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MODEL NU TJ/

917,373680

-Assembly

,Operation

Customer

Responsibilities

o Service

,Adjustments

-Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

SAFETY RULES

,&o,o.o. o o

PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUST NG OR MAKING

REPAIRS iMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLS TO MiNIMiZE THE RmSKOF iNJURY. YOUR UNiT iS EOUIPPED WtTH

SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CtRCUM-

STANCES,

TRAINING:

Read this operator's manual carefully. Become famitiar with

the controls and know how to operate your mower property.

Learn how to quickly stop mower,

,, Do not atfow children to use your mower. Never altow adutts

to use mower without proper instructions.

o Keep the area of operation ctear of a]t persons, especially

smatl children and pets.

" Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-

scribed in this manual.

eDo not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in

any manner, AIways have damage repaired before using

your mower.

Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended

by the manufacturer, Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

The blade turns when the engine is running.

PREPARATION:

•*Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of

all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects wilt be thrown by the blade and can cause

severe injury.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and

while using your mower.

" Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or

wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good

traction when mowing.

'_ Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank

indoors, when the engine isrunning or when the engine is hot.

Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the

gas tank. Clean off any spilted gasoline before starting the

engine.

- Always make:wheel height adjustments before starting your

mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.

,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

OPERATmON:

Keep you r eyes and mind on your mower and the area being

cuL Do not let other interests distract you.

,, Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating

your rnower. Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm ho_d

on the handles and walk.

', Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep

clear of the discharge opening at all times.

" Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using

you r mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and

any gravel-cover_t areas.

= Never directldischarge of material toward bystanders nor

allow anyone near [he mower while you are operating it.

,' Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop

the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all

moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug

wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent

accidental starting:

', Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object.

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age before restarting and operating you mower.

,, Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the

engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result.

,, Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Exces.-

sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required.

Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger-

ous.

Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow

across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might

lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or

when changing directions - maintain good footing.

Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,

grass catcher or other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

,' Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be

sure they are tightened properly.

,, Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-

tion.

,, Keep all safety devices in place and working.

,, To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease and oil.

,, Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and

replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the

manufacturer of your mower.

,, Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.

- Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

,, Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source

such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Lawn Mower, It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you the best possible de-

pendability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

tedDepartment. Sears has competent, well trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wil!

enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"_

MODEL

NUMBER 917.373680

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 IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

5.3

12.0 cu. in,

HORSEPOWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.25 quart

(Unleaded)

OIL (20 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 (Above 32°F)

5W30 (Below 32°F)

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.): Champion

RJ19LM or

Sears z_ 33312

or STD 361458

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .008 in.

Exhaust: .008 in,

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: ,0125 in.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,-Ibs.

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

Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this OwneCs Manual.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up

according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair free of charge any

defect in material or workmanship.

If 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 items which become worn during normal use. such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts,

air cleaners and spark plug.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including ben1 crankshafts and the failure to

maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owneCs manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAR-

EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UN1TED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY

WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legaf rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................. 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3, 12-14

WARRANTY .......... ......................................... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ................... 5

ASSEMBLY ..................................................... 6

OPERATION ................................................... 8

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................. 15

STORAGE ..................... :............................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ........ ,.......................... .18

REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......... 19-23

REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE, ..... ;............... 24-26

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE. BACK COVER

iNDEX

Accessories ............................................ 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor .................................. 16

Handle Height ............................ 16

Height of Cut ................................ 9

Air Filter:

Service .................................... ;.,,14

Assembly:

Handle .......................................... 6

Grass Catcher .............................. 7

Blade:

Sharpening ................................. 13

F_epJacement .............................. 13

Controls:

Operator Presence Control Bar .8

Drive Control ................................ 8

Customer Responsibilities ..... 3, 12-14

Air Filter ...................................... 14

Blade Care/Replacement .......... 13

Drive Wheels .............................. 13

Engine ........................................ 14

Gear Case ................................... 13

Lubrication ................................. 14

Spark Plug ................................. 14

Engine:

