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1. sa Ke A ll aa EET ENGINE OIL CAP W DIPSTICK HOUSING FIG 4 MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards ofthe 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 STARTER BUTTON used for starting the engine down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro engine pelled forward motion of lawn mower PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL located on the side of the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine engine which allows you to select either fast 4s or slow STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine em engine speed MULCHER PLATE must be removed to convert to bag ging or discharging operation HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER CAUTION Do netrun 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 The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine Fast s position is for starting the engine normal cutting and bett
2. CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire A cannot come in contact with the spark plug carburetor are up Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life oil etc e We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove SPARK PLUG CLEANING TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING from spark plug and place wire where it Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and trash s Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover i CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS e Release control bar Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 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
3. 36074 36075 41 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 80 30574A 81 30590A 82 30591 83 30588A 86 650488 89 611004 90 611044 92 650815 93 650816 34443A 610118 650814 110 34961 110B 34970 119 36477 120 36476 125 36471 36472 29314B 29315C 126 130 135 150 151 166 169 172 174 60214 35395 35991 31673 35827 27234A 32755 30200 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Includes Ref 2 and 20 Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Assy Inci 6 8 9 12 12B Breather Gasket Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Breather Tube Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod Includes Ref 414 Governor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Screw 48 32 x 5 16 Extension Spring Oil Seal Crankshaft Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Size Piston Pin amp Ring Set 010 Over Piston Pin amp Ring Set 020 Over Piston amp Pin Assembly Std Size Piston Pin Assembly 010 Over Piston amp Pin Assembly 020 Over Assemblies Include Ref 43 Hing Set Piston Standard Size Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Assy Incl 46 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft MCR Oil Pump Assembly Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange Includes 472 83 Oil Drain Plug Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Sha
4. presence control bar to upper handle e Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor oughly for additional loose paris HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1A 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 e Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle Knobs e Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort See TO ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS See Fig 1B Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plate Store mulcher plate in a safe place e Youcan now install catcher or optional clipping deflec tor s To return to mulching operation install mulcher plate into discharge opening of mower Be sure all tabs are seated properly TO PREPARE BATTERY See Fig 2 NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your iawn mower s Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female gt Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time gt After chargin
5. 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 14 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley e Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up e Remove blade e Remove debris shield e Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft install new belt by reversing above steps s Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life 15 SERVICE AND TO ADJUST HANDLE See Figs 15 Thru 17 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 e To change from medium low to medium high position the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over See Fig 15B e Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle e Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle e Remove hairpin cotters e Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets See Fig 17 e Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed e Heassemble the starter rope guide e Reassembie the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTION The operator presence con troi bar must pi
6. 16 750369 17 12000003 18 850848 19 81585X004 NOTE DESCRIPTION Plug Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket To reseal housing halves use Locktite No 515 Part No 77923 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 N P NP e v N wt A 20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 LE KEY NO PART NO 850989X479 143697 144929 85827 136376 STD541425 48137 128415 86344 STD512505 85692 700494X479 700365X479 133190X479 140661X479 140540 133170X479 85543 87677 83923 57143 88017 142748 61651 750913X004 701037 700331X004 84920 750085X007 55187 88348 140629X479 DESCRIPTION Upper Handie Engine Zone Control Cable Screw Cable Clip Handle Knob Locknut 1 4 20 Rear Door Kit Pop Rivet Self Tapping Screw 10 24 Hex Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Machine Screw 1 4 20 Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Rear Skirt Mulcher Plate Engine Pulley Hi Pro Key 505 Nut Washer Wheel amp Tire Assembly Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 Belleville Washer Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Handle Bracket Assembly Left KEY PART NO 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 NO 140628X479 85
7. Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION SG RS Keep unit welt lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART D BRAKE SPRING BRACKET 2 ENGINE OIL D REAR DOOR HINGE D SPRAY LUBRICANT REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SEC TION IMPORTANT DONOT OIL ORGREASE 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 12 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance TIRES e 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 11 e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug e 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 bolt e Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cioth e Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Use a 9 16 box or
