TJ/ MODEL NU -Assembly ,Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service , Adjustments - Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment 917,373680 ®
SAFETY RULES ,&o,o.o. REPAIRS o o PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUST NG OR MAKING iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MiNIMiZE THE RmSKOF iNJURY. YOUR UNiT iS EOUIPPED WtTH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CtRCUMSTANCES, TRAINING: Read this operator's manual carefully. Become famitiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower property.
PRODUCT 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 problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service CentedDepartment. Sears has competent, well trained technicians 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 RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3, 12-14 WARRANTY .......... ......................................... 3 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ................... ASSEMBLY ..................................................... OPERATION ................................................... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 15 STORAGE ..................... :...............................
LAWN MOWER ACC ES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the modet number of your lawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
BL_ Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3 & 4) , • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. Slipvinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: if vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them ir warm water for a few minutes, tf bag gets wet, let it dry before using. , Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and ptace the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket hooks.
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 manuai for future reference. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE DRIVE CONTROL STARTER CONTROL BAR LEVER HANDLE CABLE CLIP GASOLINECAP GRASS CATCHER f PRIMER MULCHER ENGINE OILCAP _iNE SPEED CONTROL W/DIPSTICK / / / DRIVE COVER _..
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR ENGINE SPEED LAWN MOWER (See Fig. 6) The engine speed is controlled by a iocated on the side of the engine. Fast for starting the engine, normal cutting, bagging. Slow (,_) position is for light and fuel economy. ENGINE ZONE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER lever (red knob) (_) position is and better grass cutting, trimming CONTROL PRIMER CAUTION: FederaK regulations require an engine control to be installed on this FIG. 6 risk of blade contact injury.
OPERATION - TO EMPTY - GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) Simply lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE \ ' OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. , Be sure mower is ]evet and area around oil fill is clean. , Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Use2Oozs.
OPERATION MOWING • • • • • • = TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tail grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow siowiy. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast (4) position.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge ,) Check Engine Oil Level ine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge l 2 3 4 - Change more often when operating under a heav f toad or in h
CUSTO LITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BLADE CRANK- ADAPTER_. KEYWAY KEY - Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. BLADE 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. place bent or damaged blades. Re- TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES t °20 _ .30_ 0_ .20 _ TEMPERATURE 60° q0 _ RANGE 0_ ANtICiPATED iO o BEFORE FIG. 13 80 _ 20_ NEXT 30 o OtL CHANGE COLLAR NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
SERVICE AN CAUTION: ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Flelease control bar. , Make sure the blade and ali moving parts have completely stepped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place where it cannot come in contact with ptug, LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEHGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual.
CE ADJUSTMENTS _, ,,,....... TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) SHIPPING Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. - * , - , , POSITION MEDIUM LOW To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and tower handle sections wiIl have to be turned over (See Fig. 16B).
:STORAGE 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 or mere. FUEL SYSTEM }MPORTANT: 1T 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.
TRO PROBLEM LESHOOTi POINTS CAUSE Does not start Loss of power CORRECTION 1, 2. 3. 4. Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel Water in fuel 1, 2. 3. 4. Clean/replace air fitter. Fill fuel tank. Drain tank arid refill with fresh ciean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refiII tank with fresh 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug, Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released uosition Control bar defective 5. 6. 7, 8. 9, gasoline, Conneetwire topiug.
REPAIR PARTS 22" CRAFTSMAN GEAR CASE POWER ASSEMBLY PROPELLED PART NUMBER LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 9!7.373680 702511 17 7\ 15 10 14 18 13 10 9 7 t9 J J J / J jJ J J J KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 8 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 702710 48373 7 8 9 10 11 12 77881 137051 137074 57079 131484 700343 DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagemem Bracket Shifter Seat Grooved Pin 1/8 x 5/8 Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 1 \ MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY KEY PART NO. NO ! 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 t5 16 t7 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 133088X479 130861 74350424 85827 136376 STD541425 851509 48137 86344 STD512505 700483X479 700365X479 133190X479 87596X479 128796 133170X479 85543 87677 77400 85179 52160 700781 84921 62335 8502!X004 87877 850855X004 84920 133760 133758 LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN , y LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,37368 22 , ROTAR ....
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !t 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 48029 137076 74189 750029 137078 700875 85179 77400 52160 86960 700783 12000057 137054 88080 88118 67725 132800 68038 • REPAIR PARTS DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE i ............ MODEL NO.143.
CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE REF PART NO. NO.
CRA SMAN CARBURETOR 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.143.434332 NO. 632681 REF PART NO, NO.
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£RAFTIMAN ® OWNER'S MANUAL 5.3 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE 3 in ONE Convertible POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number, gine nas tts own model number. Each en- The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. MODEL NO. 917.373680 The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine, All parts listedherein may be ordered from any Sears.
