Page 1: ...MODELNUMBER 917o372290 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation 0 Maintenance Service _ Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Readand Follow all SafetyRules and Rnstructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment ...
Page 2: ...re fill ing gas tank_ Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine o Mow only in goodlight Always stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive sidewalk or roadway o DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if c_OU hit a foreign object Stop the engine isconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs as required o DO NOT u...
Page 3: ... this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details_ CLISTOMEE RESPONSRBlUTIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the in s ructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manua OHEY ARLIMIT DWARBANTY OH CRA TSMAH POWEB MOWEP For one year from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mo...
Page 4: ...ins 18 Rear Door Hinge 18 Wheel Adjusters 18 M Repair Replacement Parts 20 24 Responsibilities Customer 3 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments Carburetor 15 Handle 16 Service Recommendation 18 Spark Plugs 14 Specifications 3 Starting the Engine Starter Handle_ 11 Stopping the Engine 1 Storage 17 Controls Engine Zone Control Cable 10 Operator Presence Control Bar 8 Customer Responsibilities 3 Eng...
Page 5: ... model number of your lawn mower ENGINE SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS AN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER If lawn mower is an electric start LAWNMOWERPERFORh iANCE DUSTSHIELD REARBAG OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT FABRICBAG BAGFORREAR DISCHARGE LAWN_OWERS OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SiDEDISCHARGE LAWNt_OWER LAWNMOWEBt_A_NTENANCE BELT BLADE LEAFCATCHER CLIPPINGDEFLECTOR PERMANEXCATCHER SIDEDISCHARGE CATCHER BLADEADAPTER WHE...
Page 6: ...be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the service and Adjustment Section of this manual_ TO ASSEMBLE GRASSCATCHER SCREWS ACTUAL SIZE 1 4 20 x 3 4 10 24 x 5 8 t 4 20 x 5 8 SCREW SCREW SCREW NOTE The grass catcher for your lawn mower is sup lied unassemMedo To assemble your grass catcher Ilow steps below_ o Place grass catcher frame into catcher top as shown in Fig_ 2_ Put on...
Page 7: ...d 114 20 x 3 4 screw through the catcher and install one 1 1 4 keps nut on the screw DO NOT TIGHTEN See Fig_ 4 _ Install the other seven 7 screws and keps nuts Use a medium phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws while holding the keps nut with an ad justable or 7116 wrench_ NOTE Check all screws and nuts to be sure they are tight TO ATTACHGRASSCATCHER Lift rear door o Hold catcher by handle an...
Page 8: ... COVER AIR FILTER WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING FIG 6 MELTS CPSC SAF TY REQUHREM NTS Sears Rotary Walk Behind Power Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power held down to the ha...
Page 9: ...t wheels off ground while turning lawn mower TO EMPTYGRASS CATCHER o Lift rear door o Grasp catcher handle and remove from lawn mower_ o Empty by shaking catcher with open end downward See Fig 8 _ TO ADJUST CUTTINGHEIGHT cAuTION DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WiRE FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACT WITH THESPARK PLUG o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut o Wheels a...
Page 10: ... USE PREMIUM GASOLINE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK SEE FIG 10 WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blend ed fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system shouldbe emptied before storage for 30 d...
Page 11: ...tting higher than the front for better discharge of grass o When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist heavy grass clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher Reduce ground speed pushing speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to ...
Page 12: ...the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and key way in crankshaft are aligned o Position blade on to the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter NOTE Be sure the word TOP stamped on the blade is toward the engine See Fig 11 FIG 11 Install the blade bolt with the Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaf...
Page 13: ...n place o If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn free ty contact your nearest Sears Service Center GRASS CATCHEt Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through normat use it will wear If cat cher needs replacing replace only with a manufac turer approved replacement catcher from Sears Give the lawn mower modet number when ordering_ NOTE The catcher may be hosed with wat...
Page 14: ...RK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better_ Set spark plug gap at 030 inch LEANnNG CAUTION SCO NEa SPA K W EJ iTCANNOT COrn COmAa W TH SPAR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE TURN CLOCKWESE TO TIGHTEN FIG 13 o Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor up Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash NOTE We recomme...
