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MODEL NUMBER 917.373581
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Convertible
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
ResponsibiBities
o Service
, Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 /:RR MODEL NUMBER 917.373581 OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible o Assembly o Operation o Customer ResponsibiBities o Service , Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ..IIHIIII ... III I I IIIIIHIII ..
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYSDISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWiREANDPLACEWIREWHEREIT CANNOTCONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTALSTARTINGWHENSETTINGUP, TRANSPORTING,ADJUSTINGOR MAKING REPA,RS. iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDSREQUIRE OPERATORPRESENCECONTROLSTO MINIMIZETHE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPEDWITH SUCH CONTROLS_ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEATTHE FUNCTIONOF THE OPERATORPRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES. TRAINING: • Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using Read this operator's manual carefully.
  • Page 3: Maintenance Agreement

    Sears wilt repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commerciaI or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase,.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......3 STORAGE ............. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..3, 12-14 TROU BLESHOOTIN G ........WARRANTY ........... REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ..18-22 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....5 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ......
  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 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 partsfor you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower,, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower, ENGINE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSE lllll,,,i ....l,l,ul,,,i ....Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL BAR mower° Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassernbled for shipping purposes_ All parts such as nuts, washers, LIFt UP...
  • Page 7 LOCKNUT SUPPORT CATCHERFRAME #10-24 BRACKET KNOB SUPPORT BRACKET CLIPPING DEFLECTOR BRACKET TRUSS HEAD SCREWS #10_24 X 3/4" FRAME OPENING CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FIG. 3 FIG. 5 HINGE BRACKET REAR DOOR TO ATTACH CLIPPING DEFLECTOR (See Fig. 6) • Liftthe rear door and insta[fthe clippingdeflector onto the hinge bracket,.
  • Page 8: Drive Control

    OPERATIC 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. Save this manual for future reference_ ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLBAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER...
  • Page 9: Engine Control

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 7) LEVER The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine, Fast (,_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging Slow (._) position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy_ ENGINE...
  • Page 10: Starting

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 10) ° Simply tift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle, NOTE= Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11) Your lawn mower is shipped without oit in the engine.
  • Page 11: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may MAX 1/3 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. •...
  • Page 12: Lubrication

    CUSTOMER ILITIES ,,,cEso,E ..FILLINDATES _XO _ AS YOU COMPLETE _0_,_,_ _'._,,._-,I, REGULAR SERVICE OAT,[,S Check for Loose Fasteners ....l_ ....... Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade I... Lubrication Chart .._1'.._#' ..Clean Battery/Recharge .... (Electric Start Mowers) ..Check Engine Oil Level M# ...
  • Page 13: Replacement

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILUTIES LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT ADAPTER nance,, KEYWAY TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber.. ° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 14: Air Filter

    ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FIG. 14 COLLAR NOTE: Although rnulti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will iesult in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
  • Page 15 RVICE A ADJUSTMENTS ..IIUUIlUlll, TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 17 Thru 19) SHIPPING POSITION Your [awn mower handle can be raised or {oweredfor your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comforL Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and fow,. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position..
  • Page 16: Drive Belt

    ;TNI NTS D ADJ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release control bar. 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 HEIGHT...
  • Page 17: Storage

    STORAGE i,ill ilJlllH, ..ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more° IMPORTANT: IT 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373581 ¢o <"...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373581 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO NO. NO 133088X479 Upper Handle 55187 Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 701143X417 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373581...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373581 DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO 48029 Drive Head Kit 702181 Drive Cover Decal 137076 Drive Control 87866 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 69180...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS 22" CRAFTSMAN POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.373581 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 86447 Ptug Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137050 Heiica! Gear 137055XO04 Engagement Bracket Shifter 750436X Clutch Jaw...
  • Page 23: Engine

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.434032 189 194 370C "17...
  • Page 24: Type

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 1 43,434032 REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Shroud, Engine 36265 Cylinder Assy.. (includes #2, 9 & 20) 166 35827 * Gasket, Valve Spring Box 26727 Pin, Dowel 169 27234A Cover, Valve Spring Box...
  • Page 25: Engine

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.434032 CARBURETOR NO. 632644 REF PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring 631767 631184 Dust Seal Washer, Throttle Dust Seal, Throttie 631183 632590 Throttle Shutter Throttle and Choke Shutter Screw...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27: Handle Height

    ......illll inlll ,,_,,,,,_,,,_ ....i Jlltlll ,IJI,/I,,IllU,H,I i TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ::::__ ......i iiiiii ii i..PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air fi{ter 1,. Cleantreplace air filter Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel., Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel,, Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh...
  • Page 28 ® S /k 8 OWNER'S 5.0 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED 3 in ONE Convertible ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number_ Each en- gine has its own model number, The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.

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