Craftsman 917372282 Owner’s Manual

NUMBER917.3722

.Assembly
*Operation

.Maintenance
.Service

2 OWNER'SMANUAL

.Adiustments

*RepairParts

Caution:

Read and Follow
aimSafety Rules

and Instructions

BeforeOperating

This Equipment \

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SAFETYRULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE
WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR-
TING WHEN SETTiNG-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING

REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER.

:IMPORTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES.

" BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NiNG THE BLADE IS TURNING.

• Please read your owner's manual. Only allow

persons who know the safety rules to use your
lawn mower. _;,,'_,

• DO NOT fie the operator presen_ €o_trbl bar
to the handle. Control must be ffeelt6 permit

brake engagement when handles ai_d control
are released. ;;

• DO NOT allow childre_iii_i_iii_;_i_' your lawn
mower. ; i

• Check your lawn mower ove_;_efore each use.

Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.

• Remove all sticks,;stc_nes_ wires, cans, boards,
etc. from area to be m_ed. These objects can

be thrown by:the blad:e.

• DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in
the area v_hile mowing.

• Always w;ar :shoes when mowing. DO NOT

operate tawn m_wer when barefoot or wear-

ing open safidafs.
Alway s wedr safety glasses or eye shields

before starting your lawn mower and while
mowing.

° Always shut off engine before trying to adjust

wheelheights.

• When engine is running, DO NOT put hands

or feet under lawn mower or in the discharge
chute, nor make any adjustments.

° Stay clear of discharge opening at all times.

• Do not fill gas tank when engine is running,

when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before fill-
ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.

• Mow only in good light.

• Always stop blade when not cutting grass or

when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or

roadway.

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TANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS.

TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

INVOLVED.

° DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if

you hit a foreign object. Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspect the lawn mower for damage and
make repairs as required.

° DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower. Always

have damage repaired before mowing.

. DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates

too much. Stop engine and make repairs.
Vibration is an indication of damage.

° Never use your lawn mower without proper

guards or deflectors in place.

• Always mow across a slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined

area.

• DO NOT mow in wet grass. Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction.

• DO NOT run with the lawn mower

- DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors Ex-

haust gases are deadly poison.

• Always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when

transporting or storing your lawn mower after
the mowing season.

° DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above

factory settings. Engine damage or personal

injury may result.

o If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower,

check the catcher often for damage or
deterioration, it wilt wear through normal use.
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.

. Always stop blade to remove or install catcher.
° DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline

where fumes may reach an open flame and

cause a fire.

• DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn
mower before transporting your lawn mower
inside your car or other vehicle.

POINT OUT IMPOR-

IT MEANS-- ATTEN-

YOUR SAFETYIS

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears Crafts-
man Lawn Mower° It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to _ive you the best possible
dependability and perTormance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easi-
ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser-

vice Center!Department. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service

or repair this unit°

PEODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 4.0

DISPLACEMENT: 10.49 cu. in.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.5 quarts

(Unleaded)

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions

will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn
mower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES".

OIL (20 oz. Capacity): SAE 30 or

(SAE10W30)

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.): Champion

MODEL
NUMBER 917.372282

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.

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .008 in.

Exhaust: .008 in°

SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 in.

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

RJ 19_LM or
Sears _ 33312
or STD 361458

or STD 360950

MAINTENANCEAGEEEMENT

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

CUSTOMEERESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

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

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.

ONEYEARLIMITEDWAERANTYONCRAFTSMANPOWER OWEP,

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower ismaintained, lubricated and tuned-up.
accordinq to the instructions m the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material

and workmanship.
ff 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 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 legat rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state

to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, tL 60684

TABLEOFCONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES . 3

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

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

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

OPERATION ..................... 7,8,9, !0

MAINTENANCE ................. 11,12,13

A

Adjustments:

Carburetor ................. 14

Engine Speed ............. 15

Handle Height .............. 15

Height oF Cut ................ 9

Air Filter:

Replacement .............. 12

Assembry:

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

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

B

Blade:

Replacement ............... 11

Sharpening ................ 11

Controls:

Drive Control .............. 7,8

Engine Zone Control ......... 7,8

Engine Speed Control ....... 7,8

Operator Presence Control Bar .. 7

Customer Responsibilities ........ 3

Cuffing Levels ............... 9

Handle:

Adjustment ................. 15

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

Height, Cutting .............. 9

Lubrication:

Brake Spring Bracket ......... 17

Engine .................... 17

Handle Bracket Pin .......... t7

Rear Door Hinge ............ 17

Wheel Adjuster ............. 17

Maintenance:

