Craftsman 917.373460, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DEL NUMBER 917 373460 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ...

Page 2: ...ot put hands or feet near or under rotating parts_ Keep clear of the discharge opening at al times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and arty gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning irrspecting or repairing your mo...

Page 3: ...Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTiES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower o 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 lu...

Page 4: ...eplacement 13 Drive Wheels 14 Engine 15 Lubrication 15 Spark Plug 15 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter t5 Oil Change 15 Oil Level 15 Oil Type 15 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 19 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 19 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 18 L Lubrication Engine 15 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 11 Oil O Engine 15 Storage 19 O...

Page 5: ...el number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER 0 AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER If lawn mower is an electric start LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE REAR BAG OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT BAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FABRIC BAG I q I CHARGER I BATTERY DUST SHIELD OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWER CLIPPING DEFLECTOR SIDE DI...

Page 6: ...n upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Figs 1 2 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES_ Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with or reo...

Page 7: ... plate removed o Grass catcher installed Side discharge guard closed and locked securely FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Rear mulcher plate installed Side discharge guard unlocked and open CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate inplace or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO ASSEMBLE ATTACH GRASS CATCHER S...

Page 8: ...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 BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER located ORthe side of the engine which allows you to select either high _ or low _ engine speed ...

Page 9: ...ulcher To convert to rear bagging or side discharging see q O CONVERT MOWER in Assembly section of this manual CAUTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONVERT LAWN MOWER Release control bar to stop engine o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 8 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower ...

Page 10: ... oil level before each use Add oll if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each tirne o 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 underdusty dirty conditions GAS See Fig 12 Fill gasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline DO NOT ...

Page 11: ...NING IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best ...

Page 12: ...warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element ...

Page 13: ...ugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Install the blade bolt with the Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We ...

Page 14: ...nions and pawls be sure not to damage the pinion seal upon reinstallingthe pinions Clean and lubricate with grease before reinstalling Refer to Fig 16 for correct assembly of drive pawL The pit ion gear must be installed with the left gear on the left side and with 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 tf install...

Page 15: ...to spark plug AIR FILTER 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 See Fig 18 Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cove...

Page 16: ...rive assembly rearward and slip belt from beneath belt keeper and off of driven pulley Slip belt forward out of plastic baffle and over blade to remove 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 Tilt driven pu...

Page 17: ...stment should be checked after approxi mately 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 will wear_ If you have problems making the described adjust ments contact your nearest authorized service center_ DRIVE SPEED CONTROL RANGE The speed control range is properly set at the factory and...

Page 18: ...same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob ENGINE 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 lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment_ ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it...

Page 19: ...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 Drain the fuel tank 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 damag...

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Page 21: ...837 3 751834 4 751828 5 751829 6 751830 7 751831 8 751840 9 128218 10 128219 DESCRIPTION Control Head Kit lncL Ref 2 Plastite Screw 8 x 7 8 Torsion Spring Drive Actuator Drive Pulley Speed Lever Lever Mounting Plastite Screw 4 x 518 Washer 1 8 x 3 8 Speed Cable Assembly Drive Cable Assembly 21 ...

Page 22: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 373460 41 69 70 57 58 52 48 54 45 46 I 52 60 63 67 ...

Page 23: ...20 x 2 1 4 67 141114 Handle Bolt 5 16 18 x t 3 4 68 851514 Wire Tie 69 85543 Cable Clip 70 87677 Lower Handle 71 STD502502 Locknut 5 16 18 72 701558 Shoulder Bolt 73 750675 Handle Link Right 74 750621 Handle Link Left 75 850999 Locknut 1 4 20 77 141137 Spring Right 78 701458 Spring Left 79 752240X479 Seal Extrusion 80 142386 Rear Door 81 702808 Seal 82 702809 Hinge Bracket 84 141841 Pan Head Hi Lo...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 373460 Io 4_ 64 12 50 lo 62 14 61 16 15 17 t9 6O 26 3O 22 27 4 26 _ 59 40 51 20 _r 33 54 48 _ 57 61 62 23 16 19 56 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 25: ...ctor Knob Pinion Left Whee_ Adjuster Assembly Left Seven Position Decal Left Carnage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Right Flat Washer 1 4 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 5 8 Grd 5 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Wave Washer 32 50705 Hex Head Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 33 750253 Locknut 5 16 18 34 751888 Dnve Spring 35 750892 Spacer 36 12000028 Retaining Ring 37 751991 Bearing 38 750684 Pulley 39 751659 Wa...

Page 26: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 945504 215 119 120 125 9 370A 2OO 41 46 178 241 83 _ 245 82 J_i 80 _ 81 7 189 194 14 193 26 ...

Page 27: ...in Plug 285 35000 Drain Plug Gasket 287 650926 Qil Seal 290 34357 Governor Shaft 292 26460 Washer 300 35586 Governor Gear Assy Incl 81 301 35355 Governor Spool 305 35819A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 308 34265 Flywheel Key 307 35499 Flywheel 309 650936 Bellevilte Washer 310 35822 Flywheel Nut 313 34080 Solid State Ignition 347 650898 Spark Pk_g Cover 370 36261 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 1 370A 35167 Ground W...

Page 28: ...O NO DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter Complete 1 590599A Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590703 Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia 13 590701 Starter Handle NOTE A l component dimensions given in U...

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Page 31: ... of pulley 4 Lost spring tension retainer 5 Friction wheel worn 6 Fdction wheel excessively wet CORRECTION 1 Clean replace airfiIter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain rue tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark pkJg 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace cont...

Page 32: ...the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917o373460 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 945504 PART NUMBER PART DE...