S _AIRS OWNER'S MANUAL i i £RRFTSMRN 4.0 RESERVE POWER SOLID STATE IGNITION REAR BAGGER LAWN MOWER 22" POWER-PROPELLED L MODEL NO. 91 7.374400 THIS MOWER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1982. TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER. FOR FURTHER STARTING DETAILS SEE PAGE 10 OF THIS MANUAL. THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED TO START ONLY BY USING THE BATTERY POWERED STARTER. IF THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED IT MUST BE RECHARGED.
CRAFTSMAN quality LAWN CARE equipment TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the instructionsin 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 applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN MOWER ENGINE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL TRIM PLATE BLE CLIP ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS FUEL GAUGE HANDLE GASOLINE FILLERCAP COVER 'HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL) FIG. I MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CATCHER ASSEMBLY 3/8 and 7/16 or Adjustable Wrench Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver Oil: Use SAE 10W30 motor oil. SAE 30 motor oil can also be used. Gasoline: Use unleaded automotive gasoline.
RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE 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 MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL. 15. DO NOT use a damaged mower. Always have damage repaired before mowing. 1.
Theoperation ofanylawnmower canresultinforeignobjects 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 HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MOWER HIGH WHEEL KIT: A pair of 12-inch rear wheels improves handling on soft, spongy lawns and uneven terrain.
Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the Grass Catcher and Grass Catcher Frame. To set-up and attach Grass Catcher, follow the instructionsunder "TO UNFOLD HANDLE" and "GRASS CATCHER". The following parts are included not assembled: I Grass Catcher Frame I Grass Catcher Top 1 Grass Catcher Bottom I Battery Charger 1 Hardware Package t_'_._ '_._ t_ 1 - UPRIGHT HANDLE-_r-'_ STORAGE PO51TION 1 }-_ ! I HOW TO SET-UPYOURMOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE .
HOW TO SET-UPYOURMOWER(cam'D) TAB TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT NOTE: The wheels are set in a low position for shipment, and should be adjusted for the cutting height desired before use. CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running. 1. The wheel adjusters give you five (5) different cutting positions. Medium cut is the best for most lawns. 2. High cut is approximately 3 5/8", medium cut isapproximately 2 1/2", and low cut isapproxh imately 1 3/8". There are two other positions.
HOW TO SETUP YOURMOWER(€ONT'D) TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (CONT'D) 5. When grass catcher frame isunlatched, remove the catcher from the rear of the mower and empty catcher. 6. When grass catcher is removed from the mower, the rear door closes for safety. OTE: YOUR REAR BAGGER MOWER IS NOT AI ULCHING MOWER. DO NOT OPERATE YOURJ OWER WITHOUT AN APPROVED GRASS CAT-I ER OR OPTIONAL CUPPING DEFLECTOR INJ CE. WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER SHOWN I NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MOWER WITH THE DOOR REMOVED OR PROPPED OPEN.
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE(corn°!! HINGE BRACKET 3. AFTER THE FIRST TWO (2) HOURS OF MOWING CHANGE THE OIL. See "To Change Oil" section under maintenance. tse only oil with automotive classifications SF, SE, • or SC markings on oil container. 4. Fill the gasoline tank with about two (2) quarts of fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Regular leaded gasoline can also be used (See Fig. 12). See "E-Z VIEW FUEL GAUGE" section.
HOW TO USEYOURMOWER{€om'D) CONTROtBAR%, \ TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: YOUR BATTERYMUST BE CHARGED BEFORE YOU CAN START YOUR MOWER. I. Connect battery charger connector (male) to the battery connector (female) as shown in Fig.13. 2. Plug the battery charger into 110 Volt-A.C. outlet (See Fig.13). 3. Leave the battery charger connected for 24 hours before initially starting your engine. 4. After charging, connect engine connector to battery connector (See Fig. 14).
MOWING HOW TO USEYOURMOWER(torn'D) TIPS 1. Under certain conditions it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. 2. For extremely heavy cutting, make the width of your cut 1/2" to 3/4" the normal 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.
HOWTO USEYOURMOWER(€owo) MOWING TIPS. (CONI"D) SCREW, q 4. Under certain pings may be Mowing in a overlap will lected on the conditions a trail of _rass clipleft at the right side of the mower. clockwise direction with a small allow these clippings to be colnext pass. I MAINTENANCE Be good to your mower. Once a year put on a new mower blade, a new spark plug, and a new air filter. A new blade cuts better. With a new spark plug your engine will start and run better.
