Craftsman 917.372490 lawn mower OWNER'S MANUAL

Craftsman 917.372490 is a smart lawn mower that has been engineered with high precision to provide excellent performance and reliability. It comes with a 5.0 Horsepower engine and a 1.5 quart gasoline capacity. It is easy to maintain; requiring SAE 30 or SAE10W30 oil for lubrication. With a blade bolt torque of 35-40 ft.dbs, it ensures efficient cutting and mulching of grass.

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MODEL 917.372490

OWNER'SMANUAL

*Assembly

*Operation

*Maintenance

*Service

*Adjustments

*Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Foffew aJJSafety Rules arid instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

RULES

CAUTION: _L_AYSI_DiS_NN!ECT

SPARK PLUG WiRE AND PLACE WiRE

WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT S_ARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR_

TING WHEN

REPAIRS

SETTING-UP,

LAWN

TRANSPORTING,

MOWER

ADJUSTING OR MAKING

IMPORTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.

YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.

NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION

CIRCUMSTANCES.

OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY

• BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING THE BLADE iS TURNING.

• Please read your owner's manual.

Only allow raerSons who know the safety rules to use your wn mower.

• DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar to the handle.

Control must be free to permit brake engagement when handles and control are released.

•

• DO NOT allow children to use your lawn mower.

• 0r before each use°

Tic etc.

stones, wires, cans, boards, etc. from area to be mowed.

These objects can be thrown by the blade.

° DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in the area while mowing.

• Always wear shoes when mowing.

DO NOT operate lawn mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing.

Always shut off engine before trying to adjust wheelheights.

When engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under lawn mower or in the discharge chute, nor make any adjustments.

Stay clear of discharge opening at all times.

• Do not fill gas tank when engine is running, when indoors or 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.

• Always stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or roadway.

• DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if you hit a foreign object.

Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs as required°

DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower.

Always have damage repaired before mowing.

• DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates too much.

Stop engine and make repairs.

Vibration is an indication of damage.

• Never use your lawn mower without proper guards or deflectors in place.

• Always mow across a slope or inclined area.

DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined area.

• DO NOT mow in wet grass.

Be careful of footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes with good traction.

• DO NOT run with the lawn mower.

• DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors.

Exo haust gases are deadly poison.

• Always disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the mowing season.

• DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above factory settings.

Engine damage or personal injury may result.

• If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower, check the catcher often for damage deterioration, it will wear through normal or use.

Use only a recommended replacement catcher.

• Always stop blade to remove or install catcher.

• DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline where fumes may reach an open flame and cause a fire.

• DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn mower before transporJ'i_ng your lawn mower inside your car or othe_J_ve_ideo

LOOK FOR THISSYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPOR-

INVOLVED.

smart Lawn Mower° h has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the bes_ possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easi- ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department.

We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual.

The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

RULES".

properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY

MODEL

NUMBER 917.372490

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR

OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP iN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE_

HORSE POWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOUNE CAPACITY:

OIL (21 oz.

Capacity}:

.......

5.0

1 2.04

cu. in.

1.5

quart

(Unleaded)

SAE 30 or

(SAEI0W30)

SPARK PLUG (GAP _030 in.):

VALVE CLEARANCE: intake:

Exhaust:

Champion

RJ 19-LM or

Sears 77 33312 or STD 361458

.008

in.

_008 in.

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AiR GAP:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

.0125

35-40 in.

ft.dbs.

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on .fhis producL Contact your nearest Sears store for details_

• Read and observe the safety rules.

Fallow a regular schedule in maintaining,

Foltow the instructions under "Maintenance" caring for and using your lawn mower.

and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual°

TWO YEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFT. MANPOWERMOWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Cra_sman Lawn Mower is maintained, Jubricated and tuned- up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or renta! purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instruct'ons conta°ned °n the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT iN THE UNITED STATES_ THIS WARRANTY APPLIES

ONLY WHILE THiS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may a_so have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears_. Roebuck and Company, D/731CRoW, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

INDEX

Accessories............................................ 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor.................................. 14

HandleHeight............................. I 5

Heightof Cut................................. 8

Air Filter:.

