Sears 917.372301 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL 4.0 RESERVE SOLID STATE REAR BAGGER LA WN M 0 WER 22" [, POWER IGNITION POWER-PROPELLED MODEL NO. 917.372301 THIS MOWER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1982 TO START THE ENGINE IT IS NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER, BEFORE PULLING ON THE STARTER ROPE, FOR FURTHER STARTIN[...]

CRAFTSMAN quality LAWN CARE equipment TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER Far two years from the date af purchase, when this Craftsman power mower is maintained, lubri- cated 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 Craftsm[...]

KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN MOWER ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL CONTROL BAR CONTROL HANDLE KNOB PLATE CABLE CLIP ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK GRASS GASOLINE FILLER CAP CATCHER LATCI" WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL) HANI ENGINE CONTROL KNOB PRIMER AIR FILTER FIG I H_O SING DRIVE COVER MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED Oil: Use SA[...]

RULES FOR SAFE USE CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE I1 CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING--UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER. IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJU[...]

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 before starting your lawn mower and while mowing, We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores_ AC[...]

Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the grass catcher and grass catcher ftame, To set-up and attach grass catcher, follow the steps under "GRASS CATCHER". The following parts are included not assembled: 1 Grass Catcher Frame 1 Grass Catcher Top 1 Grass Catcher Bottom 1 Hardware Package HOW TO SET-UP YO[...]

HOW TO SET-UP YOUR MOWER (CONT'D) TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT (CONT'D) CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with the engine running° 1_ The wheel adjusters give you five (5) different cutting positions, Medium cut is the best for most lawns. 2, High cut is approximately 3 5/8", medium cut is approximately 2 1/2", and low cut is[...]

HOW TO SET-UP YOUR MOWER (CONT'D) TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Place the catcher frame into the slots of the hinge bracket, 2. Depress the door latch tab and slide the frame into position at the end of the slot (See Fig_ 10). 3. Release door latch tab to lock flame into place_ 4, To remove grass catcher, stop blade, lift up on back of glass catc[...]

HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER [IMPo.TA.TI ENGINE CONTROL CAUTION: THE BLADE TURNS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNfNG_ YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPER- ATOR ZONE ENGINE CONTROL WHICH REQUIRES THE OPERATOR TO BE POSITIONED BEHIND THE MOWER HANDLE TO START AND OPERATE THE MOWER. THE CONTROL BAR MUST BE DEPRESSED TO THE HANDLE TO START AND RUN THE ENGINE, RE- LEAS[...]

HOW1'0 USE YOUR MOWER (CONT'O) TO START ENGINE (CONT'D) NOTE: In cooler weather the need to repeat prim_ ing procedures may be necessary, when weather is warmer over priming may result in flooding. If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before repeating priming procedures_ It is not normally necessary to use the primer to start wa[...]

POWER-PROPELLED (CONT'D) around the gear case clear of trash by re- moving drive cover and cleaning (See Fig. 76 and 17)_ 3. The gear case is lubricated with multi-purpose automotive grease° DO NOT USE ANY OTHER type grease or oil in the gear case. See "GEAR CASE" under "MAINTENANCE". 4. Check your mower, each time you mow[...]

MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) BLADE/BLADE FLANGE CARE (CONT'D) NOTE: The blade flange with tab attaches the blade to crankshaft, It is not intended to protect the crankshaft. The tab must be in good condition and located in slot of crankshaft to keep blade attached. 5_ Put the blade flange on the engine crankshaft with the tab in the slot of the c[...]

MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) GEAR CASE (CONT'D) NOTE: The gear case is filled to proper level at the factory° The only time the lubricant needs atten- tion, is if service has been performed on the gear Case. The gear case must be filled with grease after gear case has been serviced. Use only multi-purpose automotive grease. Do not substitute. LU[...]

MAgNTENANCE (C0NT'D) GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: The gear case and drive wheels should be cared for much llke you would an automobile_ I. On a regular schedule remove the drive cover and remove any trash around gear case and belt area. 2. To remove drive cover, remove the two (2) screws (See Fig. 16). Keep for re-useo 3. Keep your mower c[...]

MABNTENANCE (tOrn'D) TO CHANGE OIL CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in con- tact with the spark plug, 1_ Remove engine oil cap with dipstick, lay aside on a clean surface, Warm oil drains better° 2_ Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 27 and drain oll into suitable container° Rock mow[...]

