Assembay

Operation

Customer

ResponsibRaities

Service

Adjustments

Repair Parts

=

_ead and Follow

_!1Safety Rules md Instructions

3efore Operating

I'his Equipment

®

AL

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT

WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT

SPARK

SPARK

PLUG

PLUG

STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING,

REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER..

TO

WIRE AND

PREVENT

ADJUSTING

PLACE 'WIRE

ACCIDENTAL

OR MAKING

OMPOBTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY..

YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.

DO

NOT ATTEMPT

CIRCUMSTANCES.

TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY o BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING THE BLADE IS TURNING o Please read your owner's manual.

Only allow persons who know the safety rules to use your lawn mower° o 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..

o DO NOT allow children to use your' lawn mower.

o Check your lawn mower over before each use_

Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc._

o Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards, etc. from area to be mowed.

These objects can be thrown by the blade..

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

o Always wear shoes when mowing.

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

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

Always shut off engine before trying to adjust whee/heights_.

o When engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under lawn mower or' in the discharge chute, nor make any adjustments° o Stay clear' of discharge opening at all times_ o 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.

o Mow only in goodlighto e 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 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.

o DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower.

Always have damage repaired before mowing.

o 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_ o Always mow across a slope or inclined area.

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

o DO NOT mow in wet grass.

Be careful of footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes with good traction_ o DO NOT run with the lawn mower° o DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors_ Exhaust gases are deadly poison.

o Always disconnect the engine connector from the battery connector' and the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the mowing season_ o DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed, above factory settings..

Engine damage or personal injury may result.

o if a grass catcher' is used on your lawn mower, check the catcher often for damage or deterioration_ it will wear through normal use_

Use only a recommended replacement catcher.

o Always stop blade to remove or install catcher..

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

o DRAIN THE GASOLINE mower before transporting from your inside your car or other vehicle_ your lawn lawn mower

LOOK FOB THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPOR-

,_

INVOLVED.

CONGRATULATIONS

of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower.

it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance°

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Departmento 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 917.374711

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.

PRODUCTSPECnFICATBONS

HORSE POWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

5.0

10.49

cu. in,

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 10 quart.,

(umeaaea!

OIL (21 oz_ Capacity): SAE 30 or

(SAE10W30)

SPARK PLUG (GAP 030 ira): Champion

RN4C or

Sears

STD 360951

VALVE CLEARANCE: illl, .............

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP:

Intake: .004

ink

Exhaust: 004 ino

.0125

ino

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,dbs_

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product_ Contact your nearest Sears store for details

Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a reflular_ schedule in maintaining, tl o Follow the instructions under Maintenance caring for and usingyour

II It and Storage II lawn mower

I sections of this Owner s Manual.

For two years Fromthe date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated 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 rental 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 ptug.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in 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 1S IN USE IN THE UNITED 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 Company, D/731CR_W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

SAFETY RULES .......

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY..

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION.

•

MAINTENANCE ....

UNDEX

A

Adjustments:

Carburetor

Handle Height

Height of Cut

Air Filter:

Replacement

Assembly:

Battery.

Grass Catcher

Accessories

18

19

11

16

8

7

5

Blade:

Replacement

Sharpening

Controls:

Engine Speed Control

Engine Zone Control

Customer Respopsibitities

Cutting Levels

14

14

10

10

.3

11

.6.8

5

.9-13

14-16

3

3

2

3

Handle:

Adjustment

Assembly

H

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

19

6,7

Lubrication:

Brake Spring Bracket

Drive Pawls

Drive Pinions

21

2 |

21

Engine 2 ]

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin 21

Rear Door Hinge 21

Maintenance:

Agreement

Air Filter'

Blade Care/Replacement

Engine

Grass Catcher

Lubrication

Spark Plug

Mowing Tips

.3

16

14

15

15

21

16 t3

W

.....

17-19

STORAGE .........

20

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

PARTS-LAWN

21

MOWER ..... 22-25

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE .....

26-29

TROUBLE SHOOTING ....

PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE

31

Back Cover

Safety Rules

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor

Drive Belt

Drive Controi

Engine Speed

Handle .

Rear Deflector .

Speed Control Range

Service Recommendation

Spark Plug

Specifications

Speed Control:

Engine

Starting the Engine

Stopping Your Lawn Mower

Storage

2

1B

17

T8

19 t9

19

18

21

16

3

10

12,13

13

20

T

Trouble Shooting Chart 31

Warranty

Engine:

Oil Change

Oil Level

Oil Type

Star_ing

Storage

Fuel:

Capacity

Type

Storage

15

12

12

t2,1s

2O

.3

12

20

Oil:

Engine

Storage

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower

Options:

Attachments

R

Repair/Replacement Parts

Responsibilities, Customer t5

20

9-13

5

22-25

3

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 con 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 GASCAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER

If lawn mower is an electric start i CHARGER

LAWNMOWERPERI:OR_ANCE

DUSTSHIELD

REARBAG

OPTIONAL

LEAFCATCHER

BATTERY

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

REPLACEMENT

BAG[OR REAR

D_SCHARGE

LAWN_OWERS

1

FABRICBAG

OPTIONAL

LAWNMOWER

SIDE DISCHARGECATCHER

PER_ANEX CATCHER

LAWNMOWER_A_NTENANCE

BELT BLADE BLADEADAPTER WHEELS LAWN _OWER COVER

Your Craftsman Lawn Mower requires some assembly to prepare for use. Follow the instructions under "HOW

'TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER" to complete the required assembly of Handles and Grass Catcher_

The Handles and Grass Catcher are shipped unassemble& A 3/4" socket or adjustable wrench is needed to attach Handle to your lawn mower_.

TO LAWN C Rl'g

HANDLE BRACKET o Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides dowm DRIVE CON1 ROL BAR o Cut the plastic wrapping holding the Grass Cat_ cher, Catcher Frame and customer package, remove and lay aside.

o Cut the remaining plastic wrapping holding the

Handles.

o Remove the Lower Handle and lay aside.

o Lift up the Upper Handle with the Control Bars and Speed Control and lay out behind the lawn mower (See Fig_ 1).

o Remove Engine Cover and discard° o Lift up the lawn mower and slide shipping base from underneath lawn mower'.

