MODELNUMBER917'.37245

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OWNER'SMANUAL

_Assembly

°Operation

°Maintenance oService eAdjustments

_Repair Parts

Caution:

Readand Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE

WHERE tT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL

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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.

DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES_

° BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING THE BLADE IS TURNING,,

• Please read your owner's manual Only allow persons who know the safety rules to use your lawn mower.

• DO NOT tie the engine control bar to the han-

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

,D) tOO NOT allow children to use your lawn mower_

° Check your lawn mower over before each use,

Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.

= Remove all sticks, 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.

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

= Always shut off engine before trying to adjust whee/heights.

• 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 coot for several minutes before fill-

ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.

o Mow only in goodlight_

• Always stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or' roadway_

° DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if c_ou hit a foreign object.

Stop the engine, isconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, inspect the lawn mower' for damage and make repairs as required.

• 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. Exhaust gases are deadty poison.

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

DO NOT attempt 1o raise engine speed above factor-i settings. Engine damage or personal injury may result_

• If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower, check the catcher often for damage or deterioration_ tt wilt wear through normal 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 transporting your' lawn mower

inside your car or other vehicle°

J

sman 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 Ser_ vice CentertDepartment.

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 properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES"°

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MODEL

NUMBER 917.372451

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 tN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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HORSE POWER: ii, ,,

5.0

DISPLACEMENT:

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GASOLt N E CAPACITY:

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11.57

cu: in. i j

1.5,quarts

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OIL (21 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 or

(SAE10W30)

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030

in,): Champion

RJ 19-LM or

Sears 7_ 33312

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: _006 in,

Exhaust: _008 in.

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: i

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

,010

35-40 in_ ft_-tbs,

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product.

Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

* Read and observe the safety rules.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower, o Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual°

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-

up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship°

tf 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 itemswhich 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 equl'pment accord_'ng 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 IS 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

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SAFETY RULES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER

WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES

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LAWN MOWER

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

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ACCESSORIES

,

INDEX

Adjustments:

Carburetor

Handle Height

Height of Cut

Air Filter:

Replacement

Assembly:

Grass Catcher

Handle

Accessories

| 5,16

16

9

13

6

5,6

5

Btade:

Replacement

Sharpening

Co0troJs:

Engine Zone Control Cable

Engine Control Bar

Drive Control Bar

Engine Speed Control

Customer Responsibilities

Cutting Levels

8

3

9

8

7

7

Engine:

Oil Change

Oil Level

Oil Type

Starting

Storage

1!

t I

12

9

,9

10

17

, , 5

,5,6

,7-I0

11.13

2

3

3

3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE .................

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...............

REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER .......

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ............

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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14-16

17

18

19

20-24

26-29

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Back Cover g

Handle:

Adjustment

Assembly

16

5,6

Lubrication:

Brake Spring Bracket

Engine

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin

Wheel Adjuster

18

1818

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M

Maintenance:

Agreement

Air Filter'

Blade CareiReptacement

Grass Catcher'

Drive Wheels ,

Lubrication

Spark Plug

Mowing Tips

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13

1!

12

12

18

13

10

Safety Rules

Service and Adjustments:

Drive Belt

Drive Controi

Carburetor

Engine Speed

Handle .

Rear' Deflector .

Speed Control Range

Service Recommendation

Spark Plug .

Specifications

Speed Control:

Engine .

Starting the Engine

Starter Handle ....

Stopping Your Lawn Mower

Storage

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. 10

7,10

10

17

2

14

15

15 t 5

16

| 6

15

18

13

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TroubleShootingChart

19

Oil:

Engine

Storage

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower

Options:

Attachments

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! 6

7-I0

5

W

Warranty ,

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters

3

7,9

Parts 20_24

Fuel:

Type

Storage

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MOWERACCESSORIES

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

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SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GASCAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER

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LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE

BELT BLADE BLADEADAPTER WHEEL5 LAWN MOWERCOVER l

ASSEMBLY

tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass

Catcher Frame.

CONTROL BAR_

HANDLE KNOB_

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LOV_ER

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HA\DLE

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• Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides down.

• Cut the plastic wrapping and remove from over

Handles and lawn mower.

• Remove Catcher Frame, Fabric Bag and Oil Bot-

tle from on top of lawn mower.

• Remove Engine Cover and discard.

• Lift lawn mower off of shipping base and check carton for loose parts_

HOW TO SET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove any packing material from around Control

Bars° o Raise Lower Handle section until it is in the upright storage detents (See Fig. 2).

• Raise Upper Handle section until it is in-line with

Lower Handle and tighten one Handle Knob (See

Fig. 1).

• Lower the entire Handle Assembly to the mow-

ing position and engage the Height Adjustment

Links onto the Handle Bracket Pins (See Fig 2)o

See "Adjust Handle" section, page t6 to select

the most comfortable Lawn Mower Handle position. Be sure both sides are in same adjustment hole_

HEIG

ADJUSTMENT

LINK

FIG. 1

HANDLE

BRACKET

FIG. 2

=0_ " 3",.

OETENTS

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ASSEMBLY

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TO UNFOLD HANDLE (CONT'D)

• Your lawn mower has been shipped with Protec- tive Handle Padsplaced between the upper and lower sections or the Handle.

