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MODELNUMBER917'.37245 ®

OWNER'SMANUAL

_Assembly

°Operation

°Maintenance

oService

eAdjustments

_RepairParts

Caution:

ReadandFollow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

BeforeOperating

This Equipment

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SAFETYRULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE

,_ WHERE tT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ,_

sT T,.Gw. NS T ,NG-U . ADJUS ,NG AK,NG

TOYOU AW.MOWE

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 wear-

ing 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.

oMow 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. Ex-

haust 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°

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TANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS.ITMEANS..-ATTEN-J

TION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETYIS J

INVOLVED. J

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears Craft-

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 easi-

ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser_

vice CentertDepartment. We have competent, well-

trained 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.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER: 5.0

DISPLACEMENT: 11.57 cu: in.

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GASOLt N E CAPACITY: 1.5,quarts

_umeaaea I

OIL (21 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 or

(SAE10W30)

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in,): Champion

RJ19-LM or

Sears 7_ 33312

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: _006 in,

Exhaust: _008 in.

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: ,010 in_

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BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft_-tbs,

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES

*Read and observe the safety rules.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower,

oFollow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual°

TWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER

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 necessarybecause 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

'TABLEOF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY ...............

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION ,.

MAINTENANCE ,

INDEX

Adjustments:

Carburetor |5,16

Handle Height 16

Height of Cut 9

Air Filter:

Replacement 13

Assembly:

Grass Catcher 6

Handle 5,6

Accessories 5

Btade:

Replacement 1!

Sharpening tI

Co0troJs:

Engine Zone Control Cable 8

Engine Control Bar 7

Drive Control Bar 7

Engine Speed Control 8

Customer Responsibilities 3

Cutting Levels 9

Engine:

Oil Change 12

Oil Level 9

Oil Type ,9

Starting 10

Storage 17

Fuel:

Type .9

Storage 17

, , 5

,5,6

,7-I0

11.13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 14-16

STORAGE ................. 17

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 18

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............... 19

REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER ....... 20-24

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ............ 26-29

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ...... Back Cover

Handle:

Adjustment 16

Assembly 5,6

Lubrication:

Brake Spring Bracket 18

Engine

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin 1818

Wheel Adjuster I B

Maintenance:

Agreement .3

Air Filter' 13

Blade CareiReptacement 1!

Grass Catcher' 12

Drive Wheels , 12

Lubrication 18

Spark Plug 13

Mowing Tips 10

Oil:

Engine .9

Storage ! 6

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower 7-I0

Options:

Attachments 5

Parts 20_24

Safety Rules 2

Service and Adjustments:

Drive Belt 14

Drive Controi ... 15

Carburetor 15

Engine Speed t5

Handle . 16

Rear' Deflector . | 6

Speed Control Range 15

Service Recommendation 18

Spark Plug . 13

Specifications 3

Speed Control:

Engine ..8

Starting the Engine .10

Starter Handle .... 7,10

Stopping Your Lawn Mower 10

Storage 17

TroubleShootingChart 19

Warranty ,3

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters 7,9

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

MUFFLERSPARKPLUG

LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER

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GASCAN

BELT

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ENGINEOIL

BLADE BLADEADAPTER

ASSEMBLY

WHEEL5

STABILIZER

LAWN MOWERCOVER

tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass

Catcher Frame.

TO REMOVELAWNMOWERFROMCARTON

• 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 TOSET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove any packing material from around Control

Bars°

oRaise 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 posi-

tion. Be sure both sides are in same adjustment

hole_

CONTROL BAR_

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,'_ HA\DLE ,."

HANDLE KNOB_ "V. /_ , "'-"

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FIG. 1

HANDLE

BRACKET

OETENTS

HEIG

ADJUSTMENT

LINK

FIG. 2

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TO UNFOLD HANDLE (CONT'D)

ASSEMBLY

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•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 mow-

ing 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.

TO ASSEMBLE& ATTACHGRASSCATCHER

•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_

CAUTION: DO NOTRUN YOURLAWNMOWER

WITHOUTCLIPPINGDEFLECTOROR APPROVED

GRASSCATCHERIN PLACE.NEVERATTEMPTTO

OPERATETHELAWNMOWERWITH THEREAR

DOORREMOVEDOR PROPPEDOPEN.

