Page 1: ...AL Convertible Assembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments oRepair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment iX 149059 REVo 1 05 30 95 Printed in U S A P _ I l I ...
Page 2: ...using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of matedal toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect thespark ptugwire and keep it away from the spark ...
Page 3: ... details CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES Read and observe the safety ru es Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual llllll I ll IIII iHi I I llll I I I I I I _ LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date Of purchase when this Craftsman La...
Page 4: ...IR PARTS LAWN MOWER _ 8 21 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 22 24 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE 26 E Engine Air Filter 13 Oii Change i i3 Oil Level 13 Oil Type 13 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage I6 Type _ _ 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 15 L Lubrication Engine 13 Lawn Mower 11 Ivl Maintena nce Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 Mowing Tips 10 Oil O Engine 13 Storage 16...
Page 5: ...r you when you provide the model number o your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i lll i GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER t GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i I GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE BELTS AIR FILTERS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS M...
Page 6: ...RTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section intoplace on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comforL ...
Page 7: ...hown in JnseL Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutds If bag gets wet let il dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed white operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge brackeL The grass catcher is secured to the lawn...
Page 8: ...IR FILTER WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL FIG 5 MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary Walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S C6_sumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running 111 r i11 IJ111 i i i 1 i u OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Rele...
Page 9: ...then release the lever Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold oper_atorpresence control bar down to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners pu sh down on handle an...
Page 10: ... cut and raise the reai of the lawn mower housing one 1 wheeladjuster Setting higher than the front for better discharge Of grass o For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions theenginespeedshould besetinthe fast _ position When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist heavy grass clumps of cut grass may not enter the 10 Jl i v GASOLINE RLLER cAP FIG 10 OIL CAP WfOIPSTICK MAX 1 3 FIG 11...
Page 11: ...l value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and cle...
Page 12: ...commended tightening torque is 35 4o ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE CRANK ADAPTER _ _ SHAFT _ _ _ KEYWAY BLADE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t_ _ CRANK_ BOLT tX _n_rl l HARDENED WASHER TRAILING X LOOKWAS ER EDGE BLAOE DA ER FIG i2 DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to b...
Page 13: ...usty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 14 Remove the airfilter by turning counterc oc w se to the stop and pull away from collar o Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumufationl o Insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cove...
Page 14: ...wheel only remove E ring pinion roll pin felt washer and dust cover_ Remove retainer clip from drive shaft on left side of driven pulley While holding pulley slide drive shaft to the right until belt can be removed from opening in housing Pull belt free from idler pulley and take out of clutch frame o Reverse procedure to install new belt NOTE When re assembling pinion be sure that the felt washer...
Page 15: ...n trol bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not overtighten the fas tenets holding the controls to the up per handle To change from medium tow to high posiiion only the upper handte section will have to be turned over See Fig 18A o To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig t8B SHIPPI...
Page 16: ...TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _ Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alt...
Page 17: ... drMng 1 2 t Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher notventing air 4 Lowengfnespeed 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Repiacs spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace btade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace control bar 1 Set n _Higher Cut position 2_ Set in Higher CUt position 3 Clean replace air filter 4_ Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slow...
Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 372823 t3 3 4O 67 27 29 75 72 24 48 33 32 29 37 45 ...
Page 19: ...074 Push Fastener 56 145106 Mulcher Plate 57 851514 Back Plate 67 41245 Side Baffle 68 144747 Rear Skirt 69 144748 Rear Door Assembly Kit 70 146649 Locknut 3 8 16 72 128415 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 73 t33335X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 75 700063X479 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 76 88615 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 77 86344 Spacer 78 74310410 Selector Spring 149059 Selector Knob Axle Arm Assembly Bell...
Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 372823 C_ 27 26 f 7 1 t 22 k 23 24 25 3o ...
Page 21: ...tch Lever Spacer Locknut 5 t6 18 Carriage Bolt 5 t 6 18 x 1 2 Hex Head Screw lJ4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Idler Assembly Includes Key No t 7 Idler Spacer Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x I 3 8 KEY PART NO NO 19 88516 20 87877 21 146302 22 146301 23 88118 24 88080 25 67725 26 88446 27 700783 29 145212 30 77400 31 12000058 32 137O54 33 63601 34 700537 35 88082 36 145277 DESCRIPTION idler Pulley Selector Knob Wheel ...
Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE raODEL NUMBER 143 954506 i_UMB_SHERE_ 2 8 i t 223 I J 4l I tt 2ti0 3tti1 II I 301 19 _3t0 22 ...
Page 23: ... 126 293t4B Intake Valve Standard Size 29315C Intake Valve 1 32 Oversize All Vafves Include Refererice 151 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 130 6021A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM 150 35991 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 169 27234A Valve Cover Gasket 172 32755 Valve Cover 178 29752 Nut and Lock Washer i 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 t84 26756 Carburetor To Intake...
Page 24: ...RIPTION _ 590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 59Q695 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Complete Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Gromrflet Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U inch...
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