® MODEL NUMBER 917.372823 OWNER'SMANUAL ® Convertible Assembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 149059 P REVo 1 iX 05.30.95 ................................................... _ '.................................................... I''l' I' Printed in U.S.,A. ...........
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers _ IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS., FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 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 UNIZJERANY CIRCUMSTANCES..
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS €ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn M0wer_ It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. HORSEPOWER: 45 DISPLACEMENT: 1t. 5 CU. IN Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Departmento We have competent, weIF trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair tHs lawn mower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..; .................... .............. ;.......................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS,...; ............;.................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, i1-13 WARRANTY .............._............................ _....................... 3 ASSEMBLY ....;................................................... ;..o.;...... 6 OPERATION ......................... :................... ........_............. 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..... ;................
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ; ' ,/_ i i ui i ,L _ ii i • - 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 model number o{ your lawn mower.. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR.DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i lll MULCHER KITS .....
, i! ,ill ¸ ii,i i ill ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and tl_is manual in its entirety before ymJ 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 unasserabled for shipping purposes. All parts s.uch as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and .
ASSEIVIBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs.
OPERATION ' -- _ : _:;: L : ....................... H i, '' ' ......... i ...................... -:J KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrati6nswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols their meaning. may appear on your lawn mower or in literature Supplied with the product. Learn and understand t\l ,CAUT
OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage° Always wear safety glasses or eye shields white operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the Spectacles or standard safety glasses. -- - r : :::: ::::: HOW TO USE YOUR ENGINE SPEED -- -- =: : :::: ::--: : '1 U ' I I . LAWN MOWER CONTROL (See Fig.
OPERATmON , BEFORE STARTING ENGtNF_. Jl,, ,, i . v, GASOLINE RLLER cAP OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Besure mower is level and area around oil flit is clean.. , Remove engine oil capwidipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.. o Use 20 Ozs..of oil. For type andgrade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities Section of this manual,, ° Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. . Check oil teve before each use. Add oil if needed.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IVIADNTENANCE SCHEDULE ' ...... _-...................................... _........................ -........................ _............. ........... FILL IN DATES ASYOU COMPLETE . ._RE__GULAR.,:SERVlC, E................. Check for Loose Fasteners . _"___ER',J[.CEDATE_S,.., .____ ' OM Clean!Inspect (if Equipped) Grass Catcher __,_ ___ 't/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Pro{Selted Mowers) .._ $44 , '"", ............... v' , ............ 64_ . ..' ........ _##s" .
i i CUSTOMER ,,,,, RESPONSIBILiTiES LAWN MOWER BLADE ADAPTER _ Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance: • _ . CRANKSHAFT / _,.,, _'_.,, KEYWAY TIRES . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. BLADE ,,_ _ _ "-_.-._ ,.-_-_,. ,,%---,,_._=_ = Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other l_azards that may Cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp..
.... ii, CUSTOMER i-:-: - ::: i::jl illl,i FtESPONSIBIUTIES i..... ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SFor SG,. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VtSCOSfTY GRADES 14 I ......
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ul ; =. i .... CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: = • Release control bar. Make sure _he blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. ° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it Cannot come in contact with plug ' LAWN ....... MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING i : HEIGHT At {eftdrive wheel only, remove E-ring, pinion, roll pin, felt washer and dust cover_ ° Remove retainer clip from drive shaft on left side of driven pulley..
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs, +17thru 19) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handte can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort,, Four (4) positions are availabte: high, medium high, medium low and low., Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. - To change from medium t0w to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig+ 17B) ....
t STORAGE Immediately prepareyour 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: When lawn mower is to be stored fora period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etco store in a clean, dry area., o Clean entire lawn mower (See ':CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual . Be.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION I 2 3 4 Dirty air filter Outer fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel 1 2 3. 4 5 6. 7. Spark plug wire s disconnected Bad spark ptug, Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar In re.leased position Control bar defective 5 6. 7 8. 9. Cfean/replace air fitter, Fill fuel tank, Drain tank and refill with flesh dean fuel., Drain fuel tank and carbpratorand retitl lank with fresh gasoline. Connect wire to plug Repiacs spark plug.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.372823 t3 4O 3 33 48 32 29 75 67 27 29 72.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY KEY NO. _o 1 2 3 4 5 _6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2t 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 32 33 34 35 PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY tO KEY NO, PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE raODEL NUMBER 143.954506 ,,301 ,-3tti1 @ i_UMB_SHERE_ II I 2!8 19! J i _3t0 ! ! t 223 I 2ti0 ,4l.
CRAFTSMAN REF PART NO. NO. 1 36478A 2 6 7 26727 33734 36557 9 12 12B 14 t5 16 "17 18 19 20 30 40 30200 36558 34695 28277 315i3 31383A 31335 650548 31.
CRAFTSMAN CARBURETOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE NO. 632569 MODEL REF PART NO, NO. 632569 REWIND STARTER 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 25 27 28 29 30 631615 631767 631184 631183 631616 6505O6 631775 631700 631024 632019 631028 631021 31 35 40 44 48 631O22 632047 632071 631334 631027 REF PART NO. NO. 590702 -_ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 590694 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 59Q695 12 13 590535 590701 NUMBER 143.
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