UPPER

ENGINE :ONTROL BAR

FIG. 1

LDER 8OLTS

ADJUSTER BRACKET

HOWTO S T4JPYOg L WN

o Place the Lower Handle over the Handle Brackets with the Adjuster Brackets down (See Fig_ 2).

o Remove the Shoulder' Bolts and Washers from the customers package_.

o Install a Shoulder Bolt into the hole in the Lower

Handle, placing a Washer between the Lower

Handle and Handle Bracket.

o Start threads on the Shoulder Bolt into the Nut located on the inside of Handle Bracket (See Fig.

2).

Do this for both sides of lawn mower.

o Tighten the two (2) Shoulder Bolts with the 3/4 socket or' adjustable wrench.

o Raise Handle and put the center hole of the Height

Adjusting Levers over the Pins on the Adjusting

Brackets (See Fig. 3)_

To install the Adjusting Levers over the Pins, push in on the Lever toward center' of lawn mo,_,er until the Lever clears the Pin and release to lock in place.

e Check to be sure that the Pins and Levers are securely in place, and in the same holes an each side.

o Remove the two (2) Handle Knobs and Bolts from upper part of Lower Handle (See Fig. 4).

• Place the Upper Handle onto the Lower Handle, then put the two (2) Handle Bolts through

Handles, and install and tighten the Handle Knobs

(See Fig. 4)_ o Remove the six (6) Wire Ties from the customer package.

• See Fig. 4 for' the following wire tie installation.

SHOULt

HEIGHT

ADJUSTING

LEVER

./

HANDLE

HANDLE

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

NUT

\

\,

HANDLE

BRACKET

NDLE BRACKET

DETENTS

6

HOWTO SET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER

(CONT'D)

• Route the Wire Harness (electric,,*,,ires inside black tubing) to fit along underside of top part of Lower

Handte_ insta!l

one (1) Wire Tie around the

Handle and Harness at the left end of the Instruction Decal_ Leave some loop in the Harness on the right side so that if the Upper Handle is folded down the Harness will not be stretched.

o Install one (1) Wire Tie around the Upper Handle, Cables and Wire Harness 2 !/2 inches below the Speed Control.

o Instal|two (2) Wire Ties on the left side of Lower

Handle over Cables and Wire Harness_ o Install one (1) Wire Tie on the right side of Lower

Handle above the Cable Adjusten o Install one (1) Wire Tie bebw the Handle Adjuster

BrackeL o When all six (6) Wire Ties are installed and tightened in place, use a pair of wire cutting pliers or sharp knife to cut off the excess ends of Wire

Ties.

o Check the Handle for a height that is comfortable for you.

• If the center position is not comfortable for you, refer to the "Adiust Handle Section" on page 19 of the manua_ for Handle adjustment° o The Catcher Frame is shipped inside the Grass

Catcher, but not assembled.

o To assemble the Grass Catcher to the Catcher

Frame, open the edges of the Plastic Clips and slip over the Catcher Frame as shown in fig. 5.

o Assemble the Top anct Bottom Clips first, then assemble the Side Clips..

TO ATTACHGRASSCATCHER

° Lower the Grass Catcher with Frame under the

Handles at the rear of your lawn mower.

o Open the Rear Door (red door with knob) and hold open as shown in fig.

6_.

o Lift up the Catcher and atign the Lu3s on the Catcher Frame with the Slots in the top rear of Housing as shown in fig.

6 o Slide the Grass Catcher down into the Slots and the Retainers at the bottom rear corners of Hous-

ing (See Fig. 6).

• If Bottom Retainers are not engaged, the Catcher may swing open at the !?ottom_

CAUTION: DO NOT RUN YOUR LAWN MOWER

GRASSCATCHERIN PLACE.NEVERATTEMPTTO

OPERATETIlE LAWN I_OWER WITH THE REAR

1

DOOR REEIOVEDOR PROPPEDOPEN.

ROP_ GIJIDE

LOWER 14A_OL_ /

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

FIG. 6

your lawn mower.The Batterydoesnot haveto be removedto plug in the charger.

Connectthe BatteryCharger,includedwith your lawn mower,to the BatteryConnector(SeeFig° o PlugBatteryChargerinto a 1t0 volt A_C.outlet

(See Fig_7).

o Leavethe BatteryChargerconnectedfor 24 hours to chargeBatterythe firsttime_TheEngineAlternator

will not charge a discharged Battery_

• Your engine has a built-in Alternator to recharge your Battery during use_

• After charging, connect Engine Connector to Battery Connector (See Fig. 7)_

At the end of the mowing season the Battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the Battery during winter storage.

1 10 VOLT_

A C. OUTLET

CONNECTOR

CHARGER

CHARGER CONNECTOR

FIG. 7

THINGS TO CHECKBEFOREMOWING o The Drive Control has provisions for adjustmenL o See "TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL" section under "SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS" section on pages 18.

o Checking this adiustment is only a precaution that your new lawn mower is properly prepared for use.

.

TRANSPORTINGOR STORING YOUR LAWN

MOWER AFTERTHE _OWIflG,,,SEASON,,.,

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KNOWYOURtAWN MOWER

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

Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference_

"KEY START"

SWITCH & KEY

_INE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

GRASS CATCt

STARTER HANDLE

(BACK-UP}

OIL FILLER CAP WITH DIPSTICK

-._------'HANDLE KN

SINGLE POINT"

HEIGHT ADJUSTER

HANDLE

GASOLINE

_"

FILLER CAP

AIR FILTER

PRIMER

MUFFLER

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

FIG. 8

¢?S( S F TY RE g REN 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.

..........

ENGINE CONTROL BAR - must be held up to the banSTARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine.

dle to start the engine,.

Release to stop the engine° if the battery is discharged,

" ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - located on the left side of the engine which allows you to select either

"HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - used to select the drive speed of your lawn mower._

DRIVE propelled

PRIMER-

CONTROL forward

BAR motion pumps additional to the cylinder

- used to engage for use when of lawn mower.

powerfuel from the carburetor starting a cold engine..

KEY START SWITCH - turn this key as you would automobile to crank and start the engine, on your

SINGLE POINT HEIGHT ADJUSTER HANDLEused to adjust the cutting height of lawn mower.,

The

engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the left side of the engine (See Fig. 9).

E_GNE ZOHECOHTROL

EHGt_E COHTROL TO BE INSTALLEDOF] THIS

LAW_ NOWER IH ORDER TO MIHI_IZE THE

DEFEAT THE FUNCTIOH OF THE OPERATOR

CONTROL.THEBLADETUR_SWHEN THEEHGIHE iS RU_NIHG.

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 (See Fig.

9).

