® OWNER'SMANUAL MODELNUMBER917'.37245 _Assembly °Operation °Maintenance oService eAdjustments _Repair Parts Caution: Readand Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment .......................................................
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS WHERE tT CANNOT ,_ DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL sT T,.G wYOU . NSAW. T ,NG-U TO MOWE. ADJUS ,NG AK,NG ,_ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser_ vice CentertDepartment. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit° iii ii i _±l, ii 5.0 11.57 J I cu: in. i j iiiii ii GASOLt N E CAPACITY: 1.
' TABLEOF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ............... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION ,. MAINTENANCE , 2 3 3 3 , , 5 ,5,6 ,7-I0 11.13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE ................. SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ........ TROUBLE SHOOTING ............... REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER ....... REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ............ PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......
MOWERACCESSORIES 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE ,,, SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER , ..,.,, ............................ ....:=::.... GASCAN ..................................
'll '1 ASSEMBLY ................... ill,iiiiii i ....................... III I III1,1,1,111 I TO UNFOLD HANDLE (CONT'D) iiiiiiiii • Your lawn mower has been shipped with Protective Handle Padsplaced between the upper and lower sections or the Handle.
KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Com_ andPareadjustments.the illustratiOnSsaveWiththis y°urmanualLawnforM°werfuture tOreferenceofamiliarize yourself with the location of various controls !NE CONTROL DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL STARTER CONTROL BAR LEVER HANE HANDLE GRASS BAR EN(_INE CATCHER GASOLINE KNOB FILLER OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL} PRIMER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL [ LAWN MOWER HOUSING FIG.
OPERATION •. iiii .................................................................... ....................... "' ""!' HOW TO USEYOURLAWNMOWER !' '!' I II1,11',,'1 !'. I ENGINESPEEDCONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the engine (See Fig. 6). ENGINE ZONE CONTROL .......... CAUTION: FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIREAN ENGINECONTROLTO BE INSTALLED ON THIS LAWN MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE d_ RISK OFANY BLADECONTACTINJURY.
OPERATION TO OPERATEDRIVESYSTEM (CONT'D) ENGAGED D_SENGAGED )SLTION POS)TIC By slightly releasing the Drive Control Bar, the Drive can be slowedor "feathered" so you may make turns around obstacles or at end of rows (See Fig. 8). (ENGINE TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER o To remove Grass Catcher, release Engine Control Bar to stop engine (See Fig, 9). o Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher by the Handle. * Emp_ty by_ shaking Catcher with open end downward (See Fig.
II ii "_'_'_'_ _.... i ii II '111'111 I ........................... OPERATION I' I II'111 ......................................................... .................. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE(€ONT'O) ..... GAS: • Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE FIG.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATION o Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, clean or replace Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and tast longer° • You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tight. ° Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on LOCKWASHER page 18_ LAWNMOWER CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY BLADEIBLADE ADAPTERCARE Your lawn Blade.
MAINTENANCE DRIVEWHEELS II Check Rear Drive Wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely_ The Wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., are inside the Drive Wheel and Dust Cover area and mustbe cleaned out to free Drive Wheels. iliH WASHER HAIRPIN COTTER DRIVE PAWL DUST COVER If necessary to clean the Drive Wheels, check both Rear Wheels (See Fig. 14). Remove Hubcaps, Hairpin Coffers and Washers.
TENANCE AIR FILTER .................................................................................................................................. _............. BACK Clean or replace Air Filter every 25 hours or every season, whichever occurs firsL NOTE: Service Air Filter more conditions, TO CHANGE o o CARTRIDGE LIP often under dusty AIR FILTER Loosen Screw and tilt Cover as shown in fig. 17. Carefully remove Cartridge. Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.
I'111111'1,',1' II1' '............................ ' ...................................... _lJ__ SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT II ............................. TO REMOVE/REPLACEDRIVE BELT I '"'"'""""' ............................ ' /l'_/Irl'lllll'l IH'l I'1 I1'1111 III I I"1'1111 iii, i, _, , , CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACTWITH SPARK PLUG.
ST ...... ii,l,,i,,i .................... i ,,,i ,, i , , i , _....... 1' , ............... ,, _ , , ,J ......................... _,_ TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL o To check for proper adjustment of Drive Control, slowly pull up on the Drive Bar while pulling lawn mower backwards until Rear Wheels stop turning. • When Rear Wheels stop turning, hold the Drive Bar and check the dimension as shown in fig.
II I'll i1,,11 1,1,11111 II , ,lllllllllllIll ............................................... SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT ........... II II IJlll II '"11'1'111111 J'l I'lL !111111'11 Ill ............ !' I,II,I CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT (CONT'D) UPPER ..................... I1!1 _;_ III HEXAGON FITTING INTIAL ADJUSTMENT: _" "\ CONTROL With the engine not running, gently turn idle Mixture Screw do&wise until it just closes.
STORAGE Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER o Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing° (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual°) o Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care" in maintenance section of manual). o Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry before storing° o Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 18 of manual.
'1{'{ ' 1{1' { 1' '1'{'1{{{ { 111 ' {'11{II ................................................. 1{!{I SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS IIIIII,, S£RVICE RECORD Fill in dates as you camp{ere service SERVICE DAT_ SCHEDULE regu{ar First 2 Hours Every 10 Every 25 Hours Every Use Hours Blade Checked Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Spark P,ug Repl;ced t,," Lubricate Lawn Mower .... = Cleaning .......................... ..............................
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM i i CORRECTION u u ..u.u., ........................................ DOESFlat STAi_ 1. 2_ 3. 4, Dirty air'liter., Out of gasoline Stale gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug, 5, Bad spark plu_ 6_ Water in gasotine_, 7., Loose blade or broken blade adapter, 8,, Engine control bar in released position 9, Engine control bar defective, , Replace or clean _, Fill gasoline tank. air filter, 3.
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 REPAIR PARTS Rev. 2 \ 0 \
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MO_F=R MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS 917.372451 Rev. 2 Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 22'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS 917.372451 Rev.
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS 917.372451 Rev, 2 Ref, No. Part No. Part Name Ref.
REPAIR PART- CRAFT_IAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372451 DRIVEtSPEED CONTROL CABLE 3 \ \ \ \ \ Ref_ NOo Part No.
[ LAWN MOWER NOTE: Change Engine OiL after the first DATE CARE RECORD two DATE (2) hours of use, and then every DATE DATE 25 hours DATE DATE Change Oil: SAE 30 or 10W30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: uuutIIIIH tii illlllll ilUlll IJ/'t IIIJlll/I J/llJlll mlHImUl.'_'_'"' _ _' l/ i'mm_ .....................
BRIGGS/STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 124702 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS/STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE REF NO, 1 2 PART NO. 493260 293708 Note: 3 5 7 8 "'393862 213610 **272200 399717 9 *'271904 9A "'272238 10 94222 1t 231685 12 13 "'272t98 94547 15 16 93418 493362 18 20 22 23 24 25 493279 **399761 Note: 94220 MODEL NO. 124702 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS/STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 124702 TYPE NO.
BRIGGSISTRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.
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lg I:RRFrSMRN® MANUAL MODELNO. 917.372451 5.0 HORSE POWER 22" REARBAGGER POWERPROPELLED ROTARYLAWNMOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number° The model number for your lawn mower witl be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing,. The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plugo All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuckand Co.
