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User Manual Sears 917.37283

Summary

Page 2 - SAFETY; RULES

A SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG WIRE AND PLACEWIREWHEREST CANNOT CONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT A SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT I...

Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower, It has been designed, engineered and manufac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department,...

Page 5 - LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES; LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE; REPLACEMENT; LAWN

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES 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 model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories ...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manuai in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new iawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Al! parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc,...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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 manual for future reference. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE HAN...

Page 9 - HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

OPERATION HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER A CAUnON: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door closed or without an approved clipping deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. ENGINE SPEED {See Fig. 5) Th...

Page 10 - BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; TO START

OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 9) ' Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. ® Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. ® Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. ® Use20ozs. of oil. Fortypeandgradeof oiltouse, see “ENG...

Page 11 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS

OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS ÍMPORTANT; FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. KEEPMOWER HOUSiNG FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The Special mulching blade wilt recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fail...

Page 12 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; LUBRICATION CHART

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES M AIM TEH ANCE SCH EDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE . REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners M o w Cleari/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) 1/ Clean Lawn Mower ■ ^.... Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels l/ c (Self-Propelled Mowers) R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blad...

Page 13 - LAWN MOWER; GRASS CATCHER

LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance. TIRES ______ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ® Keep iires 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. BLA...

Page 14 - ENGINE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. ^OTE; Although multi-viscosity oiis (5W30, 10VV30 etc.) improve starting in coid wea...

Page 15 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: « Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and at! moving parts have completely stopped. * Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING H...

Page 17 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER

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 more. LAWN M O W ER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. ® Clean entir...

Page 18 - SERVICE NOTES

Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power 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 biade adapter, 8. Control bar in released position9. Control bar defective Poor cut ...

Page 20 - REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372830 o

Page 24 - REPAIR; PARTS

REPAIR PARTS RO TARY LAW N M OW ER - - M O DEL NO . 917.372830 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRfPTlON 1 2 17490416 137055X004 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket 1112 131484 700343 Clutch Yoke Bushing 3 137053 Shifter 13 86447 Plug...

Page 25 - CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.955500 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 25

Page 28 - smm; CRRFTSM RN®; OWNER’S; POW ER PROPELLED; CONVERTIBLE; ROTARY LAW N; MOWER

smm CRRFTSM RN® OWNER’S MANUAL 5.5 HORSEPOW ER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POW ER PROPELLED 3 m ONE CONVERTIBLE ROTARY LAW N MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL no. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear ...