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- Page 1 ® OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER 917'.37245 _Assembly °Operation °Maintenance oService eAdjustments _Repair Parts Caution: Readand Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ............,,,, i i i ill i ,11 i,ii i ,iiiii...
- Page 2 SAFETY R ULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE tT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL sT T,.G w . NS T ,NG-U . ADJUS ,NG AK,NG TO YOU AW. M OWE IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT...
- Page 3 TWO YEARLIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN P OWER MOWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned- up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship°...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 14-16 STORAGE ....PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ..CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TROUBLE SHOOTING ....WARRANTY ....REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER ..20-24 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE .... 26-29 ,5,6 ASSEMBLY PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..Back Cover OPERATION ,7-I0...
- Page 5 MOWER ACCESSORIES 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE , ..,.,, ......
- Page 6 'll '1 ASSEMBLY ....ill,iiiiii i ....... III1,1,1,111 IIII TO UNFOLD HANDLE (CONT'D) iiiiiiiii • Your lawn mower has been shipped with Protec- CATCHER HANDLE tive Handle Padsplaced between the upper and lower sections or the Handle. For best lawn mower performance these Pads need to be...
- Page 7 KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Com_ andPareadjustments.the illustratiOnSsaveWiththis y°urmanualLawnforM°werfuture tOreferenceofamiliarize yourself with the location of various controls !NE CONTROL DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL LEVER STARTER HANE HANDLE KNOB EN(_INE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS CATCHER...
- Page 8 OPERATION • . iiii ................... "' II1,11',,'1 ""!' HOW TO USE YOURLAWNMOWER ENGINESPEED CONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the engine (See Fig. 6). ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ..CAUTION: FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE AN ENGINECONTROLTO BE INSTALLED ON THIS LAWN MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE...
- Page 9 OPERATION TO OPERATE DRIVESYSTEM (CONT'D) D_SENGAGED ENGAGED POS)TIC )SLTION By slightly releasing the Drive Control Bar, the (ENGINE STOP) Drive can be slowedor "feathered" so you may make turns around obstacles or at end of rows (See Fig. 8). TO EMPTYGRASS CATCHER ENGINE CONTROL o To remove Grass Catcher, release Engine Con-...
- Page 10 "_'_'_'_ _ ..ii II '111'111 I ......OPERATION I' I II'111 ................MLL'I BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE (€ONT'O) ..IIIl!lIJI GAS: FILL CAP ENGINE SPEED WtDIPSTtCK • Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE FIG.
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE GENERAL R ECOMMENDATION o Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, clean or replace Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and tast longer°...
- Page 12 MAINTENANCE DRIVEWHEELS iliH Check Rear Drive Wheels each time before you mow WASHER to be sure they move freely_ The Wheels not turning HAIRPIN COTTER freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., are inside the Drive Wheel and Dust Cover area and mustbe clean- ed out to free Drive Wheels.
- Page 13 TENANCE AIR FILTER .........................._..... LATE BACK Clean or replace Air Filter every 25 hours or every CARTRIDGE season, whichever occurs firsL NOTE: Service Air Filter more often under dusty conditions, TO CHANGE AIR FILTER Loosen Screw and tilt Cover as shown in fig. 17. Carefully remove Cartridge.
- Page 14 I'111111'1,',1' II1' '......' ........_lJ__ SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ......TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT /l'_/Irl'lllll'l IH'l I1'1111 III I"1'1111 '"'"'""""' ......iii, i, _, , , CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACE WIRE WHERE REAR IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARK PLUG.
- Page 15 ..ii, l ,,i,,i ....i ,,,i ,, i _ ...... , , ,J ......l_J ..TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL o To check for proper adjustment of Drive Control, slowly pull up on the Drive Bar while pulling lawn mower backwards until Rear Wheels stop turning.
- Page 16 I'll i1,,11 1,1,11111 ,lllllllllllIll ..........SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ... II II IJlll II '"11'1'111111 I'lL !111111'11 .... II1'11'1 I1!1 I,II,I II _ ..... CARBURETOR A DJUSTMENT (CONT'D) UPPER HEXAGON FITTING INTIAL ADJUSTMENT: _" "\ CONTROL With the engine not running, gently turn idle Mix- DRIVE CONTROL...
- Page 17 STORAGE Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER o Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing° (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual°) o Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care"...
- Page 18 '1{'{ 1{1' '1' {'1{{{ {'11{II ..........1{!{I SERVICE R ECOMMENDATIONS IIIIII ,, SERVICE D AT_ S£RVICE R ECORD SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you camp{ere regu{ar First service Every Every Every Hours Hours Hours Blade Checked Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Spark P,ug Repl;ced t,,"...
- Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM u u ..u.u., ........DOES Flat 1. Dirty air'liter., , Replace or clean air filter, STAi_ _, Fill gasoline tank. 2_ Out of gasoline 3. Drain gas tank and refill with fresh 3. Stale gasoline gasoline_ 4, Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug,...
- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 Rev. 2...
- Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MO_F=R MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 Rev. 2 Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name ......iii,u ti iiil_tfl 851454' 751608 Wiper Strip Engine Control 750673 STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 Hinge Bracket 85463 751150 Drive Bar Decal...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 Rev. 2...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 Rev, 2 Part Name Part Name Ref. Part Ref, Part ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, STD532507 Carnage Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8 88028 Roll Pin 88349 Locknut 1t4-20 750697 Access Door Hex Head Screw...
- Page 24 REPAIR PART- CRAFT_IAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372451 DRIVEtSPEED CONTROL CABLE Part Part Name Ref_ '1 '1 IIIl'llql' I '11 I1'11'11 I 48235 Control Head Kit (tncl, Ref, #2 751837 Ptastite Sc;_w #8 x 7t8 751834 Torsion Spring 751828 Drive Actuator 751829 Drive Pulley 751830...
- Page 25 LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD NOTE: Change Engine OiL after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE Change Oil: SAE 30 or 10W30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: uuutIIIIH tii illlllll ilUlll...
- Page 26 BRIGGS/STRATTON MODEL NO. 124702 TYPE NO. 3121-01 4-CYCLE ENGINE (_455 615, 230,...
- Page 27 BRIGGS/STRATTON MODEL NO. 124702 TYPE NO. 3121-01 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART PART DESCR)PTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 94526 Screw-Intake Elbow 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 293708 Bushing -Cylinder , 387 394281 Mounting Primer Assembly Note: Requires special tools 492831 Housing- Row)no Starter 224250 Cup-...
- Page 28 BRIGGS/STRATTON MODEL NO. 124702 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 3121-01 _'65 ,62t _124 J_515A (_)116 _461 i ii Assemblies include alt parts shown in frar'nes_...
- Page 29 BRIGGSISTRATTON MODEL NO. 124702 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NOo 3121-01 358 GASKETSET] 11'/ 634(_ 634(_ _ CARBUR_On OWR_UL_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET ,1 Assemblies include al! parts shown in frames...
- Page 30 NOTES...
- Page 31 I:RRFrSMRN® 5.0 HORSE POWER 22" REAR BAGGER MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODEL NO. 917.372451 Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number° The model number for your lawn mower witl be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing,.