¢40DEL NO. 917.372260 4.0 RESERVE POWER 22" POWER-PROPELLED LA WN M 0 WER THIS MOWER TO DEPRESS FOR FURTHER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECT|VE JUNE 30, 1982, TO START THE ENGLNE tT tS NECESSARY THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER, BEFORE PULLING ON THE STARTER ROPE, STARTING SEARS, _ART NO. 87867 REV. DETAILS SEE PAGE ROEBUCK 2 4!5/88 8 OF THIS AND MANUAL, CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.
CRAFTSMAN quality LAWN CARE equipment TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONCRAftSMAN POWER MOWEn For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman power mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty 90 days from the date of purchase.
KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN®MOWER ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL HANDLE KN( CABLE CLIP GRASS CATCHER HANDLE BRACKET 31NE OIL CAP WiTH GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROL DIPSTICK FILLER CAP KNC WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEELI PRIMER AIR FILTER DRIVE COVER HOUSING FIG. 1 MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CATCHER ASSEMBLY 7/16" wrench or adjustable wrench. Medium phillips screwdriver. FOR BLADE REMOVAL Standard 15116" box or open end wrench Oil: Use SAE 30W motor oil.
RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WiRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE A IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER. IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL. 1. 2. I5. Please read your owner's manual.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign obiects thrown into the eyes,, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing° We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores, ACCESSORIES TO HELPYOU GETTHEMOST FROM YOUR MOWER _OWER COVER: Sears Tyvek_cover, stock number 7) 33316, protects mower from weather when stored outdoors.
Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the grass catcher. To set-up and attach gross _tc_r, follow the steps under "GRASS CATCHER" The foflowing parts are included not assembled: 1 Grass Catcher Top Assembly I Grass Catcher Bottom 1 Hardware Package UPRIGHT HANDLE STORAGE POSITION AND REMOVING ._,'- ",, k _ l t HOWTO SET-UPYOURMOWER TO UNFOLDHANDLE t. Raise handles until the lower handle is in upright posh tion (See Fig. 2).
HOWTO SET-UPYOURMOWER(¢ONT'D) LOW TO ADJUSTHEIGHTOF CUT(CONT'D} MED CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running, I. The wheel adiusters give you five (5) different cutting positions. Medium cut is the best for most lawns. 2, High cut is approximately 3 3/8 "_, medium cut is ap• approximately pro xIm" ately 2 5/8 _ t and low cut zs 1 I/8" There are two (2) other positlons. Pick the posi. tion which suits you for best cutting (See Fig. 6). 3.
HOWTO SET-UPYOURMOWER(¢ONT'I)) JNGE BRACKET TO ATTACFI GRASSCATCHER 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift rear door. Holding the catcher by the handle, place catcher frame onto hinge bracket (Fig. 9). Release rear door. When grass catcher is removed from the mower, the rear door closes for safety. NOTE: YOUR REAR BAGGER MOWER IS NOT A MULCHING MOWER. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR MOWER WITHOUT AN APPROVED GRASS CA T. CHER OR OPTIONAL CLIPPING DEFLECTOR IN PLACE. DOOR OPEN \\ FiG 9 NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MOWER WITH THE DOOR
HOWTO USEYOURMOWER iMPORTANT ENGINE¢OHTROL CAUTION: THE BLADE TURNS WHEN THE ENGINE 15 RUNNING. YOUR MOWER tS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA TOR ZONE ENGINE CONTROL WHICH REQUIRES THE OPERATOR TO BE POSITIONED BEHIND THE MOWER HANDLE TO START AND OPERATE THE MOWER. THE CONTROL BAR MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE HANDLE TO 5TART AND RUN THE ENGINE, RELEASING THE CONTROL BAR WILL STOP THE ENGINE. AN INTERNAL ENGINE BRAKE ASSISTS THE BLADE IN STOPPING QUICKL Y.
HOW TO USEYOURMOWER((ONT'D) IF ENGINEDOESNOTSTART 1. Check blade - remove spark plug wire when checking blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE AND BLADE FLANGE CARE" of manual for instructionson tightening blade. 2. Check air filter - replace ff dogged. ,See "Air Filter" section. 3. Check spark plug . if dirty, clean or replace. 4. Observe that lower end of the engine control cable is actuating the lever mounted on the engine. 5. Engine may be flooded - wait a few minutes and repeat starting procedure.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER (CaNT'D) MOWING TIPS(C0NT'D) 2, For extremely heavy cutting, make the width of your cut 1/2 to 3/4 the normo/ cut, This will reduce the load on the engine and give you cleaner cutting and bagging. 3. The user should note that when cutting moist, heavy grass with a rear bagging mower, dumps of cut grass may fail to enter the grass catcher. To pick up the dumps if they occur, run the mower over the area a second time. 4.
MAINTENANCE (CONT°D) REARDEFLECTOR The rear deflector which is attached to the rear of your mower is to keep objects from being thrown out the back of the mower. If your rear deflector becomes damaged you should-replace it (See Fig. 22). TO ADJUSTDRIVE CONTROLCABLE NOTE: THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLE SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN TO BE SURE THAT GEAR CASE SHIFTER tS FULLY ENGAGED OR WHENEVER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE GEAR CASE OR DRIVE CONTROL COMPONENTS. 1.