GROUHD DRIVE SIR SPEEDS

Your lawn mower provides six (6) speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best° o The Speed Selector Lever can be changed while you are mowing° o Speeds ], 2, and 3 are found when the Engine

Speed Control (red) Lever' is in "LOW" position

(See Figs. 9 & 10)_ o Speeds 1, 2, and 3 are for slower, light grass cuttin g, trimming, and quiet o p eration o

,, Speeds 4, 5 and 6 are found when the Engine

Speed Control (red) Lever is in "HIGH"

(See Figs. 9 & 10)o position

Speed 4 is for stow, heavyhhick grass cutting or trimming.

• Speed 5 is for normal cutting and bagging.

o Speed 6 is for bagging dried clippings and ground transporL

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIFT SPEEDS

WITH THE DRIVE BAR ENGAGED

UNLESS THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

PRIMER ,_"

DR1VE

SELECTOR LEVER

\

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

FIG. 10

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

\_ ENGINE CONTROL BAR

EN(

DISENGA

FIG 9

ELECTRIC START KEY

" " : o Select ground speed by moving Drive Speed

Selector Lever to 1-3 or 4-6 position and selecting either HI or LOW engine speed.

1-3 is slower and 4-6 is faster'.

FIG. ! i o The ground speed may be selected either when standing or moving.

• To start forward motion, slowly pull Drive Control Bar to the Handle (See Fig. 11).

o To slow or' stop forward motion let the Drive Control Bar move forward away from Handle, o To stop forward motion release Drive Control Bar

(See Fig. 11).

10

TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM (COHT'D) o By slightly releasing the Drive Controt Bar the

Drive can be slowed or "feathered" so you may make turns around obstacles or at end of rows o

(See Fig° 1!)_

If the Drive is not pulling properly, the Drive

Cable may need adjusting (see "To Adjust Drive

Control" on page t8).

This adjustment may be required after 15 hours of use.

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER o Lift up on Grass Catcher using the Handle of Catcher Frame, o Remove Grass Catcher with clippings from under

Handte.

o Carry Grass Catcher with clippings using Handle of Catcher Frame.

+o Empty clippings from Bag using both Frame and

Bag Handles (See Fig_ 12).

TO ADJUSTCUTTINGHEIGHTS o o Your lawn mower is equipped witha Single Point

Height Adjuster that sets all four (4) Wheels at one cutting heighL o Seven (7) height of cut positions are available from position 1 through position 7..

o Position one (1) is approximately a 1" cutting height - position seven (7) is approximately a 4" cutting height (See Fig.

13)_ o Your lawn mower is shipped in position 1. Adjust to desired height of cut position (See Fig.. 13

& 14)_ o The height of cut numbers 1 through 7 are shown in an opening located above the Adjusting

Handle (See Figs.

13 & t4).

o To raiselawn mower to a higher position, grasp the Adjusting Handle and squeeze the Red Lever in the Handle to release (See Fig.

14)_

• To change height of cut positions, while squeezing the Red Release Lever, push down or lift up on Handle until desired position is viewed (See mid cut position (4) is approximately

2 1!2" cut height.

the

A

UPRIGHT. PERSONALIHJUllY MAY RESULT.

HEIGHT

FIG. 12

VIEW' WINDOW

ADJUSTING H_

FIG. 13

HEIGHT INDICATOR

_

SQUEEZE LEVER T

PUSH DOWN FOR LOVv CUT

FIG. 14

11

DRIVE Sf

SELECTOR LEVER

\

GASOLINE FILLER CAP

OIL:

A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your lawn mower.

NOTE: The use of a funnel will be helpful in filling the engine with oil.

o Remove Engine Oil Cap (See Fig. 15) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.

o Use 20 ozs_ of SAE 30 oil or equivalenL SAE

10W 30 oil can also be used° DO NOT use SAE

10W 40 oil.

o POUR OIL SLOWLY_ DO NOT OVERFILL, o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need- ed.

Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

o To read proper level, tighten Engine Oil Cap each time_

° Reinstall Engine Oil Cap 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 1"O OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG.

15).,

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 fuel next seasam See Storage Instructions far additional informatiom

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

ENGINE OIL CAP

WITH DIPSTICK

ENGAGED PC

FIG. 15

FIG. 16

DISENGAGED

_ POSITION

(ENGINE STOP)

ENGINE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE CONTROL

ELECTRIC START KEY o Remove Keys from customer package_ Install one

(I) Key in the Electric Start Key Slot located in the Drive Control (See Fig° 17). Place the remaining Key in a safe place for future use.

o To start a cold engine, push Primer one (1) time.

Use a firm push_ Pushing Primer is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has run for a few minutes.

o Pull Engine Speed Control Lever back to "HIGH" position° o Pull up and hold Engine Control (lower) Bar to

Handle (See Fig_ 16)_ o Turn Electric Start Key clockwise to crank engine.

12

H01"E:The Electric Starter will not operate unless the

Engine Control Bar is depressed against Handle (See

Fig. 16).

o If engine fails to start, repeat priming and star-

_

START.

o To start engine using the Rope Starter, follow the above steps° Exchange the use of the E_ectric Start

Key for Starter Rope.. Do not allow Starter Rope to snap back.

o To "STOP" engine, release Enc_ine Control Bar._

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps, in warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start_ _f you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NO1" repeat priming steps_

I IOW G T PS

Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut and lower the ground speed to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass dippings_

For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher 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 ove_" the area a second time.

o _f a trail of grassdippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to colle_:t the clippings on the next pass o Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers wil! colled less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.

13

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 and helps your engine run better and last longer.

o You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tighL o Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 21.

BLAC'E ADAPTER

&

KEY 8LADE

_-._e'/BLADE

ADAPTER

BOLT

/"

_/:"___ /

O WASHt

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp

Blade.

CAUTION: DISCONNE(1 SPARI( PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARE PLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

PLUG DO HOT A1TEhIPTTO ADJUSTHEIGHT

UPRIGHT. PERSONALINJURY _AY RESULT.

hi, i, i

TO REMOVE BLADE: o Turn lawn mower' on its side Make sure Air Filter and Carburetor are up

,_ Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing to prevent Blade from turning when removing the Blade Boll o Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap

Blade with heavy cloth_

Remove Blade Bolt by turning counter-clockwise

Use a 9/t6" box or opemend wrench_ o Remove Blade and attaching hardware (Bolt,

Lockwasher and Hardened Washer) (See Fig

NOTI_: Remove the Blade Adapter and check the Key inside hub of Blade Adapter_ The Key must be in good condition to work properly.

