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Craftsman 917.372330 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.372330 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.372330 Owner's Manual

4.0 reserve power 22" power-propelled lawn mower

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  • Page 1 SEA/ OWNER'S CRI:I F TSMRN, ANUAL MODEL NO. " 917.372330 0 RESERVE POWER POWER-PROPELLED LA WN MOWER THIS MOWE.q -. m. ,,:-. ? . _,, "- . -,J. "- ._A" O"-: EFCECTI",,"E J'JNE t9S2 TO sm;..,€{"r _H-..£ E',_GtNE :T IS NECESSAR'r TO DEPREf-L: --- "_,' "...
  • Page 2 ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power 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 3 KNOW YL,)UR RAP1-SMAN MOWER CONTROL ZONEIENGINE_ DRtVECONTROL CONTROL PLATE CABLE CLIP / HANDLE KNOB ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS •_OLINE FILLER CAP WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL) HANDLE BRACKET AIR FILTER DRIVE COVER HOUSING FIG. MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS TOOLS...
  • Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONN_:CT 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 ORDERI THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
  • Page 5 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the SAFETY G LASSES 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 and grass catcher fr To set-up and attach grass catcher, follow the steps under "GRASS CATCHER". The following parts are included not assembled; Grass Catcher Frame Grass Catcher Top Grass Catcher Bottom Hardware Package...
  • Page 7 HOW TO SET-UPYOURMOWER(CONT'p) REARDEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of ,our lawn mower, was assembled at the factory and re- quires no assembly. TO ASSEMBLE G RASS CATCHER NOTE: The grass catcher for your mower is supplied unassembled.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET-UPYOURMOWER (CONT'D) SLOTTED HEAD SCREWS CATCHER BAFFLE TO ATTACHGRASS CATCHER 1. Place the catcher frame into the slots of the hinge bracket. 2. Depress the door latch tab and slide the frame into position at the end of the slot (See Fig. 11). 3.
  • Page 9 BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE GASOUNEFILLER CAP ICAUTION. DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING IANY AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, AS IT CAN CAUSE. SERIOUS DAMAGE .SIGNIFICANTLY ,?EDUCE ENGINE PERFORMANCE: I DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE ..NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN THE OIL OR IGASOLINE.
  • Page 10 HOW TO USEYOURMOWER(€ONT'D) CONTROL TO START ENGINE 5. Position yourself as shown in Fig. 17. 6. Pull on starter handle quickly. 7. DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back. 8. To stop the the control bar Fig. engine, release {See 16).
  • Page 11 HOW TO USEYOUR MOWER BLOCK OF WOOD (CONT'D) MOWING TIPS 1. Under certain conditionsit may be necessar'yto raise the height of cut to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. 2. For extremely heavy cutting, make the width of your cut 1/2 to 3/4 the normal cut.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) BLADE/BLADE F LANGE CARE(CONT'D) HEX HEAD SCREW We DO NOT recommend sharpening blade - y_u can keep the cutting edge touched up with a file. Grinding the Cuttingedge excessively can cause the blade to be out of balance. An unbalanced blade can cause excessive vibration and shorten the life of the engine and mower.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) GEAR CASE: The gear case is filled at the factory and does not require any addition of lubricant, unless the gear • ase is opened andservice performed. Use only a multi- _urpose automotive grease for refilling after service has "been performed.
  • Page 14 MAINffNANCE (CONT'D) TO CHECK AND/TO REPLACE B ELT(CONT'D) 7. Move belt snubber back in place, approximately 1/32" away from belt and tighten-hex head screw (See Fig. 23}. NOTE: Always use only factory approved beJt to assure,__ proper fit and longer life. ENGINE: ZONE CONTROL...
  • Page 15 STORAGE Never store engine with gasofine in tank, indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where gasolinefumesmay closed, reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, rater heater, or clothes dryer, etc. ff your engine is not to be used for _3.0days or more prepare as follows: Drain gasoline from fuel tank;...
  • Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION !" Does not 1. Out of gasoline. Fill gasoline tank. 2. "Stale Gasoline." "start Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. from the spark plug. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 17 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22'" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372330 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NO. 86617 Part Ref. Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 86447 53838 Locknut 1/4-20 Plug 85178 83659 Helical Gear Adjusting Bracket 86613 75424 Clutch Shifter Assembly 58354 57072...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 '° POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372330 22" " BLADE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 50-65 FT. LBS.
  • Page 19 Ri:PAIh PARTS ;_r_AFTSk,._N 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.37..J30 Ref, Part Ref., Part Part Name Part Name No. J 85755 Upper Handle 83935 Door, Seal 84683 Lower Handle 81281 Handle Lever 86993 Zone Engine Control 85535 Handle Knob Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 3/16 87269 62363...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372330 (CONT'D) " Parl Ref_ Par! Ref. Par! Name Par! Name • •l • = i • " iiIll ,,,I 69180 Locknut 10.24 69385 Washer 86915 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) Blade " 69334...
  • Page 21 LAWNMOWERCARE RECORD NOTE: Change Engine OiJ after the first two (2) hours and then every 25 hours of use. use, DATE DATE DATE Changed Oil 10W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: r ,,...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 °' POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372330 ,_ 13 --31...
  • Page 23 REPAIK PARTS _'_AFTSh, J 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917. Part Ref. Ref. Part Part Name Part Name ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, iiiiiiiiiiii IHII II 75192 86992 Drive Control (Incl. Ref #2,3) Spring STD580009 48056 Drive Head Kit Woodruff Key #213 Drive Control Cable Kit 48057 STD580014...
  • Page 24 EAGER-1 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.3741, IIII li 107----_ _13o I06-_(_...
  • Page 25 EAGER-1 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E NGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.374132 I Ref. Part Part Part Name P_tName 35180 30200 Screw, washer Sems, self- Cylinder Assy: (Incl. Nos. 3 Et 4)/_ 26727 Pin, Dowe! tapping, 10-24 x 9/t6 Seal, Oil 33802 ' 4:...
  • Page 26 CARBUREIOH (=_:i,_,.i_b lllmm Ref. Part Part Name 632389 Carburetor 631615 Shaft _ Lever Assy., Throttle 631616 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter 631767 Spring, Throttle return 631971 Seal, Dust 631184 Washer, Flat 632O47 Primer Assy. 631027 Plug, Welch 631021 In(et Needle, Seat 8- Clip Assy.
  • Page 27 LAWNMOWERCARERECORD NOTE: Change Engine Oit after the-first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE DATE DATE Changed Oil 10W30 or SAE 30 Repfaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: ,| • Repraced bfade: ,,,,, Tuned-up:...
  • Page 28 3. The MODEL NUMBER - 917.372330 plate on the rear of the mower housing. 4. The NAME OF THE PRODUCT - CRAFTSMAN POWER-PROPELLED REAR BAGGER LAWN MOW' You should record both Model and Serial Number and keep 5.