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- Page 1 MODEL 917.372490 OWNER'S MANUAL *Assembly *Operation *Maintenance *Service *Adjustments *Repair Parts Caution: Read and Foffew aJJSafety Rules arid instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
- Page 2 RULES CAUTION: _L_AYSI_DiS_NN!ECT SPARK PLUG WiRE PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT S_ARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR_ TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR L AWN MOWER IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
- Page 3 Sears repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or renta! purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover:...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETYRULES..........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....14-25 PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS ......STORAGE ............. CUSTOMERRESPONSIBIUTIES ......3 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ...... WARRANTY............ TROUBLESHOOTING ........LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......5 REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ....20-24 ASSEMBLY ............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ......25-27 OPERATION ..........
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Page 5: 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. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac- OPERATOR £RESENCE CONTROL tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass Catcher Frame. LIFT UP TO REMOVE LAWNMOWER FROM CARTON LIFT UP /////,' _,//t Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides down flat.
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Page 7: Engine Oil Cap
OPERATION KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL... - Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL OPERI PRESENCE "_COflTROL • Self-propelling is controlled holding operator presence control bar down to the han- dle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever (See Fig. 7). Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released.
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Page 9: Oil Level
BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE 01L: GASOUNE F_LLER A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oi! is included with your new lawn mower. Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig. 10) and fiJ! to the FULL line on the dipstick. "... -
Page 10: Starting
Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass_ To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step reduce pushing effort keep... - Page 11 GENERAL RECOMMENDATION BLADE ,ADAPTER __+[-_// [--_- o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, DETAIL CRANKSHAFT & air filter and check blade for wear. A new spark ASHER _BLADE ADAPTER plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture andheIps your engine run better and last longer.
- Page 12 Tokeepyour drive system working properly, th÷ gear caseand area around the drive shouldbe keptcleanandfreeof trashbui_doup. Clean under the drive cover twice a season° The gear case is filled with bbricant to the proo per level at the factory° The only _ime the _ubrio INER cant needs ettention is if service has been perForm-...
- Page 13 AiR FILTER COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE Your engine will run properly damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE FILTER TURN CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN...
- Page 14 ANDADJUSTMENT TO REMOV_REPLACE DRIVE BELT /HE× HEAD SCREW CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIREFROM BELT SNUBBER SPARKPLUG. PLACEWIRE WHEREiT CANNOT APPROX Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing • down on gear case putley (See Fig. 14). Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor fuel cop up.
- Page 15 SERVICE A NDADIUSTMENT TO ADJUST H ANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered SHIPPING POSITION for your mowing comfort. Figs. 16A, 16B, 17A and MEDIUM MEDIUM 17B show the four (4) positions that are available: HIGH High, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position (See Fig.
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Page 16: Storage
Your lawn mower and engineshouldbe prepared for off-seasonstorageas follows: OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL LAWNMOWER UPPER Clean underside of lawn mower housing. (See FOLDFORWARD :'Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.) FOR STORAGE ,_ Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care"... - Page 17 _E#UL[ SERVt¢E D ATES Fit! _ndates as you compbte regdGr First Service Every Every Every Harts Hours Haurs L_lode Checked {Sharpened) Blade replaced Engin_ Off Change Engine Oil Check Air CbQner Spark Plvg Replaced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicable} Muffler v"...
- Page 18 CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION DOES HOT Dirty air filter. 1, Replace air filter START 2. Out of gasoline. 2. Fitt gasoline tank. 3. Stale gasoline. 3. Drai.n gas tank and refill with fresh 4. Spark plug wire is disconnected gasoline. from the spark plug. 4.
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- Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372490...
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Page 21: Assembly
Washer !03672X 85022 Rope Guide Axle Arm Assembly 750627 87877 Selector Knob Instruction Decal (Engine) 750635 hstruction Decal (Drive) 850856 Selector Spring 752191 88348 Washer Engine - Craftsman (Source 143) 84920 Mode_ 143.414302 (See Pages Spacer 25-27) 752193 Owners Manual... - Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372490...
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Page 23: Wheel Adjusters
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,372490 Ref, Part Part Name Ref. Part Part Name 750560 Drive Control 750293 Drive Cover 48029 Drive Head Kit 750108 Hex Washer Head Tapping Screw 74189 Locknut 10-24 10-24 x 3/8... - Page 24 22 '° POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917,3t2490 REPAIR PARTS GEAR CASEASSEMBLY PART NUMBER751001 Part Name Ref. Pare Rat. Part Name Part GroovedPin 1/8 x 3/4 87822 53838 KopsL_knut 1/4-20 86447 85178 Plug AdlustingBracket Helical Gear 83659 88386 ShifterAssambJy Jaw Clutch 750436 57072 Grease 750355...
- Page 25 CARBURETOR 632078A Part Ref. Part Name 632078A Carburetor 631615 Shaft _ Lever Assy., Throttie 631616 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter 631767 Spring, Throttle return 631971 Seal, Dust 631184 Washer, Fiat 632047 Primer Assy. 631027 Plug, Welch 631021 Iniet NeedJe, Sest CJip Assy.
- Page 26 MODELandSERIAL NUMBERSHERE 189"\1_4""-- "\ _2_% ""- 3!o !82, 0---.307...
- Page 27 C rTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGIHE MODEL NUMBER 143,414302 Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 33968B Cylinder Assy. (Incl. Nos. 8 8- 20) 35395 Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion 26727 Pin, Dowel 19LM or equivalent) 33734 Element, Breather 31672 Spring, Valve 34214A Breather Assy.
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Page 28: Engine
Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. WHENORDERING R[PAIRPARTS, A LWAYS GIV[ THEFOLLOWING iNFORMATION: * PRODUCt o "ROTARY LAWNMOWER" * MODELNUMBER - 917.372490 HOW TO ORDER * ENGINE= CRAFTSMAN REPAIR PARTS MOD[L NO. 14.3.414.302 * PARTNUMBER * PARTDESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value...