Replace Adapter if damaged_

TO REPLACE BLADE: o Position the Blade Adapter on the Engine

Crankshafl_ Be sure Key in Adapter and Keyway 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°

!'_0TE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the Blade)

,s toward the engine (See Fig_ 18)0 o Install the Blade Bolt with the Lockwasher and

Hardened Washer into Blade Adapter

Crankshaft (See Fig° 18).

and

14

CRANKSHAFT

LOCKWASHER

KEYWAY

FIG. 18

_KSHAFT

.// LC _ o Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing and tighten the Blade Bolt, turning clockwise..

o The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft_

Ibs_ o Torque wrenches are available stores and through the catalog.

at most Sears

I

Use only a Sears authorized replacement Btade to get the best cutting results.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Blade - but if you do, be sure the Blade is balance&

TO SHARPEN BLADE: o The Blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel_ Do not attempt to sharpen while on the lawn mower_ o Care should be taken to keep the Blade balanced. An unbalanced Blade will cause excessive vibration when running and eventual damage to lawn mower or engine_ o To check Blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall_ Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center' hole of Blade over the head of the nail. If Blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position_ If either end of the Blade moves downward, Blade is not balanced.

Sharpen the heavy end until the Blade balanced.

DRIVEWHEELS

Check Rear Drive Wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely.The

wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. may be inside the Drive WheeJ and Dust Cover area and must be cleaned out to free Drive Wheels.

If necessary to clean the Drive Wheels, check both

Rear Wheels (See Fig. 19).

, Remove Hubcaps and Locknuts.

o Remove Wheels from Wheel Adjuster Axles_ o Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the Dust Cover, Pinion andlor Drive Wheel Gear

Teeth.

° If you remove the Drive Pinion and Drive Pawl, refer to fig. 20 for correct assembly of Drive Pawt.

o The Pinion Gear must be installed with the Left

Gear on the left side and the Right Gear on the right side, from an operator's view.

o The Pinion Gear is stamped with an "L" (Left) or

"R" (Right) on the inside.

If installed incorrectly, the Drive System will not work.

o Place Wheels back on Adjuster Axles o Replace Washers, Hairpin Cotters and Hubcaps.

NOTE: Pinions and Drive Pawls shoutd be deaned and lubricated with spray lubricant approximately

25 hours.

every

DUST COVER

TOP OF MOWER

DRIVE SHAF

FIG. 19

FRONT ,OF MOWER

...........

[?_,", E PAV'/L

GRASSCATCHER o o

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

Check your Grass Catcher often for damage or deterioration..

Through normal use it will wear..

If Catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement Catcher from Sears. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

ENGfl E

TO CHANGEOIL (WARt_ OIL DRAINSBETTER)

FIG. 20

,,%

_J_

...........

CAUTION: DISCONI_ECTBATTERY CONNECTOR

FROM ENGINE AND SPARE PLUG WIRE FROM

SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIREWHEREIT CANNOT

COME IN CONTACTWITH SPARKezuo _0 NOT

ATTEMPTTO ADJUSTHEIGHT OF CUTUNLESSTHE

LAWN MOWER IS SITTING UPRIGHT PERSONAL

INJURY MAY RESULT i ............................

IH i _1.

°

O Remove Engine Oil Cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig 21 and drain oil into suitable container° Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine

15

FIG. 21 o Wipe off any spilled oi! on lawn mower and on side of engine° o Fill enginewith SAE 30 or 10W 30 oil.

Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick.

DO NOT overfill o Replace Engine Oil Cap.

Reconnect Spark Pksg Wire to Spark-Plug

AIR RLTEA

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 o Loosen and remove the two (2) Plastic Cap Nuts on top of Air Cleaner Cover (See Fig, 22), o Lift up and rotate Cover to unhook Latch on the front end of Cover.

o Loosen and remove the Wing Nut and Plate holding Filter" in place (See Fig, 22), o Lift up on the Air Filter Element and remove.

o Clean off the face of the Air Cleaner Seal on top of Carburetor.

o When cleaning be careful to keep trash and dirt from dropping into Carburetor, o Put new Filter' in place, o Put the Plate and Wing Nut back in place°

Put the Air Filter Cover back, be sure to hook the front end into the Engine Blower Housing° o Put the two (2) Cap Nuts back and tighten.

SPARKPLUG

Change your' Spark Plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better.

Set Spark Pl_g gap at ,030 inch_

T

AIR CLEANER COVER

COVER LATCH "_

_PLASTIC

_ _

CAP

....

] _ PL T

#, A_R FiL"TER ELEMENT

ENGINE

HOUS,

/

..,,/C__._.

_:=_'_ _

"""4 \

Y_ ""CARBURETOR

FIG. 22

(LEAN N

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

CAUTION: DISCONHECTBATTERYCONNECTOR

FROM ENGINE AND SPAREPLUG WIRE FROf_

SPARE PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT

CANNOT CO_E IN CONTACT WITH SPARE

PLUG, DO NOT ATTEI_tPT ADJUSTHEIGHT

OF CUTUNLESSTHE LAWN MOWER IS SITTING

UPRIGHT. PERSONALINJURY MAY RESULT. 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_ o Clean your lawn mower and engine often to keep trash from accumulating around engine_ A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

o 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_

16

CAUTIOH: DISCOHNECTBATI'ERVCOHHECTOR

FROM ENGIEIEAND SPAREPLUG WIRE FROM

SPAREPLUG. PLACEWIRE WHEREIT CANNOT

COMEIH CONTACTWITH SPAREPLUG. DO NOT

........

LAWH ._ftOWERtS SILTINGUPRIGHT. PERSONAL

!NJURY MAY RESULT....................

..........

o Remove Grass Catcher from lawn mower.

o Set lawn mower in number six (6) height of cut.

DO NOT change height setting unless lawn mower is on its Wheels in normal operating position.

o Turn lawn mower on its side with Carburetor up_ o Locate the Belt Tension Spring and Retaining Pin on the Back Plate of lawn mower.

Using a piece of wire, pull the end of Tension

Spring through the hole and remove Retaining Pin

(See Fig. 23)_

Remove the HiWac Baffle, See Fig° 24 for fastener locations° o Remove Cable Clamp and slip Cable Ends out of

Mounting Slots (See Fig. 24A).

o Tilt Driven Pulley forward until it is resting against

Torque Bracket (See Fig. 24A).

Remove Locknut on top of Driven Pulley.

This will allow you to remove the Belt Keeper and Belt.

o Loosen Bolt holding Belt Snubber (See Fig° 24A), and slip Belt off of Engine Pulley and over Blade.

To instatt new Belt, slip Belt over Blade and into

Engine Pulley.