For best lawn mower performance these Pads need to be discarded after the Handle is placed in the mowing position°

= Once the Handle is in the mowing position,

remove the Handle Knob, Handle Bolt and Pro- tective Pad from the side with the loose Handle

Knob.

(Make sure the other' side is tight to sup- port the Upper Handle).

• Discard the Pad and reinstall the Handle Bolt and

Knob--Tighten securel/.

° Loosen and remove the Handle Knob, Handle

Bolt and Protective Pad from the other side and discard the Pad°

° Reinstall the Handle Bolt and Knob-.

Tighten

securely° Now your Handles should be clamped together without the Protective Pads.

CATCHER

HANDLE

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FRAME

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DOOR

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GRASS

FRAME

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CATCHEt

FRAME

SiDE HOOK

BRACKET_

• Put Grass Catcher Frame into Grass Bag with stiff part of Bag on the bottom (See Fig. 3). Make sure

the Frame Handle is outside of the Bag top.

• Slip vinyl bindings over Frame (See Fig_ 3)_

= Jf vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes, tf Bag gets wet, let it dr,i before using.

° Lift the Rear Door of the lawn mower and place

the Catcher Frame Side Hooks onto the Handle

Bracket Hooks (See Fig_ 4).

• The Grass Catcher is secured to the Lawn Mower

Housing when the Rear Door is lowered onto the

Grass Catcher" Frame_

FIG. 4

CAUTION: DO NOTRUN YOURLAWNMOWER

DOOR REMOVEDOR PROPPEDOPEN.

* The Drive Control has provisions for adjustments,

* See "TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL" section

under "SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS" section

on page 15.

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

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Com_

DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

!NE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

STARTER HANE

HANDLE KNOB

EN(_INE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK

GRASS CATCHER

GASOLINE FILLER

PRIMER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL [

WHEEL

ON

ADJUSTER

EACH WHEEL}

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

FIG. 5

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.

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ENGINE CONTROL BAR. must be held'to the han-

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine_

dle to start the engineL Release to stop the engine_

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - located on the

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

left side of the engine which allows you to selecteither

"HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor

to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine°

DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER- used to select the drive speed of your !:_wn mower°

OPERATION

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HOW TO USEYOURLAWNMOWER

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ENGINESPEEDCONTROL

!'.

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)

located on the right side of the engine (See Fig. 6).

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

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LAWN MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE d_

DEFEATTHE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR

IS 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' (See Fig.

9).

GROUNDDRIVEFOURSPEEDS

Your lawn mower provides four (4) speeds to let you

select the speed that suitsyou best.,

• Your' engine is equippedwith a Variable Speed

Throttle,

• The Drive Speed Selector' Lever can be changed

while you are mowing.

• Speeds I and 2 are found when the Engine Speed

Control

"LOW"

(red) Lever is set between "HIGH"

positions (See Figs. 6 & 7), and

.

Speeds ! and 2 are for slower', light grass cutting, trimming and _quietoperation.

• Speeds 3 and 4 are found when the Engine Speed

Control (red) Lever is in "HIGH"

Figs, 6 & 7).

position (See

= Speed 3 is for"slow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming°

• Speed 4 is for normal cutting and bagging and for' ground transport.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHIFT SPEEDS

WITH THE DRIVE CONTROL BAR

ENGAGED UNLESS THE ENGINE IS

RUNNING_

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DRIVE SPEED

SELECTOR LEVER

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', Select ground speed by moving Drive Speed

Lever to 1-3 or 2_4 position and selecting either'

HI or LOW engine speed,

• 1-3 is slower and 2-4 is faster_

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FIG. 6

FIG. 8

* The _round speed may be selected either when standing or moving.

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, To start forward motion, slowly pull up Drive Control Bar to the Handle (See Fig. 8)_ o To slow or stop forward motion tet the Drive Controt Bar move forward away from Handle,

, To stop forward motion release Drive Control Bar

(See Fig_ 8).

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OPERATION

ENGAGED POS)TIC

By slightly releasing the Drive Control Bar, the

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

(See Fig. 8).

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER

o To remove Grass Catcher, release Engine Con-

trol Bar to stop engine (See Fig, 9).

o Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher by the Handle.

* Emp_ty by_ shaking Catcher with open end downward (See Fig. 10)_

NOTE: Do not drag the Bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear_

TO ADJUSTCuI"rlNGHEIGHT

Raise Wheels for low cut and lower Wheels for

high cut.

* Wheels are set in a tow cut for shipping. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements.

Medium

position is best for most lawns. o 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_ 11)_

OIL:

A 20 oz= bottte of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower°

• Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick (See Fig.

12) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick°

• Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oi!. SAE 10W 30 oil can also be used.

o POUR OIL SLOWLY° DO NOT OVERFILL°

• Check oil level before each use. Add oi! if needed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

= To read proper level, tighten Engine Oil Cap each time.

,, Reinstall Engine Oil Cap and tighten.

o 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_

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

FIG. 11

D_SENGAGED

)SLTION

(ENGINE STOP)

ENGINE CONTROL BAR

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OPERATION

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GAS:

• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded

gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG. 12)_

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend- ed fuels (called gasoho! or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and

formation of ac:ids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouidbe emptied before storage for' 30 days or longer. Drain

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

Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occurs.

