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Page 1: ...SSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER FOR FURTHER START ING DETAILS SEE PAGE 10 OF THIS MANUAL THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED TO START ONLY BY USING THE BAT TERY POWERED STARTER IF THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED IT MUST BE RECHARGED MANUAL MEANS OF STARTING IS NOT PROVIDED IIII IIIII III II I IIIIII I III I I SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO CHICAGO IL 60684 U S A II I J LII I IIIII I 11 I i i i ...

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

Page 3: ...n also be used Gasoline Use unleaded automotive gas oline Regular automotive gasoline can also be used DO NOT use premium gasoline or gasoline containing alcohol FOR CATCHER ASSEMBLY 3 8 and 7 16 or Adjustable Wrench Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver FOR BLADE REMOVAL Standard 15 16 box or open end wrench Sears Rotary Walk Behind Power Mowers conform lo the safety standards of the American National St...

Page 4: ...ngine to cool before filling gas tank Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start ing engine 12 Mow only in good light 13 Wear only solid shoes when mow ing DO NOT operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals 14 Disengage drive control on power pro pelled mowers before starting engine f 15 DO NOT use a damaged mower Always have damage repaired be fore mowing 16 Always stop engine when not cu...

Page 5: ...n also be used DO NOT use gasoline containing any alcohol or with any additives 2 DRAIN OR RUN OUT ALL GASOLINE FROM TANK AT THE END OF THE SEASON DO NOT leave gaso linein your mower when stored for long periods It will GUM your engine Run engine until the gaso line runs out 3 START EACH MOWING SEASON WITH FRESHGASOLINE DO NOT keep gasoline in your can If your gasoline can is starting to rust repl...

Page 6: ...m ends of the lower handle toward each other until handle and handle levers slip off mounting pins See Fig 3 f Turn handle over position the handle levers in place See Fig 5 g Put handle back on mounting pins h Put springs and hairpin cotters back on mounting pins See Fig 3 i Put upper handle on lower handle using handle bolts and knobs previously re moved j Put trim plate back on lower handle re ...

Page 7: ...s shown in Fig 9 3 Put one 1 10 24 x 5 8 truss head screw into hole in catcher top and clamp and 10 24 Iocknuts DO NOT TIGHTEN See Fig 9 4 Put three 3 10 24 x 5 8 trusshead screws into the catcher frame using 10 24 Iocknuts Use a flat blade screwdriver to drive screws while holding the Iocknuts with adjustable or 3 8 wrench See Fig 9 5 Position baffle inside of catcher top as shown in Fig lO Put t...

Page 8: ...ack in color to indicate fuel level see below F_ LL I_ FULL E PTY CAUTION When the full circle darkens to black use caution as the filler neck can over fiow quickly after gauge shows FULL if you continue to pour into tank filler BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1 Remove engine oil cap with dipstick and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick using about 1 pint or 0 5 liters of Sears 10W30 oil or equiva lent S...

Page 9: ...e Fig 15 HOW TO USEYOURMOWER JlMPORTANT ENGINE CONTROL CAUTION THE BLADE TURNSWHEN THEENGINE IS RUNNING YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY STARTING SYSTEM WHICH REQUIRES THE OPER ATOR TO BE POSITIONED BEHIND THE MOWER HANDLE TO START AND OPERATE THE MOWER THE CONTROL BAR MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE HANDLE TO START AND RUN THE ENGINE RE LEASING THE CONTROL BAR WILL STOP THE EN GINE AN INTERNAL ENGI...

Page 10: ... d engine push the primer five 5 times before attempting to start the engine Use sharp pushes and wait several seconds between each push See Fig 12 4 Repeat step 3 above as required NOTE In cooler weather the need to repeat prim ing procedures may be necessary when weather is warmer over priming may result in flooding If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before repeating priming procedures it...

Page 11: ...ps of cut grass may fail to enter the grass catcher To pick up the clumps if they occur run the mower over the area a second time BLOCK OF WOOD_ Your mower is equipped to give you 3 forward speeds CAUTION DO NOT move speed selector lever to change speeds unless engine is running 1 SLOW speed for heavy cutting or trimming 2 Speed for normal cutting and walking speeds 3 HIGH for light cutting and fa...

Page 12: ... off by turning counter clock wise Use a 75 16 box or open end wrench on the blade nut See Fig 18 3 Put a block of wood between the blade and mower housing toprevent blade rotation when removing and tightening blade nut NOTE Always check the blade flange when changing the blade to be sure tab has not been damaged See Fig 19 4 If the tab in the blade flange is damaged replace the blade flange NOTE ...

Page 13: ...d to proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs atten tion is if service has been performed on the gear case The gear case must be filled with grease after gear case has been serviced Use only multi purpose automotive grease Do not substitute CAUTION DISCONNECT SPARKPLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG 1 While cranking engine with engine contro...

Page 14: ...LUG 1 Turn mower on its side with carburetor up 2 Clean the underside of your mower by scrap ing to remove build up of grass and trash NOTE We recommend that you clean the under side of your mower after each use CAUTION The muffler on your engine extends through the mower housing Allow engine to cool before cleaning underside of mower Also be careful to not damage the muffler when cleaning the mow...

Page 15: ...e can cut the belt Use care when installing new belt over blade 7 To install new belt reverse procedure as above in removal 8 Put bottom cover back up in place and install the 4 screws and tighten 9 r Put drive cover back in place removed in step 1 above NOTE Always use only factory approved belt to assure proper fit and longer life ENGINE LUBRICATION ENGINE Use of proper oil in your engine and ke...

