Craftsman 917374400 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

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MANUAL

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4.0 RESERVE POWER

SOLID STATE IGNITION

REAR BAGGER
LAWN MOWER

22" POWER-PROPELLED

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MODEL NO.

91 7.374400

THIS MOWER COMPLIES WITH CPSC REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1982. TO START THE ENGINE IT IS

NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CONTROL BAR WHEN STANDING BEHIND THE MOWER. FOR FURTHER START-
ING DETAILS SEE PAGE 10 OF THIS MANUAL. THIS MOWER IS DESIGNED TO START ONLY BY USING THE BAT-

TERY POWERED STARTER. IF THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED IT MUST BE RECHARGED. MANUAL MEANS OF
STARTING IS NOT PROVIDED.

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I! SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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Part No. 86422 Rev. 1 12/19/85

CRAFTSMAN quality LAWN CARE equipment

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman power mower ismaintained, lubri-

cated and tuned-up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of

charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
If this Craftsman power 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 plugs.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-shafts and the

failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBYRETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THENEAR-

EST SERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from

state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO. Department 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, III. 60684.

• MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THIS PRODUCT. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST

SEARS STORE FOR DETAILS.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the rules for safe use. Always usecare when using Yourlawn mower. Keep away
from moving parts.

DO NOT work on your lawn mower with engine running. Always keep your lawn mower clean.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower. A well cared for

mower will run and last longer.
Fo|low the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sectionsof this Owner's Manual.
Blade, blade flange, air cleaner/air filter, spark plug are expendable parts which are your respon-

sibility.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................... 2

KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN MOWER ........................................................................................ 3

RULESFORSAFEUSE.................... . ........................................................................................ 4

HELPYOUR LAWN MOWER LASTLONGER............................................................................... 5

HOW TO SET-UPYOUR MOWER ............................................................................................. 6

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE ................................................................................................. ... 8

HOW TO USEYOURMOWER .................................................................................................. 9

•MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... _.............................. 12

STORAGE..: ........................................................................................................................ 16

REPAIRPARTS..................................................................................................................... 18

ENGINE REPAIRPARTS....................................................................................................... 25

TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................... ._

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ENGINE

CONTROL

TRIM PLATE

GRASS

KNOW YOUR CRAFTSMAN MOWER

DRIVE CONTROL

BLE CLIP

ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK

HANDLE

GASOLINE FILLERCAP

MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS TOOLS REQUIRED

Oil: Use SAE 10W30 motor oil. SAE 30

motor oil can also be used.

Gasoline: Use unleaded automotive gas-
oline. Regular automotive gasoline can also

be used. DO NOT use premium gasoline,
or gasoline containing alcohol.

FUEL GAUGE

COVER

'HOUSING

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

FIG. I

FOR CATCHER ASSEMBLY

3/8 and 7/16 or Adjustable Wrench

Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver

FOR BLADE REMOVAL

Standard 15/16" box or open

end wrench

Sears Rotary Walk-Behind Power Mowers conform lo the safety standards of the American National Standards In-
stitute, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as applicable.

3

RULES FOR SAFE USE

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 REPAIRS TO

YOUR MOWER.

IMPORTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO
MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ATTEMPT TO

DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL.

1. Please read your owners manual.
Only allow persons who know the

safety rules to use your mower.

2. DO NOT tie the control bar to the
handle. Control must be free to

permit brake engagement when
handles and control are released.

3. DO NOT allow children to use your
mower.

4. Check your mower over before each
time you mow. Tighten any loose

bolts, nuts, etc.

5. Remove all sticks, stones, wires,
cans, boards, etc. from area to be

mowed. These objects can be
thrown by the blade.

6. DO NOT allow children, bystanders,

or pets in the mowing area.

7. BE CAREFUL - WHEN THE ENGINE IS

RUNNING THE BLADE IS TURNING.

8. Always shut off engine before try-

ing to adjust wheel heights.

9. When engine is running, DO NOT

put hands or feet under mower or in

the discharge chute, nor make any

adjustments.

10. Stay clear of discharge opening
at all times.

11. Check gasoline before each use.
Do not fill gas tank when engine

is running, when indoors or when
engine is hot. Allow engine to cool
before filling gas tank. Wipe off

any spilled gasoline before start-
ing engine.

12. Mow only in good light.

13. Wear only solid shoes when mow-
ing. DO NOT operate mower when
barefoot, or wearing open sandals.

14. Disengage drive control on power

pro.pelled mowers before starting

engine.

15. DO NOT use a damaged mower.
Always have damage repaired be-

fore mowing.

16. Always stop engine when not cut-
ting grass or when crossing grovel
drive, sidewalk, or roadway.

17. Never pull mower towards you, al-

ways follow mower to cut grass.

18. Never use your mower without pro-

per guards or deflectors in place.

19. Always mow across a slope or in-

clined area. DO NOT mow up or

clown a slope or inclined area.

20. DO NOT mow in wet grass. DO NOT

run with the mower.

21. DO NOT run your mower indoors.

Exhaust gasses are deadly poison.

22. DRAIN THE GASOLINE tank before

transporting your mower inside
your car or other vehicle.

