BEAm MODEL NUMBER 917.372480 owner s manual Mulcher/Bagger • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment I SEARS, ROEBUCK AND Co., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES A A CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARKPLUG WIRE AND PUCE WIRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACTSPARK 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 ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • • Read this operator’s manual carefully.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible de pendability and perform ance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained tech nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................... ....2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS............. ........3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES ......3,12-14 WARRANTY ............................................. .3 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ................. 5 ASSEMBLY ................................................ .6 OPERATION ..................................................7 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS................ 15 STORAGE.............................. .................17 TROUBLESHOOTING...... ......
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the m ode! num ber of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn m ower. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AÍR FILTER BATTERY 1! lawn mower is an eleetric stall LAWW iVIUlfCn rc, STABILIZER ENGINE OIL GAS CAN n r V# n IW!«k 1 ^ lU.
ASSEMBLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher frame. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON yPTUP • Remove loose parts included with mower, • Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. • Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
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 farniliarizeyoursBlf with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manua for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER CAUTION: Do not ryn your lawn mower without mulchar plate In place and door closed or withoyf an approved clipping deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 4) The engine speed is controHed by a lever (red knob) located on the side of the engine. “HIGH" (%) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging.
OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (Sea Fig. 8) . To rem ove grass catcher, release operator presence control bar to stop engine. . Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. • Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear, DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 9) • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. .
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GASOLINE FILLER CAP OIL (See Fig. 11) 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. • Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE“ in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • POUR OIL SLOW LY. DO NOT OVER FILL • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the en gine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1 ) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better • discharge of grass.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 1 ■ Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOIVIMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance, TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. - Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. COLLAR NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W 30, 10W 30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS nSs:sts£asiiS!E№^ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORM ING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTM ENTS: A • Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. " Disconnect spark plyg 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" in the Operation section of this m anual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 18 Thru 20) SHIPPING POSITION Your iawn mower handle can be raised or towered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, m edium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. ^ • To change from m edium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig. 18B). • Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO. EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
SRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372480 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION Upper Handle 37 38 Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Locknut 5/16-18 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Hex W asher Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 Guide Clip NO.
RAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372480 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO ■ DESCRIPTION Drive Head!...Drive Control Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw #10-24 x 2 25 26 27 28 29 751031 Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 30 83700 132010 NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 22“ POWER- PROPELLED lawn mower 917.372480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 132232 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 53838 85178 131483 57072 57388 48032 7 8 9 10 11 12 77881 77039 750430 57079 131484 131485 KEY PART NO. NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.
MODEL NO. 143.424152 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE REF■ PART NO. NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.424152 CARBURETOR NO. 632078A REF PART «/f 40-^0 NO. NO. DESCRiPTlOH 1 2 4 5 6 7 IS 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 40 44 48 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal W asher Dust Seal Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float “0” Ring, Float Bowl to Body Inlet Needle, Seat & Clip (Incl.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. 2. 3. 4. Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel, Water In fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug, Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar In released position Control bar defective 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Clean/replace air filter. Fill fuel tank. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline. Connect wire to plug.
BEARS OWNER'S MANUAL CRRFTSMRN® 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE 2 in ONE Mulcher/Bagger POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.372480 The model number for your lawn mower will 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 plug.
