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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.374670
- Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.374670 OWNER'S MANUAL 0Assembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService ° Adjustments ° Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY_ YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT A't'FEMPT TO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION... -
Page 3: Product Specifications
Sears will 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 ......3 STORAGE ............. CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES ..3, 10-12 TROUBLESHOOTING ........WARRANTY ........... REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ..18-22 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....5 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ...... 23-27 ASSEMBLY ............
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Page 5: Accessories
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service center& Most Sears stores can also 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. -
Page 6: Assembly
i,,11 ASSEMBLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory OPERATOR PRESENCE except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher CONTROL BAR frame TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM LIFT UP CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. -
Page 7: Starting The Engine
OPEBATmON KNOW VOUB LAWN MOWEB 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. Savethis manual for future reference ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER... -
Page 8: Drive Control
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower LEVER without mulcher plate In place and door & latch in locked position or approved clipping deflector or grasscatcher place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. -
Page 9: Height Of Cut
OPEBATmO TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) LOWER WHEELS RAISE WHEELS Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cuL FOR HIGH CUT FOR LOW CUT Wheels are set in low cut for shipping, Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements_ Medium position is best for most lawns. -
Page 10: Customer Responsibilities 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLJTIES OA,.TE.A.OESO.EOO'E AS¥OOCOMP, REGULAR SERVICE ..RVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect Mower Blade R ! Replace/Sharpen Mower Blade Lubricate Pivot Points Check Engine Oil Level 64_1,2 Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter' Paper Cartridge 1 - Change more often when operating under a tleavy load or In high ambient tempelatures. -
Page 11: Replacement
CUSTOMER LST E$ LAWN MOWER CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte o SHAFT& nance. BLADE ADAPTER TIRES DETAIL BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber ADAPTER ° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. -
Page 12: Air Filter
CUSTOMER RESPON$1BIL TJE$ ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG. 11 o F .20 _ 60 ° 80°... -
Page 13: Drive Control Cable
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU'I-i'ING... -
Page 14: Engine Speed
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ENGgNE TOPNO TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 15 ) LOAD Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to com- pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or IDLE SPEED load. The air cleaner and air' cleaner cover must be ADJUS_NG assembled to carburetor when running. -
Page 15: Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH mewing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medkJm low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. -
Page 16: Storage
STORAGE ENGUNE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT JS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,... -
Page 17: Handle Height
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION start Does air fi]terr Clean/replace air filter, Dhly Out of fuel, Fillfuel tank. Stole fuel. Draintank and refill with fresh creanfuel, Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wlreto plug Bad spark plug Replace spark plug,... - Page 18 ® OWNER'S 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number'. The model number for your' lawn mower will be found on MODEL NO. a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
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