Oil Change ................................. 14

Oil Level ..................................... 14

Oil Type ...................................... 14

Starting ....................................... 10

Sto rage ....................................... 17

Fue!:

Type ............................................ 10

Storage ............ ........................... 17

Handle:

Adjustment ................................. 16

Assembly ..................................... 6

Lubrication:

Engine ........................................ 12

Brake Spring Bracket ................ 12

Rear Door Hinge ........................ 12

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin .. 12

Wheel Adjuster .......................... 12

Maintenance Agreement .................... 3

Maintenance Schedule ..................... 12

Mowing Tips ...................................... 11

Mulching/Mowing Tips ..................... !1

Oil:

Engine ........................................ 10

Sto rage ....................................... 17

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower ............... 9

Drive Control ................................ 9

Operator Presence Control Bar ......... 8

Options:

Attachments ................................. 5

Repair Parts

Lawn Mower .......................... 19-23

Engine ................................... 24-26

Responsibilities, Customer ..3, 12-14

Safety Rules ........................................ 2

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor .................................. 16

Drive Belt ................................... 15

Engine Speed ............................. 16

Handle ........................................ 16

Spark Plug ......................................... 14

Specifications ..................................... 3

Starting the Engine ........................... 10

Stopping the Engine ........................ 10

Storage .............................................. 17

Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 18

Warranty .............................................. 3

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters .......................... 8

LAWN MOWER ACC ES

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 modet number of your lawn

mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

ENGINE

MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN

SPARK PLUG

if lawn mower is an electric start

ICHARGER

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

_ = 7- =

REAR BAG

OPTIONAL

REPLACEMENT

BAG FOR REAR

DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BELT BLADE

ENGINE OiL STABILIZER

FABRIC BAG

DUST SHIELD

OPTIONAL

CATCHER FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWER

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

SIDE DISCHARGE CATCHER

BLADE WHEELS LAWN MOWER

ADAPTER COVER

BL_ : ¸'

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. All parts such as nuts, washers,

bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct

tools as necessary to ensure proper tightnessl

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

Remove loose parts included with mower.

-Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel

down flat.

o Remove all packing materials except padding between

upper and lower f_andle and 3adding hotding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

Roll Jawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-

oughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)

iMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES,

*Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

place in mowing position.

- Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle,

remove orotective padding and t_ghten both handle

knobs.

. Remove handle padding holding operator presence

controi bar to upper handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your

mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the

Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

(See Fig. 2)

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a

mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

* Open rear door and remove muicher plate. Store

mulcher plate Jn a safe place.

You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec-

[or

To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate

nto discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are

seated property.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plate in place or ap-

proved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to op-

erate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

LIFT UP

LOWER HANDLE

FIG. 1

SLOTS

MOWING POSITION

MULCHER PLATE /TABS

FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs. 3 &4)

,Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of

bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is

outside of the bag top.

•Slipvinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: if vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them ir warm

water for a few minutes, tf bag gets wet, let it dry before

using.

,Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and ptace the grass

catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket

hooks.

, The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower

housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass

catcher frame,

CATCHER FRAME

FRAME OPENING

FIG. 3

HINGE BRACKET .*REAR DOOR

F RMED TAB

GRASS CATCHER FRAME

FIG, 4

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS 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

manuai for future reference.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

STARTER HANDLE

GRASS CATCHER

MULCHER

ENGINE OILCAP W/DIPSTICK

CABLE CLIP

GASOLINECAP

PRIMER

f_iNE SPEED CONTROL

DRIVE COVER

/_..

/HOUSING

WHEEL ADJUSTER /

(ON EACH WHEEL) -

FIG. 5

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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,

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - must be held down

to the handle to start the engine. Release to Stop the

engine.

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the eng!ne.

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER - used to engage power-pro-

pelled forward motion of lawn mower.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the

engine which allows you to select either fast (,r_) or slow

(,_) engine speed.

MULCHER PLATE - located at the discharge opening

must be removed when converting to bagging or discharg-

ing operation.