Replacement............................... 13

Assembly:

Handle ......................................... 6

GrassCatcher............................... 6

Blade:

Sharpening................................. 11

Replacement............................... 11

Controls:

EngineZoneControlCable ............ 9

Operator PresenceControlBar ...... 7

CustomerResponsibilities..................... 3

Engine:

Oil Cap......................................... 7

Oil Change................................. 12

Oil Level....................................... 9

Starting....................................... 10

Storage....................................... 16

Fuel:

Type............................................. 9

Storage....................................... T6

Handle:

Adiustment................................. | 5

Assembly...................................... 6

Bracket....................................... 16

Knob ............................................ 7

Lubrication:

Engine........................................ | 7

BrakeSpringBrackets................. 17

Handle BracketMountingPins..... 17

RearDoor Hinge ......................... ! 7

Wheel Adjusters.......................... 17

Maintenance................................. 14- ! 7'

Agreement.................................... 3

Air Filter..................................... 13

BladeCare/Replacement............. ! 1

Engine........................................ 1:2

Gear Case .................................. 12

GrassCatcher............................. 12

Spark Plugs................................ 13

MowingTips...................................... 10

Oil:

Engine.......................................... 9

Storage....................................... 16

Operation:

OperatingLawnMower ........... 7-10

Operator PresenceControlBar ............. 7

Options:

Repair/ReplacementParts............. 20-24

SafetyRules......................................... 2

Serviceand Adjustments:

Carburetor.................................. 14

Handle ....................................... 15

Spark Plugs....................................... ! 3

Startingthe Engine:

StarterHandle............................. 10

Stoppingthe Engine........................... 10

Storage.............................................. 16

Trouble ShootingChart....................... 18

Warranty ............................................. 3

Wheels:

Wheel Adiusters............................ 8

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced.

They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers.

Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

ENGINE

SPARKPLuG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER

If lawn mower is an electric start

DUSTSHIELD

REARBAG

OPTIONAL

REPLACEMENT

BAGFOR REAR

DISCHARGE

LAWNMOWERS

OPTIONAL

SIDEDISCHARGE

LAWNMOWER

SIDE DISCHARGECATCHER

LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE

LEAFCATCHER

BATTERY __

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

PERMANEXCATCHER

WHEELS LAWN MOWER COVER

ASSEMBLY

Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac- tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass

Catcher Frame.

OPERATOR

CONTROL

£RESENCE

BAR u

LIFT UP

* Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides down flat.

= Cut the plastic wrapping and remove from over

Handles and lawn mower.

= Remove Catcher Frame, Fabric Bag and Oil Bot-

tle from top of lawn mower.

* Lift lawn mower off of shipping base and check carton for loose parts.

HOWTO SET-UPYOURLAWNMgWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove Handle Padding holding Operator

Presence Controt Bar to Upper Handle.

Raise Handles until Lower Handle section locks into place in mowing position ISee Fig. 1}.

Raise Upper Handle section into place on Lower

Handb and tighten one i1) Handle Knob.

* Your lawn mower has been shipped with Protective Handle Pads placed between the upper and lower sections otthe Handle° For best lawn mower performance these Pads need to be discarded after the Handle is placed in the mow-

ing position.

* Once the Handle is in the mowing position, remove the Handle Knob, Handle Bolt and Protective Pad from the side with the loose Handle

Knob. (Make sure the other side is tight to suppart the Upper Handle).

* Discard the Pad and reinstall the Handle Bolt and

Knob--Tighten securely.

o Loosen and remove the Handle Knob, Handle

Bolt and Protective Pad from the other side and discard the Pad. o Reinstall the Handle Bolt and Knob-'Tighten securely, Now your Handles should be clamped together without the Protective Pads.

o Your Lawn Mower Handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle"

in the Service and Adjustment Section of this manual.

• Put Grass Catcher Frame into Grass Bag with stiff part of Bag on the bottom.

• " Stip vinyl bindings over Frame ISee Fig. 2).

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes, ff Bag gets wet, let

it dry before using.

LIFT UP

/////,'

_,//t

MOWING POSITtON

DOOR

GRASS CATC FRAME

FIG. 3

Lift the Rear Door on the Lawn Mower Housing and place the Grass Catcher Frame onto the form-

ed up Tabs on the Rear Door Hinge Bracket (See

Fig. 3).

• The Grass Catcher is secured to the Lawn Mower

Housing when the Rear Door is lowered onto the

Grass Catcher Frame.

CASH

__

_

OPERATION

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.

Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize and adjustments.

Save this manual for future reference.

yourself with the location of various controls

OPERATOR

CONTROL

PRESENCE

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

ENGINE ZONE

CONTROL

_TARTER HANDLE

HANDLE KNOB

CABLE CLIP

GRASS CATCHER ---4_

;ABLE CLIP

ENGINE OIL CAP

_CAP

COVER

PRIMER

AIR FILTER

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

HOUSING

FIG. 6

Sears Rotary Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National

Standards is running.

Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The blade turns when the engine

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER - used to engage powerpropelled forward motion of lawn mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR - must be held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

PRIMER _ pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine.