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CATCHER

HANDLE

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FIG. 3

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FRAME

O_ENING

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DOOR GRASS

FRAME

CATCHEt

FRAME

SiDE HOOK

BRACKET_

FIG. 4

THINGSTO CHECKBEFOREMOWING

* 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_

andPareadjustments.theillustratiOnSsaveWiththisy°urmanualLawnforM°werfuturetOreferenceofamiliarizeyourself with the location of various controls

!NE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE

CONTROL LEVER

DRIVE CONTROL BAR

STARTER HANE

HANDLE KNOB

GRASS CATCHER EN(_INE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK

GASOLINE FILLER

PRIMER

WHEEL ADJUSTER

ON EACH WHEEL}

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL [

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

FIG. 5

MEETSCI C SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

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-

dle to start the engineL Release to stop the engine_

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - located on the

left side of the engine which allows you to selecteither

"HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER- used to select the

drive speed of your !:_wn mower°

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STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine_

DRIVE CONTROL BAR -used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

PRIMER -pumps additional fuel from the carburetor

to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine°

OPERATION

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HOW TOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

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

.......... CAUTION:FEDERALREGULATIONSREQUIREAN

ENGINECONTROLTO BE INSTALLEDON THIS

LAWNMOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE

d_ RISK OF BLADECONTACTINJURY. DO NOT

UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCESATTEMPTTO

DEFEATTHE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR

CONTROL.THEBLADETURNSWHENTHEENGINE

IS RUNNING....

Your lawn mower is equipped with an Operator

Engine Control Bar' which requires the operator

to be positioned behind the Lawn Mower Han-

dle 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 (red) Lever is set between "HIGH" and

"LOW" positions (See Figs. 6& 7),

.Speeds ! and 2 are for slower', light grass cut-

ting, trimming and _quietoperation.

•Speeds 3 and 4are found when the Engine Speed

Control (red) Lever is in "HIGH" position (See

Figs, 6 & 7).

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

trimming°

•Speed 4is 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_

TO OPERATEDRIVESYSTEM

', 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

DRIVE SPEED

SELECTOR LEVER

,iIr"'!.............. I',11 FIG. 8

*The _round speed may be selected either when

standing or moving. '

,To start forward motion, slowly pull up Drive Con-

trol Bar to the Handle (See Fig. 8)_

o To slow or stop forward motion tet the Drive Con-

trot Bar move forward away from Handle,

,To stop forward motion release Drive Control Bar

(See Fig_ 8).

OPERATION

TO OPERATEDRIVESYSTEM(CONT'D)

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).

oLift 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.

oTo 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)_

BEFORESTARTHNGENGHNE

D_SENGAGED

ENGAGED POS)TIC )SLTION

(ENGINE STOP)

ENGINE CONTROL BAR

FIG. 9

FIG. 10

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.

oPOUR OIL SLOWLY° DO NOT OVERFILL°

•Check oil level before each use. Add oi! if need-

ed. 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. 11

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OPERATION

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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE(€ONT'O) .....

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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 systemof 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.

TOSTARTENGINE

•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 ENGINE SPEED

WtDIPSTtCK

FUEL CLEANEE

TANK

GASOLINE

FiLL CAP

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

FIG. 12

MOWINGTIPS

• 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_

oFor better grass bagging andmost cutting con-

ditions, 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 cat-

cher 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.

MAINTENANCE

GENERALRECOMMENDATION

o Once ayear 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

LOCKWASHER

CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY

BLADEIBLADEADAPTERCARE FIG. 13

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp

Blade.

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CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE

FROMSPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

ITCANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITHTHESPARK

PLUG.

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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_

oRemove 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:

oPosition 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).

°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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CAUTION:A LOOSEBLADECANBEDANGEROUS

AND MAYMAKETHEENGINEHARDTO START.

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.