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 6)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)

iocated on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is

for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass

bagging. Slow (,_) position is for light cutting, trimming

and fuel economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: FederaK regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not un-

der.:any circumstances attempt to de-

feat tSe function of the operator control

The blade turns: when the engine is

running.

, Your lawn mower [s equipped with an operator pres-

ence control bar which requires the operator to be

positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

•Serf-propel!ing is controlled by holding the operator

presence control bar down to the handle and pushing

the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

• Forward motion wilt stop when the operator presence

controt bar is released. To stop forward motion without

stopping engine, release the operator presence control

bar stightty until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to handle to con-

tinue mowing without self-propelling.

,To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,

push down on handle and I!ft front wheels off ground

whileturning lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut,

• Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cutting

height to suit your requirements. Medium position is

best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, Squeeze adjuster lever to-

ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your

requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same

setting.

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

PRIMER

FIG. 6

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

DRIVE

CONTROL

DRIVE

CONTROL

TO ENGAGE, DRIVE CONTROL

DR|VECONTROL DISENGAGED

FIG. 7

LOWER WHEELS

FOR HiGH CUT RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

FIG.8

OPERATION

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 will cause

unnecessary wear.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE '

OIL (See Fig. 10)

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.

, Be sure mower is ]evetand area around oil fill is clean.

, Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

Use2Oozs. of oiK For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual.

, Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill,

Check oit level before each use, Add oil if needed. Fill

to full line on dipstick.

To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time,

, Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

= After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the Oi!,

and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS (See Fig. 10)

-Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE, BE CAREFUL

NOT TO OVER FILL TANK.

WARNING: Experience indicates that 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. To _void e0gine

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

,ompty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage tnstruc-

_,_qs for additional information: Never use engine or

ct_rburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent

_,t_af_e may occur.

ENGINE OIL CAP

W/DIPSTICK

ASOLINE FILLER CAP

FIG. 10

TO START ENGINE

-To start a cold engine, push 3rimer five (5) times

before trying to start Use a firm push. This step is not

usually necessary when starting an engine which has

already run for a few minutes

- Push engine speed control lever to fast ('_!_) position.

- Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle

and putl starter handle quickly. :3o not allow starter

rope to snap back.

-To stop engine, release operator presence control

bar.

NOTE: Lncooler weather it may be necessary to repeat

priming steps. In warmer weather over primtng may cause

flooding and engine witl not start. If you do flood engine.

wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, such as very tail 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, reduce the width of cut by

overlapping previously cut path and mow siowiy.

•For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,

the engine speed should be set in the fast (4) posi-

tion.

• 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 clippings is left on the right side of a rear

discharge mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a

Small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt

and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water

and let dry before using.

= Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of

grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine airflow

and extend engine life.

MAX 1/3

FiG. 11

MULCHING MOWING TiPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

• The special mulching blade will recut 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 mutch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

o Avoid cutting you r lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your fawn is the early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height

so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third

of the grass blades (See Fig. 11). If the lawn is

overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut

to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading

the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For

extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by

overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

, Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one week then change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped)

Clean Lawn Mower

Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels

(Self-Propelled Mowers)

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

Check Engine Oil Level

ine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

l - Change more often when operating under a heav f toad or in high ambient tem_

2 - Service more often when operating tn dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sanay soil,

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

SERVICE DATES

LUBRICATION CHART

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that

have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive futl vaiuef rom the warranty, operator must maintain

mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodicatty 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 assures proper air-fuel

mixture and helgs your engine run better and last

longer.

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manuat.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

o Check for toese fasteners.

(_ HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

BRAKE SPRING

BRACKET

"(_ ENGINE OIL

"(_)REAR DOOR

HINGE

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit wetl lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"),

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OtL OR GREASE PLASTIC

WHEEL BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL

ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE

LiFE OF THE SELF LUBRiCATiNG BEARINGS. IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,

POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

CUSTO LITIES

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

- 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. Re-

place bent or damaged blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 12)

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

o Turn lawn mower on its side, Make sure air filter and

carburetor are up.

Use a wood block between blade and mower housing

to prevent blade from turning when removing blade

bott.

, Piotect you r hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with

heavy cloth;

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise. Use

a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock

washer and hardened washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good

condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 12)

Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.

Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are

alignedl

= Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)

holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

• Be sure the 1railing 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.

• 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. lbs.

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

NOTE: We €Iolnot recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade wilt cause eventuaf 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 Onthe mower.

o To check blade balance, drive a nai! into a beam or

wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail ex-

posed, Place center hole of blade over the head of the

nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end Of the blade moves

downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

BLADE

BLADE CRANK-

ADAPTER_. KEYWAY

KEY

BLADE

BOLT HARDENED

WASHER

LOCK WASHER TRAILING

EDGE

"CRANK-

SHAFT

BLADE ADAPTER

FIG. 12

GEAR CASE

• To keep your drive system working properly, the gear

case and area around the drive should be kept clean

and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover

twice a season.

•The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level

at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs

attention is if service has been performed on [he gear

case.

- If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Pre-

mium Grease, part no. 750355. Do not substitute.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be

sure theY move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings,

etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free

drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front

wheels.

, Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers.

Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the

dust cover, pinion andtor drive wheel gear teeth.

', Put wheels back in place.

o If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely,

contact your nearest authorized service center.

GRASS CATCHER

=The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must

be dry when used.

Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower

model number when ordering.

CUSTOME RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRiCATiON

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service

classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES

°20 _ 0 _ 60° 80 _

.30_ .20 _ q0 _ 0_ iO o 20_ 30 o

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANtICiPATED BEFORE NEXT OtL CHANGE

NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in Cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn

mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil

plug securely each time you check the oil teve!,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oii, drain fue!

tank by running engine until fue! tank is empty.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

o Remove engine oil cap; fay aside on a clean surface.

o Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable

container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove

any oil trapped inside of engine.

- Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of

engine.

• Fil! engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the

dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.

• Replace engine oil cap.

Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FtLTER

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. 14)

oRemove the air fiiter €over by turning counterclockwise

to the stop and pull away from collar.

Remove filter from inside of coven

o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove

any dirt accumulation.

o Insert new filter into cover.

Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab

with the slot.

- Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.

FIG. 13

COLLAR

SLOT

TAB

TURN

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

TO REMOVE

AIR FILTER COVER 'TO TIGHTEN

FIG. 14

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine

start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH, CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE,

CAUTIO

from sp_lace wire where it

cannot _l:act with the spark t

plug_ _

Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and

carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and

trash.

Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A

clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

o We do not recommend using a garden 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 shortened engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape

underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove

any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Flelease control bar.

, Make sure the blade and ali moving parts have completely stepped.

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place where it cannot come in contact with ptug,

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEHGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR !

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, 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. 15)

.Remove drive cover, Remove belt by pushing down

on gear case pulley,

,, Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel

cap up.

= Remove blade.

Remove debris shield.

o Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

, Install new belt by reversing above steps.

Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and

long life.

DRIVE

COVER

FiG. 15

___J

CE ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18)

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your

mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high,

medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium low position.

- To change from medium low to medium high position,

the upper and tower handle sections wiIl have to be

turned over (See Fig. 16B).

* Remove the controls and operator presence control

bar from the upper handle.

,Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.

-Remove hairpin cotters.

Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets

(See Fig. 18).

, Turr the handle over and reassemble the hairpin

cotters that have been removed.

-Reassemble the starter rope guide.

, Reassemble the controls and the operator presence

con_rot bar to the upper handle.

CAUTION: The operator presence

control bar must pivot freely to permit

blade brake engagement when control

bar is released. Do not over tighten the

fasteners holding the controls to the

upper handle,

• To change from medium ow to h gh position only the

upper handte section witl have to be turned over (See

Fig. 17A).