DRIVECONTROL

• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the han-

dle and pushing the drive control lever forward

until it clicks; then release the lever (See Fig. 7). o Forward motion will stop when the operator

presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping the engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the

drive control disengages. Hold operator presence controt bar down tohandle to continue mowing without self-propelling°

To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on handle and lift front whee& off ground while turning tawn mower.

_0 EMPTYGR._SSCATCHER

o To remove Grass Catcher, release Operator

Presence Contro! Bar to stop engine° o Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher by the Handle lSee Fig_ 6).

Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher by the Handle (See Fig. 6).

• Do no_drag the Bag when emptying; it will cause

unnecessary wear.

TO ADJUSTCUTTINGHEIGHT

* Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.

* Wheels are set in low cut for shipping.

Adiust cutting height to suit your requirements.

Medium position is best for most lawns.

" To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel.

Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements.

Be sure all wheels are in the same setting (See Fig. 8).

T

\ \

_ .....

OPERI TOR PRESENCE

"_COflTROL BAF \

_ _ CONTROL--4_

DRIVE CONTROL

FIG. 7

DISENGAGED

\

FIG. 8

LOWER WHEELS "

FOR HIGH CUq r --_.I"_'_ "-'P'' r

RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

FIG. 9

T

01L:

A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oi! is included with your new lawn mower.

* Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig. 10) and fiJ! to the FULL line on the dipstick.

" Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 10W 30 oil can also be used.

DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil.

, POUR OIL SLOWLY.

DO NOT OVER FILL.

® Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need- ed.

Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

® To read proper level, tighten engine oi! cap each time.

o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.

After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter.

You may

need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS:

* Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.

DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG.

10).

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended 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 should be

emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Use fresh rue)

next season. See Storage Instructions for addifiona_ information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

ENGINEZONE CONTROL

CAUTaON: FEDERALREGULATIONSREQUIREAN

ENGINE CONTROLTO BE INSTALLEDON THIS

LAWN MOWER tN ORDER TO M|NIMIZE THE

ElSE OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT

CONTROL.THEBLADETURNSWHEN THEENGINE

!S RUNNING.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an Operator

Engine Control Bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start.

Use a firm push° This step

is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes°

® Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter ha_dle quickly.

Do not o))ow s)arter rape )o snap back.

o To STOP engine_ release operator presence con_ trol bar°

NgT_: in coabr weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps° Jn warmer weather over prim° ing may cause flooding and engine will not _tart.

you do flood engine wait o few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repea_ priming steps_ e Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass_ it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving dumps af grass clippings.

For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous° ing one I1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass.

When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, dumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher° Reduce ground speed tpushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second tirae.

ff 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 col-

[oct the clippings on the next pass.

The vent holes in the baffle in back of apermanex catcher can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass.

To prevent this, reguJarly hose the catcher baffle with water and let dry before using_

f

o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air filter and check blade for wear.

A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture andheIps your engine run better and last longer.

+ You should check al! fasteners and be sure they are tight.

• Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 18.

LAWHMOWER

BLADE ,ADAPTER

_BLADE ADAPTER

__+[-_//

BLADE BOLT/_( tl

LOCKWASHER

ASHER

[--_-

CRANKSHAFT

F|G. 1 ]

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp blade.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

® Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi!fer

and carburetor are up.

+ Use black of woad between blade and lawn mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing the blade bolt.

+ Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth,

+ Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench°

+ Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt,

Iockwasher and hardened washer) (See Fig. 11).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter.

The key must be in good condition damaged.

ta work properly° Replace adapter if

TO REPLACE BLADE:

+ Position the btade adapter on the engine crankshaft.

Be sure key in adapter and key way in crankshaft are aligned,

+ Position blade on ta the blade adapter aJigning the two {21 holes in the blade with the raised tugs on the adapter+

NOTE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the bladel is toward the engine (See Fig. ] ]!°

® Install the blade boh with the tockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft (See F+9. 11).

® Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the btade bah, turning clockwise°

+ The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft,

+bs.

+ Torque wrenches are avai[abJe at most Sears stores and through the cataJog°

_A LOOS[BLAP[ (AH B[ DAHG[ROU__I

..............

Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade ta get the best cutting results,

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE:

+ The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.

Da nat attempt ta sharpen wh+te on the town mower.

+ Care should be taken to keep the blade balanc+ edo An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when running and eventual damage ta lawn mower or engine.

+ To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or watto Leave about one inch of the straight no+!

exposed.

Place center hole of blade aver the head of the nail.

ff btade is balanced, it should remain in a harizanta!

position.