Agreement .................. 3

Air Filter .................. 12

Blade Care/Repiacement ..... 11

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

Grass Catcher ............. 12

Lubrication ................ 17

Spark Plug ................ t3

Mowing Tips ................ 10

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......... 14&15

STORAGE ............................ 16

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .......... t7

REPAIR PARTS.LAWN MOWER ........ 18-21

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE .............. 22.25

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................. 26

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

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

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor ................. 14

Engine Speed .............. 15

Drive Belt ................. 14

Handle ................... 15

Rear Deflector .............. 15

Service Recommendation ....... 17

Spark Plug .................. 13

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

Speed Control:

Engine ................... 7,8

Starting the Engine:

Starter Handle .............. 10

Storage ..................... 16

M

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Trouble Shooting Chart ......... 26

W

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

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters ........... 7,17

0

Engine:

Oil Change ................ 12

Oi! Levet .................. 9

Oil Type .................. 9

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

Storage ................... 16

Fuel:

Capacity ................... 3

Type .................... 9

Storage ................... "I6

Oil:

Engine .................... 9

Storage .................. ] 6

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower .... 7-10

Operator Presence Control ..... 7

Options:

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

Parts .................... ! 8-25

Engine ................. 22-25

Lawn Mower ............ 18-21

Primer ................... 7,10

. These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears

retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Moss Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower_

ENGINE

ecd_

SPAREPLUG MUFFLER Ale FILTER GASCAN ENGINEOiL STABILIZER

if ]awn mower is an electric start

LAWNMOWERPERFORMANCE

DUSTSHIELD

REARBAG
OPTIONAL

REPLACEMENT

FABRICBAG

BAGFORREAR

DISCHARGE

LAWNMOWERS

OPTIONAL

SIDE DISCHARGECATCHER

CATCHERFOR

SIDEDISCHARGE

LAWNMOWER

• .. .. _

LAWN_OWERMAINTENANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

PERMAHEXCATCHER

,I

BELT BLADE BLADEADAPTER

5

WHEELS

LAWN MOWER COVER

ASSEMBLY

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Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac-
tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass

Catcher Frame.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWERFROMCARTON

• Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends

and sides down fiat.

o Remove packing material.

• Lift lawn mower off of shipping base and check
carton thorougly for loose parts.

HOWTOSET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

0 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

place in mowing position (SeeFig. 1).
Raise upper handle section into place on lower

handle, remove protective padding and tighten

both handle knobs.

• Remove handle padding holding operator pres-
ence control bar to upper handle.

- Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your

mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the
Service and Adjustment sectionof this manual.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

\

UPPER

LIFT UP

MOWING POSITION

CATCHER FRAME

FRAME OPENING

FI6. 2

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o Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with stiff

part of bag on the bottom.
® Slip vinyl bindings over frame (See Fig. 2).
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.

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

* Lift the rear door on the lawn mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the formed up

tabs on the rear door hinge bracket (See Fig. 3).

The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower
housing when the rear door is Jowered onto the
grass catcher frame.

HINGE BRACKET _/ __*_---REAR DOOR

FORME._¢D UP TABS

GRASS

FIO. 3

CAUTION: DO NOT RUN YOURLAWN mOWER

ORASSCATCHERIN PLACE.NEVERATTEMPTTO

WITHOUTCLIPPINGDEFLECTOROR APPROVED
OPERATETHE LAWNmOWER WITH THEREAR

DOOR REMOVEDOR PROPPEDOPEN.

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OPERATION

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com-
pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL E CONTROL

HANDLE KNOB

STARTER ROPE

CABLE CLIP

GRASS CATCHER

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL LEVER

PRIMER

AIR FILTER

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

GfNE OiL CAP

WITH DIPSTICK

GASOLINE FILL CAP

DRIVE COVER

HOUSING

FIG. 4

MEETSCPSCSAFETYREQUIREMENTS

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 BAR- must be
held down to the handle to start the engine. Release

to :top the engine.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER- located on the

right side of the engine which allows you to select
either "HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor

to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine

STARTER ROPE - used for starting the engine.

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER- used to engage power

propelled forward motion lawn mower.

HOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

ENGINESPEEDCONTROL

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

located on the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi-

tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better

grass bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting,

trimming and furl economy (See Fig. 5).