TO STARTENGINE

• Make sure Fuel Shut-Off Valve is open (See Fig_

t2)

• To start a cold engine, push Primer five (5) times

before trying to start. Use a firm push being sure

to cover the hole in the Primer Bulb with your finger. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes°

• Push Engine Speed Control Lever to HIGH position°

Hold Engine Control Bar down to the Handle and pull Starter Handle quickly. Do not allow Rope to snap back.

• To STOP engine, release Engine Control Bar,

NOTE: tn cooler weather it may be necessary to

repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over"prim-

ing may cause flooding and engine will not start, tf you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-

tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.

NOTE:Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve when equipment is not in operation (See Fig. 12).

OIL FILL CAP

WtDIPSTtCK

FUEL

TANK

GASOLINE

FiLL CAP

MOWINGTIPS

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FIG. 12

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SHUT-OFF

VALVE

MLL'I

ENGINE SPEED

CLEANEE

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• 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 clippings.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous-

ing one (1) wheel adjustei' setting higher than the front for better discharge ofgrass_ o For better grass bagging andmost cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the

"HIGH" (FAST) position.

° When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not

enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed

(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.

° if a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to col-

lect the clippings on the next pass.

° Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled

with dirt and dust with use and catchers will cot- led less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.

° Keep top of engine around starter clea_and clean

of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life.

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MAINTENANCE

o Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, clean or replace 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 tast longer°

• You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tight.

° Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 18_

LAWNMOWER

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp

Blade.

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CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE

FROMSPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE lliH HHHHll

PLUG.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

• Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure Air Filter and carburetor are down.

o Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing to prevent Blade from turning when removing the Blade Boll

,, Protect your hands with gloves and!or

wrap

Blade with heavy cloth.

o Remove Blade Bolt by turning counter-clockwise°

Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench_ o Remove Blade and attaching hardware (Bolt,

Lockwasher and Hardened Washer) (See Fig,

13).

NOTE:Remove the Blade Adapter and check the Key inside Hub of Blade Adapter.

The Key must be in good condition to work properly.

Repface Adapter

if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE: o Position the Blade Adapter on the engine crankshaft.

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 raisedLugs on the Adapter.

NOTE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the Blade) is toward the engine (See Fig. 13).

• Install the Blade Bolt with the Lockwasher and

Hardened Washer into Blade Adapter and

Crankshaft (See Fig. 13).

LOCKWASHER

CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY

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FIG. 13

° Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing and tighten the Blade Bolt, turn-

ing clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft

Ibs.

o Torque wrenches are available at most Sears stores and through the catalog.

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Use only a Sears authorized replacement Blade to 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. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the lawn mower.

o Care should be taken to keep the Blade balanc* ed_ 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 nailo tf Btade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal positiom If either end of the Blade moves downward, Blade is not balanced°

Sharpen the heavy end until the Blade is balanced.

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MAINTENANCE

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., are inside the

Drive Wheel and Dust Cover area and mustbe clean-

ed out to free Drive Wheels.

If necessary to clean the Drive Wheels, check both

Rear Wheels (See Fig. 14).

Remove Hubcaps, Hairpin Coffers and Washers.

• Remove Wheels from Wheel Adjuster Axtes_

• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside

the Dust Cover, Pinion and/or Drive Whee; Gear

Teeth.

• If you remove the Drive Pinion and Drive Pawt,

reter to fig_ 15 for correct assembly of Drive Pawlo

,p 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.

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

"R" (Right) on the inside. If installed incorrectly, the Drive System will not work.

• Place Wheels back on Adjuster Axles.

• Replace Washers, Hairpin Coffers and Hubcaps.

NOTE:Pinionsand Drive Pawls should be cleaned and lubricated with spray lul_ricant approximately every

25 hours_

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HAIRPIN

COTTER

WASHER rl 'IIII I"

ASHER

CAP

FIG. 14

TOP OF MOWER

DRIVE SHAFT __

DRIVE PAWL

DUST COVER

PINION

FRONT OF MOWER

DRIVE PAWL

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FIG. 15

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

Check your Grass Catcher often far damago or deterioration.

Through normal use it wi|l wear.

If C_cher needs repla_cing, replace onty with a manufacturer choproved replacement Catcher from Sears_ Give the lawn mower model number

when ordering L

ENGINE

TO CHANGEOIL (WARM OIL DRAINSBETTER)

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COMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG.

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Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick; lay aside

on a clean surface_

Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig. 16

and drain oil into suitable container.

Rock lawn

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

FIG. 16

• 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.

• Replace Engine Oil Cap.

• Reconnect Spark Plug Wire to Spark Plug.

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AIR FILTER

Clean or replace Air Filter every 25 hours or every season, whichever occurs firsL

NOTE: Service Air Filter more often under dusty conditions,

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER o o

Loosen Screw and tilt Cover as shown in fig. 17.

Carefully remove Cartridge.

Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. If very

dirty, replace Cartridge or clean as follows:

Wash in a low or non-sudsing detergent and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly with flow-

ing water from mesh side until water runs clear.

Let Cartridge air dry thoroughly before using.

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TENANCE

LIP

CARTRIDGE

BACK LATE

FIG. 17

CLEANING

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

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

CLEANOR DRY CARTRIDGE.