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 DustCover 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_

GRASSCATCIK'R

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 (WARMOIL DRAINSBETTER)

.................. : : .... : ,i i i i ii L ,.i ii

CAUTION:DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREFROM

d_ SPARKPLUGANDPLACEWIREWHEREITCANNOT

COMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG.

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.

II iliH

WASHER

HAIRPIN

COTTER

DRIVE PAWL

DUST COVER

ASHER

CAP

'IIII I"

FIG. 14

PINION

TOP OF MOWER

FRONT OF MOWER

DRIVE SHAFT__ DRIVE PAWL

.... ,ll, ......................

FIG. 15

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.

TENANCE

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

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.

I I t I LLJJJIIIII IIIIIIIII UII I II II I I III II I UIIIIIIII

CAUTION:PETROLEUMSOLVENTS,SUCHAS

KEROSENE,ARENOTTO BEUSEDTO CLEAN

CARTRIDGE.THEYMAY CAUSEDETERIORA-TIONOFTHECARTRIDGE.DO NOTOIL CAR-

TRIDGE.DO NOTUSEPRESSURIZEDAIR TO

CLEANOR DRYCARTRIDGE.

• 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.

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

FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARK

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 agarden 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.

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

SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT

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

TO REMOVE/REPLACEDRIVE BELT

'"'"'""""' ............................ iii, i, _, , ,

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOTCOMEIN 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.

I ' /l'_/Irl'lllll'lIH'l I'1

REAR

DOOR

FIG. 18

FIG. 19

ORtVE BELT

\O_IVEN PULLEY

I1'1111 III I I"1'1111

RETENTION

:ACCESS COVER

i,i1',II1,1

ACCESS OPENING

DIAGRAM19A

ST 1'

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

oThe 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 approx-

imately 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 ad-

justments, contact your nearest Sears Service

Center°

SPEEDCONTROLRANGE

The Speed Control Range is properly set at the

factory and should not requireadditional adjust-

ment. Ifyou feel Speed Adjustment is incorrect

or Speed Control does not operate properly con-

tact your nearest Sears Service Center.

CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS

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_

......ii,l,,i,,i....................i ,,,i ,, i , , i , _....... , ............... ,, _ , , ,J ......................... _,_ l_J.........

FIG, 20

APPROX 1 32

BELT SNUBBER '., _'_"_ ENGINE

k, // MOUNTING

._,,1" BOLT

FIG. 20A

UPPER

DRIVE BAR

ENGINE

CONTROL

BAR

FIG. 21

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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT

........... II II IJlll II '"11'1'111111 J'l I'lL !111111'11Ill ............ !' II1'11'1 I1!1

CARBURETORADJUSTMENT(CONT'D)

INTIAL ADJUSTMENT:

With the engine not running, gently turn idle Mix-

ture 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 5minutes) prior to

final adjustment (See Fig. 23)_

NOTE:DO NOT adjust top no load adjusting Screw°

(Pre-set at Factory).

'FINAL ADJUSTMENT

I,II,I

UPPER HEXAGON

FITTING

_" "\ CONTROL

ADJUSTER

SET AT FACTORY

II_ ..................... _;_ III

DRIVE CONTROL

CABLE

,_k-,"UPPER HEXAGON

'i"' Ill'Ill' '1

FIG. 22

Place Equipment Control Lever in "IDLE" or

"SLOW" 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.

heights - adjust to the height that _h_)

• To adjust the Handle, push in on Adjusting

Levers to clear the Pins (See Fig. .

I................ Ill'I'll'Ill

TOP NO LOAD SCREW

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

IDLE

MIXTURE

SCREW

FIG. 23

LOWER HANDLE.._% HANDLE _T

ADJUSTI

LEVER

FIG. 24

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.

STORAGE

Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared

for off-season storage as follows:

LAWN MOWER

oClean underside of Lawn Mower Housing° (See

"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual°)

o Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required

(See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care" in

maintenance section of manual).

o Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry

before storing°

oLubricate 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 WAY, YOU

MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL

CABLES°

ENGINE

oChange oil (See "To Change Oil" in maintenance

section of manual).

•Drain fuel and run engine until fuel system is

,TJs,MPORTANTTOPREVENT

GUMDEPOS,TSFROMFORM,NG

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

oDo 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 con-

densation to form and can cause your lawn

mower to rust.

