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17,378 70
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Assembly
° Operation
, Maintenance
° Service
. Adjustments
° Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
aHJSafety Ru_es
and instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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- Page 1 ® 17,378 70 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly ° Operation , Maintenance ° Service . Adjustments ° Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow aHJSafety Ru_es and instructions Before Operating This Equipment rl1 '° "I ..II']l"1 ......'1 ....i,¸'¸ ',l ..
- Page 2 SAFETY' RULES & 0AUT'ON: ALWAY O,SOONNEOTS A K PLUOW,.EANO P O W,R W. °E,TO .NOTCONT CT & RF_PAIRS. iMPORTANT SAFETY STAN DARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJU RY, YOUR UNIT iS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE...
- Page 3 Sears wil! 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 OF CONTENTS TABLE SAFETY RULES ..........MAINTENANCE ..........PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS., ....,..3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ....3 STORAGE ............. WARRANTY ........... TROUBLESHOOTING ........LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....REPAmR PARTS = LAWN MOWER ..15-1g ASSEMBLY ............
- Page 5 ACCESSO LAWN MOWE .._ .hese accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail o_,.ets, catabg and service centers, Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
- Page 6 ATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare th_ illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. DRIVE CONTROL LEVER OPERATOR...
- Page 7 OPERATION ... :_OW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance, Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION: Federat regulations require an engine controt to be installed on this DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL...
- Page 8 OPERA BEFORE STARTXNG ENGINE GASOLINE FILLER CAP OiL (See Fig. 5) A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoi] SAE 30 oil is included with your new lawn mower. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.
- Page 9 NTENANCE MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher CIean Lawn Mower Inspect Mower Blade Replace/Sharpen Mower Blade ..Lubricate Pivot Points Check Engir_e Oil Level Change Engine Oil inspect Muffler I !i ..
- Page 10 NTENANCE LAWN MOWER CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT & nance, BLADE ADAPTER T_RES DETAIL BLADE Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- ADAPTER cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
- Page 11 NTENANCE ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil leve! before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
- Page 12 SERVICE AND ADJUST ENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. 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 HEX HEAD SCREW W"...
- Page 13 S F_.RVIO F_. AND ADJUST ENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. tl Thru 13) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, MEDWM HBGH medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
- Page 14 STORAGE ENGINE immediately prepare your iawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wit not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. iMPORTANT: IT IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL...
- Page 15 22" POWER- PROPELLED REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 917.378170 GSAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 751001 REFo PART DESCRIPTION RE;F, PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, 53838 86447 Keps Locknut t/4-20 Plug 85178 83659 Hetical Gear Adjusting Bracket 88386 750436 Jaw Clutch Shifter Assembly 57072 Seal 750355...
- Page 16 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER = MODEL NO, 917o378170...
- Page 17 85543 Engine Pulley 77400 Hubcap 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 85! 79 Retainer Clip t32423 Engine - Craftsman Model No. 143.424072 850955 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 132421 Owner's Manual 84920 Spacer 850855X004 Selector Spring Available accessories not inciuded with lawn mower:...
- Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER = MODEL NO. 917.378170...
- Page 19 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378170 PART DESCRiPTiON PART DESCRiPTiON 87729 Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.00 x 1.75 851509 Control Bar 86960 Wheel Bushing STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 52160 Flat Washer 48029 Control Head K_t 85179...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 ,)3.424072...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4°CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER t 43,424072 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 35010 CylinderAssy. (IncL Ref. #2 & 20) 6021A Screw, Hex FJange 5/16=18 x 1-1/2 26727 Pin, Dowel 135 35395 Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE NUMBER 1 43.424072 MODEL CARBURETOR NO. 632046A DESCRIPTION NO. NO. REF PART 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly _"_ 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seat Washer 831184 631971 Dust Seal Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632527...
- Page 23 TROUBLES OOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start Dirtyair filter. Clean/replace air fitter. Ftlt fuel tank. Out of fuel Stale fuel. Drain tank and refiI_ with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
- Page 24 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GiVE THE FOLLOWING iNFORMATiON: , PRODUCT- "ROTARY LAWN MOWER" . MODEL NUMBER - 9t7.378170 - ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN HOW TO ORDER MODEL NUMBER 143.424072 REPAmR PARTS , PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise...
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