, To change from medium low to tow position, only the

lower handle section witl have to be turned over ',See

Fig. !7B).

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt

to increase engine speed or it may result in _ersonal

injury. If you believe that the engine ts running too fast or

too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service

center for repair and adjustment.

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

adjustment.

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW

FIG. 16A

FIG. 17A

_, ,,,....... ,,

MEDIUM HIGH

FIG. 16B

LOW

FIG. 17B

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVE\

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

HAIRPIN CLIP

FIG, 18

:STORAGE :

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the

end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days

or mere.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean

it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, ]eaves; etc. Store in

a clean, dry area.

*Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

° Lubricate as shown in the :Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

, Be sure that a!] nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are

securely fastened. Inspect 'moving parts for damage,

breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

, Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

Iightly before painting.

HANDLE (See Fig. 19) .....

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

° Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward

each other until the lower handle clears the handle

bracket, then move handle forward.

, Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow

upper handle to be folded back.

iMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR

STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD

THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE

CONTROL CABLES.

*When setting up your handle from the storage position,

the lower handle wilt automatically lock into the mow-

ing position.

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

SQUEEZE TO

FOLD

HAIRPIN

COTTER

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

FOLDFORWARD

FORSTORAGE

FOLD BACKWARD

MOWING

POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

FiG. 19

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

}MPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT 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 damage may occur.

o Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENG]INE OIL .....

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with ctean eng'ine

oi!. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYUNDER

°Remove spark phJg.

o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oi! through spark plug hole

into cylinder.

o Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

, Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

*Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wi!l cause problems.

o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

, Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

l CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

with gasoline in the tank inside a bui_td-

ing where fumes may reach an open

flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

TRO LESHOOTi POINTS

PROBLEM

Does not start

Loss of power

Poorcut*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. Water in fuel

5. Spark plug wire is disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug,

7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter.

8. Control bar in released uosition

9. Control bar defective

1 Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass,

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Buifdup of grass, leaves and trash under mower,

5. Too much oitin engine

6. Watk_ng speed too fast,

l Worn_ bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3 Low engine speed.

4. BuiiduD of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,

1 Worn, 3ent or loose b_ade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

. . ..... _ _=

t Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is

released,

2. Ben_ engine crankshaft

3 Blade adapter broken

4 Blade dragging _ngrass.

1 Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged

2. Belt no[ driving

Cutting height too low,

2. Lift on blade worn off,

3, Catcher not venting air.

4 Low engine speed,

1 Grass Is too high or wheel height }s too low.

2. Rear of lawn mower hOUsing/blade dragging

n grass.

3. Grass catcher too fuIl.

4. Handle height position not right for you

CORRECTION

1, Clean/replace air fitter.

2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Drain tank arid refill with fresh ciean fuel

4. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refiII tank with fresh

gasoline,

5. Conneetwire topiug.

6. Replace spark plug.

7, Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter.

8. Depress control bar to handle,

9, Replace control bar.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position,

2, Set in "Higher Cut" position.

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Ctean underside of mower housing.

5. Check oil level,

6. Cut at slower walking speed.

1. Replace blade, Tighten biade bolt,

2, Set atI wheels at same height.

4. Set engine speed control in fast position,

Clean underside of mower housing.

I, Reptace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2, Contact authorized servioe center/department.

1. Depress control bar to upper handle before

pulling starter rope,

2, Contact authorized service center/department.

3. Replace blade adapter,

4. Move Iawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface

to start engine.

I. Adiust or replace drive control cable, if broken.

2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken.

t. Raise cutting height.

2, Replace biade.

3, Clean grass catcher.

4. Set engine speed control in fast position.

t. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

setting higher.

3, Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to suit.