8. Hubcap 52160 Washer 86960 Nylon Bushing 700953 Wheel amp Tire Assembly 12000058 E Ring 137054 Pinion 88080 Dust Cover 88118 Felt Washer 67725 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 850771 Control Bar KEY NO 18 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 40 41 52 53 54 55 PART NO 701037 702182 87866 750097 700989 132010 137052 48375 751809 702511 137090 STD541425 75192 751810 144748 144747 141245 86012 DESCRIPTION Selector Knob Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Drive Control Cable Kit Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Catcher Tube Catcher Throat Grassbag Assembly Driveshaft Cover REPAIR PARTS 22 POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 374590 KEY PART NO ONO AON NO 86334X479 86337X479 750909 750097 86353 111549X 86649 134861 DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Cov r Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x1 2 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger Battery Pad Battery Wrap 24 OMANA E ee MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE A A 25 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE REF PART NO NO 1 36478 2 26727 6 33734 7 34214A 8 33735 9 30200 12 33886 34695 14 28277 15 30589 16 31383A 17 31335 18 650548 19 36281 20 32600 30 35801 40 36073
9. grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven Low engine speed Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose biade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Drive wheels not turning with drive contro engaged Belt not driving Cutting height too iow Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Low engine speed 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 31 CORRECTION 1 Clean repiace air filter 2 Fili fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refili with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh pT OO ONDA GB BN Pon PONS ma gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade boit or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar Charge battery Connect battery to engine Set in Higher Cut position Set in Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower wa king speed Replace blade Tighten biade bolt Set ali wheels at same heigh
10. lever s Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without Stopping engine release the operator presence con trol bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence contro bar down to handie to con tinue mowing without self propeiling e To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower LOWER WHEELS OPERATOR PRESENCE A M NA XA DRIVE CONTROL TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL See Fig 9 Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine s Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean e Remove engine oil cap w dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick e Use 20 ozs of oil Fortype and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Pour oil slowly Do not over fill e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time s Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten e 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 GAS See Fig 9 e Fillgasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER
11. 0998 750097 87930 48381 83253 851514 141114 851074 850263 851084 700869X479 85463 74760612 751592 88652 51793 84676X479 131959 103672X 134612 141136 700170X479 700172X479 85969 145153 DESCRIPTION Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Hex Washer Head Screw 110 24 x 1 2 Guide Clip Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 414 15 17 51 8 52 Screw Blade Adapter Blade 22 Hardened Washer Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gra 8 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal Bolt Locknut 3 8 16 Hinge Screw Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Rope Guide Debris Shield Engine Craftsman Model No 143 945502 Support Bracket Right Support Bracket Left Spacer Owner s Manual English Spanish Available accessories not included with lawn mower 71 33723 71 33623 71 33500 71 33300 7133417 71 33316 71 33303 High Wheel Kit Gas Can 2 5 gal Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil 20 oz Dust Shield Mower Cover Chute Deflector REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 22 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 c KEY NO FD O1 IND 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 PART DESCRIPTION NO 48225 Drive Head Kit 142098 Drive Control 144929 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 20 137078 V Belt 700875 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 85179 Retainer Clip 77400
12. 5 Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal Washer 5 631183 Dust Seal Throttle 6 632504 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631775 Fuel Fitting 25 631867 Fioat Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat and Clip includes Reference Number 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 36045 Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 35A 632647 Primer Bulb Filter 40 632682 High Speed Bowl Nut 44 27110 Bowl Nut Washer 48 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35707 Electric Starter 12 Volt Complete 1 34955 Retainer Ring 2 34950 Spring Retainer 3 34954 Spring 4A 34949A Gear SB 34953 Drive End Cap Assernbly 6 33450 Lock Nut 7 34944 Armature 8 34945 Housing Assembly 10A 590500 Thrust Washer 11C 34942 Commutator End Cap Assembly Includes Brushes 12 34947 Bolt 10 32 x 3 3 16 13 34946 Pinion Driver 14 34951 Cup Washer 15 34952 Retainer Ring 16 34948 Washer 17 34953 Drive Nut 18 590608 Washer 27 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm CRAFTSMAN sd CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 945502 REWIND STARTER NO 590702 REF PART NO 3 HO OR CN he OM NO 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Complete Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 Washer Retainer Washer Bra
13. A ra re 18 W Walranty co siete 3 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 may not apply to your lawn mower GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE REAR BAG OPTIONAL FABRIC BAG OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWER REPLACEMENT IBAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE ILAWN MOWERS COVER BLADE ADAPTER 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 tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower e Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat e Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator
14. FILL TANK WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can aitract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE e Tostartacold engine push primer 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 e Move engine speed control lever to fast 4 position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back Tostopengine release operator presence control bar NOTE in cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start if you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps 10 GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP 0 WIDIPSTICK M OWING TIPS Under certain conditions su
15. PMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS 17 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 MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Be sure that all 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 lightly before painting HANDLE See Fig 18 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage e Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward e Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handie 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 e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position HANDLE BRACKET SQUEEZE TO FOLD HAIRPIN COTTER CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FOLD FO
16. RVICE EIE me i Check for Loose Fasteners im Clean inspect Grass Catcher O lf Equipped Clean Lawn Mower Inspect Clean Drive Wheels Self Propelled Mowers R _Sharpen Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean EXE Start Mowers E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil a ME ae aa Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler 2 M Replace Spark Plug E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge EAE sm E 1 Change more often ben operating under a Aw load orin ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART WHEEL ADJUSTER The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value fromthe warranty operator mustmaintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e 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 helps your engine run better and last longer e
17. RWARD FOR STORAGE BACKWARD MOWING OPERATOR PRESENCE ff i POSITION 187 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT 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 e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empiy e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e 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 ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and repiace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDER s Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pul
18. SEARS MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 OWNER S MANUAL Convertible e Assembly e Operation e Customer Responsibilities e Service e Adjustments e Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 145153 REV 1 06 29 94 Printed in U S A Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A SAFETY RULES REPAIRS CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP TRANSPORTING ADJUSTING OR MAKING IMPORTANT A SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES TRAINING gt Read this operator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower property Learn how to quickly stop mower Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de scribed in this manual Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner Always have damage repaired before using your mower Donotuse accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufact
19. The instructions will OIL CAPACITY 20 OZS enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SPARK PLUG CHAMPION RJ19 LM GAP 030 STD361458 MODEL VALVE CLEARANCE INTAKE 008 NUMBER 917 374590 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Y THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND j 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 EXHAUST 008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP 0125 IN BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will 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 fro
20. ame to tubular frame as shown Be sure frames are fully seated together as shown in inset Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using s Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower e Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and place the grass caicher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket e The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame SEWN HEM Pull out through front of opening TUBULAR FRAME Thread into sewn hem Frames must be fully seated FORMED TABS TUBULAR FRAME Push inside bag FIG 4 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 manual for future reference STARTER BUTTON ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE i CABLE CLIPS HANDLE KNOB GASOLINE CAP GRASS CATCHER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PRIMER Es DRIVE COVER ES S SE UU D MY EE MULCHER PLATE
21. avel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make 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 nat 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
22. ch as very tall 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 and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one 1 wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast de 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 collect the clippings on the next pass Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 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 catchers off with water and let dry before using OPERATION 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 red
23. e 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 e Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine Fill engine with oil Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL s Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Remove the airfilter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar e Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation nsert new filter into cover e Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the siot e Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten 14 CONTAINER TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE TURN CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN AIR FILTER COVER FIG 13 MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND AFTER EACH USE
24. ears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION s PRODUCT LAWN MOWER e MODEL NUMBER 917 374590 e ENGINE MODEL NO 143 945502 e PART NUMBER e PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell 32