Readjust Belt Snubber and tighten

Bolt (See Fig° 25 on page 18).

• Place Belt on Driven Pulley and reinstall Belt

Keeper, Spacer, Spring and Locknut as shown in

Fig. 24A.

(Do Not tighten Locknut at this time).

o With Driven Pulley resting against the Torc_ue

Bracket, rotate the Belt Keeper until right edge of Keeper is approximately 1/16" from the Torque Bracket (See FiB 25A on page 18) and tighten Locknut.

o Slip Cable Ends back into Mounting Slots and reinstall Cable Clamp_ o Using a piece of wire, pull the Tension Spring through the hole in the Back Plate and reinstall the Retaining Pin (See Fig. 25B on page !8).

DO NOT over stretch Spring as damage to the

Spring may result.

o Reinstall Hi-Vac Baffle_

WIRE

_ACK PLATE

W_RE

RETAINING PIN

FIG. 23

/

i LOCKNOT

i I I L__B_-" _HI.VAC

BAFFLE

BELT

CABLE

ENGINE ./"

__-T----_.?_

CRANKSHAFT_.

,_.

PO LE " LJ

.__

,_,_: _ /S'_}/

_ T

_k _

"_--#_ \

":_

_"_

,q

]CLAMP

I'--

"'----t_.,_-_

_ .....

,_,-.---1

LARGE DPdVEN PULLEY

4-20 SCREW

FIG. 24

ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT

!

BELT SNUBBER-

I:'

SPRING

BELT KEEPER :

\" o

_"" _ LOCKNUT-._-

_

TORQUE _ BRACKET

DRIVEN PULl

FIG. 24A

CLAMP

CABLE

17

S

TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL

• To check for proper ad ustment of Drive Control, slowly pull up on the Drive Bar while pulling lawn mower backwards until Rear Wheels stop turning o When Rear Wheels stop turning, hold the Drive

Bar and check the dimension as shown in fig 26.

o The Drive Control is properly adjusted when the measurement over the Handle and Drive Bar is approximately 3 1/2" (See Fig 26)_ If the measurement is tess than 3 1/2" adjust Drive

Control Cable

_, The Drive Control Adjuster is the one closest to operator_ o To make the Drive Control adjustment, hold the upper hexagon fitting and turn the Adjusting

Sleeve clockwise, from operator position (See Fig_

27).

o If after several adjustments no further adjustment is left, the Drive Wheel must be replaced.

N0/E: Through normal use the Drive Wheel will wear.

• If you have problems making the described adjustments, contact your nearest Sears Service

Center.

SPEEDCONTROLRANGE

The Speed Control Range is properly set at the factory and should not require additional adjustmenL If you feel speed adjustment is incorrect or

Speed Control does not operate properly contact your nearest Sears Service Center._

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 fawn mower to an authorized Sears Service

Center for repair and adjustment°

J

APPROx !:32

DRP

PULLEY

T

BELT SNUBBET"_'_"

MOUNTING

BOLT

ENGINE

FIG 25

TORQUE

APPROX 1,1_6

BEL"

BELT KEEPER

FIG 25A

FIG. 25B

18

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 adiustmenL

REARDEFLECTOR

The Rear Deflector, attached between the Rear

Wheels of ycourlawn 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.

tf the Rear Deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUSTHANDLE

o Grass bag should be removed temporarily easier adjustment of Handle_ for o The Handle on your lawn mower has three (3) heights - adjust to the height that suits you.

To adjust the Handle, push in on the Adjusting

Levers to dear the Pins (See Fig 28)_ o Raise or lower Handle and position the Adjusting

Levers on to the Pins.

o Be sure that Handle Bracket Pin is in the same

Lever Hole on both sides of the lawn mower.

UPPER HANDLE /

/

DR_VE BAR

"_"

FIG. 26

ENGINE

CONTROL

BAR

•1_ ,j FITTING i__

) o ,vECONTROL

ADJUSTING_"_

SLEEVE

DRIVE _ i ..--UPPER HEXAGON FITTING

FIG. 27

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

PiN

ADJUSTING

LEVER

I

FIG. 28

19

Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows:

LAWit iVlOWER

o Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing.

(See

"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual_) o Inspect and replace/sharpen

(See "Blade/Blade

Blade,

Adapter if required

Care" in maintenance section of manual)_ o Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry before storing.

o Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 21 of manual_

HANDLE

o o

You can stand your Lawn Mower Handle up for storage as shown in Fig. 29.

To stand your Handle up for storage, push in on the Adjusting Levers until the Levers clear the Pins then raise Handle until it locks in an upright vertical position (See Figs. 29 & 30),

EHGIHE

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

_, Drain fuel and run engine until fuel system is emptyr.

tMPORTAHT:

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 FORMATION

DURING STORAGE

OF ACIDS

ACIDIC GAS

CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE.

BATTERY

o Disconnect the Battery from the Engine Connector and charge Battery for 48 hours.

UPPER HAND

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

LOWER HAND1

ADJUSTING

LEVER

ADJUSTING LEVER

FIG. 29

\\

"_,f.LOWER

HANDLE

HANDLE

PiN

FIG. 30

CONTROL BAR

STORAGE POSITION

OTHER

o Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

o 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, the Lower Handle

will

require manual.

ly locking into the mowing position.

2O

Fill in dates as you comp}ete regular service First

2

Hours

Every

] 0

Hours

Blade Checked

Blade Replaced (Sharpened)

Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Check

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug Replaced

Lubricate Lawn Mower

Cleaning

Grass Catcher (if applicable)

Drive Pinions and Drive Pawls

LIIRI(II'I'IOII (]'lilt

Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (10"7',/ 30)

SCHEDULE

Every

25

Hours

SPRAY LUBRICANT

Every

Use

BRAKE SPRING BRACKE"

©

HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN 2(,,_..,.,

REAR DOOR HINGE (_

DRIVE PINIONS Q

DRIVE PAWLS

O O

211

ENGINE OIL

fo

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711

42

4

/

22

4O

33

!

/

34

52

REPAIR PARTS

Rev, 1

t_

CRAFTSMAN

Ref.

No.

