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Craftsman 917.372260 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.372260 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.372260 Owner's Manual

4.0 reserve power 22" power-propelled

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¢40DEL NO.
917.372260
4.0 RESERVE POWER
22" POWER-PROPELLED
LA WN M 0 WER
THIS MOWER
COMPLIES
WITH
CPSC REGULATIONS
EFFECT|VE
JUNE 30, 1982,
TO START
THE ENGLNE tT tS 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.
_ART NO.
87867
REV.
2 4!5/88

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  • Page 1 ¢40DEL NO. 917.372260 4.0 RESERVE POWER 22" POWER-PROPELLED LA WN M 0 WER THIS MOWER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECT|VE JUNE 30, 1982, TO START THE ENGLNE tT tS NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER, BEFORE PULLING ON THE STARTER...
  • Page 2 POWER MOWEn 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 ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL HANDLE CABLE CLIP GRASS CATCHER HANDLE BRACKET 31NE OIL CAP WiTH DIPSTICK GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE CONTROL WHEEL ADJUSTER PRIMER (ON EACH WHEELI AIR FILTER DRIVE COVER HOUSING FIG. 1 MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE 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 THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT...
  • Page 5 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign obiects 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 factory, except for the grass catcher. To set-up and attach gross _tc_r, follow the steps under "GRASS CATCHER" The foflowing parts are included not assembled: UPRIGHT HANDLE ._,'- ",, Grass Catcher Top Assembly STORAGE POSITION Grass Catcher Bottom...
  • Page 7 HOWTO SET-UP YOURMOWER(¢ONT'D) t 11I TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT(CONT'D} CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running, The wheel adiusters give you five (5) different cutting positions. Medium cut is the best for most lawns. High cut is approximately 3 3/8 "_, medium cut is ap- "...
  • Page 8 HOWTO SET-UP YOURMOWER(¢ONT'I)) JNGE BRACKET TO ATTACFI GRASS CATCHER Lift 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. NOTE: YOUR REAR BAGGER MOWER IS NOT A...
  • Page 9 HOWTO USEYOURMOWER iMPORTANT ENGINE¢OHTROL CAUTION: THE BLADE TURNS WHEN THE ENGINE 15 RUNNING. YOUR MOWER tS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA TOR ZONE ENGINE CONTROL WHICH REQUIRES THE OPERATOR TO BE POSITIONED BEHIND MOWER HANDLE TO START AND OPERATE THE MOWER. THE CONTROL BAR MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE HANDLE TO 5TART AND RUN THE ENGINE, RELEAS-...
  • Page 10 HOW TO USE YOURMOWER ((ONT'D) IF ENGINEDOES NOTSTART 1. Check blade - remove spark plug wire when checking blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE AND BLADE FLANGE CARE" of manual for instructionson tighten- ing blade. 2. Check air filter - replace ff dogged. ,See "Air Filter"...
  • Page 11 TO USE YOUR MOWER (CaNT'D) MOWING TIPS (C0NT'D) 2, For extremely heavy cutting, make the width of your cut 1/2 to 3/4 the normo/ cut, This will reduce the load on the engine and give you cleaner cutting and bagging. 3.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE (CONT°D) REARDEFLECTOR The rear deflector which is attached to the rear of your mower is to keep objects from being thrown out the back of the mower. If your rear deflector becomes damaged you should-replace it (See Fig. 22). TO ADJUSTDRIVE CONTROLCABLE NOTE: THE DRIVE CONTROL...
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE {CONT'D) LUBRICATION MOWER WHEELS: Lubricating wheels and/or wheel bearings is not necessary under normal conditions. Should conditions require lubricaiton, thoroughly clean wheels and/or wheel bearings and axles and apply a light coating of dry lubricant. REAR DOOR HINGE: Put a few drops of the same all as used in the engine on hinge points of rear door once CONTROL or twice each year (See Fig.
  • Page 14 IIITWANC| (¢ONT'D) M61NE: LUflR TION ENGINE: use of proper oi1 in your engine and keeping to full level is essential. Changing oil regularly will lengthen the llfe of your engine. cONTAiNER The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz. Fill onty to the "FUtL "...
  • Page 15 STOOGE Never store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gasoline fumesmay reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer, etc. It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 16 [ TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTSt CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Out of gasoline. 1_ Fill gasoline tank. "Stale Gasoline." 2. Drain gas tank refill with fresh gasoline. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. Spark plug wire is discon- nected from the spark plug. Bad spark plu_.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 917.372260 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 88387 Ref, Part Part Part Name Part Name Ref. ,,,, 53838 Keps Nut 1/4-20 86447 Plug 85178 Helical Gear Adjusting Bracket 83659 88386 Shifter Assembly 75424 Jaw Clutch...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWNMOWER 917.372260 REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 19 CRA STMAN 22"" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 9 17.3;,226o REPAIR PARTS Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name 84086 Upper Handle 87881 Shoulder 87879 Lower Handle 87152 Spring 86874 Zone Engine Control 87760 78186 Zone Control 87626 Rear Door _Lf3_b Hinge Bracket L_ _ it _...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS (C0NT'D) CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REAR-BAGGER LAWN MOWER 917.372260 Ref, Part Name Part Part Part Name | Ref. u= ill H Hnul,i Hex Head Machine Screw 63124 68205 Locknut 5/16-18 STD533107 5/16-18 x 7/8 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 5/8...
  • Page 21 ,,,, ,, .,.i, ,, i LAWN MOWER CARERECORD NOTE: Change Engine Oil after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Change Oi! 30W or SAE t0W30 plug: Replaced spark Replaced air filter: Replaced blade:...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REAR-BAGGER LAWN MOWER 917.372260 _jt2 LEFT FRONT 2113 14 10...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REAR-BAGGER LAWN MOWER 917.372260 REPAIR PARTS Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name 87732 83632 Drive Control (Incl. Ref #2,3) Spring 48029 Drive Head 68038 Locknut 1/4-20 48030 Drive Control Cable 75192 Spring 78186 Machine Screw...
  • Page 24 _126 Revised 10-22-87...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE E HGINE MODEL NUMSE.: 143.3840S2 Ref. Part Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 35370 34337 Link, Governor spring Cylinder Assy., (Incl. Nos. 3, 4, 54, 55 30200 8 56) Screw, Hex washer Sems, serf- 26727 Pin, Dowel tapping,...
  • Page 26 CARBURETOR 632388 "er;'"l'"' P, t No. [ Part Name Carburetor I 632388 Shaft _ Lever Assy,, Throttle 631616 Shutter, Throttle 4 [ 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter I 631767 Spring, Throttle return / 631971 Seal, Dust / 631184 Washer, Flat 9 / 632047 Primer Assy.
  • Page 27 LAWNMOWERCARE RECORD NOTE: Change Engine Oil after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Change Oit 30W or SAE 10W30 Replaced spark plug: , , ',H', Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: ill.
  • Page 28 3. The MODEL NUMBER - 917.372260 plate on the rear of the mower housing. 4. The NAME OF THE PRODUCT - CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER_PROPELLED REAR BAGGER LAWN MOWER You should record both Model 5, The ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 14,3.384092...