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Craftsman 917.372270 Owner's Manual

4.0 reserve power 22" rear bagger power propelled rotary lawn mower
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.372270
Caution:
Readand Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instruchons
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
CRRFTSMRN
4.0 RESERVE POWER
22" REAR BAGGER
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWNMOWER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service andAdjustment
RepairParts
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SEARS, R OEBUCK A ND Co., Chicago, IL.
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60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.372270 CRRFTSMRN 4.0 RESERVE POWER Caution: Readand Follow 22" REAR BAGGER all Safety Rules POWER PROPELLED and Instruchons ROTARY LAWNMOWER BeforeOperating ThisEquipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Service andAdjustment RepairParts i i illll,llll 60684 U.S.A. SEARS, R OEBUCK A ND Co., Chicago, IL. i i llll...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR- TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER_ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY, YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS,...
  • Page 3 ONE YEAR UMnED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER ..For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tunedrup. according to the instructions in the owner's menuat, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE 10,t 1,12 SAFETY RULE .... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. STORAGE ....CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT t3,14 WARRANTY ..TROUBLE SHOOTING REPAIR PARTS-MOWER 18-2! TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ....REPAIR PARTS.ENGINE ..22.23 MOWER ACCESSORIES SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ..ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 5 i1,, ,11,,11111 i,ii MOWER ACCESSORIES ......, 11n1,_111111, i,i i, iiii i1,, i i , ,i These accessories were available when the mower was purchased They, ere also available at most Sears retait ouflels, catalog and service centers Mast Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide th_ model number of your mower, ENGINE iii,...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY _ ,, Your lawn mower has been completely assembled OPERATOff Pt_SEtVC_ at the factory except for the grass catcher top and the grass catcher bottom, TO REMOVE MOWERFROMCARTON grass catcher, catcher frame, hardware pack, elc,). Remove loose parts if included with mower, (Le, Cut down corners on one end of carton and lay end down flat.

  • Page 7: Carburetor

    ..... OPERATi()N ..°........... i iip ,,ql i,iii q , ,e,I.... KNOW YOURMOWER READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR ROTARY MOWER. Compare the iJlustrallons with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 8 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOURMOWER ENGINESPEEDSELECTOR The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the en_line. HIGH" posi_ tion is For starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging° "LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming, and fuel economy (See Fig, 5)o DRIVECONTROL "...
  • Page 9 ........ii iiiii OPERATION ,,111,1,1111111 iiii ,11, i,ii1,1 I BEFORE STARTINGENGINE (COt, I T'D) WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend- LOWER WHEELS _"'_ RAISE WHEELS ed fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) FOR HIGHCUT FOR LOW CUT can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage._ Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemof an engine while in storage To avoid _ngine problems, the ruet systemshouldbe...
  • Page 10 GENERAL R ECOMMENDATION Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air filter, and check blade for wear, A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture andhelps your engine run better and last longer, You should check alt fasterners and be sure they are tight°...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE ,IIH, I..........ii1,111 iii i,iiii iiii i,,11,11 DELVEWHEELS ...... 1,1,1111,11 NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure lhey move freely, The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass, cut. tings, etc_ are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels_ If necessary to clean the dr_ve wheels, check both front wheels,...
  • Page 12 ............. MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filler every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter_ To Change Air Filler: ,, Remove the air filter cover by turning counler.,...
  • Page 13 ..... SERVICE A ND ADJUSTMENTS I i, i i ii ,11111, ......TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT FROMSPARE P LUG., PLACE W IRE WHERE I T CAN- J ..CAUTION:DISCONNECT SPARI( PLUG WIRE I NOT COME IN CONTACT W ITHSPARK PLUG_ down on gear case pulley (See Fig.

  • Page 14: Handle Height

    Your mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. (Fig. 14A, 14B, 15A and 15B) show the Four (4) positions that are ovalJable: High, medium high, medium low and Iow. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position (See Fig.

  • Page 15: Rep|Acement

    ......STORAGE ..Your mower and engine should be prepared for off- ,11111111 season storage as follows: MOWER • Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Clean- ing" in maintenance section of manuaL) r,.// ) 2 </] Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Flange Core"...
  • Page 16 I1' '1 ..III I!"li',h'_,_,l"l"'"lHl' :':_ _ .dL,,i,-- I SERVICE R ECOMMENDATIONS !11 i1,111 _1,1iiii ,,,,, , i:....;,;,, i iii, iiii ,rl SCHEDULE SERVICE DAIE_ SERVICE RECORD Fill in dalei al you complete regular service First Every Every Every Every Hours Hour_...
  • Page 17 LJl _ ,l±_l, 1,1,, , iii, ........,,,_ TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS iiiiiiiiiiii i,ii iiiiii, i1,1, CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Doesnaf Replace Air Filter , Dirt), Air Filter. .. Ou) oF gasoline Fil| gasoline tank, Start 3. Stale Gaioltne. 3, Droln gas tank and refiff wile flesh gasoline, 4 Spark plug wire is disconnected from tEe spark plug...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270 Ref. PART Part Name Part Ref. Part Name 750081 Upper Handle 55187 Thread Cutting Screw 5116-18 x Lower Handle 700054 63124 Zone Control Locknut 5/16-18 86874 _JOffT6 Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Left) 84089...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270...

  • Page 21: Bfade Rep|Acement

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270 Ref. Part Part Name Ref. Pert Name 87025 Drive Control 63601 Locknut 1/4.20 48029 Drive Heed Kit 68038 Locknut 1/4,20 48030 Drive Control Cable Kit Spring .,- _L_.'_,, i75192 750029 Machine Screw...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER.,PROPELLED REPAIR PARTS LAWNMOWER917.372270 GEARCASE ASSEMBLY PARTNUMBER 88448 Ref. Parl Name Parl Part Name 87822 53838 GroovedPin I/8 x 3/4 gaps LocknutI/4-20 86447 85178 Adusltng Era&at Plug 83659 88386 Helical Gear Shifter Assemby Jew Quoth 75424 57072 f_al...
  • Page 23 CARBURETOR NO. 632388 Vntt Part Name 632388 ] Carburolor 63t615 ! Shaft _- Lever Asey _ ThrotUe 631616 t Shutter, Throttte 65_5_6 I Screw. Throttle shutter 631767 ! Spdng, Throttle return E'_t971 1 Seat, Dust 53t11_ I Washer, Flat 532047 I PHrner Assy 631027 I Plug, Welch 531021 !inle_ Needle,...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4 "CYCLE E NGINE MODEL NUMBER: 1 43.394232...

  • Page 25: Filter, Air

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E NGINE MODFLNUMBER: 143.394232 Part Part Part Name Part Name 34959 30200 Screw, Hex washe_ hd Same sel( Cylinder Assy linct 3, 4 54, 55 e 56) topping. 10-24 x 9/16 26727 338O2 Pin. Daws! Spdng Compression 31342 Seal.
  • Page 26 NOTES...
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  • Page 28: Engine

    I:RRFTSMRNo OWNER'S 4.0 RESERVE POWER 22" REAR BAGGER MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODEL NO. 917.372270 Each Lawn Mower has its own model number° Each engine has its own model number. The modeI number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing°...

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