1

Ji

2

3

4

5

6 q

37

38

39

40

41

42

32

33

34

35

36

43

44

17

18

19

20

21

22

13

14

15

16

10

9

11

12

26

27

28

29

23

24

25

30

31

7

8

Part

No,

751150

750629

851185

86055

751584

751052

751782

751152

STD541425

751625

751385

751665

STD522515

87692

851000

751040

751608

751265

751801

751304

750580

58714

66426

751068

800445

752028

750735

80O444

800443

STD551037

STD541431

800447

800469

751866

750941

STD523108

82678

STD512505

STD5231!7

750721

751302

751872

751152

750718

22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711

Part Name

Drive Bar Decal

Upper Handle

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 3/4

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 1/4

Screw 6-20 x 3/8

Drive/Speed Control Cable Assembly

W/Key Switch (See page 30)

Spacer

Locknut 1/4-20

Locknut 1/4-20

Spacer

Spacer

Engine Zone Control Cable

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

Handle Knob

Belt Snubber

Drive Control Bar

Control Bar

Speed Control Decal

Cable Pull

Instruction Decal (Engine)

Lower Handle

Handle

Wire Tie

Bolt 5/16-!8

x 1 3/4

Wheel Bearing (2 each wheel)

Handle Bracket

Tube Bolt

Adiusting Assembly

Shoulder Bolt

Handle Link (Right)

Handle Link (Left)

Washer

Locknut 5/16-18

Washer

Spacer

Catcher Frame

Grass Bag Assembly

Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 7/8

Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x t 3/8

Hex Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Hex Head Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Spec Decal

Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Locknut 1/4-20

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Ref,

No.

45

46

47

48

76

7-7

78

79

72

73

74

75

67

68

69

70

71

80

58

59

6O

61

62

63

64

65

66

49

5O

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

75t 900

Part

No.

48220

61528

851219

850998

800545

83923

751147

57143

750827

750838

STD560607

751793

851084

850263

851074

850973

851514

750694

750700

751116

85463

750696

751375

750783

750893

87677

85543

STD502502

751155

62509

751336

751338

751339

751337

751340

750564

REPAaR PARTS

Rev, 1

Part Name

Lawn Mower Housing

(Incl.

Ref.

#56)

Fiat Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4

Engine Washer

Hex Head Rolling Screw 3/8-t6 xl t/8

Hubcap

Locknut 3/18-16

Whee!

& Tire Assembly 8.0

x 2,0

Washer

Front Torque Assembly

Torque Tube Bushing

Cotter Key

Front Baffle

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1 3/8

(Grd.

8)

Helical Lockwasher 3/8

Hardened Washer

22" Blade

Blade Adapter

Hi-Vac Tunnel

Battery Cover

Battery Cover Decal

Danger Decal

Rear Door

Door Decal

Spnng (Left)

Hinge Rod

Hi-Pro Key #HP-505

Engine Pulley

Set Screw 1/4-20 x 5/16

Screw 8-16 x 1

Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1

Tunnel Stripe Deca_

"Shift On The Fly" Decal

Quick 7" Decal

Vac Tac Decal

Housing Decal

Engine - Craftsman (Source !43.1

Model No.

143.404112

(See pgs.

26-29)

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711

REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 1

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374711

Ref.

No.

33

34

35

36

1

10

11

12

13

14

15

8

9

6

7

4

5

2

3

19

20

21

22

23

16

17

18

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

Part

No,

751071

750681

751232

751133

84026

1!142OX

751070

STD572515

750732

STD560607

52160

750688

850018

48219

88028

750699

88349

751580

750829

•

751818 i, ,,,

STD522507

86974

750693

STD541431

88664

750898

750253

751888

750892

STD582062

750686

750684

751659

750680

750834

750679

_

Part Name

Speed Nut

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

Hex Washer Head Screw 10-24 x 7/16

Back Plate

Locknut 5/16-18

Deflector Rod

Rear Deflector

Locknut 5/16-18

Drive Spring

Spacer

Retaining Ring

Ball Beanng

Pulley

Wave Spring Washer

Stand-Off

Compressron

Oilite Bearing

Locknut 6-32

Spring

Drive Housing

Bearing

Clamp

Hex Thread Screw 10-24 x 1/2

8olt 5/16-18 x 3 1/4

Hex Washer Head Machine Screw 6-32

Spring Pin

Rocker Arm

Cotter Key

Washer

Friction Wheel Assembly

Dnve Pawl

Drive Shaft Kit (Incl.

Ref.

#20)

Roll Pin

Pivot Cap

Locknut 1/4-20

Hi-Vat Shleld

Hi-Vac Handle

Part

No,

Ref.

No.

.....37

46

47

48

.49

5O

5t

52

53

42

43

44

45

38

39

4O

41

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

83923

800545

250819

751068

750801

750695

74189

87870

751872

751899

750992

88060

751241

750993

750998

751155

STD532505

54583

751706

751153

750708

750995

751138

750994

750848

751154

750734

750818

751658

67725

751617

751069

REPAgR PARTS

Rev.

1

Part Name

Single Point Lever

Height Indicator

Slide indicator

Screw 8-16 x 1

Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x !/4

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

Rear Torque Assembly

Locknut 5/16-18

Engagement

Torsion Spring

Linkage

Retaining Ring

Link Indicator

Spacer

Screw 8-16 x 5/8

Dust Cover

Drwe Pinion (RightJ

Wave Spring Washer

Washer

Baffle Stiffner

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.0

x 2.0

(Incl, Ref, #55}

Locknut 3/18-16

Hubcap

Drive Pinion (Left)

Wheel Bearing (2 each wheel)

Height Tube

Hi-Vac Baffle

Locknut 10-24

]russ Head Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8

Truss Head Scr_:w 1/4-20 x 1/2

Belt Keeper

Dnve Belt

Beanng (Drweshaft)

Flange Bearing - Nylon

(P_FTSMAN4"CYCLEENGJHE

MODEL 143,404,112

.. _"'347

4OO

161

110

_110B

MODELand SERIAL

NUMBERSHERE

130

._" 128

1

\

224

\

1201 t

!74

' 264

266A

Revised 1-5-90

26

(R, ENGINE

Re f,,

NO.

Part

No.

Part Name

33886

34695

28277

30589

32651

31335

650548

33578

32600

35816

32323

35544

35805

26727

33734

34214A

*33735

30200

35545

35546

35541

35542

35543

3554-9

35548

35599

20381

32875

32610A

35616

33553

29914

*35261

35810

30572

"28_33

27897

30574

35479

30591

30588A

29193

65O488

611004

611044

650815

650816

3444-3A

610118

650814

34961

34970

"35806

35630

35621

35622

35619

35620

Cyiinder Assy (lnc[.

Nos_ 2 _f 20)

Pin, Dowe}

Element, Breather

Breather Assy, (IncI Nos ( 8, 9, t2

812A)

Gasket, Breather

Screw, Hex washer hd self-:ap Sems,

10-24 x 9/16

Tube, Breather

Elbow, Breather tube

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor (Inc!

