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MODEL NUMBER 917.376430
OWNER'S MANUAL
e Assembly
Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
Service
Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156131
8,26_96 VBL
Printed in USoA.
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  • Page 1 I:///° MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 OWNER'S MANUAL e Assembly Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156131 8,26_96 VBL Printed in USoA. • IIIII ..,"iI"1 ' '"'1 "...

  • Page 2: Engine

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH_ SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RiSK OF INJURY.

  • 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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... SAFETY RULES ............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE ........25-30 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER ACCESSORIES ..i iiii i, 1,1,,11 ..These accessories were ava lab e when this Iawn mower was 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 number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manuai in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower° Your new lawn mower' has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes°...
  • Page 7 ,...,.,.i.ii.u. =11... U l ASSEMBLY .._,_,,=,= ........ TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the...

  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    • ......i nlnllul ilul,,,,,llllll inll i U'lUl OPERAT O i1,1111111 ..i,,,,I ,11, ,11111 lillllll ....r 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, ....

  • Page 9: Operator Presence Control Bar

    i= ..i,, i ,11,, ,,,,,i,,,,i ..OPERATBON ..ii ....... ,,,,,,, ..i,,i..i,,, '..1,1,1,11 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can u._a_=,_e result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs..

  • Page 10: Starting

    NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat BEFORE STARTING ENGgNE priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine, OIL (See Fig. 9) wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine_ repeat priming steps.

  • Page 11: Cutting Height

    OPERATmON MULCHING IVlOWRNGTIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 1/3 TRASH_ "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as tahedY fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass not be noticed.

  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities 3

    Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher .(if Equipped! ..Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover .._ ..$f ..(Power-Propelled Mowers) W_ Check drive belt/pulleys i..(Power_ Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart ......I Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) ............... _4'4 E ! Check En.gine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 6fl,2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 13: Replacement

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

  • Page 14: Service

    CUSTO RESPONSBB LmT E$ ENGINE solvents i' such LUBRICATION as kerosene, "are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause dete- Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service rioration of the cartridge. Do not oil classification SF or SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade CAUTION: Petroleum...

  • Page 15: Drive Belt

    ,i,,,,i ,i ..ii1,-,,11111,1,111 ..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i, iii i,ii i,,,i ,, ,,,i, ,i,,Hl,,i,i,i ......i i, ,,,,, ,i,1,,i, " ,.." ..... ,..i ,i, 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.

  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    ENGINE LOWER HANDLE ENGINE SPEED SQUEEZE TO REMOVE Your engine speed has been factory seL Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. ff you believe that the engine is runningtoo fast ortoo slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment°...
  • Page 17 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGgNE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more.. IMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 18 , ,i, i ,,i,,,11'IIIM I ' ', i1,11, ,,,i,1,11,1 SERVICE NOTES ....iiii1,,i i,iii, n , ii, i...

  • Page 19: Handle Height

    i_.rll ...._1r._.11.1 ........i..111..,i TROUBLESHOOTING POBNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION r,ii i,i i, Does not start Dirty atr fi{ter C[eanJreplace air tilter, Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank, Slate fuel Drain tank and ref{tl with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with trash gasolins...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 <.
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145646X479 Upper Handle 151511X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 74350424 Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 48394 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376430...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 145755 Control Cable Assembly !46072 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 Control Head Kit 750097 48385 Drive Cover Locknut #10-24 137088 63601 Hex Flange Nut...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917,376272 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 131484 Clutch Yoke Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 700343 Bushing Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Heiica! Gear 48373...
  • Page 25 MODEL NO, 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1534-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE Q 634...
  • Page 26 BR|GGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE "PtPE NO. 1534-21 , Hl,,,u_ i,illllUJ 27CJ 230 "-334 H,Ill ill= ,Ill _ _o7 "A- REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1534-21 842 _ 5240 358 GASKET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE _332 ,156...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1534-21 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 493260 493737 Cylinder Assembly Slinger, Oil 293708 272199 * Gasket, intake Elbow Bushing, Cylinder 299819 Seat, Oil 94526 Screw, Hex Head 214368 Head, Cylinder 497442...
  • Page 30 BR|GGS & STRAT'rON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1534-21 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 227 492349 Lever, Governor - - - *** Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only) 67072 Washer, Thrust, 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 94512 Screw, Hex Head 280512...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 ® 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn rnower 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. decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

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