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SAFE RULES _ WHERE SPARK SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT CAUTION:IT CANNOT ALWAYS CONTACT DISCONNECT PLUG WIRE ACCIDENTAL AND PLACE STAR. WIRE TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING _ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQU IRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE TH E RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
PRODUCT SPEaHCATUONS 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 Serv°iceCenterlDepartmento We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit_ ......... _, ,,,,_ _,,_. , i,,11,I i1,,111 4.0 POWER: 9.
TABLEOF CONTENTS 2 3 3 3 4 ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE 1O, 11,12 STORAGE ................. 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .......... 13, ] 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........... 17 REPAIR PARTS-MOWER ........... 18-21 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ......... 22-24 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ........... t6 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .......... 28 4 ............... SAFETY RULE ............... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ............... TABLE OF CONTENTS ............ INDEX MOWER ACCESSORIES , .......
These accessories were available when the mower was purchased. 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 mower.
Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher frame. TO RWOV[ _OWER FROM OPERATOR CONTROL C_RTOH PRESENCE BAR UFr u_ Remove loose parts if. included with mower, (i.e. grass catcher, catcher frame, hardware pack, etc.). Cut down corners on one end of carton and lay end down flat, • o .e Remove packing material. Roll mower out of carton thoroughly and check qG POSITION carton LOWER NDLE for loose parts. FIG.
KHOWYOURMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING "fOUR ROTARY MOWER° Compare the illustrations with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, '_--"OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL Z( CONTROL BAR LEVER CONTROL KNOB GRASS(: BAG ENGINE 5 SELECTOR LEVER ENGINE OIL GASOLINE CAP WITH FILLER CAP DIPSTICK MUFF PRIMER WHEEL ADJUSTER I AIR FILTER HOUSING FIG. 4 .,,,,,._...:,,...,.=...
T HOWTOUSEYOURMOWER ................................................................... ........................... ENGaNESPEED SELECTOR SELECTOR LEVER The en_line speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) iocatedon the right side of the engine_ "HIGH" position is for' starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy (See Fig. 5).
BEFORE STARTINGENGINE (CONT'D) .................................................................................. ............. .... _o............... ............ ! WARNING: 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. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
GENERAL RECO_|NDATiON o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air filter', and check blade for wear° A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture andhelps your engine run better and last longer_ o You should check all fasterners and be sure they are tighL Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 16. BLADE/BLAD[ FLANGEC&R[ FIG. 9 Your mower will work better with a sharp blade.
MAINTENANCE DRIVEWHEELS NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass, cut_ tings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels_ If necessary to clean front wheels. o Remove o Remove o Remove the dust teeth.
AIRFSLTIR Your engine will not run properly and damaged by using a dirty air filter. may be COLLAR / Replace the air filter' every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER: o Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar (See Fig. 11). o Remove filter from inside of cover (See Fig. 11). o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
T TO RIOV_RfPLACE DRIVEBELT • _ UPPER HOLE DRIVE PULLEY DRIVE BELT CAUTIOIt: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE FROMSPARKPLUG.PLACE WIREWHIRl IT CANHOTCOMEIN COIITACTWITH SPARKPLUG. CLUTCH /FRAME PULLEY o Remove the drive cover by removing screw at rear of cover. Keep for reuse_ o Remove belt from drive pulley (See Fig. 13). o Take off front hubcaps, (2) hairpin clips, (2) washers, two (2) front wheels and two (2) washers (See Fig. 12).
T$ _R_RETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take ,oOUrmower to an authorized Sears Service Center r repair and adjustment. HANDLE £mGgHE SPEED LOWER DLE Your engine speed has been factory set.
Your mower and engine should be prepared for off season storage as follows: MOWER • Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of manual). o Inspect and replace/sharpen b!ade, if required (see "Blade/Blade Flange Car_ '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 16 of manual° HANDLE FIG. 17 o You can fold your mower handle for storage as shown in Fig.
SERVICE RECORD Fill in dates as you completeregular service SERVICE DATES SCHEDULE First 2 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every Use J Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change v" Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Replaced Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicable) Muffler ,,,,, I ,,,,, Belt 8, Pulley - I CHECK LUBRm TmON CHART O SAE 30W (lOW 30) SPRAY BRAKE SPRING HANDLE MOTOR OIL LUBRICANT BRACKET BRACKET Q MOUNTING PI
T TS CAUSE PROBLEM Doesnot Start I ,, 2,, 3,, 4, 5_ & 7_ 8.. 9o Lossof Power CORRECTION Dirty Air Filter° Out of gasoline_ Stale Gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug Bad spark plug. Water in gasoline. Loose blade or broken blade flange. Operator Presence Control Bar in released position, Operator Presence Control Bar defective. t_ Rear of mower housing/blade dragging in heavy grass.
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CRAFTSMAN Ref. No, 22" Part No. ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER R N Part Name REPAIR PARTS 917.372230 Part No. Part Name lit 1 2 3 4 88043 _802_ _ 58334 75919 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 STD541425 t2 13 14 15 16 17 m 88066 88067 _3 72907 STD522515 Drive Pulley Roll Pin 3/16 x 7/8 Retaining Ring Hex Head Bolt 1/4_20 Taptite Hex Locknut 1/4-20 Clutch Clutch Lever Lever Spacer Bolt 5/16-18 Carnage Hex Head Gr.
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CP I:TS N 4=(Y Re£ No. 1 Part No. 34975 Ei @NF MODEL '"Cylinder hssy (Inc! Nos. 2, 4, 94 8, 96) 2 4 5 5 26727 32600 29314B 29315C 6 6 29313C 29315C Pin, Dowel Seal, Oit Valve, Intake (Std.) (lnclo No. 10) Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize) (Incl. No, 10) Valve, Exhaust (Std.) (Incl. No. 10) Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (lncl. No. 10) 9 10 11 14 31672 Spring, Valve 31673 Cap, Lower valve spring 3E,r,r,r,r,r,r,r,_ Crankshaft 35544 Piston, Pin _ Ring Assy. (Std.
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Each Lawn Mower engine has its own model has its own model number° number. Each The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
