Page 6 Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac- OPERATOR PRESENCE tory except for' the grass catcher,. CONTROL The following parts are included - not assembled: UPPER LIFT UP Grass Catcher' Grass Catcher Bottom With Baffle Grass Catcher Handle Grass Catcher' Frame Hardware Package...
- Page 7 ASSEmblE 6RASS CATCHER ICO_TID) ......_ ............................... _o:_ 1/4-20 x 3f4" • Position round end of top handle into hole at rear CATCHER TRUSS HEAD of handle recess (See Fig 3), The flat end of top SCREWS handle will fit into the square pocket at front of handle recess°...
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Page 8: Handle
ENOWYOURLAWNMOW[R READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Cam- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustmentso Save this manual For future reference, OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR---_..,.._ DRIVE CONTROL... - Page 9 DRIVE CONTROL LPREBASE Self-propelling is controlled holding operator presence control bar down to the han- dle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever (See Fig_ 7)° Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released_ To stop forward motion without...
- Page 10 OiL: GASOLINE FILLERCAP Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig, 10) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick. Use about one (1) pint or 0.5 liters of SAE 30 oil or equivalent SAE 10W 30 oil can also be used_ DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.
- Page 11 o When using a rear discharge lawn mower To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed is not usually...
- Page 12 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 fasteners and be sure they CRANKSHAFT are tight°...
- Page 13 o Tokeepyour drivesystem working properly, the gear caseand area around the drive shouldbe keptcleanandfree of trashbuld-up Cleanunder the drive cover twice a season. o The gear caseis filled with _ubricant t o the pro- per level at the factory. The only time the lubri- cantneeds attentionis if service hasbeenperform- C_ONT AtI'q.E R...
- Page 14 COUNTER-CLOCKWISE Your engine will run properly TO REMOVE 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 fiher_ TURN CLOCKWESE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER TO TIGHTEN o Remove...
- Page 15 !iI!RVI AI)IIISTIIIIilIT TO IB_OVE/R[PLACE DRIVEBELT ×iL, HEX H_AD SCREW SPARR PLUG.PLACE W _IE WHERE IT CANi'JOT COMEIN CONTACT w ife SPAIR PLUG. =,,=ox , == _ ) o Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley (See Fig_ 14). Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and ROTATE fuel cap up.
- Page 16 llilVl(l Ii A IIIT TO ADJUSTHANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered SHIPPING POSIT{ON for your mowing comfort. Figs. 16A, 16B, 17A and 17B show the four (4) positions that are avaiJable: MEDIUM HIGH High, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position (See Fig.
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Page 17: Storage
Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL LAWN MOWER UPPER " Clean underside of tawn mower housing. (See FOLD FORWARD "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manuaL) FOR STORAGE Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See... -
Page 18: Brake Spring Brackets
SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you complete regular ...._'i ..... Every service First Every Every Every Hours Hours Hours Hours Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced .. - Page 19 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM DOES NOT 1, Dirty air filter. 1. Replace air filter START Out of gasoline_ Fill gasofine tank, 3. Stale gasoline, 3, Drain gas tank and refill with fresh 4, Spark plug wire is disconnected gasoline, from the spark plug 4, Connect wire to spark plug_ 5, Bad spark p?ug_ 5o Replace spark plug,...
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- Page 23 REPAgR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL\NUMBER 917.372290 Rev. Ref, Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name T:"""T": . 111111111111 iiiiiiii u ij/ll H IIIIIIIIII ii1,1 D;;ve Cover 750293 Drive Control ......750108 48029 Drive Head Hex Washer Head Tapping...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REPAaR LAWN MOWrR 917.372290 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 751001 Eel. Part Part Name Refo Port Part Name 53838 87822 GroovedPin I/8 x 3/4 t(epsLocknut !/4-20 85178 86447 AdjustingBracket Plug 88386 83659 HelicalGear Shifter Assembly 57072 Seal...
- Page 25 CARBURETOR NO. 632569 Ref. Part Part Name Carburetor 631615 Shaft El- Lever Assy, Throttle 631616 Shutter, Throttle 65O5O61 Screw, Throttle shutter 631767 ISpring0 Throttle return 631971 !Seat, Dust 631184 IWasher, Flat 632047 I Primer Assy 631027 I Plug, Welch 631021 I lnlet Needle, Seat...
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- Page 27 C FTS AN 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER: 143.404162 Part Refo Part PartName Part Name 35395 Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion 35010 Cylinder Assy, (Incl Nos, 2 8r 20) 19LM or equivalent) 26727 Pin, Dowel 31672 Spring, Valve 33734 Element, Breather 31673 Cap, Lower valve spring 342!4A...
- Page 28 Roebuck and Co_ Service Center's and most Retail Stores WHENORDERING REPAIR PARTS, A LWAYS GIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: * PRODUCT - "ROTARY LAWNMOWER" * MODELNUMBER - 917_372290 HOWTOORDER * ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN REPAIR PARTS MODELNO. 143.404162 * PARTNUMBER * PARTDESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con-...