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Craftsman 917.374400 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.374400 Owner's Manual

4.0 reserve power solid state ignition rear bagger lawn mower 22" power-propelled
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
4.0 RESERVE POWER
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SOLID STATE IGNITION
REAR BAGGER
LAWN MOWER
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MODEL NO.
91 7.374400
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. FOR FURTHER START-
ING DETAILS SEE PAGE 10 OF THIS MANUAL. THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED TO START ONLY BY USING THE BAT-
TERY POWERED STARTER. IF THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED IT MUST BE RECHARGED. MANUAL MEANS
OF
STARTING IS NOT PROVIDED.
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  • Page 1 S _AIRS OWNER'S £RRFTSMRN MANUAL 4.0 RESERVE POWER SOLID STATE IGNITION REAR BAGGER LAWN MOWER 22" POWER-PROPELLED MODEL NO. 91 7.374400 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman power mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Know Your Craftsman Mower

    CRAFTSMAN KNOW YOUR MOWER ENGINE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL TRIM PLATE BLE CLIP ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS FUEL GAUGE HANDLE GASOLINE FILLERCAP COVER 'HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL) FIG. I MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED...

  • Page 4: Rulesfor Safe Use

    RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING--UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER. IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE...

  • Page 5: Helpyour Lawn Mower Lastlonger

    GAS CAN: A new gas can keeps rust and dirt out of fuel systemfor longer engine life and improved per- formance. Craftsman qas cans have built in filters to keep impurities out of the engine. MANUAL RECOIL STARTERKIT: A manual recoil starter kit is available thru Sears Service Department, order Kit No.

  • Page 6: How To Set-Up Yourmower

    Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the Grass Catcher and Grass Catcher Frame. To set-up and attach Grass Catcher, follow the instructionsunder "TO UNFOLD HANDLE" and "GRASS CATCHER". The following parts are included not assembled: t_'_._ - UPRIGHT HANDLE-_r-'_ Grass Catcher Frame...
  • Page 7 HOW TO SET-UPYOURMOWER(cam'D) TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT NOTE: The wheels are set in a low position for ship- ment, and should be adjusted for the cutting height desired before use. CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running.

  • Page 8: Beforestarting Engine

    HOW TO SETUP YOURMOWER (€ONT'D) TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (CONT'D) 5. When grass catcher frame isunlatched, remove the catcher from the rear of the mower and empty catcher. 6. When grass catcher is removed from the mower, the rear door closes for safety. OTE: YOUR REAR BAGGER MOWER IS NOT ULCHING MOWER.

  • Page 9: How To Useyourmower

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE(corn°!! HINGE BRACKET 3. AFTER THE FIRST TWO (2) HOURS OF MOW- ING CHANGE THE OIL. See "To Change Oil" section under maintenance. tse only oil with automotive classifications SF, SE, • or SC markings on oil container. 4.
  • Page 10 HOW TO USEYOURMOWER{€om'D) CONTROt BAR %, \ TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: YOUR BATTERYMUST BE CHARGED BE- FORE YOU CAN START YOUR MOWER. I. Connect battery charger connector (male) to the battery connector (female) as shown in Fig.13. 2. Plug the battery charger into 110 Volt-A.C. outlet (See Fig.13).
  • Page 11 MOWING TIPS HOW TO USEYOURMOWER(torn'D) 1. Under certain conditions it may be necessary to "IF ENGINE DOES NOT START raise the height of cut to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clip- 1. Check engine control knob - is it in "HIGH"...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    HOWTO USEYOURMOWER(€owo) MOWING TIPS. (CONI"D) SCREW, q 4. Under certain conditions a trail of _rass clip- pings may be left at the right side of the mower. Mowing in a clockwise direction with a small overlap will allow these clippings to be col- lected on the next pass.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE [(ONT'D) TO ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR CABLE CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARKPLUG WIRE FROM TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL CABLE SPARK PLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG. NOTE: THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLE SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN TO BE SURE THAT GEAR CASE 1.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE(€orn,o) IDLER ARM Put a few drops of same oil used in engine be- tween idler arm and flat washer, once or twice each year (See Fig. 27). ENGINE START LEVER Put one or two drops of the same oil used in the OIL HERE engine between...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE (€om'o) The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz. or 0.62 liters. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHEELS, (€OHT'D) dipstick. DO NOT over fill. The first fill on a new 2.