REPAIR PARTS

22" CRAFTSMAN POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 9!7.373680

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

17490416

137055X004

137053

57072

702710

48373

77881

137051

137074

57079

131484

700343

DESCRIPTION

Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Engagemem Bracket

Shifter

Seat

Grooved Pin 1/8 x 5/8

Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key

Nos. 4, 5, and 7)

Bearing

Worm Shaft

Drive Shaft

Hardened Washer

Clutch Yoke

Bushing

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

13 86447 Plug

14 137050 Helical Gear

15 750436X Ciutch Jaw

16 750369 Grease

I7 12000003 E-Ring

18 850848 Hi-Pro Key

19 81585X004 Spring Bracket

NOTE:

To reseal qousing halves use Locktite No, 515,

Part No. 77923

Ati component dimensions g_ven in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680

57\

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680 : '

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO

! 133088X479 Upper Handle

2 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable

3 74350424 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

5 85827 Cable Clip

6 136376 Handle Knob

7 STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20

8 851509 Control Bar

9 48137 Rear Door Kit

11 86344 Self Tapping Screw #10-24

12 STD512505 Hex Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

14 700483X479 Back Plate

t5 700365X479 Side Baffle

16 133190X479 Discharge Baffle

t7 87596X479 Rear Baffle

20 128796 Rear Skirt

21 133170X479 Mulcher Plate

22 85543 Engine Pulley

23 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505

24 77400 Hubcap

25 85179 Retainer Clip

26 52160 Washer

27 700781 Wheei& Tire Assembly

28 84921 Shoulder Belt 3/8-t6

29 62335 Belleville Washer

30 8502!X004 Axle Arm Assembly

31 87877 Selector Knob

32 850855X004 Selector Spring

34 84920 Spacer

35 133760 WheelAdjusting Bracket (Left)

36 133758 Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Right)

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO. NO

37 55187

39 701143X459

40 701144X459

41 850998 '

42 750097

43 87930

44 48349

46 851514

47 700793

48 851074

49 850263

50 851084

51 700869X479

52 85463

55 751592 :

56 88652

57 51793

58 84676X479

59 131959

60 85120tX004

61 103672X

62 134612

64 701544

_- 701581

-* 702452

Thread Cutting Screw 5/I6-18 x 3/4

Handle Bracket Assemb{y (Left)

Handie 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

Lawn Mower Housing ({nct. Key #14,15,51 & 52)

Blade Adapter

Blade 22"

Hardened Washer

Heiica] Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8

Front Baffle

Danger Decal

Locknut 3/8-16

Hinge Screw

Hairpin Cotter

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt

Washer

Rope Guide

Debris Shield

Engine - Craftsman - Model No. t43.434332

Owner's Manual (English)

•Owner's Manual (Spanish)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

71 33723

Z!33623

71 33500

71 33300

Z_!33417

7_/333t6

7!__33303

High Wheel Kit

Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

Fuel StabiLizer

SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)

Dust Shield

Mower Cover

Chute Deflector

,y LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,37368 .... -

CRAFTSMAN 22 ,ROTAR

5,4

1'o

10 14

-31

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373680 •REPAIR PARTS

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO

1 48029

2 137076

3 74189

4 750029

5 137078

6 700875

7 85179

8 77400

9 52160

10 86960

!t 700783

12 12000057

13 137054

14 88080

15 88118

16 67725

18 132800

19 68038

Drive Head Kit

Drive Control

Locknut #10-24

Pan Head Machine Screw #10-24 x 2

V-Belt

Carriage Bolt 1/4_20 x 2-3/4

Retainer Clip_

Hubcap

Washer

Nylon Bushing

Wheel & Tire Assembly

E-Ring

Pinion

Dust Cover

Felt Washer

Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134

Selector Knob

Hex Locknut 1/4-20

25 702182

26 87866

27 750097

28 700989

30 77881

31 132010

32 137052

33 48323

34 850848

35 751809

36 702511

37 137090

38 STD541425

40 75192

4I 751810

52 88614

54 751663

55 86012

56 851552

DESCRIPTION

DriVe Cover Decal

Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4

Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4

Drive Cover

Spacer

Hex Flange Nut

Drive Pulley

DriVe Control Cable Kit

Hi-Pro Key

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)