STORAGE (CONT'D) REPLACE BLADE See "Blade Care" section under Maintenance. To get the best cutting results we recommend that you replace your blade with a Sears original equipment blade each year, Replacement blade is available at most Sears stores and through the catalog. Be sure to give your mower model number when ordering blade. [...]

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWERTPROPELLED LAWN MOWER MOOEL NUM E. 9,7 372301 REPAIR PARTS GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NO. 85314 10 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part No. 53838 85178 83488 57072 57388 79899 77881 77039 79946 57079 75144 53912 81203 Part Name Locknut 1/4-20 Adjusting Bracket Shifter Assembly Seal Drlv-Lok Pin 1/8 × 1/2 Gear Case Halve[...]

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372301 R EPAIR PARTS 4 13 56 57 38 34 59 49 53 60 54 58 26 52 50 27 i 26 48 26 24 I 3 51 48 49 5_ 57 56 6O 59 * BLADE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 50-65 FT. LBS._[...]

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372301 REPAmR PARTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No. 85755 84683 85523 86261 53490 85548 STD523117 63688 85424 85529 85825 STD551025 85436 53490 34372A 85827 51793 81281 85535 Part Name Upper Handle Lower Handle Zone Control Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 1/8 [...]

CRAFTSMAN 22;' POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372301 R EPAIR PARTS (CONT'D) to 0 Ref. Part No, No. 41 STD511005 42 69180 43 86157 44 86156 45 STD533107 46 63124 47 55187 48 69478 49 86107 50 84888 51 77865 52 84920 53 86114 54 84921 55 74400 56 86455 57 82854 58 52160 59 55015 60 85313 Part Name Truss Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2 L[...]

LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD NOTE: Change Engine Oil after the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use Changed Oil: 10W30 or SAE 30 Replaced spark plug: Replaced air filter: Replaced blade: Tuned-up: DATE DATE 21 DATE[...]

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372301 REPAIR PARTS h_ 5O 44 8 / 11 48 13 51-- ,.,_ _--, • , t7 18 20 7 I 12 6 2t 16 11 13 37 15 16 6[...]

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372301 R EPA_ R PARTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lO !1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Part No. 85759 79875 79980 86261 53490 84886 52160 55015 77400 77862 77861 77865 77858 86280 86273 86274 STD582087 61528 63601 76401 74507 STD581050 81612 81220 5TD601003 83700 7994[...]

EAGER-1 (I_FTS_AN 4=(V(:LE ENGINE[...]

EAGER-1 CRAFTSMAN 4=(YCLE ENGINE Ref. I 1111 11 12 14 14 14 14A I 14A I 'il 15 15 16 17 18 2!!1 25 = 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 41 51 64 55 56 g 60 62 66 Part No. 35180 26727 32600 29314B 29315C 29313C 29315C 31671 31672 31673 35175 32323 34851 34852 34853 32603B 326049 32605B 34854 34855 34856 20381 30963B 32610A 27241 33553 29914 *35261 3[...]

CARBURETOR NO. 632389 Ref. Part No, No. Part Name 632389 Carburetor 1 631615 Shaft 8 Lever Assy,, Throttle 3 631616 Shutter, Throttle 4 650506 Screw, Throttle shutter 5 631767 Spring, Throttle return 6 631971 Seat, Dust 7 631184 Washer, Flat 9 632047 Primer Assy, 11 631027 Plug, Welch 12 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat _- Clip Assy_ (Incl, No, 13) 13 631[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTSNG POBNTSJ PROBLEM Does not Start LOSS of Power Poor cut- Uneven Too much Vibration Starter Rope Hard to Pull Catcher not Filling Completely CAUSE 1 Out of gasoline 2 "Stale Gasoline " 3 Spark plug wire is dis- connected from the spark plug 4 Bad spark plug 5 Water in gasoline 6 Loose blade or broken blade flange 7 Zone/Engi[...]

SERVICE is at YOUR SERVICE HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Each LAWN MOWER has its own MODEL NUMBER Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER The MODEL NUMBER for the town mower wilt be found on a plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAR OF THE HOUSING The MODEL NUMBER for the engine will be found on the BLOWER HOUSING of the engine adjacent to the spa[...]