MAINTENANCE{CONT'D) LUBRICATION MOWER WHEELS: Lubricating wheels and/or wheel bearings is not necessary under normal conditions. Should conditions require lubricaiton, thoroughly clean wheels and/or wheel bearings and axles and apply a light coating of dry lubricant. REAR DOOR HINGE: Put a few drops of the same all as used in the engine on hinge points of rear door once or twice each year (See Fig. 24).
IIITWANC| (¢ONT'D) M61NE: LUflR TION ! ENGINE: use of proper oi1 in your engine and keeping to full level is essential. Changing oil regularly will lengthen the llfe of your engine. The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz. Fill onty to the "FUtL " line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. The first fill on a new engine use about l pint. Check oil level and odd as required to bring to proper level.
STOOGE Never store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gasoline fumesmay reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer, etc. It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
[ TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTSt CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM . Out of gasoline. 2. "Stale Gasoline." 3. Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug. 4 Bad spark plu_. 5 Water in gasoline. 6 Loose blade or broken blade flange. 7 Zone/Engine control in released position. 8. ZonelEngine control does not function. . , 3 4 Poor cut- Rear of mower housing/blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter Build-up of grass, leaves, and trash. 1_ Fill gasoline tank. 2.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372260 GEAR CASE REPAIR PARTS ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 88387 15 14 \ i i 23 Ref, No. Part No. ,,,, , , , 1 2 3 4 5 6 53838 85178 88386 57072 57388 48032 7 8 9 10 11 12 77881 77039 79946 57079 75144 87822 ,, Part Name Ref. No. Part No. Part Name - Keps Nut 1/4-20 Adjusting Bracket Shifter Assembly Seat Driv-Lok Pin t/8 x t/2 13 t4 15 16 86447 83659 75424 58354 Gear Case Halves (Incl. Upper & Lower Halves) (Incl. Ref.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWNMOWER 917.372260 REPAIR PARTS 5O 53 51 27 24 47 42 oo _2 33 5O \ 47 56 53
CRA STMAN 22""POWER-PROPELLED LAWNMOWER 917.3;,226o Ref. No. Part No.
CRAFTSMAN Ref, No, 22" POWER-PROPELLED Part No, REAR-BAGGER LAWN MOWER ! Part Name REPAIR PARTS (C0NT'D) 917.372260 | Ref. No. i Part No.
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REAR-BAGGER LAWN MOWER 917.372260 6 i 4O 3 14 h_ h_ \ 15 35 2O _jt2 \ _38 \ 17 2113 22 \ 8 9 14 10 J LEFT FRONT
CRAFTSMAN Ref. No. 0 22" POWER-PROPELLED Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 t3 14 15 t6 t7 18 87732 48029 48030 78186 74189 87729 52160 55015 77400 77862 77861 87877 86273 86274 88285 STD582087 86280 61528 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 63601 76401 74507 STD581050 STD601003 83700 48031 83681 STD582043 83691 54338 REAR-BAGGER LAWN Part Name 8.00 x 2 Retainer Clip Hub Cap Selector Spring (R.F.) Selector Selector Spring (LF,) Knob REPAIR PARTS 917.372260 Ref. No. Drive Control (Incl.
_126 38 82 87 Revised 10-22-87 81 24 37 17
CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE EHGINE Ref. Part NO. No. I 35370 3 4 5 5 26727 32600 29314tB 29315C 6 6 29313C 29315C 9 10 11 12 t4 31672 31673 35175 32323 34851 14 34852 14 348.
CARBURETOR NO. 632388 "er;'"l'"' P, t No. [ N-. Part 3 631616 4 [ 650506 15 5 6 7 I 631767 / 631971 / 631184 9 / 632047 !! I 631027 12 I 631021 13 / 631022 15 16 2t 22 !4 25 I } / I I/ 631024 631700 631334 631935 632019 631028 26_631775 REWIND STARTER Name Carburetor I 632388 Shaft _ Lever Assy,, Throttle Shutter, Throttle Screw, Throttle shutter Spring, Throttle return Seal, Dust Washer, Flat Primer Assy. Plug, Welch Inlet Needle, Seat 8- Clip Assy. (Incl. No.
LAWNMOWERCARERECORD NOTE: Change Engine Oil after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use. DATE Change or SAE DATE DATE Oit 30W 10W30 Replaced spark plug: ,, Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: ill. i u.,. ,.,,.,i.,i,,,.
SERVtCE is at YOUR SERVICE HOW TO ORDERREPAIBPARTS Each LAWN MOWER has its own MODEL NUMBER. ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER. OWNER'S MANUAL Each The MODEL NUMBER for the lawn mower will be found on a plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAR OF THE HOUSING. MODEL NO. 917.372260 The MODEL NUMBER for the engine will be found on the BLOWER HOUSING of the engine adiacent to the spark plug. Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when requesting service or repair parts for your LAWN MOWER.