ENGINEZONECONTROL

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CAUTION: FEDERALREGULATIONSREQLIIREAN

ENGtNECOHTROLTO 8E INSTALLEDON THIS
LAWN MOWER IN ORDERTO MBHIMiZE THE

RtSE OF gLADE COHTACTJNJLtR¥_ DO NOT

UNDERANY GRCgMSTANCESATTEMPTTO DE-

F_,_T THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR

CONTROL,THEBL_OETLtRHSWHENTHEENGINE

!$ RUNNING.

Your Lawn Mower is equipped with an Operator

Engine Control Bar which requires the operator
to be positioned behind the Lawn Mower Han-
dle to start and operate the lawn mower.

I)RIVE CONTROL

• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
Operator Presence Control Bar down to the Han-
dle and pushing the Drive Control Lever forward
until it clicks; then release the Lever (See Fig. 6).

® Forward motion will stop when the Operator

Presence Control Bar is released. To stop forward
motion without stopping the engine, release the

Operator Presence Control Bar slightly until the

Drive Control disengages. Hold Operator
Presence Control Bar down to Handle to continue

mowing without self-propdling.

o To keep Drive Control engaged when turning cor-

ners, push down on Handle and lift Front Wheels

off ground while turning lawn mower.
NOT_: When your lawn mower is new, the Drive
Wheels may rotate without the Drive Control engag-
ed when the Wheals are lifted off the ground. This
is normal and should stop after the first few hours
of operation.

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER

PRIMER

CONTROL

DRIVE CONTROL DtSENGAGED

Ft$. 6

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Ft6.7

To remove Grass Catcher, release Operator

Presence Control Bar to stop engine.

, Lift up Rear Door and remove the Grass Catcher

by the Handle (See Fig. 7).

* Do not drag the Bag when emptying; it wiJf cause

unnecessary wear.

OPERATION

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TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT ........ _ _ +

° Raise Wheels for low cut and lower Wheels for

high cut+

+ Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cut-

ting height to suit your requirements. Medium

position is best for most lawns+

To change cutting height, squeeze Adjuster Lever
toward Wheel. Move Wheel up or down to suit

your requirements. Be sure all Wheels are in the
same setting (See Fig. 8).

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

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OIL:

A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included
with your new lawn mower.

Remove Engine Oil Cap (See Fig. 9) and fill to

the FULL line on the dipstick+

+ Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil+ SAE 10W 30 oil can

also be used.

DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.

° POUR OiL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Check oi! level before each use. Add oil if need-
ed. Fill to FULL +ine on dipstick.

+ To read proper level, tighten Engine Oit Cap each

time.

* Reinstall Engine Oil Cap and tighten.

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:

+, Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded

gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BECAREFULNOTTOOVERFILLTANK(SEE

FiG. 9).

WABNIN6: Experience indicates that alcohol blend-

ed 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.

FIG. 8

GASOLINE FILLER CAP

ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK

FIG. 9

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain

the gas tank, start the engine and Jet it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for additional
information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur+

TO STARTENGINE

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Push Primer two (2) or three (3) times. Wait about
two (2) seconds between each push. In coid

weather (50°F/t O°C or below) push five (5)times.

NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.

* Push Engine Speed Control Lever forward to

HIGH position°

* Hold Operator Presence Control Bar down to the

Handle and pull Starter Handle quickly. DO NOT

allow Starter Rope to snap back.

* To STOP engine, release Operator Presence Con-

trol Bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to
repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over prim-

ing may cause flooding and engine will not start, if
you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-
tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.

MOWINGTIPS

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 and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous-
ing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the

front for better discharge of grass.

, For better grass bagging and most cutting con-

ditions, the engine speed should be set in the

"HIGH" (FAST) position.

* When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not
enter the grass catcher° Reduce ground speed

(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over

the area a second time.

o Ifatrail of grass clippings is left on the right side

of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a
clockwise direction with a small overlap to col-
lect the clippings on the next pass.

* Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled

with dirt and dust with use and catchers will col-
lect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose cat-

cher 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
air flow and extend engine life.

10

MAINT

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GENERALRECOMMENDATION

• Oncea year you should replace the Spark Plug,

Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark

Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mix-

ture and helps your engine run better and last

longer.

• You should check all fasteners and be sure they
are tight.

Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on
page 17.

LAWNMOWER

BLADE/BLADr:ADAPTER (ARE

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp

Blade.

CAUTION: DIS(OEIHI:CT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPAR[ PLUG AND PLACEWIRE WHERE
ITCANNOTCOMEIH CONTACTWITHTHESPARE

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TO REMOVE BLADE:

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure Air Filter
and Carburetor are up.

° Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing to prevent Blade from turning
when removing the Blade Bolt.

