Craftsman 917.372850, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 146650 10 12 94 Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine wheneveryou leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolute...

Page 3: ...s store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricat...

Page 4: ...TORAGE 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 18 22 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 23 25 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE 28 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 17 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 17 Type 10 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 11 Oil 0 Engine 10 Storage 17 Operation Drive Control 9...

Page 5: ...el number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER A_R FILTER if lawn mower is an electric start GAS CAN CHARGER BATTERY LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE REAR BAG OPTIONAL DUST SHIELD CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FABRIC BAG REPLACEMENT BAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SIDE DMSCHARGE LAWN MOWER SiDE DISCHARGE C...

Page 6: ...nt section of this manual NOTE For shipping purposes the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not adjusted to the same position as the front wheels Before operating mower adjust a l wheels to the same cutting height position SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 2B Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower see above instructions Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow g...

Page 7: ...lly seated together as shown in inset Slip viny bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip Iid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door oll the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catche...

Page 8: ...otary 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engin e PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a co...

Page 9: ...l bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling o To keep drive contro engaged when turning corners push down on handle and litt front wheels off ground while turning _awn mower TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to rear bagging or side discharging see ...

Page 10: ... 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 stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuet tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See...

Page 11: ...R RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special rnulchi _g blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wili disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass wil biodegrade quickty to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this wilt provide the best recutting acti...

Page 12: ... mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit AI adjustmenls in the Service and Adjustments section oi this manual sllould be checked at bast once each season Once a year replace lhe spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture ...

Page 13: ...alanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower o To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave abo_t 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...

Page 14: ... 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 See Fig 14 Remove the air filter cover by tu rning counterc ockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation Insert new filter into ...

Page 15: ...the rear wheels of your Uawnmower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 5 Remove drive cover Rernove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remo...

Page 16: ... blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over tighten the fas teners holding the controls to the up per handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section wil have to be turned over See Fig 17A o To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 7B ENGINE ENGiNE SPEED Your engine speed has bee...

Page 17: ...AN 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 Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS 3 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372850 11 27 24 29 26 28 3t 30 62 47 ...

Page 19: ...et Left Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Guide Clip KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 44 48377 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 52 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 141443 Blade 22 48 851074 Hardened Washer 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8o24 x...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTAFtY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372850 14 1 16 13 12 ...

Page 21: ... Nylon Bushing Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 t 2 x 134 Selector Knob KEY PART NO NO 19 63601 25 141764 27 1436O3 28 7O2806 31 132010 32 137052 35 146197 36 702511 37 137090 38 STD541425 40 75192 41 146198 52 144747 53 144748 54 141245 55 86012 DESCRiPTiON Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Drive Cover Decal Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Driv...

Page 22: ...ng Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer KEY PART NO NO 11 131484 12 700343 13 86447 14 137050 15 750436X 16 750369 17 12000003 18 850848 19 81585X004 NOTE DESCRIPTION Clutch Yoke Bushing Plug HeTical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket All component dimensions given in...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 955500 MOBEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 23 ...

Page 24: ... 72 thru 83 300 35586 Oil Drain Plug 301 35355 Oil Drain Plug Gasket 305 35819A Oil Seal 306 34265 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 309 650936 Governor Gear Assy Includes 81 310 35822 Governor Spool 313 34080 Screw 4 20 x 1 1 4 347 650898 Flywheel Key 370 35167 Flywheel 370A 36261 Belleville Washer 380 632681 Flywheel Nut 390 590702 Solid State Ignition 400 36481 Spark Hug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 ...

Page 25: ... Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent 7 6 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 Recoil Starter Complete Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia Starter Handle NOTE AI ...

Page 26: ...SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 27: ...lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fue tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle...

Page 28: ...attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Aii parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAmR PARTS ALWAYS G_VE THE FOLLOWING iNFORMATION o PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372850 o ENGINE MODEL NO 143 955500 PART NUMBER o...