If either end of the blade moves downward, blade is not balanced°

Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Tokeepyour drive systemworking properly, th÷ gear caseand area around the drive shouldbe keptcleanandfreeof trashbui_doup.

under the drive cover twice a season°

The gear case is filled with bbricant to the proo per level at the factory° The only _ime the _ubrio cant needs ettention is if service has been perFormed on _he gea_ case° tf bbricant is required, use only Texaco Sterptex

Premium 1 Grease, Part No° 750355.

Do Not substitute.

DRIVEWHEELS

Checkfront drive wheels each time before you maw

to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash, brass, cuttings, etco ere in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.

If necessary _o clean the drive wheels, check both front wheets.

* Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers.

* Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

* Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.

® Put wheel_ back in piece.

* If after denning, the drive wheels do not turn freety, contact your nearest Seers Service Center.

_6EASSCATCHER

The catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

Check your grass catcher often for damege or deterioration.

Through normal use it wil! wear.

If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from

Sears. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

FIG° 12

INER

® Remove engine oil cap with dipstick; lay aside on e clean surface.

® Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig. 12 and drain oi! into suitable container.

Rock|own mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.

* Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on

side of engine.

'_ Fill engine with SAE 30 or 10W 30 oil.

Fill only

to the "FULL" line on the dipstick° DO NOT overfill.

e Replace engine nil cap.

o Reconnect spark ptug wire to spark plug.

AiR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.

Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

* Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and puHaway from collar

(See Fig. 13).

* Remove filter from inside of cover (See Fig. 13).

* Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

o tnsert new filter into cover.

* Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot.

, Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See

Fig.

13).

SPARKPLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your

engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

We recommend that you clean the underside of your lawn mower after each use.

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE d_

PLUG.

FiG. 13

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

TO REMOVE

TURN CLOCKWISE

TO TIGHTEN

• 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.

• Clean your lawn mower and engine often to keep trash from accumulating around engine.

A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

® We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose

to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter, and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in shortening engine life.

ANDADJUSTMENT

TO REMOV_REPLACEDRIVE BELT

_ ^

I _ SPARKPLUG. PLACEWIRE WHEREiT CANNOT

I

APPROX 1

/HE× HEAD SCREW

BELT SNUBBER

• Remove drive cover.

Remove belt by pushing down on gear case putley (See Fig.

14).

, Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cop up.

• Loosen hex head screw and move belt snubber away from pulley (See Fig, 14).

Remove betelfrom engine pulley on crankshaft and carefully slip belt off over blade.

CAUTION: Sharp edges of blade can cut belt.

Install new belt reversing above steps.

Move belt snubber back in place and tighten hex head screw.

NOT[: Belt snubber clears belt by approx.

1/32 inch when installed.

Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life,

TO &DJUSTDRBVECONTROLCABLE

A drive contrd cable that needs adiustment will keep your awn mower from self-prope ling properly and can also cause gear case components to wear out sooner_

Remove drive cover.

Loosen cable clamp screw "A" and nuts "B" and

IICI' "

Hold down operator presence control bar to ham die and engage drive control.

Move shifter arm to drive position while rotating front wheels to be sure aw clutch is engaged.

Pull threaded seeve with piers (See Fig. 15). Do NOt pull on contro!

cable.

• Tighten nut "C" until sleeve is snug.

® Tighten screw "A" and nut "B".

• Push lawn mower back and forth to be sure gear case is engaged.

• Replace drive cover.

• Release operator presence control bar.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.

If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service

Center for repair and adjustment.

ARM

PRESS

CLUTCH

SPRING

SCREW "A"

©

I i

FiG. 14

IERS

SLEEVE

_ABL_ CLAMP

l[-IIt

"ADJUSTING

BRACKET I

l

RO'TATE

FIG. t 5

EHGIN[ SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.

If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment;

REARDEFLECTOR

The rear deflector,attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position.

if the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort.

Figs. 16A, 16B, 17A and

17B show the four (4) positions that are available:

High, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position (See

Fig.

16A)

_, To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig.

16B).

Remove the controls and operator presence con-

trol bar from the upper handle.

Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.

Remove hairpin cotters.

Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets (See Fig.

18).

Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed (See Fig.

18).

Reassemble the starter rope guide.

Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle.

BAR MUST PIVOT FREELYTO PERMIT BLADE

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW

III1[ I

FIG. ]GA

UPPERHANDLE.

To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turn- ed over (See Fig.

17A)°

To change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over (See Fig.

17B).

FIG, ] 7A

FiG. 16B

FIG. 17B

LOWER HANDLE

MEDIUM

HIGH t

HAIRPIN COTTER

HANDLE BRACKET

FIG. 18

Your lawn mower and engineshouldbe prepared for off-seasonstorageas follows:

LAWNMOWER

* Clean underside of lawn mower housing.