,, When setting up your Handle from the storage

position, the Lower Handle will require manual-

ly locking into the mowing position.

'1{'{' 1{1' { 1' '1'{'1{{{{ 111 ' {'11{II ................................................. 1{!{I

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS

IIIIII,,

S£RVICERECORD

Fill in dates as you camp{ere regu{ar

service

Blade Checked

Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Check

First

Hours

SCHEDULE

Every Every Every

10 25 Use

Hours Hours

Air Cleaner

Spark P,ug Repl;ced

Lubricate Lawn Mower t,,"

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

Cleaning .............................. /,_ .........

Grass Ca,,!cher(if applicable) ...................... _ ........

Drive Pinions and Drive Pawls

II1,1111IIIIIII1'11,1I II II I III' IIII IR'I, I

LUBRICATIONCHART

SERVICEDAT_

Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL(lOW 30)

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

ENGINE OIL

HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

DRIVE PINIONS

DRIVE

L ADJUSTER

TROUBLESHOOTINGPOINTS

PROBLEM

DOESFlat

STAi_

LOSSOF

POWER

POORCUT.

UNEVEN

TOOMUCH

VIBRATION

i i

ST_P:,.RROPE

HARDTO PW.L

_TatER HOT

FIU,INg_Y

(trAeeU_m)

LOSSOFDRIVE

CAUSE

i u u ..u.u.,........................................

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,

CORRECTION

, Replace or clean air filter,

_, Fill gasoline tank.

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,

8,,

1_ Rear of lawn mower housing/blade

dragging in heavy grass

2, Cutting leo much grass,

, Dirty air filter

oBuild_upof grass, leaves, and

trash under lawn mower housing

5_ Ground drive speed too fast

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_

4Disconnectspark plug wire and

clean underside of lawn mower housing

5Cut at slower ground drive speed_

1o Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off°

3, Catcher bag dirty, poor air

ventin 9

,_. Low _glne speed_

Too much oil in engine, 6

Worn, bent or loose blade_, 1.

Wheel heights uneven_ 2,

Low engine speed, 3

Build-up of grass, leaves and trash

under lawn mower housing. 4,

Worn or bent blade° 1_

Loose blade, 2o

Bent engine crankshaft,

Flywheel brake is on when engine to

control bar is released,

Bent engine crankshaft, 2.

Blade adapter sheared, 3,

Blade dragging in grass° 4_

1,,

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

High grass or cutting height too low, t_

Rear of lawn mower housing_lade 2_

dragging i_theavy grass,

GFal_ catcher too full 3_

Handle height position not right for you, 4o

Drive pawls hanging-upo 5

Check engine oil level,

Replace blade Tighten blade bolt,

Set all wheels at same height

Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position,

Disconnectspark plug wire & clean

underside of lawn mower housing,

Replace blade.

Tighten blade boll,,

Contact Sears Service Department_

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_

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_

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, Drive not fully engaged,

2_ Belt wear°

3, Belt off of pulleys_

4o Lostspring tension retainer

5. Friction wheel worn

6 Friction wheel excessively wet°

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_

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MO_F=R MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

Ref.

No.

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

Part Name

........................... iii,u

Engine Control Bar

Locknut 1/4-20

Drive Bar Decal

Drwe Bar

Upper Handle

Cable Pull

Machine Screw 114-20 x2 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

Hex Head Bolt 114-20 x1 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 x1 3/8

Rope Guide

Handle Adjusting Bracket

Handle Link (Left)

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

Ref.

No,

i39

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

Part Name

IJlti 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 13/4

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 × 13/8

(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 x1

Engine - Briggs/Stratton

Model No. 124702 Type No. 3121-01

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN 22'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 2

t'o

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372451 REPAIR PARTS

Rev, 2

Ref,

No.

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

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

Ref.

No,

Part

No,

STD532507

88349

STD522506

751899

750253

751888

750892

STD582062

750686

750684

751659

750680

750834

751071

750679

750732

750681

751133

84026

Part Name

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Carnage Bolt 1/4-20 x5/8

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

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)

850018

751070

STD572515

52160

751232

STD560607

750688

48219

11142OX

751582

750991

751780

750841

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

CRAFT_IAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED

LAWN MOWER 917.372451 REPAIR PART-

DRIVEtSPEED CONTROL CABLE

Ref_

NOo

Part

No.

48235

751837

751834

751828

751829

751830

751831

751840

751833

751832

Part Name

'1 '1 IIIl'llql' I '11 I1'11'11I -

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

[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

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

i'mm_.....................

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

332

(_455

324

572 307

615,

230,

842

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

REF PART REF PART REF PART

NO, NO. DESCR)PTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

54 94526

1 493260

2 293708

Note:

3"'393862

5 213610

7**272200

8399717

9 *'271904

9A "'272238

10 94222

1t231685

12 "'272t98

13 94547

15 93418

16 493362

Note:

493279

**399761

94220

492177

222698

493262

493385

493386

493387

RING SETS:

Cylinder Assembly

Bushing -Cylinder

Requires special tools

for instaffation

Scot-Oil

Head _Cyiinder '

Gasket - Cyffndor Hd

Breather--Valve

Chamber

Gasket--Valve Cover

Gasket-Baffle PIate

Screw*Breather

Mounting Sam

Tube--Breather

Gasket _Crankcase

Screw _Cylinder Hd

Plug _Oi_ Drain

Crankshaft

Order 94388 For Timing

Gear Key

Sump _Engine

Seal-Oil

Screw-Bump Mtg Sam

Flywheel--Magneto

Key--Flywheel

Piston Assy -Standard

Piston Assy --010" 0 S

Piston Assy --020" 0 S

Piston Assy _030-" O S

Note: For Chrome Piston

Ring Set-Standard

Size_Order Part No

493391

26 493261 Ring Set-Std, Piston

493388 Ring Set-- 0!0" O,S

Piston

493389 Ring Set-020 _" O,S

Piston

493390 Ring Sat-,030" OS

Piston

27 26026 Lock-Piston Pin

28 298909 Pin Assembly--Piston _

Standard

298908 Pin Assembly -Piston-

.005" 0 .S

29 490566 Rod Assembly-

Connecting

Note: For Connecting Rod

with 020 °' undersize

Crankp{n Bearing-

Order No. 490743

32 94405 Screw--Connecting Rod

33 262651 Valve-Exhaust

34 262652 Valve -)make

35 262224 Sprlng-Valve

40 93312 Retainer-Valve Spring

Used with valves with

goove in stem

45 262204 Tappet --Vaive

48 492830 Gear-Cam

47 492524 Oil Stinger Gear and

Bracket

52 **272199 Gasket--intake Elbow

"Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit--Part

No, 492495

Screw-Intake Elbow

Mounting

55 492831 Housing- Row)no Starter

56 492832 Pulley--Rewind Starter

57 262594 Spring-Rewind Starter

58 280399 Rope--Rewind Starter

[Cut To 88 5/8")

59 396892 Insert--Handle

60 393152 Handle-Rewind Starter

65 94058 Screw-Guard Mounting

69 280973 Washer- Rewind Starter

69A 224322 Washer- Rewind Starter

81 223664 Lock-Muffler Screw

95 94098 Screw--Throttle Valve

Mounting Sere

88 398185 Screw- Idle Adjustment

9BA 493280 Screw Assy--Speed Adj

104 "231371 Pin-Float Hinge

116 "t Gasket- Seating

(Sold in Kit Only)

117 " .Jet

{Sold in Kit Only_

1"_8 492945 Valve and Spring

Needle

t21 492495 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

124 94525 Screw-Carburetor Mtg

125 493627 Carburetor Assembly

127 * Plug--Welch

t$old in Kit Only)

130 223470 Valve -Throttle

131 493267 Shaft and Lever-

Throttle

133 398187 Roar Assy -Carburetor

! 34 "398186 Valve - _nlet

(_nciudes Seat)

137 "t Gasket-Bowl

(So_d _n Kit Oniy)