Page 16: ... DO NOT use rusty gasoline can rust and or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems STORAGE Never store engine with gasoline in tank indoors or in closed poorly ventilated areas where gaso line fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a turnace water heater clothes dryer etc If your engine is not to be used for 30 days or more prepare as follows Drain gasoline from fuel tank gasoli...

Page 17: ...e or end may result in difficult starting When removing your mower from storage fill gasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded auto motive gasoline Check and fill oil to proper level When starting your engine the first time after be ing in storage for extended period the engine may smoke for a while until the engine burns any oil or gasoline accumulated during the storage period DO NOT store gasolin...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 22 POWllR PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374400 REPAI R PARTS 22 38 _3 39 13 39 66 65 63 ilUtlBE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 5065 FT ...

Page 19: ...ly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 5 8 Locknut 5 16 18 Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Housing Assembly Incl Ref 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 37 59 Danger Decal Wheel Adjusting Bracket Rear Ref No 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Part No i 86107 84888 77865 84920 62335 84921 74400 86455 82854 52160 55015 85313 85962 84083 63601 703_5 81276 ...

Page 20: ...C S AN22 WBR PROmLSO LAWN OW_ OOSL U BE 9 7 374400 REPAIR PARTS 12 18 77 1 5 7 19 26 77 73 74 4t 78 78 53 47 49 4 46 52 51 48 39 61 85 29 34 56 39 46 55 I 82 I 4 ...

Page 21: ...art Name II JII Nylon Bushing Self Tapping Screw I 0 24 x Wire Tie Clamp Self Tapping Screw 10 24 x 3 8 V Belt 3L Hex Head Screw 10 32 x 5 16 Idler Arm Assembly V Belt idler Starter Switch Starter Switch Spri_ Starter Balton Wire Assembly Sleeve Engine Control Washer Control Cap Right Control cap Left Control Bar Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 2 Machine Screw 4 20 x 2 I 4 Locknut 1 4 20 Remote Control Pan...

Page 22: ...cher Top Catcher Bottom Catcher Baffle Locknut 4 20 Dust Cover Woodruff Key 3 Pinion E Ring ___ Lockwasher Shoulder Nut Drive Cover Pan Head Machine Screw 10 24 x 1 2 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 84806 12024 83555 69180 53838 83553 85878 Catcher Frame Truss Head Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 Truss Head Machine Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Lecknut 10 24 Keps Nut 4 20 Clamp Clipping Deflector Accessory Drive Shaft Tube G...

Page 23: ...x 2 Gear Case Halves incl Upper and Lower Halves Bearing Spring Bracket Drive Shaft Kit Thrust Washer Yoke Clutch Driv Lok Pin I 8 x 5 8 Washer Non Metallic Ref No 14 Part No 81377 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 81337 83659 75424 58354 STD581050 83684 83720 65692 83680 STD522512 Part Name Hex Wctsher Head Machine Screw 3 8 16 x 3_1_ Seal Shifter Helical Gear Jaw Clutch Grease 1 lb can Shell Darina ...

Page 24: ...00 REPAIR PARTS I Ref No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part No 35355 86532 86345 66454 86661 86399 Part Name 11 Gas Cap Order From Source 143 Acorn Hex Washer Head Screws 10 24 x 5 8 Shroud Grill Shroud Tank Assembly Tank Bracket Assembly Hex Head Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 6 24 ...

Page 25: ...N MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374400 REPAIR PARTS Ref No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part No 86335 86338 86336 86344 86353 86342 Part Name Battery Bracket Battery Cover Battery Slotted Hex Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger 25 ...

Page 26: ... RAFT_N 4 YGE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 364052 173 51 149 I 47 ...

Page 27: ...e hd 6 16 18 x 1 I 2 Plug Spark Autolite 458 Champion J 19LM or equivalent Gasket Valve spring cover Cover Valve spring box Screw Hex washer hd Seres self tapping 10 24 x 9 16 Breather Assy IncL Nos 54 8 56 Gasket Breather Screw Fil hd Sems 10 24 x 1 2 Gasket Intake pipe Pipe Intake Screw Hex hd Sems 1 4 20 x t Clamp Fuel line Ref No 67 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 80 83 85 86 87 88 89 98 99 100 102...

Page 28: ...lip Inlet needle Float Carburetor Shaft Float Bowl Float Gasket Bowl to body Nut Float bowl Gasket Bowl to body Fitting Fuel inlet Spacer ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NO 34934 iml II I 12 11 12 I i Ref NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Part No 34934 34955 3495O 34954 34949 34943 33450 34944 34945 59050O 34942 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 5906O8 Part Name Motor ElectricStarter Ring Ret...

Page 29: ...de 2 Wheel heights uneven 1 Worn or bent blade 2 Loose blade 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher dirty poor air venting CORRECTION 1 Fill gasoline tank 2 Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline 3 Connect wire to spark plug 4 RepJace spark plug 5 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean gasoline 6 Tighten b_ade nut and or replace blade flange 7 Depress control bar 8 Repl...

Page 30: ...e Oil offer the first two 2 hours of use and then every 25 hours of use J Changed Oil 10W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug Replaced air filter Replaced blade Tuned up DATE m i i i i i iii i i i ii iiiii i 11 i iii i i ii 1_ iiii DATE i DATE 3O ...

Page 31: ... CARE RECORD NOTE Chonge Engine Oil offer the first two 2 hours of use and then every 25 hours o use ii Changed Oil I0W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug Replaced air filter Replaced blade i i Tuned up DATE DATE 1 ...

Page 32: ...handling Serial Number Model and Serial Number may be found on the number plate on the rear of the mower housing You should record both Model and Serial Number and keep in a safe place for future reference OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 91 7 374400 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 The PART NUMBER 2 The PART DESCRIPTION 3 The MODEL NUMBER 917 374400 4 The NAME OF THE PROD...

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