MAINTENANCE [(ONT'D) TO ADJUST SPEED SELECTOR CABLE TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL CABLE CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARKPLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG. NOTE: THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLE SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN TO BE SURE THAT GEAR CASE SHIFTER IS FULLY ENGAGED OR WHENEVER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE GEAR CASE OR DRIVE CONTROL COMPONENTS. 1. While cranking engine with engine control move speed selector lever to (3) high position (See Fig. 17).
MAINTENANCE(€orn,o) IDLER ARM Put a few drops of same oil used in engine between idler arm and flat washer, once or twice each year (See Fig. 27). ENGINE START LEVER Put one engine bracket 29). Do or two drops of the same oil used in the between the engine start lever and located on left rear of engine (See Fig. this once or twice each year. OIL HERE REAR FIG. 25 CHECK FASTENERS Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight. Tighten and/or replace any loose or worn fasteners.
MAINTENANCE(€om'o) The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz. or 0.62 liters. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT over fill. The first fill on a new engine use about 1 pint or 0.5 liters. Check oil level and add as required to bring to proper level. NOTE: On a new engine some oil may be left in the engine, as each engine is run for operational checks before shipping. Use Sears SAE 10W30 oil or equivalent. SAE 30 oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE 10W40 og.
If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more prepare as follows: Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline left in gasoline tank and carburetor will form deposits and cause problems in starting and running your engine. MAINTENANCE (€am'i)) TO CHANGE OIL (CONT'D) 2. Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 30 and drain oil into suitable container. Rock mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. 3. Wipe off any spilled oil on mower and/or inside of engine. 4.
STORAGE (comoo) GENERAL GRASS CATCHER Always store your mower on its wheels. Storing mower on its side or end, may result in difficult starting. When removing your mower from storage, fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded, automotive gasoline. Check and fill oil to proper level. When starting your engine the first time after being in storage for extended period, the engine may smoke for a while until the engine burns any oil or gasoline accumulated during the storage period.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWllR-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 REPAI R PA RTS 39 22 --66 38 65 _3 39 13 63 *ilUtlBE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 5065 FT.
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CRAFTSMAN REPAIR PARTS 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. No. Part No, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 85759 79875 7998O 86339 480OO 48001 48O02 86643 86642 86644 86645 86646 86647 86648 85723 85690 85691 85548 85692 86O55 53490 86591 78O9O Part Name Ref. No. Part No. iii Drive Control Drive Control Heed Kit Drive Control Cable Kit Engine Control CompI.
REPAIR PARTS C(0.T'D) CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 Ref. No. Part No. Part Name i 47 4_3 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 86273 STD582087 86274 77865 61528 63601 76401 STD580014 74507 STD581050 81612 81220 85963 77828 86012 79949 74976 85950 STD580009 75192 68038 81206 STD522515 Ref. No. Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 REPAIR PARTS 17 t 10 2O ! 4 r Ref. No. Part No. [11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 53838 85178 83488 57072 57388 79899 77881 77039 79946 57079 75144 53912 81203 Ref. No. Part Name Part No. Part Name i[ Locknut I/4-20 Adjusting Bracket Shifter Assembly Seal Driv-Lok Pin !/8" x !/2" Gear Case Halves (incl. Upper and Lower Halves) Bearing Spring Bracket Drive Shaft Kit Thrust Washer Yoke.
CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWNMOWER MODELNUMBER9 ! 7.374400 REPAIR PARTS ® I Ref. No, Part No.
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i TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM Does not Start CORRECTION CAUSE I. Out of gasoline. 2. "Stale Gasoline." 3. Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Water in gasoline. 6. Loose blade or broken blade flange. 7. Zone/Engine control in released position. 8. Zone/Engine control defective. Loss of Power i 1. Fill gasoline tank. 2. Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. RepJace spark plug. 5.
LAWN NOTE: Change Engine Oil offer the MOWER first two CARE RECORD (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours DATE DATE DATE J Changed Oil: 10W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: . m i i Tuned-up: i i .. i i i i iii i i i. 11 iii, ii ,1_ i ii iiiii iiii i . 3O of use.
LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD NOTE: Chonge Engine Oil offer the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours o| use.
SERVICE is at YOUR SERVICE HOW TO ORDERREPAIRPARTS Each LAWN MOWER has its own MODEL Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER. NUMBER. OWNER'S MANUAL The MODEL NUMBER for the lawn mower wilt be found on a plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAR OF THE HOUSING. The MODEL NUMBER for the lawn mower will be found on a e plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAROF THE_. HOUSING. Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when requesting service or repair parts for your LAWN MOWER. MODEL NO. 91 7.