• lnstalt Cartridge, then replace Cover making sure

the tabs are aligned with the slots in Back Plate.

Fasten Screw securely (See Fig. 17)°

SPARK PLUG

Change your Spark Plug each year to make your

engine start easier and run better_ Set Spark Plug

gap at °030 inch.

PLUG.

_' Turn lawn mower on its side with Carburetor down o

', 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 clogg-

ed engine runs hotter and shortens engine llfe.

NOTE: 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 shorten- ing engine life.

13

I'111111'1,',1' II1' '............................

II .............................

TO REMOVE/REPLACEDRIVE BELT

'"'"'""""' ............................

iii, i, _, , ,

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACTWITH SPARK

PLUG.

,,,,,_,,

Lift Rear Door and remove Grass Bag, it will be helpful if you temporarily block the Rear Door open_

Locate Belt Tension Spring and Retention Pin which is located on back side of lawn mower (See

Figr 1 B),

Using a piece of wire, pull Spring through hole and remove Retention Pin° Allow Spring to slide

into the Plastic Access Cover' (See Fig_ 18)o

Remove Plastic Access Cover by pushing down on its top surface to disengage Top Hooks_pull

Cover to rear and lift up (See Fig. 19).

Turn lawn mower' on its right side.

Loosen Engine Bolt holding Belt Snubber. See Fig

20A, and slip Belt off of Engine Pulley.

Tilt Driven Pulley and Drive Assembly rearward

until Locknut on Pulley Assembly is visible (See

Fig. 19). Loosen Locknut until Belt can be slipped

out from under Belt Keeper_ Slip Belt forward from underside of Deck. Pull Belt from under

Plastic Baffle and slip over' Blade to remove completely (See Fig° 20).

To install Belt, slip Belt over Blade, push up under

Plastic Baffle and slip under Belt Keeper onto

Driven Pulley. Tilt Drive Assembly forward to allow Belt to seat into Engine Pulley. Readjust

Engine Pulley Belt Snubber and tighten Bolt (See

Fig_ 20A).

Tilt Driven Pulley until Belt is tight and holdo Turn

Belt Keeper until right side is flush with outside

of Access Opening, and tighten Locknuton Driven

Pulley (See Fig, 19 and Diagram 19A).

Using a piece of wire, pull the Belt Tension Spring

End through the Access Cover Spring Hole 'ISee

Fig° 19)_ •

While holding tension on the Spring, with the piece of wire, install Access Cover by placing

Lower Tabs into position. Make sure Spring End

is pulled through the Spring Hole (See Fig_ 19). lnstall Retention Pin by pulling Spring End through hole while slipping the Pm through the

Spring End so the Pin seats in the Access Cover

Pocket. Release tension on the Spring.

REAR

DOOR

' ......................................

I '

ORtVE BELT

\

O_IVEN PULLEY

FIG. 18

FIG. 19

ACCESS OPENING

DIAGRAM19A

_lJ__

I'1 I1'1111 III I

I"1'1111

RETENTION

:ACCESS COVER

i,i1' , II1,1

14

, , i

ST 1'

, _.......

, ...............

,, _ , , ,J .........................

_,_

TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL o To check for proper adjustment of Drive Control, slowly pull up on the Drive Bar while pulling lawn mower backwards until Rear Wheels stop turning.

• When Rear Wheels stop turning, hold the Drive

Bar and check the dimension as shown in fig. 21 o The Drive Control is properly adjusted when the measurement over the Handle and Drive Bar is approximately 3 1/2" (See Fig.

21)° If the measurement is less than 3 1/2" adjust Drive

Control Cable°

• The Drive Control Adjuster is the one closest to operator_

• To make the Drive Control adjustment, hold the

Upper Hexagon Fitting and turn the Adjusting

Sleeve clockwise from operator position (See Fig

22),

• This adjustment should be checked after approximately 25 hours of operation.

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

NOTE:Through normal use the Drive Wheel wilt 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 requireadditional adjustment.

Ifyou feel Speed Adjustment is incorrect or Speed Control does not operate properly contact your nearest Sears Service Center.

Minor Carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, teml_erature, altitude or toad. The Air Cleaner and Air Cleaner

Cover must be assembled to Carburetor when running_

APPROX 1 32

UPPER

FIG, 20

BELT SNUBBER '., _'_"_ k, //

._,,1"

ENGINE

MOUNTING

BOLT

FIG. 20A

DRIVE BAR

ENGINE

CONTROL

BAR

FIG. 21

15

II I'll i1,,11 , ,lllllllllllIll ...............................................

II II IJlll II '"11'1'111111 J'l ...........

INTIAL ADJUSTMENT:

With the engine not running, gently turn idle Mixture Screw do&wise until it just closes. Screw ma)_ be damaged by turning it in too far (See Fig. 23)_

Next open the Screw one turn counter-ctockwiseo This initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started and warmed up (approximately 5 minutes) prior to final adjustment (See Fig. 23)_

NOTE:DO NOT adjust top no load adjusting Screw°

(Pre-set at Factory).

