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    /W/nN ° MODEL N BER 917.372851 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Convertible • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service o Adjustments . Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 148746 Rev. 2, 06.06.95 Printed in U.S.A.- x II1[[11ill ..................................[...]

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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATLNG HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROVVlNG OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT ta SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT IS EQUI[...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower, It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians and [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFET'_ RULES ....... _ .................................................... 2 PRO[_UCT S PEC_F_C,AT|ONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-!4 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY .....................................[...]

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    LAWN MOWER ACCESSO IES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also 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. LAWN MOWER PERFO[...]

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    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower, your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper opera- tion of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be t[...]

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    LY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. o When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as s[...]

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    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ _HIS 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. ,i ,i mmnum I i iinlll These symbols may appea, on your |awn mow_ror-i, l[...]

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    OPERATIC The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR[...]

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    OPE 0 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) Simply lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it wilt cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTmNG ENG|NE OIL (See Fig. t0) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. o Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove [...]

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    0 ERATION MOWING TiPS = Undercertain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. • For extremely heavy cutting, red uce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. , For better gra[...]

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    CUSTOME RESPO ILITIE MAINTENANCE SCHEDU LE MI O} Wl El RI El NI. G[ I. Ni Et FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ._ck for Loose Fasteners _i iiiii _nilnspeCt Grass'Catcher (if [quipped) if Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover If-Propelled Mowers) 1 !cWSharPen/Replace Blade .................... i = Lubrication Chart .... = .......[...]

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    CUSTO ONS TtES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES ® Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace[...]

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    CUSTOME ENGINE LUBRaCATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SF o r SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES .20 ° 0o 30 ° 32 ° 40 _ 60 ° 80 ° _3o o -2o ° 40° o ° _oo _o o 30° 40° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT Oi[...]

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    i. SERVICE ADJUSTIVlENTS ..... ..... := _ :=L=:,:,,L _ ,, Ll CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and a!l moving parts have completely stopped. - Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug, lAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEtGHT See "[...]

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    SERVIC AND ADJ ENTS TO A#JUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for you r mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. o To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle section[...]

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    STORAGE immediately prepare your fawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area, • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Cus[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372851 9 12 56 35 56 Qo 27 3O 24 28 3O 55 12 65 44 51 24 62 47[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 9t7.372851 ._s. KEY PART NO. NO 1 145646X479 2 130861 3 74350424 5 85827 6 136376 7 STD541425 8 145793 9 147612 1! 128415 12 STD512505 14 700483X479 15 700365X479 16 133190X479 17 140661X479 20 140540 21 702813 22 85543 23 87677 24 77400 26 83923 27 146249 28 84921 29 62335 30 145935X004 31 701037 32 8508[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,372851 Po o 54 8 10 11 18 5 1 14 15 40 12 13 18 11 10 14 16 13 15 1-31[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372851 ==,&, KEY PART NO, NO. 1 48385 2 48386 3 63601 4 144929 5 146527 6 700875 8 77400 9 145212 10 86960 11 700783 12 12000058 13 137054 14 88080 15 88118 16 67725 18 701037 DESCRIPTION Drive Head Kit Drive Control Cable Kit Locknut 1/4-20 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 V-Belt Carriage Bolt 1/4-2[...]

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    PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.372851 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 70251,1 13 I 1 J I 10 J 9 15 17 18 10 I 10 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 !0 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 5, and 7) 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm S[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.955500 MODEl, a_ SERIAl, _UMBERS HERE l 23[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.955500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36,478A 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 8 33735 9 30200 !2 36558 12B 34695 14 28277 15 30589 16 31383A 17 31335 18 650548 19 36281 20 32600 30 35801 40 36073 36074 36075 41 36070 36071 36072 42 36076 36077 36078 43 20381 45 32875 46 32610A 48 27241 [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.955500 CARBURETOR NO. 632681 # i REF PART NO. NO, - - 632681 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 6325O4 7 650506 16 631775 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 3O 631021 31 631022 35 632694 35A 632647 40 632682 44 27110 48 631027 DESCRIPTION Carburetor, Complete (Includes Ref. #184 of Engine Parts List[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 26[...]

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    .................................. M ............. TROU LES OOTING POINTS PROBLEM i,,,Ull: ,hi, ill,i ,,, ,;,i n Does not start Loss of power Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull ...... ,,,, Loss of drive Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push CAUSE 1. Dirty air filter, 2, Out of fuel, 3. Stale fuel. 4, W[...]

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    OWNER'S MANUAl. MODEL NO. 917.372851 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR RE PLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800"FON'PART (1-800-366-7278) £RRFTXMnN ® 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22"3 in ONE Convertible POWER PROPELLE[...]