• Protect your 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.

o Remove Blade and attaching hardware (Bolt,

Lockwasher and Hardened Washer) (See Fig.

10).

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:

• Position the Blade Adapter on the Engine
Crankshaft. Be sure Key in Adapter and Keyway

in Crankshaft are aligned.

• Position Blade on to the Blade Adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the Blade with the raised tugs

on the Adapter.

NOTE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the Blade)

is toward the engine (See Fig. 10).

Install the Blade Bolt with the Lockwasher and
Hardened Washer into Blade Adapter and

Crankshaft (See Fig. 10).

PLUG.

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CRANKSHAFT & ,// F-_--
BLADE ADAPTER /

DETAIL

,_ D E ADAPTER

Y

BLADE BOLT ._

CRANKSHAFT

LOCKWASHER

\ 1 xx \ ,_;

-"-_ BLADE ADAPTER'-_

FIG. 10

° Use block of wood between Blade and Lawn

Mower Housing and tighten the Blade Bolt, turn-

ing clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft.
lbs.

o Torque wrenches are available at most Sears

stores and through the catatog.

_ AUTIOH: A LOOSEBLADECANBEDANGEEOLISANDMAY MAKETHEENGIBi! HARDTO START.

Use only a Sears authorized replacement Blade to

get the best cutting results.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Blade _but

if you do, be sure the Blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE:

® The Blade can be sharpened with a file or on a

grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while
on the lawn mower.

- Care should be taken to keep the Blade balanc-
ed. An unbalanced Blade will cause excessive

vibration when running and eventual damage to

lawn mower or engine.

To check Blade Balance, drive a nail into a beam
or walt. Leave about one inch of the straight nail

exposed. Place center hob of Blade over the head

of the nail. If Blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position, tf either end of the Blade
moves downward, Blade is not balanced.

Sharpen the heavy end until the Blade is
balanced.

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DRIVEWHEELS ..........

Check Front Drive Wheels each time before you mow
to be sure they move freely.

The Wheels not turning freely means trash, _rass cut-
tings, etc. are in the Drive Wheel area ana 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.

o Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside

the Dust Cover, Pinion and/or Drive Wheel Gear
Teeth.

e Put Wheels back in place.

if after deaning, the Drive Wheals do not turn

freely, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.

GRASSCAT(HER

e

The Grass Catcher may be hosed with water, but

must be dry when used.

e

Check your Grass Catcher often for damage or
deterioration. Through normal use it wiJJ wear.

Jf Catcher needs replacing, replace only with a

manufacturer approved replacement Catcher
from Sears. Give the lawn mower model number

when ordering.

EN61NE

TO CHANGEOiL (WARM OIL DRAINS BETTER)

CAUTION: D|SCONNEa SPARKPLUGWIREFROM|
SPARKPLUGANDPLACEWIREWHEREITCANNOT|

COME IN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG.

o Remove Engine Oil Cap; lay aside on a clean

surfa ce.
Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig. t 1

and drain oil into suitable container. Rock Iawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped
inside of engine.

® Wipe off any spilled oi! on lawn mower and on

side of engine.
Fill engine with SAE 30 or 10W 30 OiL Fil! only

to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT

overfill.
Replace Engine Oi! Cap.

• Reconnect Spark Plug Wire to Spark Plug.

CONTAINER

/

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JNTER,,

CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE

SLOT

TAB

AiR FILTER TURN CLOCKVvqSE

AIR FILTER COVER

TIGHTEN

FiG. !2

AIR FILTER

1

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

e Remove the Air Filter Cover by turning counter-

clockwise to the stop and pull away from Collar

(See Fig. !2).
Remove Filter from inside of Cover (See Fig. 12).

• Clean the inside of the Cover and the Collar to
remove any dirt accumulation.

® Insert new Filter into Cover.

Put Air Filter Cover and Filter into Collar align-
ing the Tab with the Slot.

Push in on Cover and turn clockwise to tighten
(See Fig. 12).

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SPARK PLUG

MAINT

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Change your Spark Plug each year to make your
engine start easier and run better. Set Spark Plug

gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

We recommend that you clean the underside of your
lawn mower after each use.

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARKPLUG AND PLACEWIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACTWiTH SPARK

PLUG.

• Turn lawn mower on its side with Carburetor up.
Clean the underside of your lawn mower by

scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.
Clean your lawn mower and engine often to keep

trash from accumulating around engine. A clogg-
ed engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
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

shortening engine life.

13

SERVICEANDADJUSTMENt

TO REMOVE/REPLACEDRIVEBELT

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPAREPLUGWIREFROM
SPAREPLUG. PLACEWIRE WHEREIT CANNOT
COMEtN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG.

* Remove Drive Cover by removing Screw at rear

of Cover. Keep for reuse.
* Remove Belt from Drive Pulley (See Fig. 13).
,, Take off Front Hubcaps, (2) Retainer Clips, (2)

Washers, two (2) Front Wheels and two (2)

Washers (See Fig. 14).
,_ Remove (2) E-Rings, (2) Pinions, (2) Roll Pins, (2)

Felt Washers and (2) Dust Covers (See Fig. 14).

,, Remove Retainer Clip from Drive Shaft on left-

side of Pulley.

* While holding Pulley slide Drive Shaft to the right

until Belt can be removed from hole in Housing

(See Fig. 13)
o Pull Belt free from Pulley and take out of Clutch

Frame (See Fig. !3).

,, Reverse procedure to install new Belt.

When re-assembling, be sure that the Felt Washer

is in place behind the Roll Pins.
® Be sure that the Roll Pins are seated in the slots

on the bearing and within the slot in the back of

the Pinions.
,, When reinstalling the Belt cover be sure the Front

Hook is under the Clutch Frame (See Fig. 15).
Reinstall Screw in rear of Cover.

NOTE: For Belt routing see Fig. 15.

BELT ADJUSTMENT DRIVE DRIVE

:SLOT PULLEY BELT

,S CLUTCH

HOUSING j

DRIVE PULLEY RETAINER
SHAFT CUP

F!G. 13

: ilfjf '_ ,, _,

,,., id --,?,..J ,%

t t_,",_1 <,\ \ WASHER
\_} __g W H_EEL'_,._ DUSTCOVE

ER tON

DUST COVER

FRAME

PULLEY

DRIVE BELTADJgSTMENT

NOTE: A misadjusted Belt will wear faster. Be sure
to keep Belt properly adjusted.

If the Clutch Lever has reached the top of the slot in

the Clutch Frame and the Belt is still loose, move

Pu!!ey to next position up in the Belt Adjustment Slot
(See Fig. 13) and repeat steps I through 4 above.

CLEANUNDERDELVECOVER

Clean under Drive Cover twice a season. Scrape
underside of Cover with putty knife or similar tool

to remove any build-up of trash or grass on under-
side of Drive Cover.

CARBURETOR

Your Carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet

for mixture control, ff your engine does not operate

properly due to suspected Carburetor problems, take

your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service
Center for repair and adjustment.

14

FIG. 14

CLUTCH FRAME

FRONT
HOOK

FIG. ! 5

372280

.....ENGINESPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not at-
tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per-
sonal injury. If you befieve that engine is running too
fast or too slow, take your mower to an authorized
Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment.

REARDEFLECTOR

The Rear Deflector, attached between the Rear

...... i

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.

_f the Rear Deflector becomes damaged, it should

be replaced.

TO ADJUSTHANDLE

Your Lawn Mower Handle can be raised or lowered
for your mowing comfort. Figs. t 6A, ! 6B, ! 7A and

17B show the four (4) positions that are available:
High, Medium High, Medium Low and Low. Handles
are shipped mounted in the Medium Low position
(See Fig. 16A)

To change from Medium Low to Medium High
position, the Upper and Lower Handle sections

will have to be turned over (See Fig. t6B).

, Remove the Controls and Operator Presence Con-

troJ 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).

o Turn the Handle over and reassemble the Hair-

pin Cotters that have been removed (See Fig. 18).
_, Reassemble the Starter Rope Guide.
* Reassemble the Controis and the Operator

Presence Control Bar to the Upper Handle.

To change frorn Medium Low to High position on-

ly the Upper Handle section will have to be turn-

ed over (See Fig. 17A).
To change from Medium Low to Low position, on-

ly the Lower Handle section will have to be turn-

ed over (See Fig. 17B).

CAUTION: THEOPERATORPRESENCECONTROL
BAR MUST PIVOT FREELYTO PERMIT BLADE

BRAKEENGAGEMENTWHEN CONTROLBAR IS

RELEASED. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE

FASTENERSHOLDINGTHE CONTROLSTOTHE
UPPEEHANDLE.

J T

_z° l

HAIRPIN CLIP

HANDLE BRACKET

FIG. 18

15 37278g

Your lawn mowerandengineshouldbe prepared
for off-seasonstorageasfollows:

LAW_MOWER

• Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing. (See
"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.)

inspect and repgaceJsharpen Blade, if required
tSee "BtadelBtade Adapter Care" in
maintenance section of manual).

® Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry

before storing.

® Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation

chart on page t7 of manual.

HANDLE

@

You can fold your Lawn Mower Handle for

storage as shown in Fig. 19.

O

To fold, squeeze the bottom ends of the Lower

Handle toward each other until the Lower Han-
dle clears the Handle Bracket, then move Han-
dle forward (See Fig. 20}.

_MPORTANT:

WHEN FOLDJNGTHE HANDLE FOR
STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION,

BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS
SHOWN IN FIG. 19. IF YOU FOLD
THE UPPER HANDLE SECTION THE

WRONG WAY, YOU MAY DAMAGE
THE CONTROL CABLES.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

UPPER HANDL

FOLD FORWARD

FOR STORAGE

R6. 19

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE BRACKET

ENGINE

Change oit tSee "To Change Oil" in maintenance
section of manual).

Q

Drain fuel and run engine until fuel system is

empty.

INPgRTANT:

iT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT
GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS

SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
F3LTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK
DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EX-

PERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO-
HOL 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.

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 can cause
problems.
Do not store your lawn mower under any plastic

cover. Plastic cannot breathe which allows con-

densation to form and can cause your lawn

mower to rust.

When setting up your Handle from the storag_
position, the Lower Handle will automatically locl_
into the mowing position.

16

i .... SERVICERECGRD

Fill in dates as you compJete regutar

service

Blade Checked

Bfade Replaced (Sharpened)
Engine Oil Change

SCHE#SLIE

First Every Every

2 25 Use

Hours Hours

Every

10

Hours

J

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SERVICEDATES

Engine Oil Check

Air Cleaner

......Spa rk P!ug RePk_ced

Lubricate Lawn Mower
Cleaning
Grass Catcher (if applicabb}

Muffler

LUBRICATIONCHART

SAE 30

_ SPRAY

BRAKE SPRING BRACKET

MOTOR OIL (10W 30)

LUBRICANT

y

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ENGINE OIL

HANDLE BRACKET_

MOUNTING PIN 2_

REAR DOOR HINGE

WHEEL ADJUSTER

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CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLEENGINE

MODEL NUMBER' 143.414382

Ref. Part

No. No.

I
2

6

7

8
9

t2A
12B

14
t5
16

17
18

19
20
30
40

40
40
4t

4t
41

42
42
42
43
45A
46
48
50
52
53
54
55

35010
26727
33734
34214A

*33735

30200
34695

33886
28277

31513
31383A
31335

65O548

344708
35544

35545

56

57
58

59
69
70

72
73

75
80
81
82
83
84
86
87
89
90

92
93

100
10!

103

!10
tt9
120

*35261

*28833

650488

650492
611004
611112

650815
650816

610118
650814

"33015A

31361
32600

35546
35541

35542

35543

35547
35548
35549
20381
32875
32610A
27241
33148A
29914
31745
31787
35667
31746
31749
31744
31747

33521D
30572

26208
30574
30590A
30591
30588A
29193

34443A

34961
34342

Part Name

Cylinder Assy. (tncl. Nos. 2 8. 20)

Pin, Dowel
Element, Breather
Breather Assy. (Incl. Nos. 6, 8, 9, 12A

12B)
Gasket, Breather
Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tap Sems,

I0-24 x 9/!6

Elbow, Breather tube
Tube, Breather

Washer, Flat
Rod, Governor

Lever, Governor
Clamp, Governor lever
Screw, Hex washer hd,, 8-32 x 5/16
Spring, Extension
Seal, Oil
Crankshaft Assy.
Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy. (Std.)

(IncL Nos. 4t, 42 8. 43)

Piston, Pin _ Ring Assy. (.0t0 over-

size) (lncL Nos. 41, 42 8_ 43)

Piston, Pin _ Ring Assy. (.020 over-

size) (Incl. Nos. 41, 42 8" 43)

Piston 8- Pin Assy. (Std,) (lncl. No. 43)
Piston Et Pin Assy. (.010 oversize)

(incl. No. 43)

Piston 8. Pin Assy. (.020 oversize)

(tnci. No. 4.3)

Ring Set, Piston (Std.)
Ring Set, Piston (.010 oversize)

Ring Set, Piston (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy., Connecting (lncl. No. 46)

Bolt, Connecting rod
Vatve, Lifter
Camshaft (Compression Release)

Pump Assy., Oil
Washer, Tang

Washer, Thrust

Shaft, P.T.O.
Gear, L.H. worm
Ring, Retaining
Seal, Oil
Washer, Fiat
Gasket, Mounting flange

Flange, Mounting (Incl. Nos. 58, 72,

73, 75 8. 80)

Plug, OiI drain (Incl. No. 73)

Gasket, Oil plug (Not required with

plastic oil plug)
Seal, Oil

Shaft, Governor
Washer, Fiat
Gear Assy., Governor (Incl. No. 81)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining
Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 1/4-20 x 2-t/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel
Washer, Be!levilte

Nut, Flywheel

Solid State Assy.