'FINAL ADJUSTMENT

Place Equipment Control Lever in "IDLE"

"SLOW" or

posifion_ Adjust idle RPM, by turning Idle

Speed Adjusting Screw to obtain 1400 RPMo Next, turn Idle Mixture Screw in (clockwise - lean mixture)

until engine just starts to slow. Then turn idle Mix-

ture Screw out (counter-clockwise - rich mixture) un-

til engine runs unevenly.

Now turn idle Mixture

Screw midway between rich and lean. Engine should accelerate smoothly. If engine does not accelerate properly, the Carburetor should be readjusted,

usually to a slightly richer mixture, by turning the idle

Mixture Screw counter-clockwise 1/8 turn more (See

Fig_ 23)_

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not at-

tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per-

sonal injury, if you believe that the engine is runn-

ing too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower' to

an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The Rear Deflector, attached between the Rear'

Wheels of ycourlawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wilt 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.

TO ADJUSTHANDLE

" Grass bag should be removed temporarily for easier adjustment of Handle.

• The Handle on your lawn mower has three (3) suits you.

• To adjust the Handle, push in on heights - adjust to the height that _h_)

Levers to clear the Pins (See Fig.

.

Adjusting

I'lL

I,II,I

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

!'

II_

II1'11'1

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

UPPER HEXAGON

FITTING

_" "\ CONTROL

I1!1

_;_ III

DRIVE CONTROL

CABLE

ADJUSTER

SET AT FACTORY

'i"' Ill'Ill' '1

I ................

TOP NO LOAD SCREW

FIG. 22

Ill'I'll'Ill

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

IDLE

MIXTURE

SCREW

LOWER HANDLE.._%

ADJUSTI

LEVER

FIG. 23

HANDLE

_T

PIN

FIG. 24

I

I

Raise or lower Handle and position the Adjusting

Levers on to the Pins.

Be sure that Handle Bracket Pin is in the same

Lever Hole on both sides of the lawn mower.

16

STORAGE

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

LAWN MOWER o Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing° (See

"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual°) o Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required

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

Care" in o Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry before storing° o Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 18 of manual.

HANDLE e You can fold your Lawn Mower Handle for storage as shown in Fig. 2& o To fold, push in on the Adjusting Levers to clear

the Pins, then move Handle forward (See Fig. 24).

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE

FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTA-

TION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HAN-

DLE AS SHOWN IN FIG. 25. IF YOU

FOLD THE UPPER HANDLE SEC-

TION THE WRONG

MAY DAMAGE THE

WAY, YOU

CONTROL

CABLES°

ENGINE

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

• Drain fuel and run engine until fuel system is

,TJs,MPORTANT

DEPOS,TS

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 OF ACIDS

DURING STORAGE.

ACIDIC GAS

CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE°

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 probtems_

• 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 manually locking into the mowing position.

17

1{1' { 1' 111 ' {'11{II .................................................

1{!{I

IIIIII,,

Fill in dates as you camp{ere regu{ar service First

2

Hours

Every

10

Hours

SCHEDULE

Every

25

Hours

Blade Checked

Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Check

Air Cleaner

Spark P,ug Repl;ced

Lubricate Lawn Mower

....

Cleaning ..............................

Grass Ca,,!cher(if applicable)

Drive Pinions and Drive Pawls

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

II I III'

LUBRICATION

IIII IR'I, I

CHART

= ..........................

Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL(lOW

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

30) t,,"

Every

Use

/,_

_

.........

........

ENGINE OIL

HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

DRIVE PINIONS

DRIVE

L ADJUSTER

18

PROBLEM

i

DOESFlat

STAi_

POWER

POORCUT.

UNEVEN

TOOMUCH

VIBRATION

ST_P:,.RROPE

HARDTO PW.L

i i

_TatER HOT

FIU,INg_Y

(tr AeeU_m)

8,,

9,

CAUSE

i

1. Dirty air'liter.,

2_ Out of gasoline

3. Stale gasoline

4, Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug,

5, Bad spark plu_

6_ Water in gasotine_,

7., Loose blade or broken blade adapter,

Engine control bar in released position

Engine control bar defective,

1_ Rear of lawn mower housing/blade

dragging in heavy grass

2, Cutting leo much grass,

trash under lawn mower housing

5_ Ground drive speed too fast

6_

Too much oil in engine,

3_

4o rl

Worn, bent or loose blade_,

Wheel heights uneven_

Low engine speed,

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

,

2.

3_

Worn or bent blade°

3,

,,

4_

Flywheel brake is on when engine control bar is released,

Bent engine crankshaft,

Blade adapter sheared,

Blade dragging in grass°

1o Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off°

3, Catcher bag dirty, poor air ventin 9

,_. Low _glne speed_

JII I I II' I ........

II II

4_

5_

,,

High grass or cutting height too low,

Rear of lawn mower housing_lade dragging i_theavy grass,

GFal_ catcher too full

Handle height position not right for you,

Drive pawls hanging-upo

1, Drive not fully engaged,

2_ Belt wear°

3, Belt off of pulleys_

4o Lost spring tension retainer

5. Friction wheel worn

6 Friction wheel excessively wet°

19

CORRECTION

3. Drain 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 andlor replace blade adopter,

8, Depress engine control bar

9 Replace engine control bar,

1. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

setting higher than front.

2o Set in HIGHER CUT position.

3, Clean or replace air filter_

4 Disconnect spark plug wire and clean underside of lawn mower housing

5 Cut at slower ground drive speed_

6 Check engine oil level,

1.