25. er grass bagging Slow lt a position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the A risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is running s Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handie to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 e Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut e Wheels are set in low cut for shipping Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns e 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 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 7 To remove grass catcher release operator presence control bar to stop engine Liftup rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle e Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 8 e Self propelling 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
26. for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi tion Keep all safety devices in piace 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 IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Mower It has been designed engineered and manufac HORSEPOWER 55 tured to give you the best possible dependability and 39 performance g DISPLACEMENT 12 6 CU IN Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 25 QUARTS remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR i Service Center Department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair OIL TYPE API SF SG SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F this lawn mower SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Please read and retain this manual
27. ft Washer Governor Gear Assy Incl 81 Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key Flywheel Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 1 Ground Wire Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Standard Size Exhaust Valve 1 32 Oversize intake Valve Standard Size intake Valve 1 32 Oversize Ali Valves Include Reference 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Engine Shroud Vaive Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 26 REF PART NO 178 182 184 185 186 189 190 191 35039B 192 193 194 195 200 202 203 204 205 207 215 223 224 238 239 241 245 250 34966 34965 32309 610973 35727 36482 31342 650549 650777 34336 35511 650451 34690A 650932 34338 35797 35066 35065 260 35826 262 650831 263A 35821 275 36473 275B 391020 276 33753 277 650988 277A 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 314 650767 315 34990 322 35013 347 650898 370 36261 370A 35167 380 632681 390 590702 395 35707 400 36481 RPM Settings MODEL NO 143 945502 DESCRIPTION Nut and Lock Washer 1 4 28 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe Includes Ref 224 Governor Link Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Brake Lever S E Brake Bracke
28. g connect engine connector to battery connector Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging Connect your battery chargerto charge battery as required IMPORTANT THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE A DISCHARGED BATTERY At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE LIFTUP FIG 1B CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place or ap proved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place Never attempt to op gt erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open CAUTION Always disconnect the en gine connector from the battery con nector to prevent accidental starting P when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season ENGINE CONNECTOR BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR MALE BATTERY CONNECTOR FEMALE FIG 5 TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Figs 3A thru 4 To assemble tubular frame to grass bag work sewn hem of bag out through the front opening of bag to expose the hem e Thread tubular frame into hem and gather material at top of frame as shown Push frame inside bag through the opening until only the ends of frame are exposed out of the front NOTE Do not close the flip lid at this time e Assemble lower fr
29. k Plug rtt 14 Cutting Levels 9 ID LE 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS nine 15 OS 9 STORAGE ascii 18 emen 3 12 14 TROUBLESHOOTING cs 31 BABERE Te ee Thee TN 3 REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER 19 24 prenosne 6 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE 25 28 enttentnennennnntentennna PARTS ORDERING SERVICE en 32 E Operation Engine Drive Control 9 Air Filler eii nia An 14 Engine Control nescence 9 Oil Change A 14 Grass Catcher 9 Qil Leyel ad sena recibe ttim 14 MONET comas 9 Oil Type cocooccccnacinicononconcarorn oro 14 Operator Presence SAN dune time 10 Control Bar 9 Stopping asas 10 Options SIOrage as su ceste 18 Accessories 5 F R Fuel E Repair Parts Capacity des 3 Engine A Zn de 25 28 E A pec ivre Este i Lawn Mower 19 24 A E EE Responsibilities Customer 3 12 14 A S Handle Adjustment Safetv Rul o Assembly nu Ride 6 a oly pi D Eo Cutting Height wo eee 16 Service and Adjustments 15 Carburantes 17 L Drive Belt von 15 Lubrication Engine Speed eee 17 Engine T E Ee NE 14 Handle consed ne 16 Lawn Mower non 12 Spark Plug eccececceeeeevesarees 14 Specifications ooooocococcccnccuacanicnnnons 3 M Speed Control AA ee 8 Maintenance Agreement 3 Starting the Engine 10 Maintenance Schedule 12 Stopping the Engine 10 MOWING TIPS sese 10 OA italiana 18 9 T Oil Engine las na A a DIOLAGE sisi e
30. ke Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm OO Y O00dAagdmnNn lt a d A no 28 REF PART NO NO 590637 590599A 590600 590615 590601 590598 590616 590617 590618A 590619 590620 590638 590535 590452 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Complete Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Assembly includes Reference Numbers 9 and 10 Rewind Spring Spring Cover Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm SERVICE NOTES 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Loss of drive Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push CAUSE Dirty air filter Out of fuel State fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose biade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective Weak battery Disconnected battery connector Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much
31. l starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug BATTERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours OTHER e 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 will cause problems e lf possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e 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 CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enciosure REPAIR PARTS 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 374590 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART NO 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 702710 48373 77881 137051 137074 57079 131484 700343 aa me NVADOON DRAGON O DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Grooved Pin 1 8 x 5 8 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shatt Drive Shaft Hardened Washer Clutch Yoke Bushing 19 KEY PART NO NO 13 86447 14 137050 15 750436X
32. m 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 bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according 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 vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 INDEX Accessories cooocccccccoccccnoonncorncnronnoros 5 Adjustments Carburetor unesene 17 Drive Balionai 15 Engine Speed occ 17 Handle Height s 16 Height of Cut ssssssssss 9 Air Filter Replacement eneu 14 DOVE aine nala 14 ASSEDI sistit tees 6 B Blade Sharpening asesir 13 Replacement isic 13 C Controls Drive Control ce eeesseeeseeees 8 Engine Zone Control 8 Engine Speed Control 8 Operator Presence Control Bar 8 Customer Responsibilities 3 12 14 Ait Filter sess 14 Blade Care Replacement 13 Drive Wheels occ 13 Enoc 14 Lubrication caceres 14 Spar
33. n in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced 13 BOLT HARDENED WASHER LOCK WASHER TRAILING EDGE BLADE ADAPTER FIG 11 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 e 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 the gear case e If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Pre mium Grease part no 750369 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 e Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers e Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place e If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest service center GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio rati
34. on 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 LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG Selectthe oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SF 20 0 30 32 40 80 80 C 30 20 10 n 10 20 3 49 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OH CHANGE NOTE Although multi 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 level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 12 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain cil drain tuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug e Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface
35. open end wrench e 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 11 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned e Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine e Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft s Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We do not 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 will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower s Tocheckblade balance drive a nailinto a beamor wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remai
36. t Set engine speed control in fast position Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact authorized service center department Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact authorized service center department Replace biade adapter Move iawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine Adjust or replace drive control cable if broken Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Set engine speed control in fast position Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handie height to suit OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 917 374590 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS FOR REPAIR SERVICE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 i FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 cc CRAFTSMAN 5 5 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED 3 IN ONE CONVERTIBLE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number Each en gine has its 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 listed herein may be ordered from any S
37. t Includes 195 Brake Control Link Brake Spring Retaining Ring Terminal Control Bracket Incl 202 205 Compression Spring Compression Spring Screw 5 40 x 7 16 Screw 6 32 x 21 32 Throttle Link Control Knob Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Intake Pipe Gasket Screw 10 32 x 49 64 Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleaner Collar Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Cover Blower Housing Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Starter Grill Muffler Includes Reference 277 Spark Arrestor Muffler Optional Includes Reference Number 277A Locking Plate Optional Screw 1 4 20 x 2 13 64 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 Optional Starter Cup Screw 8 32 x 21 64 Fuel Line Fuel Line Clam Fuel Tank Includes 292 and 301 Fuel Cap Oil Fill Tube x O Ring O Ring Screw 10 32 x 13 32 Dipstick Spacer Screw 8 32 x 27 64 Alternator Coil Connector Bod Screw 10 32 x 27 32 Instruction Decal Instruction Decal Carburetor Includes Ref 184 Rewind Starter Electric Starter Motor 12 Volt Gasket Set Inci Items Marked Low 2450 2750 High 2900 3200 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590637 Starter Refer to design of air intake louvers for part LD Individual starter parts do not interchange NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 945502 CARBURETOR NO 632681 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 632681 Carburetor Complete includes Reference Number 184 of Engine Parts List 1 63161
38. uce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn 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 10 lf 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 completely 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 eastto westthe next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE n REGULAR SE
39. urer Use of such aitachments may be hazardous Be aware that 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 will 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 is running or when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled 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 OPERATION Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you Do not mow wet or slippery grass Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold 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 blade whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gr
40. vot freely to permit blade brake engagement when contro bar is released Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle s To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16A e To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16B ADJUSTMENTS SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH FIG 15A FIG 158 FIG 16A FIG 16B LOWER HANDLE SQUEEZE TO REMOVE HANDLE BRACKET 3 HAIRPIN CLIP FIG 17 16 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may resultin personal injury If you believe that the engine is 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 or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUI

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