No 14

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor lever

Screw, Hex washer hd, 8-3 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seal, Oil

Crankshaft

Washer, Thrust

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy.

(Std.) (lncl.

Nos.

41, 42, _ 43)

Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy size) (lncl Nos.

41, 42, _ 4:

.010 over

Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy.

(.020

oversize) (Incl.

Nos 41, 42, 5" 4_

Piston 8 Pin Assy_ (Std.) (in No 43)

Piston 8 Pin Assy.

(010 oversize)

(IncL Nos.

43)

Piston 8" Pin Assy (_020 oversize)

(Incl.

No. 43)

Ring Set, Piston (Std,)

Ring Set, Piston (O10 overs

Ring Set, Piston (.020 overs

Ring, Piston pin retaining

(Incl No 46) Rod Assy; connecting

BoR, Connecting

Valve, Lifter rod

)

)

Corrpression Camshaft

Release)

(Mech.

Pump Assy, Oit

Gasket, Mounting flange

Flange, Mounting (lncL Nos, 72, 73, 75

8O}

Plug, Oi! drain (lncl.

No 731

Gasket, Drain plug (not nece plastic drain plug)

Seal, Oi!

¥ with

Shaft, Governor

Washer, Fiat

Gear Assy., Governor (lnci No. 81)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hd Seres, I/4-:

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel

Washer, BeIleville x lq/4

Nut, Flywheel

Solid State Assy.

Cover, Spark Plug

Screw, Torx Hex washer hd Sems,

10-24 x 1 i Wire, Ground

Wire, Ground

Gasket, Cylinder head

Head, Cylinder

Valve, Exhaust (Std.) (tncl, No. 151)

Valve, Exhaust

No. 151}

(!/32" over,, )(tncl.

Valve, Intake (Std) (lncL No 151)

Valve,

No. 151)

Intake (1/32" overs ) (Incl.

MODEL 143.404112

Ref.

No.

127

128

130 t35

150

151

153

154

!55

157

158

159

160

16!

166

178

182

185 t86 t96 t91

192

193

194

19E

19€

20_

202

20_

2O4

20_

203

20£

24._

25(

26(

26_

26_

26_

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222

22_

22_

23_

23z

23_

24(

24_

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1

Part

No.

65O691

65O69O

650912

34645

33802

31342

650549

650777

36364

30200

355t 1

650451

"35629

650934

650935

35818

650933

*35848

35849

650937

35850

35823

35817

650831

35821

650918

650917

29752

31672

31673

35623

650913

35624

650914

35625

*35626

35718

30063

35820

29752

6201

"26756

35635

34358

34968

35248

34966

34965

32309

610973

35035

33205A

Part Name

Washer, Fiat

Washer, Befleville

Screw,

1-1/2

Hex washer hd, 5/16-!8

Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion

4C or equivalent)

Spring, Valve

Cap, Valve spring keeper

Guide, Push rod

Stud, Rocker arm

Arm, Rocker x

RN-

Nut, Hex jam

Rod, Push

Gasket, Rocker arm cover

Cover, Rocker arm

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

Shroud, Assy

Nut Ef Lockwasher, 1/4_28

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

Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake

Link, Governor spring

Lever.

Brake

Bracket, S E Brake (IncI No 1961

Link, Control

Spring, Extension

Ring, Retaining

Terminal Assy

Switch, Assy

Bracket, Assy . Control (tncl Nos 202 thru 2051

Spring, Compression

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fil hd , 5-40 x 7/!6

Screw, Fil hd, 6-32x2t,32

Link, Throttle

Screw.

Hex washer hd self-tap Seres, t0-24 x 9/16

Knob.

Control

Screw, Hex hd Serns.

t/4-20 x t

Gasket, Intake pipe

Stud, Air cleaner

Nut, Speciai wing

Bracket.

Air cleaner

Nut, Special wing• t _4 - 20

Gasket, Air cleaner

Body, Air cleaner

Screw, Hex washer hd shoulder, i t0-32 x 43/64

Filter.

Air cleaner (paper!

Cover, Air cleaner

Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex washer thread, 1/4-20 x 15/32

Grill Starter hd, Powerlok

Fiat hd, shoulder• Screw.

Torx-T30,

1/4-20 x t-7/32

Stud, Manifold

Nut Et Lockwasher.

1/4-28

*indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref No, 400

27

30t

305

306

307

309

3t0

3t3

314

315

322A

C FTSMAN

Ref.

No,

270

274

275

276

277

285

287

290

Part

No,

35720

"35865

35851

35852

650729

35000

650884

29774

35586

35355

35819

*34265

35499

650562

35822

34080

650767

34990

350t3

[ art Name

Manilold Ass/, Exhaust

Gaskt_t, Exha Jst manifold

Mufti ._rAssy

Plate, Lock

Screv/, Hex td., 5/16-18 x 3-3/16

Hub, Starter

Screv _, Hex _ lasher hd, 8-32 x 1/2

Line, Fuel

Claml_. Fuel I ne

Tank, Fuel (]rLct Nos 292 8" 301)

Cap, :uel

Tube, Oil fill

Gask{ t, Fill t[ be

"O" f ling

Screv,.

Hex zvasher hd.

shakeproof,

10-32 x 1/2

Dipsti :k, Oil tilt

Spac_,r, Ftywt_eel

Screv,, Hex vtasher hd. sems, taptite,

8-36 ) 5/8

Coil., klternat,)r

Conn_ _ctor

Ref,

No.

325

325A

330

347

36!

370

370A

370B

380

390

395

4OO

MODE

L 143.404112

Part

No.

29443

35249

35853

650898

6508-31

35756

35840

35847

632577

590637

34934

35633A

Part Name

Clip, Wire

Retainer, Wire

Wire, Ground

Screw, Hex washer hd,,

10-32 x 27/32 shoulder,

Screw, Hex washer hd,, thread, 1/4-20 x 15/32

Decal, Primer

Decal, Name

Decal, Instruction

Carburetor (IncL No, 184]

Powerlok

Starter, Rewind

Motor, Electric starter (12 volt)

Gasket Set (Incl, items marked*)

RPM Speed Settings:

(Craftsman Only)

Low Speed: 2500; High Speed: 3000

*indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref No 400

CARBURETOR NO.

632577

15

....

'"'"" I

Part Name i

Carburetor

I

I i 1531615I

!

3 16325041

4 1650506

Shaft 8- Laver Assy.

Throttle

Shutter, Throttle

Screw, Throttle shutter

[

!

