SEARS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: REPAIRS. ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIREAND PLACE WIREWHERE ITCANNOT CONTACTSPARK & IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OFINJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
PRODUCT 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 problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center!Department. Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3, 12-14 WARRANTY ................................................... 3 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ................... 5 ASSEMBLY .................................................... 6 OPERATION ................................................... 7 SERVICE AND ADJ USTM ENTS .................. 15 STORAGE ................................................
ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number' of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
BLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher frame. TO REMOVE CARTON UPPER HANDLE LAWN MOWER FROM * o Remove loose parts included with mower. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. * Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINESPEED CONTROL LEVER _ CAUTION: Do notrunyourlawn mower without muicher plate in place and door closed or without an approved clipping deflector or graescatcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open, ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 4) The engine speed is controlled by a !ever (red knob) located on the side of the engine. "HIGH" ('_IY) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging.
OPERATION TO EMPTY • ° , GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 8) To remove grass catcher, release operator presence control bar to stop engine. Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. Do not drag the bag when emptying; unnecessary wear. DRIVE CONTROL it will cause (See Fig. 9) • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GA,_OLINE RLLER CAP OIL (See Fig. 11) A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 oil is included with your new lawn mower. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the FULL !ine on the dipstick. * Use 20 ozs. of oil For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. . POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVER FILL. * Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
OP MOWING ATION TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge o_ grass.
CUSTO MAINTENANCE RESPONSi LITIES SCHEDULE FILL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners MI Ot WI El RI Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect Mower Blade Replace/Sharpen Mower Blade Lubricate Pivot Points Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler NI Et Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 ° Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
CUSTOMER RESPONSI LITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower btade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
CUSTO L TIES ENGINE LUBRICATION S Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APi service classification SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES __, °F -20 ° 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 ° °C-29 ° -18 ° 0° t6 ° 27 ° 38 ° CONTAINER F_G.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUT_©N: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release control bat. o Make sure the 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 See "TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs, 18 Thru 20) SHiPPiNG Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low, Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. o • ° • , POSITION MEDIUM LOW To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig. 18B).
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, 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.
0RAFTSMAN REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372480 KEY PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS ,,.RAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY' LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN =,a}, REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372480 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 1! 12 13 14 15 16 t7 18 19 20 21 23 Drive Head _ Drive Control L_,_ Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw #10-24 × 2 V-Belt Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 2o3/4 Retainer Clip Hubcap Washer Nylon Bushing Wheel & Tire Assembiy 8.00 x 2.
REPAIR PARTS 22 °' POWER- PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917.372480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 132232 ¢ 17 7, 15 22 KEY PART NO. NO. ! 2 3 4 5 6 53838 85178 131483 57072 57388 48032 7 8 9 10 11 12 77881 77039 750430 57079 131484 131485 DESCRIPTION Locknut, Keps 1/4-20 Bracket, Adjusting Shifter Seal Pin, Grooved 1/8 x 1/2 Gear Case Halves, Upper and Lower (includes Key #4, 5 and 7) Bearing Bracket, Spring Drive Shaft Washer, Hardened Yoke, Clutch Bushing KEY PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.143.
CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE REF NO, 1 2 6 7 PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.143,424152 CARBURETOR NO.632078A ! I 27 REF PART NO. NO.
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. 2. 3. 4. Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. Clean/replace air filter. Fill fuettank. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released position Control bar defective 5. 8. 7. 8. 9. gasoline. Connect wire to plug. Replace spark plug.
® S_FA/ S OWNER'S MANUAL 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE 2 in ONE Mulcher/Bagger POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.372480 Each The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.