23. DO NOT run your mower if it vi-

brates too much. Stop engine and
make repairs. Vibration is an indi-
cation of damage.

24. DO NOT" change the engine gov-

ernor settings to over-speed the
engine---damage or injury can re-

f

suit.

25. If a grass catcher is used on your

mower, check the catcher often for

damage. Use only recommended
catcher. Always stop engine to re-

move grass catcher.

26. DO NOT store your mower or gas-

oline where fumes may reach an
open flame and cause a fire.

27. Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields before starting your lawn
mower and while mowing.

28. ALWAYS DISCONNECT BATTERY

BEFORE SERVICING OR TRANS-
PORTING YOUR MOWER TO AVOID

ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

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Theoperationofanylawnmowercanresultinforeignobjectsthrowninto the eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears
Retail or Catalog Stores.

ACCESSORIES TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MOWER

HIGH WHEEL KIT: A pair of 12-inch rear wheels improves handling on soft, spongy lawns and uneven
terrain. Includes height adjusters; doesn't affect cutting height range.

MOWER COVER: Sears Tyvek@cover protects mower from weather when stored outdoors.
GAS CAN: A new gas can keeps rust and dirt out of fuel systemfor longer engine life and improved per-

formance. Craftsman qas cans have built in filters to keep impurities out of the engine.

MANUAL RECOIL STARTERKIT: A manual recoil starter kit is available thru Sears Service Department,
order Kit No. 35397 from Source 143.

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR:Converts rear bagging mowers to side discharge to disperse safely and evenly.

THESE ACCESSORIES WERE AVAILABLEAT MOST SEARSSTORESAND THROUGH THE CATALOG AT THE
TIME THIS MANUAL WAS PRINTED.

IMPORTANT TIPS TO HELP YOUR LAWN MOWER START FASTER, RUN AND PERFORM BETTER

1. USE UNLEADED GASOLINE: It burns cleaner and leaves lessresidue inthe engine. Regular gasoline can

also be used. DO NOT use gasoline containing any alcohol or with any additives.

2. DRAIN OR RUN-OUT ALL GASOLINE FROM TANK AT THE END OF THE SEASON: DO NOT leave gaso-
linein your mower when stored for long periods. It will "GUM" your engine. Run engine until the gaso-

line runs out.

3. START EACH MOWING SEASON WITH FRESHGASOLINE: DO NOT keep gasoline in your can. If your
gasoline can is starting to rust, replace can.

4. CHANGE YOUR SPARKPLUG EVERYSPRING: An aid, corroded spark plug prevents fast starting and
smooth running engine.

5. REPLACE YOUR AIR CLEANER OR FILTEROFTEN: Dirt, along with heat can harm your engine, the
cleaner or filter will clog up, preventing clean air from reaching your engine. See "Air CJeaner/Fitter"

section of this manual for replacing air cleaner or filter.

6. USE SAE 10W30 OIL: DO NOT use SAE 10W40 oil.

7. CHANGE OIL AS RECOMMENDED: IMPORTANT - change oil after the first two (2) hours of use, then

every 25 hours of use.

8. REPLACETHE BLADEWHEN NEEDED: You can sharpen the blade, but we do not recommend it. Erosion

from hitting foreign objects can damage the blade. Replace blade with one specifically designed
for your mower.

9. AT THE END OF THE SEASON, CLEANYOURMOWER: IMPORTANT- first disconnect the spark plug wire.

If possible, store your mower in a well ventilated area and protected from moisture.

10. FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL: Read your manual and
keep it in a convenient place for easy reference.

11. DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN THE OIL OR GASOLINE: DO NOT USE GASOHOL, or gasoline contain-
ing any alcohol.

Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the Grass Catcher and Grass
Catcher Frame. Toset-up and attach Grass Catcher, follow the instructionsunder "TO UNFOLD HANDLE"

and "GRASS CATCHER".

The following parts are included not assembled:

I Grass Catcher Frame
I Grass Catcher Top

1 Grass Catcher Bottom
I Battery Charger
1 Hardware Package

HOWTOSET-UPYOURMOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

1. Raise the handles uritii the lower handle is in

mowing position (See Fig. 2).

NOTE: The lower handle automatically locks into
mowing position when raised from shipping to
mowing position.

2. Raise the upper handle into position on the

lower handle and tighten the two (2) handle
knobs.

3. The handle can be mounted in high or low posi-
tion to suit the comfort of the user. The han-

dles are shipped mounted in the high position.

4. If the handle feels too high for you:

a. Remove the (4) screws and (2) bushings

holding the trim plate to lower handle.
Keep for reassembly (See Fig. 1).

b. Remove the handle knobs and bolts from

upper and lower handle.

c. Cut the wire tie and remove the cable

clip from lower handle. Keep cable clip for

reuse (See Fig. 4).

d. Remove the hairpin cotters and springs

from mounting pins (See Fig. 3).

e. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other until handle
and handle levers slip off mounting pins

(See Fig. 3).

f. Turn handle over, position the handle

levers in place (See Fig. 5).

g. Put handle back on mounting pins.

h. Put springs and hairpin cotters back on

mounting pins (See Fig. 3).

i. Put upper handle on lower handle using
" handle bolts and knobs previously re-

moved.

j. Put trim plate back on lower handle re-

moved in (a) above. Install the (4) screws

and (2) bushings (See Fig. 1).

k. Snap cable clip over cable-and lower

handle (See Fig. 1).