Gear Case Assembly

Spring

Hex Locknut 1/4-20

Spring

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right)

Catcher Frame

Grassbag Assembly

Driveshaft Cover

Screw, Pan Head, Hi-Lo #10-16 x 1/2

CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODELNO.143.434332

i ............ -- _ ___ I

MODELaml SERIALi_

NUMBERSHERE

263

]

!19

215

204 j

182 /

186 /

178

CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODELNO.143.434332

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO,

t 36265 Cylinder Assy, (includes #2 and 130 6021A

20) 135 35395

Pin, Dowel

2 26727

6 33734

7 34214A

8 33735

9 30200

12A 33886

12B 34695

14 28277

15 30589

16 31383A

17 31335

18 650548

19 36281

20 32600

30 35801

40 36073

36074

36075

4! 36070

36071

36072

42 36076

36077

36078

43 20381

45 32875

46 32610A

48 27241

50 35992

52 29914

69 35261

70 34311D

72 30572

73 28833

75 27897

8O 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611109

92 650815

93 650816

100 34443A

101 610118

!03 650814

110 34961

1!9 33554A

120 34342

125 29313C

29315C

126 29314B

29315C

Element, Breather

Breather

Assy.(Incl.#6,8,9,12A,12B)

* Gasket, Breather

Screw, Seres, Hex WasherHead,

Self-Tapping #10-24 x 9/16

Tube, Breather

Elbow, Breather Tube

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor (Includes Ref. #14

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor Lever

Screw, Hex Washer #8-32 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seal, Oi!

Crankshaft Assembly

Piston, Pin & Ring Assy., Std. Size

Piston, Pin & Ring Assy..010"

Over

Piston. Pin & Ring Assy..020"

Over IAssembfys Include #41.42

and 43)

Piston & Pin Assembly, Std. Size

Piston & Pin Assembly .010" Over

Piston & Pin Assembly .020" Over

(Assemblys Include Reference

#43)

Ring Set. Piston, Standard Size

Ring Set. Piston .010" Oversize

Ring Set. Piston .020" Oversize

Ring, Piston Pin Retaining

Rod Assy. Connecting (Incl. #46)

Bolt. Connecting Rod

Valve. Lifter

Camshaft (Mech. Comp. Release)

Pump Assembly, Oil

* Gasket. Mounting Flange

:lange, Mounting (Includes Ref.

#72.73, 75, 80, 8!, 82 and 83)

Plug, Oil Drain (Includes Ref. #73)

Gasket. Oil Drain Plug

{Not Required with Plastic Oil Plug)

Seal, Oi]

Shaft. Govemor

Washer, Flat

Gear Assy., Governor (Incl. #81)

Spooi. Governor

Screw, Sems. Hex l/4-20 x t-1/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel

Washer. Betlevilfe

Nut, Flywheel

Solid State Assembly

Cover. Spark Plug

Screw, Sems. Torx T-15,

Hex Washer Head #10-24 x 1

Wire, Ground

* Gasket. CyIinder Head

Head. Cylinder

Valve. Exhaust, Standard Size

Valve. Exhaust. 1/32" Oversize

Valve. Intake, Standard Size

Valve. Intake, 1/32" Oversize

(All Valves Include Reference

#151) 25

150 35991

151 31673

166 35827

169 27234A

172 32755

174 650128

t78 29752

182 6201

184 26756

185 31384A

186 34337

189 650839

190 35831

191 35039B

192 34966

193 34965

194 32309

195 610973

200 35727

202 33802

203 31342

204 650549

205 650777

207 34336

215 35511

223 650451

224 34690A

238 650932

239 34338

241 35797

245 35066

250 35065

260 35826

262 650831

263 35821

275 34613A

276 33753

277 650795

285 35000

287 650926

290 34357

292 26460

300 35586

301 35355

305 35819A

306 34265

307 35499

309 650936

310 35822

313 34080

347 650898

370C 35167

380 632681

390 590637

400 35997

DESCRWPTgON

Screw, Hex Flange 5/16-18 x 1-112

Spark Plug, Resistor Type

(Champion RJ-I 9LM or Equivalent)