(See

:'Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.)

,_ Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required

(See "Blade/Blade Adapter maintenance section of manual).

Care" in

', Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry before storing.

Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 18 of manual.

HANDLE

_' You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage as shown in Fig.

19.

o To fold, squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle for_ ward (See Fig. 20).

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDINGTHE HANDLE FOR

STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION,

BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS

SHOWN IN FIG.

19.

IF YOU FOLD

THE UPPER HANDLE SECTION THE

WRONG WAY, YOU MAY DAMAGE

THE CONTROL CABLES.

ENGMNE o

Change oil (See "To Change Oil" in maintenance section of manual).

Drain Fuel and Run Engine until fuel system is empty.

iMPORTANT: 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-

HaL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA-

TION AND FORMATION

DURING STORAGE.

OF ACIDS

ACIDIC GAS

CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE°

OPERATOR

CONTROL

PRESENCE

BAR

UPPER

FOLDFORWARD

FOR STORAGE

LOWER H/ NDLE

FIG° 19

FIG. 20

FOLD BACKWARD

)WING POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE BRACKET

HAIRPIN COTTER

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems.

'_ Do not store your lawn mower under any plastic cover.

Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and can cause your lawn mower to rust.

When setting up your handle from the storage position, thebwer handle will automatically lock

into the mowing position.

Fit! _ndates as you compbte regdGr

Service First

Hours

Every

Harts

_E#UL[

Every

Haurs

L_lode Checked

Blade replaced {Sharpened)

Engin_ Off Change

Engine Oil Check

Air CbQner

Spark Plvg Replaced

Lubricate Lawn Mower

Cleaning

Grass Catcher (if applicable}

Muffler

v" - cHEcK

J J

J

SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW 30)

SPRAY LUBRICANT

Every

Use

BRAKE SPRING BRACKET

ENGINE OIL

HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

REAR DOOR HINGE

WHEEL ADJUSTER

PROBLEM

DOESHOT

START

LOSSOF

POWER

POOR (UT-

UREV[[_

TOO MUCH

VIBRATION

STARTERROPE

HARD TO PULL

HARD TO PUSH

T TS

CAUSE

Dirty air filter.

2. Out of gasoline.

3. Stale gasoline.

Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug.

Bad spark plug.

6. Water in gasoline°

7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter,

8. Operator presence control bar in released position.

9. Operator presence control bar defective.

Rear of lawn mower houslng/biade dragging in heavy grass,

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter

Build-up of grass, leaves, end trash under !awe mower housing.

5. Walking speed too fast,

6. Too much eli in engine.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade,.

2. Wheet heights uneven.

Low engine speed.

4. Build-up of gross, leaves and trash under town mower housing.

1. Worn or bent biadeo

2, Loose blade.

3. Bent engine crankshaft,

1_ Flywheel brake is on when operator presence controf bar is released.

2. Bent engine crankshafl.

3_ Blade adapter sheared.

4, Biade dragging in grass.

1. Cutting height too tow,

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher bag dirty, poor air venting,

Low engine speed.

1. High grass or cutting height too low

Rear of !awe mower housing/blade dragging in heavy grass.

3. Grass catcher too full,

4_ Hondie height position not r_ght for you.

CORRECTION

1, Replace air filter

2. Fitt gasoline tank.

3. Drai.n gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

4. Connect wire to spark plug,

5, Replace spark plug.

6. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

7. Tighten blade bolt and/or replace blade adapter.

8. Depress operator presence control bar

9. Replace operator presence control bar

1. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (t) setting higher than front.

2. Set in H_GHER CUT position.

3. Cleon or replace air fiher.

4. Disconnect spark plug wire and dean underside of lawn mower houslng,

5_ Cut at sJower walking speed.

6. Check engine oil level.

1. Replace blade, T_ghten blade bah.

2o Set all wheels at same height,

3. Set engine speed centre!

HIGH position.

4_ Disconnect spark plug wire & clean underside of lawn mower housing.

i Replace blade.

2. Tighten blade bolt.

3. Contact Sears Service Department.

1 Depress operator presence control bar to upper handle before pulting on starter rope.

2. Contact Sears Service DepartmenL

3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Get over Jaw gross and/or hard surface to start engine.

1, Raise cutting height.

2, Reptace blade.

3. Clean/replace catcher bag_

(ff optionat grass catcher is being used).

4, Set engine speed control in

HiGH position.

Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1} setting higher than front.

3_ Empty grass catcher_

4o Adiust handle height to suit.

N©TES

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372490

REPAIR PARTS

Ref.

No,

CRAFTSMAN

22"" ROTARY

LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917o372490

Part

No.

850991X479

851667

STD522515

STD541425

85827

63688

STD541425

851509

¢8137

750328

67215

8TD512505

54583

88644X479

750480X479

88668X479

87596X479

STD511005

STD541410

751083

85543

87677

77400

85179

52180

87748

84921

62335

85022

87877

850856

88348

84920

Part Name

Upper Handle

Engine Zone Control Cable

Hex Head Bolt 1/54-20 X 1-1/2

Locknut 1/4-20

Cabte Clip

Handle Knob

Locknut I/4-20

Control Bar

Rear Door Kit find, Ref, #10)

Hinge Rod

Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8

Hex Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4

Back Plate

Side Baffle

Discharge Baffle

Rear Baffle

Truss Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Locknut 10-24

Rear Skirt

Engine Pulley

Hi-Pro Key #505

Hubcap

Retainer Clip

Washer

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.00

x 2.00

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-t6

Belleville Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Knob

Selector Spring

Washer

Spacer

Refl

Part

No,

850923

850924

55187

STD541431

86912X417

86913X417

850998

750097

87930

48173

851514

851074

850263

851084

87587X479

85463

851000

STD533t07

74400

88652

51793

84676X479

58714

851219

!03672X

750627

750635

752191

752193

Part Name

REPAIR PARTS

Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Right)

Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-!8

Locknut 5/16-!

8 x 3/4

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw

3/8-!6

x 1-1/8

Hex Washer Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Guide Clip i Lawn Mower Housing (Inc!.

Ref.

#14,15,51 & 52)

Blade Adapter

Blade 22"

Hardened Washer

Helical Washer 3/8

Hex Head Machine Screw

3/8-24 x 1 3/8 Grd.

Front Baffle

Danger Decal

Belt Snubber

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 5/8

Locknut 3!8-16

Hinge Screw

Hairpin Cotter

Lower Handte

Handle Bolt

Washer

Rope Guide

Instruction hstruction

Decal (Engine)

Decal (Drive)

Engine - Craftsman (Source 143)

Mode_ 143.414302

(See Pages

25-27)

Owners Manual

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372490

REPAIR PARTS

[

35_

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,372490

Ref,

No.

1-4

Part

No.

851020

87877

88285

850922

58922

61528

851022

851226

751031

87866

750097

52160

86920

87729

53753

74507

76401

86273

86274

750560

48029

74189

750029

83691

54338

85179

77400

Part Name

Drive Control

Drive Head Kit

Locknut 10-24

Pan Head Machine Screw 10-'24 x 2

V-Belt

Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 2 3/4

Retainer Clip

Hubcap

Washer

Nylon Bushing

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.00

x 2.00

E-Ring

Pinion

Dust Cover

Spacer Bearing

Believille Washer

Selector Spring (Left)

Selector Knob

•Axle Arm Assembly

Wheel Adjusting Bracket

Retaining Clip

Flat Head Machine Screw

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

Ref.

No.

Part

No.

750293

750108

83700

74976

83681

48176

STD580014

48175

48184

83632

STD541425

57076

75192

48174

88614

751663

REPAIR PARTS

Part Name

Drive Cover

Hex Washer Head Tapping Screw

10-24 x 3/8

Cable Clamp

Retaining Ring

Drive Pulley

Drive Control Cable Kit

Woodruff Key #3

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)

Gear Case Assembly _,_ Z_L

Spring

Locknut 1/4-20

Woodruff Key #2 ! 3

Spring

Wheel Adjuster Assembty (Right)

Catcher Frame

Clipping Deflector Accessory (not in- cluded with lawn mower) 7=1 33303

Grassbag AssembJy 2.0 Bu.

22 '° POWER-PROPELLED

MOWER

GEAR CASEASSEMBLYPART NUMBER751001

REPAIRPARTS

Rat.

NO.

Part

No.

53838

85178

88386

57072

57388

48032

77881

77039

750430

57079

75144

Part Name Ref.

No.

KopsL_knut 1/4-20

AdlustingBracket

ShifterAssambJy

Grooved Pin 1/8 x 112

Gear CasoHalves(inc. Upper&

LowerHalves) find° Rof. 4, 5, 7) hating

SpringBracket

Drive Shaft

Harden_ Washer

Yake Clutch

Pare

No.

87822

86447

83659

750436

750355

STD581050

850848

83720

65692

83680

50950

751046

Part Name

GroovedPin 1/8 x 3/4

Plug

Helical Gear

Jaw Clutch

Grease

E-Ring

Hi-Pro Key

Worm _aff

Weed_tf Key #3

Worm

Hax Heed MachineS_rew

1/4-20 x I 114

Identification Tag

CARBURETOR NO.

632078A

REWIND STARTER NO. 590621

Ref.