Cover, Spark plug
Screw, Torx T-15 hex washer hd.

Sems, t0_24 x 1

Wire, Ground

Gasket, Cylinder head

Head, Cylinder

Ref.

NO.

t25
125

126
126

130
135

!50
151

!69
172

174
t78
t82
t84
185
186
189

190
191
192
193
194
195
200

202
203
204
205

207
209

215
223
224
238

239
241
245
250
260
261

262
275

277
285

287
290
292
298

£art

No. Part Name

29313C

29315C

29314B
293!5C

6021A

35395
3t 672

31673

"27234A

32755

650128

29752

6201

*26756

31384A
34-337

650839

35831
35040
34866
34965
32309

610973

35727
33802

31342

650549
650777

34336

3O2OO

32410

65045!
*34&90A
650932

"34338

35797
35066
35065
35393
3020O

650831

27181B

650795

35000

650884

30705

2646O
28763

Valve, Exhaust (Std.)(Incl. No. 151)
Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (Incl.

No. t51}

Valve, Intake (Std.} (Incl. No. 151)

Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize)

(]nct. No, 151)

Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/t6-18 x 1-1/2
Spark Plug, Resistor {Champion RJ-

t9LM or equivalent)

Spring, Valve
Cap, Lower valve spring
Gasket, Valve spring box
Cover, Valve spring box

Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 10-24 x 1/2
Nut 8 Lockwasher, t/4-28

Screw, Hex hd., 1/4-28 x 7/8

Gasket, Carburetor
Pipe, intake (Incl. No. 224)
Link, Governor spring
Screw, Hex hd. Seres, Powerlok,

1/4-20 x 3/8
Lever, Brake
Bracket, S.E. Brake (Incl. No, 195)

Link, Control
Spring, Extension

Ring, Retaining

Terminal Assy.

Bracket Assy., Control (Oncl. Nos. 202
thru 205)

Spring, Compression
Spring, Compression
Screw, Fil. hd., 5-40 x 7/!6
Screw, Fil. hd., 6-32 x 21/32
Link, Throttle
Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tab Sems,

10-24 x 9/16

Knob, Control
Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 1/4_20 x t
Gasket, Intake pipe
Screw, Hex washer hd,, shoulder,

10-32 x 49/64

Gasket, Air cleaner
Collar, Air cleaner

Filter, Air cleaner (Paper)

Cover, Air cleaner

Housing, Blower
Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tap Sems,

10-24 x 9/t6

Screw, Hex washer hd. Powerlok
thread, 1/4-20 x 1/2

Muffler (Incl. No, 277)
Screw, Hex hd., 1/4-20 x 2-t/4

Hub, Starter
Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 1/2
Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuel line
Screw, Hex washer hd. shakeproof,

!0-32 x !9/32

*indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

23

...... i

(RAFTSMAFI

Part

No. No.

301

305

306

307

309

310 35578
3t3 34080

, 327 I 35392

34369A
35355
35557
34265
3549,9

650562

4-CYCLEENGINE

Tank Assy. (Incl. Nos. 292 _ 301)

Cap, Fuel

Tube, Oit fill

Gasket, Fill tube
"O" Ring
Screw, Hex washer hd. shakeproof,

10-32 x 1/2

Dipstick, Oil fill
Spacer, Flywhee! key

Plug, Starter

Retainer, Starter rope

Part Name

Re£
No.