Spring, Valve

Cap, Lower Vatve Spring

Shroud, Engine

* Gasket, Valve Spring Box

Cover, Valve Spring Box

Screw, Sems, Hex Hd. #10-24 x 112

Nut and Lock Washer 1/4=28

Screw, Hex Cap Head 1/4-28 x 7/8

* Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake (}ncludes Ref. #224)

Link, Governor Spring

Screw, Sems, Hex Head, Powerlok

1/4-20 x 3/8

Lever, Brake

Bracket, S.E. Brake (includes #195)

Link, Control

Spring, Extension

Ring, Retaining

Terminal Assembly

Bracket Assembly, Control

(Includes Reference #202 thru 205)

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fillister Head #5-40 x 7/I6

Screw. Fillister Head #6-32 x 21/32

Link, Throttle

Knob. Control

Screw, Sems, Hex Head 1/4-20 x t

* Gasket Intake Pipe

Screw, Hex Washer Head,

Shoulder #10-32 x 49/64

*Gasket Air Cleaner

Collar. Air Cleaner

Filter_ Air Cleaner, Paper

Cover, Air Cleaner

Housing, Blower

Screw Hex Washer Head.

Powerlok Thread 1/4-20 x 15/32

GriH. Recoil

Muffler Assembly (includes #277)

Plate. Lock

Screw Hex Head 1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Hub, Starter

Screw. Hex Washer #8-32 x 2t/64

Line Fuel

Clamp, Fuel line

Tank Assy. ( nct. Nos. 292 and 301 )

Cap, Fuel

Tube, Oil Fill

* Gasket, Fill Tube

"O" Ring

Screw, Hex Washer Head.

Shoulder #10-32 × 13/32

Dipstick, Oil Fil!

Spacer, Flywheel Key

Screw. Hex Washer Head.

Shoulder #10-32 x 27/32

Decal, Throttle

Carburetor (includes Ref. #184)

Starter. Rewind

Gasket Set (Inct. items Marked *)

RPM Settings: Low: 2450-2750. High: 2900-3200

*indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set, Reference #400

NOTE: All component dimensions gtven _nU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

CRA SMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNO.143.434332

CARBURETOR NO. 632681

REF PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

- - 632681

1 631615

2 631767

4 631184

5 631183

6 632504

7 650506

16 631775

25 631867

27 631024

28 632019

29 631028

30 631021

31 631022

35 36045

35A 632647

40 632682

44 27110

48 631027

Carburetor, Complete

Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seat Washer, Throttle

Dust Sea!, Throttle

Throttle Shutter

Throttle and Choke Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Float Bowl

Shaft, Float

Float

"Q" Ring, Float Bowl to Body

Inlet Needle, Seat and Clip

(Includes Reference Number 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Primer Bulb Filter

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Ptug, Atmospheric Vent

REWIND STARTER NO. 590637

REF PART

NO. NO.

_. 590637

1 590599A

2 590600

3 590615

4 590601

5 590598

6 590616

7 590617

8 590618

9 590619

10 590620

11 590638

t2 590535

13 590452

DESCRIPTION

Starter; Rewind

Pin, Spring (Includes Reference #4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover; Spring

Housing Assembly, Starter

Rope, Starter (98" Long, 9t64" Dia.)

Handle, Starter

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S, inches

t inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.373680

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

£RAFTIMAN®

5.3 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

3 in ONE Convertible

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Each lawn mower has its own model number, Each en-

gine nas tts own model number.

The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a

decal 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,

All parts listedherein may be ordered from any Sears.

Roebuck and Co, Sewice Center/Department and most

Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING _NFORMATION:

-PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER

®MODEL NUMBER - 917,373680

ENGINE MODELNO. - 143.434332

o PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specificaliy trained to insure that we meel our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

701581 Rev. 4 05/11/93 Printed in U.S.A.

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