No.

Part

NO.

Part Name

632078A

631615

631616

650506

631767

631971

631184

632047

631027

631021

631022

632019

631024

631700

631334

631937

631028

631807

632158

Carburetor

Shaft _ Lever Assy., Throttie

Shutter, Throttle

Screw, Throttle shutter

Spring, Throttle return

Seal, Dust

Washer, Fiat

Primer Assy.

Plug, Welch

Iniet NeedJe, Sest _ CJip Assy.

(IncL No.

13)

Clip, inlet needle

Float, Carburetor

, Shaft, Float t Bowl, Float

Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Nut, Float Bowl

Gasket, Bowl-to-body

I F_tting, Fuel inlet

.[ Spacer

---r---

Ref. !

Part

No. t No.

590621

1 ! 590599,

21590000

3 I 5,90615

4 1590601

5 I &90598

6 I 590616

590617

590618

590619

590620

11 590622

12 t 590635

Part Name

Starter, Rewind

Pin, Spring (Incl.

No. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover, Spring

Housing Assy.

Starter

Rope, Starter (Length 98" 8 9/64" dia.)

Handle, Starter

_ ....

_©> 2

MODELandSERIAL

NUMBERSHERE

130

120

126

101

!82, /

185

178

2O7

-7

189"\1_4""--

192 _2_%

193

""- 3!o

0---.307

C rTSMAN 4-CYCLEENGIHE

P_t

No.

Part Name

27897

30574

30590A

30591

30588A

29193

650488

611004

611108

650815

650816

34443A

610118

650814

33968B

26727

33734

34214A

*33735

30200

34695

33886

28277

30589

31383A

31335

650548

31361

32600

35801

34535

34536

34537

33562B

33563B

335648

33567

33568

33569

20381

32875

32610A

27241

33553

29814

*35261

34311C

30572

*28833

34961

"33554A

34342

29313C

29315C

28314B

29315C

6021A

Cylinder Assy.

(Incl.

Nos.

8 8- 20)

Pin, Dowel

Element, Breather

Breather Assy.

(Incl.

Nos.

6, 8, 9, 12A

8- 128)

Gasket, Breather

Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tap Seres,

10-24 x 9/16

Elbow, Breather tube

Tube, Breather

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor (Incl.

No.

14)

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor lever

Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seal, Oil

Crankshaft Assy.

Piston, Pin 8Ring Assy.

(incl.

Nos.

41, 42 8 43)

(Std.)

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy.

(.010

oversize) (Incl.

Nos.

41, 42 & 43)

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy, (.020

over ° size) (tncl, Nos, 41, 42 8- 43)

Piston 8 Pin Assy.

(Std,) (Incl.

No. 4.3)

Piston 8- Pin Assy.

(.010

oversize)

(Incl.

No. 43)

Piston 8Pin Assy.

(.020

oversize)

(Incl.

No. 43)

Ring Set, Piston (Std,)

Ring Set, Piston (.010 oversize)

Ring Set, Pie%on (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pin retaining

Rod Asey., Connecting

Bolt, Connecting

Valve, Lifter rod

(Inclo No, 46)

Camshaft

Release)

(Mech.

Pump Assy., Oil

Compression

Gasket, Mounting flange

Fiange, Mounting (Inc!. Nos. 72, 73, 75

8 80)

Plug, Oil drain (Incl.

No. 73)

Gasket, Oil p{ug (Not required with plastic oit ptug)

Seal, Oil

Shaft, Governor

Washer, Fiat

Gear Assy., Governor (Incl, No. 81)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel

Washer, Bellevilte

Nut, Flywheel

Solid State Assy.

Cover, Spark plug

Screw, Torx T-15 hex washer hd.

Seres, 10-24 x 1

Wire, Ground

Gasket, Cylinder head

Head, Cylinder

Valve, Exhaust (Std.) (Incl.

No. 15!)

Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (Incl.

No, 151)

Valve, Intake (Std.) (Incl.

No.

151)

Valve, Intake

Incl.

No. 151)

(1/32" oversize)

Screw, Hex flange hd,, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Ref.

NO.

300

301

305

306

307

308

310

313

327

357

380

39O

4OO

275

276

277

285

287

290

292

298

135

190

191

192

193

194

195

207

216

223

224

238

150

151

169

!72

174

178

182

184

185

186

189

239

241

245

250

260

261

262

MODEL NUMBER 143,414302

Part

No.

