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MODEL NU
TJ/
917,373680
®
-Assembly
,Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
, Adjustments
- Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NU 917,373680 -Assembly ,Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service , Adjustments - Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ,&o,o.o. PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUST NG OR MAKING REPAIRS iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MiNIMiZE THE RmSK OF iNJURY. YOUR UNiT iS EOUIPPED WtTH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CtRCUM- STANCES, TRAINING: "...
  • Page 3: Maintenance Agreement

    Sears wilt 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......STORAGE ..... :....... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..,......WARRANTY ........... REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ..19-23 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE, ..
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACC These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the modet number of your lawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 6 ¸' Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7: Grass Catcher

    ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3 & 4) Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. •...
  • Page 8: Drive Control

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manuai for future reference. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR...
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 6) LEVER The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) iocated on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging.
  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) Simply lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
  • Page 11 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tail grass, it may MAX 1/3 be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. •...
  • Page 12: Rear Door Hinge

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Check Engine Oil Level ine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler...
  • Page 13: Drive Wheels

    CUSTO LITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER_. KEYWAY nance. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 14: Air Filter

    CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES °20 _ 60° 80 _ FIG. 13 .20 _ q0 _ iO o 30 o .30_...
  • Page 15: Drive Belt

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Flelease control bar. Make sure the blade and ali moving parts have completely stepped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place where it cannot come in contact with ptug, LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...
  • Page 16: Adjustments Carburetor

    ADJUSTMENTS _, ,,,..TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
  • Page 17: Storage

    :STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or mere. }MPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 18: Handle Height

    LESHOOTi POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air fitter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel Drain tank arid refill with fresh ciean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refiII tank with fresh gasoline, Conneetwire topiug.
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS 22" CRAFTSMAN POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 9!7.373680 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 86447 Plug 137055X004 137050 Helical Gear Engagemem Bracket 137053 Shifter 750436X...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680...
  • Page 21 85179 Retainer Clip 103672X Rope Guide 52160 Washer Debris Shield 134612 700781 Wheei& Tire Assembly Engine - Craftsman - Model No. t43.434332 701544 84921 Shoulder Belt 3/8-t6 Owner's Manual (English) 701581 62335 Belleville Washer •Owner's Manual (Spanish) 702452 8502!X004 Axle Arm Assembly...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS y LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,37368 ..CRAFTSMAN 22 , ROTAR...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680 • REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO 48029 Drive Head Kit 702182 DriVe Cover Decal 137076 Drive Control 87866 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.434332 .... MODELaml SERIALi_ NUMBERSHERE 182 /...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.434332 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRWPTgON 36265 Cylinder Assy, (includes #2 and 6021A Screw, Hex Flange 5/16-18 x 1-112 35395 Spark Plug, Resistor Type 26727 Pin, Dowel (Champion RJ-I 9LM or Equivalent)
  • Page 26 CRA SMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.434332 CARBURETOR NO. 632681 REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632681 Carburetor, Complete 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seat Washer, Throttle 631183 Dust Sea!, Throttle 632504 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle and Choke Shutter Screw...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 £RAFTIMAN ® OWNER'S 5.3 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE MANUAL 3 in ONE Convertible POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number, Each en- gine nas tts own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.

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