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MODEL NUMBER 917.372471
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IlL{ 11?7
- Assembly
, Operation
• Maintenance
• Service
- Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 71L{ <;, t l ® MODEL NUMBER 917.372471 OWNER'S MANUAL IlL{ 11?7 - Assembly , Operation • Maintenance • Service - Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment I IIIIIIIIII II ..11...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES PLUGTO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AN DPLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STAN DARDS REQUIRE OPE RATOR PRESEN CE CONTROLS TO MINtMIZE THE RIS K OF INJU RY. YOU R U N IT IS EQU IPPED WIT H SUCH CONTROLS.
  • Page 3 Sears wilt 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........MAINTENANCE ..........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....3 STO RAG E ............. WARRANTY ........... TRO U BLES HOOTi NG ........LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ....REPAIR PARTS = LAWN MOWER ..
  • Page 5 ACCESSO LAWN 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.
  • Page 6 Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory OPERATOR PRESENCE except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher CONTROLBAR frame, UPPER HANDLE TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM LIFT UP CARTON • Remove loose parts included with mower. •...
  • Page 7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LJkWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mowerto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR...
  • Page 8 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE CAUTION; Do not run your Iawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door clipping deflector or grasscatcher latch in locked position or approved place. Never attempt to operate tawn mower withthe rear door removed or propped open.
  • Page 9 OPERATIO 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; it wilt cause unnecessary wear.
  • Page 10 OPERATIO BEFORE STARTING ENGmNE ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK AIR CLEANER OIL (See Fig. 11) A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoit SAE 30 oil is included with your new lawn mower. • Remove engine oil cap and fii! to the FULL line on the dipstick.
  • Page 11 MOWRNG 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 en- gine 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 of grass.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FtLL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Cleanifnspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect Mower Blade Replace/Sharpen Mower Blade Lubricate Pivot Points Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I - Change more often when operating under a heavy Load or in high ambient temperatures,...
  • Page 13 A CE AINTE LAWN MOWER CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT & RanGe. BLADE ADAPTER TIRES DETAIL BLADE Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. ADAPTER Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTIVl CAUTtON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Releasecontrol bar, • Make sure the btade and atl moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 16 ENGlNE TOP NO TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 18 ) LOAD SCREW Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to com- pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or IDLE SPEED toa.d. The air cleaner and air cleaner cover must be ADJUSTING assembled to carburetor when running.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. lg Thru 21) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
  • Page 18 STORAGE ..,,, ,',ran,,, 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 _S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM...
  • Page 19 TROUBLES G POI TS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Clean/replace air fitter. Dirty air filter. Fill fueitank, Out of fuel+ Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. State fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refi_l tank with fresh Water in fuel.
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372471...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9!7,372471 REPAIR PARTS DESCR|PT_ON PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. NO 850991X479 Upper Handte 55187 Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Locknut 5/16o18 130861 Engine Zone Controf Cable STD541431 STD522515 Hex Head Bolt !/4-20x...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917°372471 REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,372471 DESCRIPTION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO 851226 Washer 48029 Drive Head Kit 751031 Drive Cover Decal 128776 Drive Control i,t4C,c,}_ "_ (_0-_ i_U:_,-m, 87866 Pan Head Tapping Screw...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS 22" POWER- PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917,372471 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 751001 REFo PART DESCRtPT?ON REF. PART DESCRIPTION 53838 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 75144 Yoke C!utch 85178, Adjusting Bracket 87822 Grooved Pin 1/8 x 3/4 88386 Shifter Assembly 86447 Plug 57072 Seal...
  • Page 25 MODEL NO, 124702 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4oCYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 3t86o0I 525 _ 842 _...
  • Page 26 MODEL NO, 124702 BR_GGS & STRATTON TYPE NOo 3186-0! 4°CYCLE ENGINE t 24 971A @ 634 116@ I16@ _467 188A 670A...
  • Page 27 MODEL NOo ] 2:4702 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 3186-0! 4-CYCLE ENGENE 1040 69 @ 515 (_...
  • Page 28 MODEL NO. 124702 BRtGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 3186-01 4oCYCLE ENGINE GASKET SET [ t21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 977 CARBURETOR GASKET...
  • Page 29 MODEL NO. 124702 BRaGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO, 318(}-01 4-CYCLE ENG6NE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 262579 Link, Governor Cylinder Assembty 293708 Bushing, Cy!inder (Special Tools 262660 Spring, Governor 492349 Lever Assembly, Governor Required for Installation) 393862 * Seal, Oil 67072 Washer, Governor Crank 213610...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 £RUFTXMrlN® OWNER'S 5.0 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 22" REAR DISCHARGE 2 in ONE Mulcher/Bagger POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

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