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Page 1: ...COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30 1982 TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER BEFORE PULLING ON THE STARTER ROPE FOR FURTHER STARTING DETAILS SEE PAGE 8 OF THIS MANUAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO CHICAGO IL 60684 U S A PART NO 87892 REV 2 415 88 ...

Page 2: ...ED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK and CO Department 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago ill 60684 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THIS PRODUCT CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE FOR DETAILS CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the rules for safe use Always use...

Page 3: ...Use SAE 30W motor oil SAE 10W30 motor oil can also be used Gasoline Use unleaded automotive gasoline Regular automotive gasoline can also be used DO NOT use premium gasoline FOR CATCHER ASSEMBLY 7 16 wrench or adjustable wrench Medium phillips screwdriver FOR BLADE REMOVAL Standard 15 16 box or open end wrench Sears Rotary Walk Behind Power Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American Na...

Page 4: ...when engine is hot Allow engine to cool for several minutes before filling gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine Mow only in good light Wear only solid shoes when mowing DO NOT operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Disengage drive control on power propelled mowers before starting engine 15 DO NOT use a damaged mower Always have damage repaired before mowing 1...

Page 5: ... CATALOG AT TH E TIME THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED IMPORTANTTIPSTO HELPYOUR LAWN MOWER STARTFASTER RUN AND PERFORMBETTER 1 USE UNLEADED GASOLINE It burns cleaner and leaves less residue in the engine Regular gasoline can also be used DO NOT use PREMIUM GASOLINE 2 DRAIN OR RUN OUT ALL GASOLINE FROM TANK AT THE END OF THE SEASON DO NOT leave gasoline in your mower when stored for long periods It will GUM...

Page 6: ...Fig 3 e Turnhandle over position handle levers in place seeFig 4 f Reinstall bolts and Iocknuts See Fig 3 Put handle back an mounting pins See Fig 3 i Put upper handle on lower handle using handle bolts and knobs previously removed i Put trim plate and rope guide back on lower handle removed in a above Install the two 2 screws 2 bushings bolt tighten 2 screws and I tocknut See Fig 4 j Snap cable c...

Page 7: ... 1 I 2 to 3 I 2 REARDEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower was assembled at the factory and re quires no assembly TO ASSEMBLE GRASSCATCHER NOTE The grass catcher for your mower is suppfied unassembled To assembleyour grass catcher follow steps below SCREWS ACTUAL SIZE 1 4 20 x 3 4 SCREW I Position top haft of catcher on the bottom haft See Fig e 2 Insert 1...

Page 8: ...AE 10W40 oit The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz rill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT over fill The first fill on a new engine use about I pint Check oil level and add as required to bring to proper level 2 Pour oil slowly DO NOT over f tl NOTE On a new engine some oil may be left in the engine as each engine is run for operational checks before shipping 3 AFTER THE FIRST T...

Page 9: ... REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY DO NOT UNDER A N Y CIRCUMSTANCE A T TEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL ENGINECONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever red knob located on right side of engine tt has HIGH and LOW positions HIGH position is for starting engine heavy cutting and better grass bagging LO...

Page 10: ...stopping the engine release the control bar slightly unti the drive control disengages Depress control bar to handle to continue mowing without self propelling To turn corners you may prefer to keep the drive control engaged and push down on the handle lifting the front wheels off the ground and turning mower POWER PROPEIKED DRIVE I Your power propelled drive is accomplished by a belt drive from t...

Page 11: ... use a block of wood when tightening blade nut or blade bolt _CRANKSHAFT BLADE FLANGE DETAIL FLAT STEEL W_ f _i CRANKSHAFT _ _ SLOT BLADE NUT _LADE WASHERS j TAB BLADE FLANGE FIG 19 BELT PRESS _ t ROTATE L FIG 20 HEX HEAD SCREW APPROX 1 32 Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade to get the best cutting results CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot ...

Page 12: ...VER SER VICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE GEAR CASE OR DRIVE CONTROL COMPONENTS I To adjust remove the drive cover by removing two 2 screws Keep for re use See Fig 16 IIAII 2 Loosen cable clamp screws B See Figs 23 3 Loosenboth jam nuts C D at the cable clamp on the gear case adjusting bracket See Fig 17 4 Unhook clutch spring from shifter arm See Fig 17 5 Hold clip or tape down the drive control bar...

Page 13: ...performed Approximately 2 7 2 oz required FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTERS Put a few drops of the same oil as used in the engine on the front wheel adjusters once or twice each year See Fig 25 GRASS CATCHER Check your grass catcher often for damage or deteriora tion Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from Sears Give the mow...

Page 14: ...ssure proper fit and longer life I NGINE LUBRICATION ENGINE use of proper oil in your engine and keeping to full level is essential Changing oil regularly will lengthen the life of your engine The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT over fill The first fill on a new engine use about I pint Check oil level and add as required to bring to prop...

