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MODEL NUMBER 917.372870
OWNER'S MANUAL
Convertible
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
Service
oAdjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
146338
REVo 2
05,,1895
Printed in U,S.A.
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- Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.372870 OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 146338 REVo 2 05,,1895 Printed in U,S.A......,,,,,, ......
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. CAUTION; ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWlRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,12-15 STORAG E ..............WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......19-23 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........24-26 OPERATION ..............
- Page 5 LAWN OWER 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 parts for you, when you provide'the model number of your lawn mower.
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Page 6: Assembly
ASSEM ....lip= Read these instructions and this manual 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 UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for' shipping purposes_ To ensure safe and proper opera- LIFT UP tion of your lawn mower,... - Page 7 ASSEM LY ..i ..i ..TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a MULCHER PLATE mulcher.. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 3A) - Open rear door and remove mulcher plate Store mulcher plate in a safe place, You can now install grass catcher..
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Page 8: Engine Speed Control
illl, ii ..H,ll ........... lllll i KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Compare the illustrations with your {awn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controts and adjustments. Save this rnanual for future reference°... -
Page 9: Engine Control
OPERAT O HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 7) The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine. High (,_) position is forstarting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging.. Low (,_) posi- tion is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. -
Page 10: Starting
OPERATION i,ii..ii,i ... GROUND DR1VE THREE SPEEDS (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower provides three (3) speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best. Speed 1 is for stow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming_ Speed 2 is for normal grass cutting or trimming, DRIVE SPEED °... - Page 11 OPERATION MOWING T PS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce MAX° 1t3 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...
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Page 12: Lawn Mower
if.',,....CUSTOMER ESPO ILITIES 'r,Hm ... =AaNTENANCE SCHEDULE ._ ._..__"_ _"_.._. FILL IN DATES ! __- =E UL,,R ===V,OE SE V,C O,'T S ..AS YOU COMPLETE ._"J _,,'<_/ ,_p'_/ _'_ Check for Loose Fasteners ....Clean/inspect Grass catcher (If Equipped ) ...... -
Page 13: Replacement
CUSTOMER ESPONSI LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER SHAFT 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 other hazards that may cause tire damage., BLADE CARE... -
Page 14: Drive Wheels
CUSTO LINES ... ;,, iiiiiiiiii1,,i,ii ili, l_,li! DRJVF-- W HEELS (See Fig. 15) Check rear drive wheeis each time you mow to be sure they WASHER move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etco,may be inside the drive wheel and dust LOCKNUT cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels_ If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both rear... -
Page 15: Service
CUSTO ER RESPONS ..,i ii1,11 ..IIIII1'1[[ 112u_ ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature., SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20"... -
Page 16: Drive Belt
,,r,,I Illl ..CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar and stop engine. 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. TO REiV1OVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. -
Page 17: Carburetor
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMEHTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 21) The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you° Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle. While holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble... -
Page 18: Storage
STORAGE ENGqNE. 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 IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAVVN MOWER... - Page 19 REPAgR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372870 GEAR CASE ASSEiVIBL'V' 145085 ..55..IGREASEJ 38 6 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 148145 Case, Lower 148111 Washer, Thrust 1/2 148123 Plate, Detent 148106 Bushing, Transmission 148118 Support, Fork, Shift 148107...
- Page 20 REPADRPARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372870...
- Page 21 Discharge Baffle 131959 Handle Bolt 149027 Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 103672X Rope Guide 140540 RearSkirt 146278 Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 143.956000 146673X479 Mulcher Plate 701458 Door 85543 Engine Pulley 143984X479 Door Latch 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372870...
- Page 23 REPABR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372870 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145088 Drive Control 851980 Drive Pin 147715 Drive Head Kit 701037 Selector Knob M73031000 Nut, Metric 145071 Control Bar, Drive 144929 Screw 1/4-20 850733X004 Upstop Bracket...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.956000 °>,,93 so.,, 193,. 191, ,161...
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Page 25: Type
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGBNE MODEL N UMBER 143.9S6000 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 36146 Cylinder (includes 2, 10, 20 & 125) 27234A * Valve Spring Box Gasket 27652 Dowel Pin 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 36059... - Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGUNE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.956000 CARBURETOR NO. 632671 REF PART ".. 632671 r--.,. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Includes Reference "... Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter...
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Page 27: Handle Height
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace 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 carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to plug... - Page 28 FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL ° MODEL NUMBER - 917.372870 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: o ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. - 143.956000 1-800-4-REPAIR ° PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) a PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND...