Craftsman 917.373491 Manuel de l'opérateur

SEARSCRRFTZMI:INMODEL NUMBER 917.373491 OWNER'SMANUAL* Assembly- Operation" CustomerResponsibilities, Service" AdjustmentsRepair PartsC

OPERATION_ - - __ =GROUND DRmVE FOUR SPEEDS(See Fig. 12)You r lawn mower provides four (4) speeds to let you selectthe speed that suits you best.The d

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times beforetrying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usuallynecessary

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICESERVICE DATESCheck for Loose FastenersClean/Inspect Grass Catche

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiESLAWN MOWERAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.TIRES* Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect con

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESDRIVE WHEELS (See Fig. 17)Check rear orwe wneels each time you mow to be sure theymove freely. The wheels not turning freely

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESENGINELUBRICATIONUse only high quality detergent oil rated with AP] serviceclassification SG. Select the oil's SAE visco

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSJ A_ _ Release control bar and stop engine.I _ Make sure the blade and al_ moving parts have completely stopped., Disconnect sp

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST DR_VE CONTROL(See Figs. 24=26 )• To check for proper adjustment of drive control, slowlypull down on the drive lever

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 27)The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) heightpositions - adjust to height that suits you.• R

STORAGEImmediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at theend of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 daysor more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn

&SAFETY RULESCAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK _DPLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE

REPAIR PARTSCRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.373491//1727b_03O1712 43 __44257525847454448/4549i47.6O636746_

REPAIR PARTSCRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER = =MODEL NO. 917,373491KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO, NO. NO, NO.DESCRiPTiON1 7006182 STD5414253 70

REPAIR PARTSCRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.3734915O262262121330 142645916 t5!9126261167 3t152O515756

REPAIR PARTSCRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER-,-MODEL NO. 917.373491t_KEY PART DESCRiPTiONNO. NO.1 8519802 7520363 711910124 7002795 7511536 133976

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED REPAIR PARTSLAWN MOWER 917.373491\\ 12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 483562 7518373 7518344 7015995 7518296 7011OO7 7518318 75184

CRAFTSMAN 4-.CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.434032378C9223178<25

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143,434032REF PARTNO. NO.1 362652 267276 337347 34214A89337353020012A 33886!2B 3469514 2827715 3058916 31383A17 31

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.434032CARBURETOR NO. 632644REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 6316152 6317674 6311845 6311836 6325907 65050616 63252

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEDoes not start 1. Dirty air filter.2,3.4.Out of fuel.Stale fuel.Water in fuel.5. Spark plug wire is disconnected.6.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsCraftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possible de-pen

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SWAINSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.373491HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS[RAFTgMRN®5.0 HORSEPOWER22" REAR DISCHARGE3 IN ONE CONVERTIBLEPOWER PROPELLEDR

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUSTOMER RE

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIESThese accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,catalog

ASSEMBLYRead these instructions and this manual in its entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawnmower. Your new lawn mower has b

ASSEMBLYTO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASSCATCHER (See Figs. 4 & 5)° Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid partof bag on the bottom. Make

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare theilJustrations with your lawn

OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWERENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 9)The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) locatedon the side of the eng