370
38O
390
4O0

MODEL

Part

]NO,

35167

632078A

590621

33238D

NUMBER: 143.414382

Part Name

Decal, Instruction
Carburetor (lncl. No, 184)
Starter, Rewind
Gasket Set (lncl. items marked *)

RPM Settings:

High Speed: 2900 - 3200
Low Speed: 2000 - 2300

*Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

24

CARBURETOR NO. 632078A

....... i

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26

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Roil

N_L

_2078A Carbu_oF-------

6,31615 Shaft _ Lever Assy. Throttle

631616 Shutter, Thrott e
650506 Screw, Throttle shutter

631767 Spring, Throttle return
631971 Seal, Dust
631184 Washer, Flat
632047 Prime_ Assy.

4

5"31027 Plug, Welch

12

631021 Inlet Needle, Seat 8- Clip Ass%

t3

631022 Clip, Inlet needle

14

632019 Float, Carburetor

15

631024 Shaft, Float

16

631700 Bowl, FIoat

!6

631334 Gasket, Bowl-to-body
631937 Nut, Float Bowl

25

631028 Gasket, Bow!-to-body

26

631807 Fitting, Fuet inlet

27

632158 Spacer

1

No. i Part Name

(incL. No. t3)

REWIND STARTER NO. 590621

," 13

,_; _,,,I1 , _ ........

!i ............................

12 -i_

_! 9

11

PNart

o,

i ..........

590621

I I 590599A

2 590600

3 590615

4 590601

5 590598

e t 5906_6

7 I &906w
8 t 5906_8

9 1590619
10 I 590620
tl t 590622

12 I 590635
13 1590452

Par_ Name

Starter, Rewind

Pin, Spring {Incl. No. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake
Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog
Putley

Spring, Rewind
Cover, Spring

Housing Assy., Starter
Rope, Starter (Length 98" S" 9/64"

dia.)

Handle, Starter

...........2

25

T G ?O T$

...... i

P OBLE

LOSSOF
POWER

CAUSE

1. Dirty air fi_ter.

2. Out of gasoline.

3. Stale gasoline.

4, Spark plug wire is disconnected

from the spark plug.

5. Bad spark plug.

6. Water in gasoline.

7. Loose blade or broken blade
adapter.

B_ Operator presence controt bar in re-

leased position.

9. Operator presence control bar defec-
tive.

t. Rear of Iawn mower housing/blade

dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter

4. Build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash under lawn mower housing.

5. Walking speed too fast.

6. Too much oil in engine.

(ORRECTION

. Replace air filter

Fil! gasoline tank.

3. Drain gas tank and refill with fresh
gasoline.

4. Connect wire to spark plug.

5. Replace spark plug.

6. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean
gasoline.

7. Tighten blade bolt and/or replace

blade adapter.

8. Depress operator presence control bar

9. Replace operator presence control bar

1. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (I)
setting higher than _:ront.

2. Set in HIGHER CUT position.
3, Clean or replace air filter.

4. Disconnect spark plug wire and
clean underside of lawn mower housing.

5. Cut at slower walking speed.

6. Check engine oil level.

P00_ CUT_

UNEVEN

TO(}_UCH
VaBRATmON

_TART_RROPE

HARDTO PULL

CATCHERNOT
F_LLtNGCOMPLETELY

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Low engine speed.

4. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash
under lawn mower housing.

1. Worn or bent blade.

2. Loose blade.

3. Bent engine crankshaft.

1. Flywheel brake is on when operator
presence control bar is released.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter sheared.

4. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher bag dirty, poor air
venting.

4. Low engine speed.

t. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Set ati wheels at same height.

3. Set engine speed control in
HIGH position.

4. Disconnect spark plug wire & clean
underside of lawn mower housing_

t. Replace blade.

2. Tighten blade bolt.

3. Contact Sears Service Department.

'J. Depress operator presence control

bar to upper handle before pulling

on starter rope.

2. Contact Sears Service Department.

3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Get over low grass and/or hard surface
to start engine.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Replace blade.

3. Cfean/replace catcher bag.
{tf optional grass catcher is Being

used).

4. Set engine speed control in
HiGH position.

HARDTO PUSH

1. High grass or cutting height too low.

2. Rear of fawn mower housing/blade
dragging in heavy grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position not right for you.

26

1, Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one {:]
setting higher than front.

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to suit.

....... !;

NOTI!!i

i

27

CRRFTSMRN®

OWNER'S

MANUA|

MODELNO.

917.372282

HOW TOORDER

_REPAIRPARTS

4.0 HORSEPOWER

22"" REARBAGGER

POWERPROPELLED

ROTARYLAWNMOWER

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each

engine has its own model number.

The model number for your tawn mower will be found on

a decai attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for the engine will be found on the

Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.

Ali parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores_

WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHEFOLLOWING
iNFORmATION:

* PRODUCT- "ROTARY LAWNMOWER"
* MODELNUMBER- 917.372282

* ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN

MODELNO. 143.414382

752082 10/10/90

* PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con-

sider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with
Sears trained technicians...professional technicians

specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts,

toolsand the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.

Printedin U.S.A.

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