Part Name

35395

31672

31673

"27234A

32755

650128

29752

6201

*26756

31384A

32653

650839

35831

35040

34966

34.965

32309

610873

34.336

33O86

650451

"3469OA

650932

*34338

353'97

35066

35065

3&393A

30200

650831

34613

33753

650795

35000

850884

30705

26460

28763

34369A

35355

35577

34265

35499

650562

35578

34080

35392

34985

632078A

590621

3374OD

Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion

19LM or equivalent)

Spring, Valve

Cap, Lower vane spring

Gasket, Valve spring box

Cover, Valve spring box

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, !0-24 x I/2

Nut 8- Lockwasher, I/4_28

Screw, Hex hd., 1/4.-28 x 7/8

Gasket, Carburetor

RJ-

Pipe, intake (Incl.

No_ 224)

Link, Governor spring hd.

Powerlok, Screw, Hex washer

1/4-20 x 3/8

Lever, Brake

Bracket, S.E. Brake /hcl.

No.

195t

Link, Control

Sprig,

Rin_ta

Extension

_ ng er_in a_s_y;,'

Lin

Lever,

Screw,

[t_ _!i

Sp'e_d;;-_jus_!ng

Hex

10-32 x 48/64 washer

;;

Screw Hex hd Se_s_ _/4-2# x !

Gasket, Intake pipe bd.

shoulder,

Gasket, Air cleaner

Collar, Air cleaner

Filter, Air cteaner (Paper)

Cover, Air cleaner

Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex washer hd, self-tap Sems,

10-24 x 9/I6

Screw, Hex washer hd.

Power_ok thread, 1/4-20 x 15/32

Muffler Assy°

Plate, Lock

Screw, Hex hd., !/4-20 x 2-1/4

Hub, Starter

Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-_ x 1/2

Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuet tine

Screw, Hex washer hd.

shakeproof,

10-32 x 35/64

Tank_ Fuel (hcL Nos. 2£2 8 301)

Ca :%

Tu_ Oii

Ga et IFI

0 Ring ......

Screw, Hex washer hd.

shakeproo[,

10-32 x 1/2

Dipstick, Oil fill

Spacer, Flywheel key

Plug, Starter

Retainer, Starter rope

Carburetor (hcL No, 184)

Starter, Rewind

Gasket Set (Incl, items marked ")

RPM Setting:

High Speed: 2£00 -.

3200

*Indicates Parts included in

Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

5.0 HORSE POWER

22" REAR BAGGER

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

®

MODEL NO.

917.372.490 HOW TO ORDER

REPAIRPARTS

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number.

Each engine has its own model number.

The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decaJ attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for the engine wiEI be found on the

Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.

AJl parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

iNFORMATION:

* PRODUCto "ROTARY LAWNMOWER"

* MODELNUMBER- 917.372490

* ENGINE= CRAFTSMAN

MOD[L NO. 14.3.414.302

* PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con= sider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians...professional

technicians

specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts,

tools and the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sel!.

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Key features

22'' cutting width
power-propelled
rear discharge
grass catcher
easy assembly and operation

Frequently asked questions

To change the cutting height, squeeze the adjuster lever towards the wheel. Move the wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.

Tip the lawn mower on its side with the carburetor up and drain the oil into a suitable container. Rock the lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of the engine. Wipe off any spilled oil and fill the engine with SAE 30 or 10W 30 oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty or dirty conditions. Do not wash the air filter.

Turn the lawn mower on its side with the carburetor up and clean the underside by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

MODEL 917.372490

OWNER'SMANUAL

*Assembly

*Operation

*Maintenance

*Service

*Adjustments

*Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Foffew aJJSafety Rules arid instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

RULES

REPAIRS

LAWN

MOWER

IMPORTANT

(SAEI0W30)

TWO YEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFT. MANPOWERMOWER

TABLEOF CONTENTS

3

INDEX

ENGINE

REARBAG

OPTIONAL

REPLACEMENT

BAGFOR REAR

DISCHARGE

LAWNMOWERS

OPTIONAL

SIDEDISCHARGE

LAWNMOWER

LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLY

HOWTO SET-UPYOURLAWNMgWER

CASH

__

_

OPERATION

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

T

\

T

GAS:

f

LAWHMOWER

Tokeepyour drive systemworking properly, th÷ gear caseand area around the drive shouldbe keptcleanandfreeof trashbui_doup.

CLEANING

ANDADJUSTMENT

I

©

l[-IIt

l

Your lawn mower and engineshouldbe prepared for off-seasonstorageas follows:

v" - cHEcK

J J

J

J

SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW 30)

SPRAY LUBRICANT

T TS

CAUSE

CORRECTION

N©TES

REPAIR PARTS

22"" ROTARY

REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER

REPAIRPARTS

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C rTSMAN 4-CYCLEENGIHE

5.0 HORSE POWER

22" REAR BAGGER

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

®

MODEL NO.

917.372.490