Craftsman 3One 917.374370 Owner's Manual

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®Assembly
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  • Page 1 ® 917'.374370 ®Assembly ®Operation ®Customer Responsibi ®Service and Adjustme - Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. r FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917...
  • Page 2: Engine 1

    SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS° CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHEREIT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK & IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
  • Page 3: Capacity

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 4 .... i iillll ....,............,..........TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAG E ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN ACCESSORtES H....... These accessories were available when this lawn mowerwas 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 n umber of your lawn mower.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled atthe factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled UPPER HANDLE for' shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS CATCHER FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A & 3B) Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigidpart of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top° ° Slip vinyl bindings over frame°...
  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    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, Save this manual for' future reference, ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE...
  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    O ERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door deflector or grasscatcher in place. closed or without an approved clipping Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
  • Page 10: Type

    " ,llrll,lll IJlIlUl Illlll iil,l,,i ,,:, .... OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP W/DIPSTICK OIL (See Fig. 9) Your' lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. ° Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. °...
  • Page 11: Cutting Height 1

    OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS MAX 1/3 TRASH° "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities 3

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... iiiiiiiiiiiiii ......, j, _,,,,,,,,,_,,,,,_ ........ AS YOU COMPLETE _:k_/ _._ _ _ "J,_-_. _" _'o REGULAR SE RVICE J__'.__S E RV|CE DATES check for Loose ... Fasteners ........(If Equipped) ..Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher I/ , IV ! "...
  • Page 13: Replacement

    '_'Jlll_llJ rl,lr,, i_ i _ i11111111 1 _1_, 1111111111 ,U ....CUSTO LMTHES LAWN MOWER CRANK_ BLADE SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER.,,,, KEYWAY nance. 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...
  • Page 14: Service

    CUSTOMER ;;;; .... _.... ii iiii I IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII ....... iiiiii ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FIG.
  • Page 15: Drive Belt

    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 16 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING PosrrioN Your tawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort Four (4) positions are available: high medium high, medium tow and Iowo Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be...
  • Page 17: Engine Speed

    SERVICE AND ADJU ,H,H I I ...... i ..ENGINE ENGINE SPEED TOP NO LOAD Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt SCREW to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury_ lfyou believe that the engine is running too fast ortoo slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for IDLE SPEED repair and adjustment.
  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMtNG ESSENTIAL FUEL When lawn mower isto be stored for a period of time, clean...
  • Page 19: Handle Height

    CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1., Clean/replace air filter. Does not start Dirty air filter, Fill fuel tank Out of fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel,, Stale fuel,, Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh Water in fuel,, gasoline,, Spark plug wire is disconnected.
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 1_23 >...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 87930 Guide Clip 133088X479 Upper Handle 48364 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51 & 52) 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 83253 Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x !-t/2...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 137076 Control Cable Assembly 87866 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 48029 Control Head Kit 750097 Drive Cover...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.374370 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 86447 Plug 137055X004 137050 Helical Gear Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 750436X Clutch Jaw 57072 Seal 750369 Grease...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 969 _ 606 (__ 971A ..922_, 1966" 1®,34 Q 634 ....
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 24 _ _615 230 34 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 842 _ 524 0 iiiilU UUl ... 358 GASKET IlUl 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR 188A luuuuuuul uuluu,uuu,uu 1620 843 @ 670A...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 _332...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 493737 Slinger, Oil 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 272199 * Gasket, Intake Elbow 299819 * Seal, Oil 94526...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374370 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE, MODEL NO. 128802, TYPE NO. 0519-21 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 262660 Spring, Governor 625 281025 Tube, Fuel Intake 492349 Lever, Governor - - - *** Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only) 67072 Washer, Thrust...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 £RaFTSMRN OWNER'S 5.5 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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