OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 917.372270 CRRFTSMRN 4.0 RESERVE POWER 22" REARBAGGER POWERPROPELLED ROTARYLAWNMOWER Caution: Readand Follow all Safety Rules and Instruchons BeforeOperating ThisEquipment Assembly Operation Maintenance ServiceandAdjustment RepairParts i i i i i illll,llll SEARS,ROEBUCK AND Co., Chicago, IL. i i llll 60684 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT TRANSPORTING, SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER_ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE 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, • • BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS COHGP, ATUIA110HS 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 cannoteasb ly remedy, piease contact your nearest Sears Service CenterlDepartment, We have competent, welb trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. 40 DISPLACEMENT: 9,98 cu. in. GASOLINE ) O quart _umeaaea_ OIL (2t CAPACITY: oz..
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULE ............ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. , CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ........ TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ............... MOWER ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY. OPERATION 2 3 3 . 3 4 4 5 6 7,8,9 MAINTENANCE STORAGE .............. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING . REPAIR PARTS-MOWER REPAIR PARTS.ENGINE ..... SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE 6 P .... 10,t 1,12 t5 t3,14 _7 18-2! 22.
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ASSEMBLY i , _ ,, i i Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory except for the grass catcher top and the grass catcher bottom, OPERATOff Pt_SEtVC_ TO REMOVEMOWERFROMCARTON i * * grass catcher, catcher frame, hardware pack, elc,). Remove loose parts if included with mower, (Le, Cut down corners on one end of carton and lay end down flat. Remove packing material Roll mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
............... ...... OPERATi()N .......... °.............. ..................................... i iip ,,ql ,, i,iii q , ,e,I............ KNOW YOURMOWER READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR ROTARY MOWER. Compare the iJlustrallons with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
OPERATION HOW TO USEYOURMOWER ENGINESPEEDSELECTOR The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the en_line.
........................................ ii iiiii ii i_1 OPERATION i ii I ,,111,1,1111111 I i,, iiii ,,, ,11, i,ii1,1 I BEFORESTARTINGENGINE (COt,IT'D) WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATION 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, You should check alt fasterners and be sure they are tight° Fottow the Service Recommendation Schedub on page "[6..
LJL I I II I ' I I I I MAINTENANCE ,IIH, I................................................ ii1,111 iii i,iiii IHI iiii i,,11,11 DELVEWHEELS ...................... 1,1,1111,11 NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure lhey move freely, The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass, cut.
.................................. ii ........................... MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filler every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter_ = To Change Air Filler: ,, Remove the air filter cover by turning counler., clockwise to the stop and putl away from collar (See Fig. 1 I).
............. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS , i , , I i, i i ii ,11111,........................... TO REMOVE/REPLACEDRIVE BELT FROMSPARE PLUG.,PLACE WIREWHERE IT CANCAUTION:DISCONNECTSPARI( PLUG WIRE I NOT COMEIN CONTACT WITHSPARKPLUG_ J ..... _lb i i ° down gear cover, case pulley (Seebelt Fig.by12), Removeon drive Remove pushing Turn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Loosen hex head screw and move bell snubber away from pulley (See Fig- 12)o r .,,.,.
Your mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. (Fig. 14A, 14B, 15A and 15B) show the Four (4) positions that are ovalJable: High, medium high, medium low and Iow. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position (See Fig. 14A) • Ta change from medwumlow to medium high pasb tion, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig.. 14B). • Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper ha ndie.
........................ STORAGE Your mower and engine should be prepared for offseason storage as follows: MOWER • , • • ....... ,11111111 Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manuaL) Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Flange Core" in maintenance section of manual)_ Flose grass catcher off with water and let dry before storing, Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 16 of manual. 0S7 / r,.
I1' '1 _ .dL,,i,--I .......... III I!"li',h'_,_,l"l"'"lHl' :':_ SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS i iii, !11 i1,111_1,1iiii ,,,,, i , i:.................
i , i_, ii , LJl _ ,l±_l, 1,1,, , iii, ....................... , ................. ,,,_ __1 TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS iii i, i II ii, i,, i PROBLEM Doesnaf Start Pewer Poort_Uneven I I I ,, iiiiiiiiiiii i,ii i,i iiiiii, i1,1, 71, CORRECTION CAUSE .., 3. 4 I. Replace Air Filter Fil| gasoline tank, 3, Droln gas tank and refiff wile flesh gasoline, _ Cannoct wire la spark piugo Dirt),oF Air Filter. Ou) gasoline Stale Gaioltne.
REPAIR CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY \ LAWN MOWER 917.
REPAIR CRAFTSMAN Ref. No. PART No. ,,J 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270 Part Name Ref. No. i J 1 2 3 4 5 750081 700054 86874 84089 6 7 8 9 85827 700148 63688 34372A 85768 10 1! 12 13 14 63601 58714 51793 85424 85436 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 85529 85825 87594 88669 54583 88308 81283 88644 87596 41945 69180 87760 27 28 29 30 87145 51959 87569 87626 31 32 33 34 88653 88667 86914 86915 PARTS Part No.
REPAIR CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY PARTS LAWN MOWER 917.
REPAIR CRAFTSMAN Ref. No. 1 2 4 5 6 7 to 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.372270 Part No. Part Name Ref. No.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER.,PROPELLED LAWNMOWER917.372270 REPAIRPARTS GEARCASEASSEMBLY PARTNUMBER88448 B Pa_ No, Parl Name ReL Ha. Parl No. Part Name ! 2 3 4 5 6 53838 85178 88386 57072 57388 48032 gaps LocknutI/4-20 Adusltng Era&at Shifter Assemby f_al GroovedPin I/8 X I/2 77881 77039 79946 57879 75144 87822 86447 83659 75424 63304 _D58|050 83684 83720 65692 83680 5TD5225t2 GroovedPin I/8 x 3/4 Plug Helical Gear 7 8 9 10 !1 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8 19 20 21 22 Ref. No. Gear CaseHalves(Inc.
CARBURETOR NO. 632388 ReL No, Vntt I Part Name f 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 15 !3 14 15 16 21 22 25 _t6 L 12 I I 26 _------2t 632388 63t615 631616 65_5_6 631767 E'_t971 53t11_ 532047 631027 531021 _1022 332019 _1024 _31700 _31334 _31935 k3102FJ k"Z177R ] Carburolor ! Shaft _- Lever Asey _ ThrotUe t Shutter, Throttte I Screw. Throttle shutter ! Spdng, Throttle return 1 Seat, Dust I Washer, Flat I PHrner Assy I Plug, Welch !inle_ Needle, Seat 6 Cllp Assy llnct No.
CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER:143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE Part No, 34959 26727 32600 293t48 29315C 29313C 29315C 31672 31673 35175 32323 35544 35545 35546 35541 35542 36543 35,547 35548 35549 20381 309638 32510A 27241 33148A 29914 "35261 34311S 27897 °28833 30572 650488 35479 30574 30591 29193 30588A 31335 30589 28277 31383A 31361 611004 "32643A 34335 6021A 35395 "27234A 32755 30200 34215 "32760A 650128 34985 35168 '34690A 31384A 650451 34337 Part MODFLNUMBER: Ref No. Name Cylinder Assy linct Nos 3, 4 54, 55 e 56) Pin. Daws! Seal.
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I:RRFTSMRNo OWNER'S MANUAL 4.0 RESERVE POWER 22" REARBAGGER POWERPROPELLED ROTARYLAWNMOWER MODELNO. 917.372270 Each Lawn Mower has its own model number° Each engine has its own model number.