163 ''272257 Gasket--Air Cleaner

187 492790 Hose--Fuel

188 398540 Screw--Tank Mount|ng

II_cludes Washer}

201 262579 Link--Governor

209 262860 Spring--Governor

227 492349 Lever Assembty-Gov

230 67072 Washer-Governor Crank

268 94512 Screw-Hex Heed

284 94511 Screw--Hex Head

300 490547 Muffler- Exhaust

304 493293 Housing-- Blower

305 94513 5crew-Hex Head Sere

306 224324 Shield-Cylinder

307 94515 Screw--Hex Head

324 224251 Screen- Rotating

332 92284 Nut-Rywhee_

333 802574 Armature- Magneto

334 93381 Screw-Armature

Mounting Sere

337 298809 Plug-Spark tWith

Gasket) (I_.112"' H_gh-

37,42 M,M }

353 94581 Locknut

356 398806 Wire-Ground

358 493263 Gasket Set

363 19069 PuIler-Rywheef

IO,_tional Accessory)

383 89838

, 387 394281

456 224250

456 224321

459 492833

461 282626

4_7 280857

515 262556

515A 262625

523 492350

524 280967

525 280929

528 399254

529 280943

562 92613

572 224328

592 231082

601 93053

Note:

608 493295

613 94231

615 94474

616 262578

617 "1270344

620 493635

621 396647

625 492717

634 "1

635 66538

670 280512

741 262598

842 280966

851 22179a

869 213512

870 213513

871 262001

Note:

922 262640

923 492918

949 280946

955 493637

957 493017

956 493277

966 492363

967 491586

968 280937

969 94120

971 94269

972 493636

975 493640

977 490937

1016 224278

"*fncfuded in Gasket Sat-Part No 493263

Wrench-Spark Plug

Primer Assembly

Cup- S_arter

Retainer- Rewind Starter

PawI- Starter

Pin-Statler

Knob- Speed Control

Spring-Pawl

Sprlng-Torsi0n

Cap with Dipstick-

el! Filler

Seal-Filler Tube

Tube-- Oi! Filler

Hose-- Primer

Grommet _ Breather

Bolt-Governor Lever

Baffle- Cylinder

Nut -Hex

C_amp--Hose

(Green)

93807 Clamp- Hose

(Black}

Starter Assy-Rewtnd

Screw-Muffler Mtg

Pushnut (Governor

Crank)

Crank -Governor

Seal-Fuel lntake Tube

Bracket Assembly-

Carburetor Control

Switch _ Stop

Tube--Fuel Intake

Washer _Throttle Shaft

(Sold in Kit Only)

Elbow-Spark Plug

Spacer- Fuol Tank

Gear -Timing

Seal-O'Ring

Terminel_tgnilien

Cable

Seat- Intake Valve

IStandard)

Seat- Exhaust Va(ve

{Standardl

Guide-- Exhaust Velve

63709 Guide-Intake

Valve

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

Tank Assembly- Fuel

Bowl Assembly-

Carburetor

Gasket Set- Carburetor

Cover - Rewind Starter

tlncluded in Carburetor Gasket Set-Part

No 490937

BRIGGS/STRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE

_'65 949

305

J_515A

69A

_461

97t

528

_3 353

_124

111

Assemblies include alt parts shown in frar'nes_

MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NO. 3121-01

967

966

,62t

467

(_)116

305

i i ii _

BRIGGSISTRATTON

4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 124702

TYPE NOo 3121-01

358 GASKETSET] 20 163

634(_

11'/

O127

116 _104

_CARBUR_OnOWR_UL_]

634(_ 137

977 CARBURETORGASKETSET ,1

617

Assemblies include al! parts shown in frames

NOTES

MANUAL

MODELNO.

917.372451

HOWTOORDER

REPAIRPARTS

I:RRFrSMRN®

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REARBAGGER

POWERPROPELLED

ROTARYLAWNMOWER

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°

WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHEFOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

* PRODUCT- "ROTARYLAWNMOWER"

* MODELNUMBER- 917_372451

*ENGINE- BRIGGS/STRATTON

MODELNO, 124702TYPENO. 3121-01

" PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con-

sider 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 meetour pledge

to you, we service what we sell,

i75t901 Rew 2 06/04/90 Printedin U.S.A.

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