2,

3

4,

Replace blade Tighten blade bolt,

Set all wheels at same height

Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position,

Disconnect spark plug wire & clean underside of lawn mower housing,

1_

2o

Replace blade.

Tighten blade boll,,

Contact Sears Service Department_ to

2.

3,

4_

Depress engine control bar to upper

handle before pulling on starter rope

Contact Sears Service Department

Replace blade adapter.

Get over low grass and!or hard surface to start engine_

1,,

2,

3,

4,

Raise cutting height,

Replace blade,

Clean/replace catcher bag,

(If optional gross catcher is being used).

Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position_ i t_

2_

3_

4o

5

Raise cutting height°

Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

setting hlgh_r tha'n front_

Empty grass catc:her.

Adjust handle height to suit,

Cleon drive pawls and tubricate_

1, Check and adjust drive control

2_ Check/replace drive belt,

3. Check/reinstall drive belt_

4, Replace spring retainer,

5. Check/replace friction wheel,

6, Allow wheel to dry before use_

0

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451

\

REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

\

t_ w_

Ref.

No.

33

34

35

36

37

38

27

28

29

30

31

32

23

24

25

26

19

20

2t

22

13

14

15

16

17

18

10

1t

8

9

!2

4

5

6

1

2

3

Part

No.

751608

STD541425

751150

751040

750629

751801

86055

851185

751584

751385

751152

751053

751625

751782

STD522515

85827

851000

87692

751305

750785

58714

66426

751638

750820

800445

800443

800444

STD541431

83923

800447

800469

750621

750619

750620

851639

750674

851552

750671

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MO_F=R MODEL NUMBER 917.372451

Part Name

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

Engine Control Bar

Locknut 1/4-20

Drive Bar Decal

Drwe Bar

Upper Handle

Cable Pull

Machine Screw 114-20 x 2 t/4

Machine Screw 114 x 2 314

Screw #6-20 x 3/8

Spacer

Locknut 114-20

Drive/Speed Control Cable Assembly

(See Page 24)

Spacer

Spacer

Hex Head Bolt 114-20 x 1 1/2

Cable Clip

Belt Snubber

Handle Knob

Instruction Decal

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

Wire Tie

Tube Bolt 5116-t8 x 1 3/8

Rope Guide

Handle Adjusting Bracket

Handle Link (Left) iii,u

Handle Lu_k (Right)

Locknut 5/16-18

Locknut 3/18-16

Washer

Spacer

Door Handle

Spring (Right)

Spring (Left)

Seal Strrp

Rear Door

Pan Head Screw t0-16 x 1/2

Hinge Rod

66

67

68

69

70

7!

72

73

74

75

6t

62

63

64

65

Ref.

No, i

39

40

41

42

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

43

44

45

46

47

48

Part

No.

851454'

750673

85463

48218

54583

88641

88642

84920

88348

87887

850863

77865

62335

84921

750507

52160

85179

77400

750675

750780

851219

850998

STD54t437

751302

751303

87588

851084

850263

851074

850973

851514

87677

84596

59708

751698

62509

750664

751901

REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

Part Name

I J l ti iiil_tfl

Wiper Strip

Hinge Bracket

Danger Decal

Lawn Mower Housing

(Incl. Ref. #41 & 64)

Hex Tapping Screw 114-20 x t/2

Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Right)

Wheel Adiusting Bracket (Left)

Spacer

Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Spring

Selector Knob

Belleville Washer

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16

Wheel & Tire Assembtv 8.0 x 1 3/4

Washer

Retainer Clip

Hubcap

Catcher Frame

Grass Bag

Engine Washer

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw

3/8-16 x 1 1/8

Locknut 3/8-16

Spec Decat

Housing Decal

Front Baffle

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 × 1 3/8

(Grd. 8)

Helical Lockwasher 3/8

Hardened Washer

22" Blade

Blade Adapter

Hi-Pro #HP-505

Engine Pulley (Incl.

Ref. #72)

Set Screw !/4-20 x 5/16

Engine Zone Control Cable

Truss Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1

Engine - Briggs/Stratton

Model No. 124702 Type No. 3121-01

Owner's Manual

t'o

P_

CRAFTSMAN 22'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451

3

/ t9

REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

60

Part

No.

88028

750697

86974

750692

53971

88349

700279

74189

750996

77400

52160

85179

751148

88446

67725

750818

750734

751094

77865

750810

750735

10102

750809

STD533107

750819

751153

751095

750320

750319

Ref,

No.

10

9

11

12

13

6

7

8

4

5

1

2

3

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29 t8

19

20

2!

14

15

16

17

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451

Part Name

Roll Pin

Access Door

Hex Washer Head Screw 10-24 x 7/!6

Back Plate/Baffle

Speed Nut

Locknut 114-20

Retainer Clip

Locknut t0-24

Rear Deflector

Hubcap

Washer

Retainer Clip

Wheel & Tire Assembtv 8.0

x 1 3/4

Bushing

Washer

Pinion (Right)

Dust Cover

Height Selector Assembly (Right)

Selector Knob

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Shoulder Bolt

Washer

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Carriage Bolt 5116-18 x 3/4

Pinion (Left)

Locknut 5!16-18

Height Selector Assembly (Left)

Seven Position Decal (Right)

Seven Position Decal (Left)

Ref.