Page 15: ...ng and running your engine When preparing your mower for storage it is a good time to service your mower and engine to be ready for the next mowing season Replace such parts as mower blade spark plug and air filter CHANGE OIL Warm oil drains better Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears SAE 30W oil See To Change Oil section under Maintenance Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons o...

Page 16: ...on nected from the spark plug 4 Bad spark plug Water in gasoline 6 Loose blade or broken blade flange 7 Zone Engine control in released position 8 ZonelEngine control does not function 1 Rear of mower housin_ dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Build up of grass leaves and trash Poor cut 1 Worn or bent blade Uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven Too l_u h 1 Worn or bent b...

Page 17: ... Bracket Shifter Assembly Seal Driv Lok Pin 8 x 2 Gear Case Halves Incl Upper Lower Halves Incl Ref 4 5 7 Bearing Spring Bracket Drive Shaft Kit Thrust Washer Yoke Clutch Driv Lok Pin Ref No 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Part No 86447 83659 75424 58354 STD581050 83684 83720 65692 83680 STD522512 Part Name Plug Helical Gear Jaw Clutch Grease 1 lb can Shell Darina AX E Ring 1 2 Shaft Square Key Worm...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 22 POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917 372340 REPAIR PARTS 2 69 10 15 8 38 36 39 49 26 49 50 48 45 _59 47 55 56 57 56 51 52 47 28 28 3O ...

Page 19: ...Tapping Screw 10 24 x 1 He Washer Head Machine Screw 1 4 20x 1 1 2 Locknut 1 4 20 Bracket Rope Guide See Engine Parts Listl Source 143 Lower Handle Handle Lever L H Handle Lever R H Shoulder Nut Spring Washer 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Part No 51959 87880 88291 87760 87626 87569 87145 STD512505 48107 85463 87656 87595 81283 88366 88368 87747 41945 86779 Part Name E Ring Shoulder Bolt Stud Rear Doo...

Page 20: ...r Spring Selector Knob Spacer Spring Washer Shoulder Bolt Locknut 3 8 16 Wheel Tire Assembly 9 x 2 Washer Retainer Clip Hub Cap Rear Cable Clip Self Tapping Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Bef No 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Part No 51433 54867 69385 69334 87712 68205 83629 85543 87677 83813 STD502502 STD533107 87646 87892 33721 33413 Part Name Locknut 5 8 18 Special Washer Spring Washer Blade Blade F...

Page 21: ...RCARERECORD NOTE Change Engine Oil after the first two 2 hours o_ use and then every 25 hours of use DATE DATE Change Oil 30W or SAE 10W30 Replaced spark plug Replaced air filter Replaced blade Tuned up DATE 21 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 22 POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 917 372340 REPAIR PARTS 44 47 I FBQNT 1 41 48 6 22 12 10 15 16 28 51 13 ...

Page 23: ...20 Dust Cover Pinion E Ring Self Tapping Screw 10 24 x 3 8 Cable Clamp Gear Case Replacement Kit Drive Pulley Retaining Ring Ref No 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 Part No 83691 54338 83632 68038 75192 STD580009 STD580014 87691 88145 87866 48054 48055 87871 87678 87679 87682 103227X 88323 53838 87870 87873 69180 87588 33303 86960 Part Name url V Belt Hex ...

Page 24: ...EAGER 1 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 14a a84112 f 24 ...

Page 25: ...sket Breather Screw Fil hd Sems 10 24 x 1 2 Gasket Intake pipe Pipe intake Incl No 59 Screw Hex hd Seres 1 4 20 x 1 Clamp Fuel line Link Governor spring EAGER 1 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 8O 83 85 87 91 92 93 94 95 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 106 107 108 110 114 115 116 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 29 130 131 135 136 137 141 142 143 144 145 146 157 70 171 173 MODEL NUMBER 143 384112 Part No ...

Page 26: ... Needle Seat 8 Clip Assy Incl No 13 Clip Inlet needle Float Carburetor Shaft Float Bowl Float Gasket Bowl to body Nut Float bowl Gasket Bowl to body Fitting Fuel inlet REWIND STARTER NO 590621 _ 13 f m 11 J 10 _9 8 i Part INo I 9o62 I I 590599AI 5 9060OI 159o615I 59o_1 159o598I 1590616 1590617 15906_8 590619 Ii0 590620 t 11 159o6221 12 5 90535 I 13 1590452 Part Name Starter Rewind Pin Spring Incl ...

Page 27: ...RCARERECORD NOTE Change Eng ne Oil after the first two 2 hours of use and then every 25 hours of use Change Oil 30W or SAE 10W30 Replaced spark plug Replaced air filter Replaced blade Tuned up DATE DATE DATE 27 ...

Page 28: ...or expedited handling NUAL MODEL NO Serial Number Model and Seria J_ _Nu_mber may be found _d th_inbmber plate on the rea_of _ mower housing You shoJl_recbrd both Model and Seria _umber and keep in a safe place for future reference WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 The PART NUMBER 2 The PART DESCRIPTION 3 The MODEL NUMBER 9 7 372340 4 The NAME OF THE PRODUCT CRAFTS...

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