5 1631767 ]

i

Spring, Throttle return

Seat. Dust i 7 1631184 1

19 136o451

1 11 1631o27

Washer, Flat

Primer Assy.

Plug, Welch

Inlet Needle, Seat _ Clip Assy_

(lncl. No. 13)

I 13 16310z2t

Clip, inlet needle

I _4 1632019t

I 15 1631o24 l

Float, Carburetor

Shaft, Float

I 16 1631867 /

I 21 127110 /

Bow_, Roar

Gasket, BowFto-body

Nut, Float Bowt

J Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Fitting, Fuel inlet

28

REWIND STARTER NO. 5,.Q0637

Part Name

I 3 t s90615

Starter, Rewind

Pin, Spring (_ncL No. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer i 6 I 590616 l 7 i 590617

I 6 I B.9oa_8

1 9 159o619

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover, Spring

Housing Assy., Starter

Rope, Starter (Length 98" Et 9/64" die)

i t3 159o452

,Handle, Starter

ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NO, 34934

12

11

15

\

18

13

5 -

!2

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

.......

8 lO

11

4

5

6

7

1

2

3 i

Part

No.

i 34934

34955

3495O

34954

3345O

59O5OO

34942

34947

34946

34951

34952

34948

34953

5906O8

Part Name

Motor, Electric Starter

Ring, Retainer

Retainer, Spring

Spring

Gear

Cap Assyo, Drive end

Nut, Lock

Armature

Housing Assyo

Washer, Thrust

Cap Assy., Commutator end (Ind.

brushes, which cannot be serviced separately)

Bolt, 10-32 x 3-3/16

Driver, Pinion

Washer, Cup

Ring, Retainer

Washer

Nut, Drive

Washer, Dust

29

22" C_FTSMAfl ROTARYLAWNMOWER

MODELNUMBER917.374711

BATTERY

Ref. Noo Part No.

3

4 t

2

86649

48221

86342

750700

Part Name

Battery Pad

Battery Kit

Battery Charger

Battery Cover

1!

\

DRIVE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE

W/KEY SWITCH

"\

'

• Ref. No.

t i

1

2

9

10

7

8

4

5

6

11

12

13

14

Part No.

48236

109310X

751850

751834

751828

751829

751837

751830

751840

751831

751846

751845

751849

751844

Part Name

Drive/Speed Control

Head Kit (Incl_ Ref #27)

Replacement Key

Electric Start Key Switch

Torsion Spring

Drive Actuator

Drive Pulley

Plastite Screw #8 x 7/8

Speed Lever

Washer

Piastite Screw #4 x 5/8

Speed Cable Assembly

Drive Cable Assembly

Wire Harness

Plastite Screw #4_20 x

5/8

PROBLEM

DOESNOT

START

LOSSOF

POWER

POORCUT-

UNEVEN

TOOMUCH

VIBRATION

HARDTO PULL

CATCHERNOT

FILLINGCOMPLETELY

{IF APPLICABLE)

HARDTO PUSH

LOSSOF DRIVE

T TS

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1, Dirty air filter_

2._ Out of gasoline

3 Stale gasoline,

4_ Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug.

5 Bad spark plug

6, Water in gasoline,

7, Loose blade or broken blade adapter_

8,_ Engine control bar in released position.

9_ Engine control bar defective,

10, Weak battery.

11_ Disconnected battery connector.

1, Rear of lawn mower housinglblade dragging in heavy grass,

2, Cutting too much grass.

trash under lawn mower housing

5., Ground

6, Too much oii in engine

1,_ Worn, speed too fask bent or loose b_ade

2 Low engine speed,

3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under lawn mower housing

1. Worn or bent blade..

2, Loose blade

3, Bent engine crankshaft.,

.....

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

_ .....

1,, Cutting height too lowo

2_ Lift on blade worn off

3, Catcher bag dirty, poor air

4, venting,,

Low engine speed,

,vl

1 Flywheel brake is on when engine control bar is rebased

2_ Bent engine crankshaft,

3, Blade adapter sheared_

4,, Btade dragging in grass,

, dragging in heavy grass

3, Grass catcher too full,

4, Handle height position not right for you,

, 5o .Drive paw_s hanging._up

.........

....

1_ Drive not fulty engaged,

2_ Belt wear,

3, Belt off of pulieys,

4., Lost spring tension retainer,

5., Friction wheel worn,

6_ Friction wheel excessively wet, i,

.....

1. Replace air filter

2.

Fill gasoline tank_

3 Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

4, Connect wire to spark plug.,

5r Reptace spark plug

6._ Drain tank and refill with fresh, dean gasoline.

7 Tighten blade bolt andlor replace blade adapter

8 Depress engine control bar_

9_ Replace engine control bar

10 Charge battery

1 t.

Connect battery to engine.

1rr Raise lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher,

2 Set in HIGHER CUT position

3, Clean or replace air fi_ter,_

4 Disconnect spark plug wire and dean underside of lawn mower housing_

5 Cut at slower ground speed,

6, Check engine oil level

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

i,,i.......

1 Replace blade, Tighten blade boff

2, Set engine speed control on

HIGH or FAST

3, Disconnect spark plug wire & clean

....

underside of lawn mower housing, t, Replace blade,

2, Tighten blade bolt,

3 Contact Sears Service DepartmenL

1_ Depress engine control bar to upper handle before pulling on starter rope.

2 Contact Sears Service Department

3 Replace blade adapter.

4., Get over low grass and/or hard surface to start engine.

• i1,_1 ............

i i, i,

1 Raise cutting height

2 Replace blade_

3, Clecmtreplace catcher bag

(If optional grass catcher is being used)

4,. Set engine speed control on

HtGH or FAST,

1., Raise cutting height,

2 Raise iawn mower housing one (1) setting higher_

3. Empty grass catcher

4 Adjust handle height to suit.

5. Clean drive pawls and lubricate.

, Check and adjust

., Checkfreplace

3, Checklreinstall

drive controi, drive belt drive belk

4,, Replace spring retainer_

5, Checkfreplace friction wheel,

6, Allow wheel to dry before use,

31

SEA/R8

HOWTO ORDER

REPAIRPARTS

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REARBAGGER

POWERPROPELLED

ROTARYLAWNMOWER

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number, Each engine has its own model number_

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

The model number for the engine will be found on the

Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug

Atl parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuck and Co, Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

INFORMATION:

* MODELNUMBER- 917.374711

* ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN

MODELNO. 143.404112

* PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con.

sider that Sears has service unitsnationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears pi_oducts,having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.

751900 Rev. 1 05t07/90

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