  • Page 16: Storage

    If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more MAINTENANCE (€am'i)) prepare as follows: TO CHANGE OIL (CONT'D) Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline left in gas- oline tank and carburetor will form deposits and 2. Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig.
  • Page 17 STORAGE ( comoo) GENERAL GRASS CATCHER Always store your mower on its wheels. Storing mower on its side or end, may result in difficult Check your grass catcher often for damage or starting. deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. When removing your mower from storage, fill if catcher needs replacing, replace only with a gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded, auto-...

  • Page 18: Repairparts

    REPAI R PA RTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWllR-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 --66 *ilUtlBE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 5065...
  • Page 19 AFTS,AN 22" POW R., O,S O LAW. ,OW R ,OO L . U,m 9,7.374400 REPAIR PARTS Ref. Ref. Part Part Part Name Part Name iiii 857s5 Upper Handle 86107 Axle Arm Assembly 84683 Lower Handle 84888 Selector Spring 63688 Handle Knob 77865 Selector Knob 85827...
  • Page 20 C..S.AN22" . )WBR-PROmLSO LAWN .OW_..OOSL .U.BE. 9 ,7.374400 REPAIR PARTS 47 49...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name Drive Control 85529 85759 Nylon Bushing 79875 Drive Control Heed Kit 85825 Self-Tapping Screw I 0-24 x ! 7998O Drive Control Cable Kit...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS C(0.T'D) CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. Ref. Part Part Part Name Part Name iiii 86273 79994 Spacer Bearing Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 79995 STD582087 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right) Retaining Ring 85428 86274 Catcher Top...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 53838 Locknut I/4-20 81377 Hex Wctsher Head Machine Screw 85178 Adjusting Bracket 3/8-16 x 3_1_' 83488 Shifter Assembly Seal - Shifter 81337...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWNMOWER REPAIR PARTS MODEL NUMBER 9 ! 7.374400 ® Ref. Part Part Name 35355 Gas Cap (Order From Source 143) 86532 Acorn Hex Washer Head Screws #10-24 x 5/8 Shroud Grill 86345 66454 Shroud / Tank Assembly...

  • Page 25: Engine Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. Part Part Name 86335 Battery Bracket 86338 Battery Cover 86336 Battery 86344 Slotted Hex Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 86342 Battery Charger...
  • Page 26 (RAFT_N 4-(YGE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.364052 I/47...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER: 143.364052 Ref. Part Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 3518O 34357 Cylinder Assy, (loc!. Nos. 3 8- 41 Une, Fuel 26727 Pin, Dowel 34337 Link, Governor spring 32600 Seal, Oil 3O2O0 Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, self- 29314B Valve, Intake (Std.) (Incl.
  • Page 28 CARBURETOR 632420 Ref. Part Part Name 632420 Carburetor 631615 Shaft _ 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 Et Clip Assy.

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    i TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Does not 1. Fill gasoline tank. I. Out of gasoline. Start 2. "Stale Gasoline." 2. Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Spark plug wire is dis- connected from the spark plug.
  • Page 30 LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD NOTE: Change Engine offer first two (2) hours of use, and then every hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Changed Oil: 10W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: ii ,1_ iiiii iiii i.
  • Page 31 LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD NOTE: Chonge Engine Oil offer the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours o| use. DATE DATE Changed Oil: I0W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up:...
  • Page 32 Model and Serial Number 2. The PART DESCRIPTION found number plate on the rear of 3. The MODEL NUMBER - 917.374400 the mower housing. 4. The NAME OF THE PRODUCT - CRAFTSMAN 22" should record both POWER-PROPELLED lAWN MOWER Model and Serial Number 5.

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