No,

56

57

58

59

60

61

48

49

5O

51

52

53

54

55

43

44

45

46

47

38

39

40

41

42

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

Part

No,

STD532507

88349

STD522506

751899

750253

751888

750892

STD582062

750686

750684

751659

750680

750834

751071

750679

750732

750681

751133

84026

850018

751070

STD572515

52160

751232

STD560607

750688

48219

11142OX

751582

750991

751780

750841

REPAIR PARTS

Rev, 2

Part Name

Carnage Bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8

Locknut 1t4-20

Hex Head Screw 1/4_20 x 5/8

Belt Keeper

Locknut 5116-t8

Drive Spring

Spacer

Retaining Ring

Beanngs

Pulley Assembly

Compression Washer

Stand Off

Compression Spnng

Locknut 6-32

Oilite Bearing

Rocker Arm

Drive Housing

Clamp

Hex Thread Screw 10-24 x 112

Drive Pawl

Hex Washer Head Machine 6-32

Spring Pin

Washer

Sleeve Bearing

Cotter Pin

Wheel Assembly Friction

Dnve Shaft Kit (lncl, Ref. #53)

Bolt 5t16-18 x 3 1/4

Shield

Drive Belt

Deflector Rod

Deflector Rod

CRAFT_IAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED

LAWN MOWER 917.372451

DRIVEtSPEED CONTROL CABLE

REPAIR PART-

3

\

\

\

\

\

Ref_

NOo

8

9

10

5

6

7

3

4

1

2 _

Part

No.

48235

751837

751834

751828

751829

751830

751831

751840

751833

751832

Part Name

'1 '1 IIIl'llql' I -

Control Head Kit (tncl, Ref, #2

Ptastite Sc;_w #8 x 7t8

Torsion Spring

Drive Actuator

Drive Pulley

Speed Lever

Leve; Mounting Plastite Screw

#4 x 5/8

Washer 118 x 3/8

Speed Cable Assembly

Drive Cable Assembly

24

[

LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD

NOTE: Change Engine OiL after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours

DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE

Change Oil: SAE 30 or 10W30

Replaced spark plug:

Replaced air filter:

Replaced blade:

Tuned-up:

DATE uuutIIIIH tii illlllll ilUlll

IJ/'t IIIJlll/I J/llJlll mlHImUl.'_'_'"' _ _' l/

25

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

572

307

(_455

332

324

23

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

615,

230,

46

842

26

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

REF

NO,

PART

NO.

1

2

493260

293708

Note:

3 "'393862

5 213610

7 **272200

8 399717

10

9 *'271904

9A "'272238

94222

1 t

12

13

15

16

231685

"'272t98

94547

93418

493362

Note:

18

20

22

23

24

25

493279

**399761

94220

492177

222698

493262

493385

493386

493387

DESCR)PTION

Cylinder Assembly

Bushing -Cylinder

Requires special tools

for instaffation

Scot-Oil

Head _Cyiinder '

Gasket - Cyffndor Hd

Breather--Valve

Chamber

Gasket--Valve

Gasket-Baffle

Screw*Breather

Cover

PIate

Mounting Sam

Tube--Breather

Gasket _ Crankcase

Screw _ Cylinder Hd

Plug _Oi_ Drain

Crankshaft

Order 94388

Gear Key

Sump _ Engine

Seal-Oil

For Timing

Screw-Bump

Flywheel--Magneto

Key--Flywheel

Mtg Sam

Piston Assy -Standard

Piston Assy --010" 0 S

Piston Assy --020"

Piston Assy _030-"

0 S

O S

26

27

28

29

32

33

34

35

40

45

48

47

52

RING SETS:

Note:

493261

493388

493389

493390

26026

298909

298908

490566

Note:

94405

262651

262652

262224

93312

262204

492830

492524

**272199

For Chrome Piston

Ring Set-Standard

Size_Order Part No

493391

Ring Set-Std, Piston

O,S Ring Set-0!0"

Piston

Ring Set-020

Piston

_" O,S

Ring Sat-,030"

Piston

Lock-Piston

OS

Pin

Pin Assembly--Piston

Standard

Pin Assembly - Piston-

.005" 0 .S

_

Rod Assembly-

Connecting

For Connecting with

Rod

020 °' undersize

Crankp{n Bearing-

Order No.

490743

Screw--Connecting

Valve-Exhaust

Valve -)make

Sprlng-Valve

Rod

Retainer-Valve Spring

Used with valves with goove in stem

Tappet --Vaive

Gear-Cam

Oil Stinger Gear and

Bracket

Gasket--intake Elbow

REF

NO.

