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Craftsman 917.374740 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 _C E "\) ,_ I ( ..SEARS ",_:]_ ( I-7 ,..® 17.374740 MODEL OWNER'S MANUAL ' " POD I,i: "_.i_ I I i;III " Assembly - Operation oCustomer Responsibilities " Service ° Adjustments " Repair Parts Oaulon: i( _;' I;i I:I Read and Follow ,I 'I' Ii I all Safety Rules...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES REPA, IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES, TRAINING: Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using Read this operator's manual carefully.

  • 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 ......STORAGE ............. TROUBLESHOOTING ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..3, 10=12 WARRANTY ........... REPAIR PARTS o LAWN MOWER ..,16-19 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE .., ... 20-26 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    LAWN ACCESSORI These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are a_soavailable at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 6 ASSEM TO PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2} NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). Plug battery charger ihto 110 volt A.C. outlet. Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time.

  • Page 7: Know Your Lawn Mower

    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 manual for future reference, STARTER DRIVE CONTROL LEVER PLATE...

  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this DRIVE lawn mower in order to minimize the CONTROL...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP WID|PSTICK OiL (See Fig. 5) A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 oil is included with your new lawn mower. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect Mower Blades Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Pivot Points Disconnect Battery (Charge 48 hours at end of season) Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE ADAPTER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES LOCK WASHER • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. WASHER Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

  • Page 12: Engine Lubrication

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Selecl the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES OF .20 ° 32 ° 60° 80 ° 100° CONTAINER oC-29 °...

  • Page 13: Drive Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJ CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: elease control bar. Make sure the blade and atl moving parts have completely stepped. Disconnect spark ptug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT"...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru 14) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUMHIGH MEDIUM LOW mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low, and low: Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

  • Page 15: Battery

    ENGINE 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 IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT LAWN MOWER ' DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.374740...
  • Page 17 REPAIR PARTS; CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.374740 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON Shoulder Bolt 850989X479 Upper Handle 84921 74100412 Flat Head Screw 87748 Wheel & Tire Assembly Washer 52160 74969 Square Key Locknut 3/!8-!6 850988 Spacer Assembly (Includes Key No. t4)

  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.374740 "% \...

  • Page 19: Drive Control

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER = MODEL NO. 917=374740 DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 87729 Wheel & Tire Assembly 8°00 x 1.75 86814 Control Bar 86960 Wheel Bushing 68038 Locknut 1/4-20 Flat Washer 52160 48225 Control Head Kit 85179...
  • Page 20 22" POWER= PROPELLED REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 917.374740 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 132232 LOCTITE NO. 515 GASKET TO RESEAL USE ELIM |NATOR KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 86447 Plug 53838 Locknut, Keps 1/4-20 133804 Gear, Helical 85178 Bracket, Adjusting 750436 Jaw, Clutch...
  • Page 21 22" POWER PROPELLED REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 917.374740 PART DESCRIPTION 87297X479 Battery Bracket 750909 attery 86353 Conector Mounting Clip 86342 Battery Charger 86649 Battery Pad 134861 Battery Wrap...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.404112 'i'ii1'i1=iii I' [ _1 Ilrl 'll' '_ .L_ =" '"rrl '= rl]r,i I[ II HI -_'1 =11' i = _313 128 !
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.404112 REF PART RE'.'FPART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPT_ON 358O5 Cylinder Assembly (hcludes 611004 Key, Flywheel Flywhee! Reference Number 2 and 20) 6t 1044 26727 Pin, Dowel 650815 Washer, Belleville 33734 Element, Breather...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.404112 ....I1"1 "r REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 35364 Link, Throttle 35355 Cap, Fuel 30200 Screw, Sems, Hex Washer Head, 35819 Tube, Oil Fill Self-Tapping #10-24 x 9/16 34265...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-.CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.404112 ..li II ..... CARBURETOR NO. 632577 REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 632577 Carburetor 631615 Shaft and Lever Assembly, Throttle 632504 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw, Throttle Shutter 631767 Spring, Throttle Return 631971 Seal,Dust f"-"\...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o40411 ..iiiii ..,..i1'i11 MOTOR, ELECTRIC STARTER NO. 34934 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 34934 Motor, Electric Starter 34955 Ring, Retainer 34950 Retainer. Spring 34954 Spring 34949A Gear 34943 Cap Assembly, Drive End...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Clean/replace air filter. Does not start Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Stale fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh Water in fuel.

  • Page 28: How To Order Repair Parts

    WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT - "ROTARY LAWN MOWER" • MODEL NUMBER - 917.374740 • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - HOW TO ORDER MODEL NUMBER 143,404112 REPAIR PARTS • PART NUMBER e PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise...

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