Page 15: ...fter arm to drive position while rotating front wheels to be sure jaw clutch is engaged Pull threaded sleeve with pliers See Fig 15 0Do Not pull on control cable o Tighten nut C until sleeve is snug o Tighten screw A and nut B o Push lawn mower back and forth to be sure gear case is engaged o Replace drive cover o Release operator presence control bar CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustabl...
Page 16: ...rom the handle brackets See Fig 18 Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed See Fig 18 o Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTION THEOPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR tYIUSTPIVOT FREELY TO PERMIT BLADE BRAREENGAGEMENT WHEN CONTROLBARIS RELEASED DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE FASTENERS HOLDI...
Page 17: ...nge Oil in maintenance section of manual Drain Fuel and Run Engine until fuel system is IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DUR ING STORAGE ALSO EXPER IENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASO HOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOIS TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA TION AND FORMATI...
Page 18: ...urs Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change _ Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher if applicable Muffler Every Use _ CHECK LLI RI IIION CIAR O SAE 30 MOTOR OIL OW 1 30 SPRAY LUBRICANT BRAKE SPRING BRACKET ENGINE OIL HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN REAR DOOR HINGE WHEEL ADJUSTER 18 ...
Page 19: ...3 Grass catcher too full 4_ Handle height position not right for you_ CORRECTION 1 Replace air filter 2 Fill gasofine tank 3 Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline 4 Connect wire to spark plug_ 5o Replace spark plug 6o Drain tank and refill with fresh dean gasoline 7 Tighten blade bolt and or replace blade adapter 8 Depress operator presence control bar 9 Replace operator presence control b...
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Page 23: ... Selector Spring Right Washer Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 8 3 ii Ref No ii 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 39 40_ 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 5t 52 53 Part No iii i T T 750293 750108 83700 74976 83681 48176 STD580014 48175 48184 83632 57076 75192 87682 STD54t425 48180 700024 750887 103227X 87870 87873 88323 STD54 410 87871 Part Name D ve Cover Hex ...
Page 24: ...hifter Assembly Seal GroovedPin 1 8 x 1 2 Gear CaseHalves Inc Upper LowerHalves Incl Ref 4 5 7 Bearing Spring Bracket DriveShaft Refo No 12 13 14 I5 16 17 18 19 20 21 Port No 87822 86447 83659 750436_ 750355 STD581050 850848 83720 65692 83680 Part Name GroovedPin I 8 x 3 4 Plug HelicalGear Jaw Clutch Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Worm Shah WoodruffKey 3 Worm HardenedWasher YokeClutch 22 23 STD522512 75...
Page 25: ...Inlet needle 632019 I FIoat Carburetor 631024 i Shaft Float 631700 Bowl Float 631334 Gasket Bowl to body 632568 Nut Float Bowl 631028 Gasket Bowl to body _ 632527 Fitting Fuel inlet REWIND STARTER NO 590621 i_ 1 _3 tT _ j J it __ r 31 t _ L O J o _ 9 6 u_ _ 7 4 6 I Ref No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 i i i Part No 590621 590599A 590600 590615 59O6O1 59O598 590616 590617 5906 8 590619 59O62O 59O62...
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Page 27: ...4 x 1 Wire Ground Gasket Cylinder head Head Cylinder Valve Exhaust Std Incl Noo t51 Valve Exhaust 1 32 oversize incl No 151 Valve Intake Std inct No 151 Valve Intake 1 32 oversize Incl No 151 Screw Hex flange hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Refo No 135 150 51 169 172 t74 t78 182 84 185 186 189 t90 191 192 193 194 t95 207 216 223 224 238A 239 24tA 245A 250A 260 261 262 275B 277 285 287 290 282 300B 301 305 306 ...
Page 28: ...ark plug All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears Roebuck and Co_ Service Center s and most Retail Stores WHENORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODELNUMBER 917_372290 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODELNO 143 404162 PARTNUMBER PARTDESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con sider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed wi...