54

PART

NO,

94526

55

56

57

58

59

60

65

69

69A

81

95

492831

492832

262594

280399

396892

393152

94058

280973

224322

223664

94098

88

9BA

104

116

398185

493280

"t

"231371

117 "

133

! 34

137

163

187

188

284

300

304

305

306

307

201

209

227

230

268

324

332

333

334

337

1"_8 t21

124

125

127

130

131

*

492945

492495

94525

493627

223470

493267

398187

"398186

"t

''272257

492790

398540

262579

262860

492349

67072

94512

94511

490547

493293

94513

224324

94515

224251

92284

802574

93381

298809

353

356

358

363

94581

398806

493263

19069

DESCRIPTION

Screw-Intake Elbow

Mounting

HousingRow)no Starter

Pulley--Rewind

Spring-Rewind

Starter

Starter

Rope--Rewind

[Cut To 88 5/8")

Starter

Insert--Handle

Handle-Rewind Starter

Screw-Guard

Washer-

Mounting

Rewind Starter

Washer-

Lock-Muffler

Rewind Starter

Screw

Screw--Throttle

Mounting Sere

Valve

ScrewIdle Adjustment

Screw Assy--Speed Adj

Pin-Float

Gasket-

Hinge

Seating

(Sold in Kit Only)

.Jet

{Sold in Kit Only_

Valve and Spring

Needle

Carburetor Overhaul

Screw-Carburetor

Carburetor

Plug--Welch

Assembly

Kit

Mtg t$old in Kit Only)

Valve -Throttle

Shaft and Lever-

Throttle

Roar Assy -Carburetor

Valve - _nlet

(_nciudes Seat)

Gasket-Bowl

(So_d _n Kit Oniy)

Gasket--Air Cleaner

Hose--Fuel

Screw--Tank

II_cludes

Mount|ng

Washer}

Link--Governor

Spring--Governor

Lever Assembty-Gov

Washer-Governor

Screw-Hex Heed

Crank

Screw--Hex

Muffler-

Head

Exhaust

Housing--

5crew-Hex

Blower

Head Sere

Shield-Cylinder

Screw--Hex

Screen-

Head

Rotating

Nut-Rywhee_

ArmatureMagneto

Screw-Armature

Mounting

Plug-Spark

Sere tWith

Gasket) (I_.112"' H_gh-

37,42 M,M }

Locknut

Wire-Ground

Gasket Set

PuIler-Rywheef

IO,_tional Accessory)

922

923

949

955

957

956

966

967

968

969

971

972

975

977

1016

REF

NO.

383

, 387

456

456

459

461

4_7

515

515A

523

524

525

528

529

562

572

592

601

PART

NO,

89838

394281

224250

224321

492833

282626

280857

262556

262625

492350

280967

280929

399254

280943

92613

224328

231082

93053

Note:

493295

94231

94474

262578

"1270344

493635

"1

396647

492717

66538

280512

262598

280966

22179a

213512

213513

262001

Note:

608

613

615

616

617

620

621

625

634

635

670

741

842

851

869

870

871

262640

492918

280946

493637

493017

493277

492363

491586

280937

94120

94269

493636

493640

490937

224278

DESCRIPTION

Wrench-Spark

Primer Assembly

Plug

CupS_arter

RetainerRewind Starter

PawIStarter

Pin-Statler

KnobSpeed Control

Spring-Pawl

Sprlng-Torsi0n

Cap with Dipstickel!

Filler

Seal-Filler Tube

Tube-Oi! Filler

Hose-Primer

Grommet _ Breather

Bolt-Governor Lever

Baffle-

Nut -Hex

Cylinder

C_amp--Hose

(Green)

93807

(Black}

ClampHose

Starter Assy-Rewtnd

Screw-Muffler

Pushnut (Governor

Mtg

Crank)

Crank -Governor

Seal-Fuel lntake

Bracket

Carburetor

Assembly-

Control

Switch _ Stop

Tube--Fuel Intake

Washer _Throttle

Tube

(Sold in Kit Only)

Elbow-Spark

SpacerFuol

Plug

Tank

Gear -Timing

Seal-O'Ring

Shaft

Terminel_tgnilien

Cable

SeatIntake Valve

IStandard)

SeatExhaust

63709

Valve

Va(ve

{Standardl

Guide-Exhaust Velve

Guide-Intake

See Repair Instruction

Menus|

Spring - 6rake

Brake Assembly

Guard-Finger

Screw-Bowl Mtg

Cap Assemb|y--Fuet

Valve _Fuel Shut-Off

Base-Air Cleaner

Filter-Air

Cover-Air Cleaner

Screw - Cover Mtg

Screw-Air Cleaner

Fuel Tank Assembly-

Bowl Assembly-

Carburetor

Gasket SetCarburetor

Cover - Rewind Starter

"Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit--Part

No, 492495

"*fncfuded in Gasket Sat-Part No 493263 tlncluded

No in Carburetor Gasket Set-Part

490937

27

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

_'65 949

305

_3

87

353

_124

528

97t

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

967

966

305

,62t

467

111

69

J_515A

69A

_461

Assemblies include alt parts shown in frar'nes_

28

(_)116 i i ii _

BRIGGSISTRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NOo 3121-01

358 GASKETSET]

634(_

O

11'/

116 _ 104

127

20

634(_ 137

617

163

Assemblies include al! parts shown in frames

29

NOTES

30

#

lg

I:RRFrSMRN®

MANUAL

MODELNO.

917.372451

22" REARBAGGER

POWERPROPELLED

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number°

The model number for your lawn mower witl 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 plugo

All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuckand Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores°

INFORMATION:

HOWTO ORDER

MODELNO, 124702 TYPENO. 3121-01

" PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technlcians.°.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 sell, i 75t901 Rew 2 06/04/90 Printedin U.S.A.