!. If you have cut the wire tie to turn lower

handle, locate the wire tie (black plastic)

in the customer package.

m. Install the wire tie over the cable sleeve

and lower handle, pull up snug and cut off
excess end of wire tie. (See Fig. 4).

5. To fold handle for storage, squeeze the handle
levers until lower handle clears handle brack-

ets, then move handle forward (See Fig. 3).

t_'_._ - UPRIGHT HANDLE-_r-'_

'_._ STORAGE PO51TION }-_

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1

1

.O VlNO

POSmON

LOW POSITION

FOR SHORT PERSON

POSITION} x,2 L

HIGH POSITION

FOR TALL PERSON

FIG. 2

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MOUNTING PIN

HAIRPIN COTTER

//-

FIG. 3

CABLE

CLIP

FIG. 4

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING HANDLE FOR
TRANSPORTING OR STORAGE, BESURE TO FOLD
HANDLE AS SHOWN IN FIG. 6. IF YOU FOLD HAN-

DLE THE WRONG WAY, YOU MAY BEND THE
CONTROL CABLES.

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT ENGINE CON-]
NECTOR FROM BATTERY TO PREVENT ACCI-I

DENTAL STARTING WHEN STORING OR TRANS-I
PORTING YOUR MOWER. I

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WIRE

TIE

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LOWER

HANDLE

SPR_NG

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HOWTOSET-UPYOURMOWER(cam'D)

TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CUT

NOTE: The wheels are setin a low positionfor ship-

ment, and should be adjusted for the cutting
height desired before use.

CAUTION: DO NOT change the height of cut with
the engine running.

1. The wheel adjusters give you five (5) different

cutting positions. Medium cut is the best for
most lawns.

2. High cut isapproximately 3 5/8", medium cut

isapproximately 2 1/2", and lowcutisapproxh

imately 1 3/8". There are two other positions.

Pick the position which suits your lawn (See

Fig. 7).

3, The wheel adjusters onyour lawn mower can be

easily adjusted as shown in Fig. 8. To change
the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever to-

ward the wheel, moving up or down toselected
height. Be sure all wheels are in the same
setting (See Fig. 7).

4. When cutting in heavy or moistgrass, the rear
of the lawn mower may be raised one setting

higher to allow better discharge of the grass.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

TAB

FIG. $

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WAY

RIGHT:

WAY

S _ " WRONi

NOTE: The grass catcher for your mower is sup-
plied unassembled. To assemble your grass cat-
cher follow steps below.

SCREWS ACTUAL SIZE

1/4-20 x 5/8" #10-24 x 5/8"

SCREW SCREW

1. Position clamp onto catcher frame as shown
in Fig. 9 and close ends of clamp.

NOTE: When closing clamp be sure the holes in
clamp are in line.

2. Put grass catcher frame with clamp installed
into catcher top as shown in Fig. 9.

3. Put one (1) #10-24 x 5/8 truss head screw
into hole in catcher top and clamp and #10-24

Iocknuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN (See Fig. 9).

4. Put three (3) #10-24 x 5/8 trusshead screws
into the catcher frame using#10-24 Iocknuts.

Use a flat blade screwdriver to drive screws
while holding the Iocknuts with adjustable

or 3/8" wrench (See Fig. 9).

5. Position baffle inside of catcher top as shown
in (Fig.lO).Put two (2) #10-24 x 5/8 truss head
screwsinto holes with two (2) #10-24 Iocknuts.

Use a flat blade screwdriver to drive screws

while holding the Iocknuts with adjustable
or 3/8" wrench.

6. Position top half of catcher on the bottom
half (See Fig. 9).

7. Align the holes in sides of top and bottom
halves of catcher.

FIG. 6

8. Install the eight (8) 1/4-20 x 5/8" truss head
screws, starting at the right front of catcher
as shown in Fig. 9.

9. Install the 1/4.20 "Keps" nuts on the screws.
Do not tighten until all of the screws have

been installed in the catcher.

10. Use a medium flat blade screwdriver to
tighten the screws while holding the "Keps"

nuts with adjustable or 7/16" wrench.

NOTE: Check all screws and nuts to be sure they

are tight.
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

1. Place the frame into the slot of the hinge

bracket.

2. Depress the door latch tab and slide the frame

into position at the end of the slot (See Fig.

11).

3. Release door latch tab to lock frame intoplace.

4. To remove grass catcher, SHUT OFF ENGINE,

lift up on back of grass catcher with one (1)

hand and pressdown on the door latch tab with
the other hand (See Fig. 11).

REMEMBER: Read your Owner's

Manual and Rules for Safe Use.

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HOWTOSETUP YOURMOWER(€ONT'D)

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (CONT'D)

5. When grass catcher frame isunlatched, remove

the catcher from the rear of the mower and
empty catcher.

6. When grass catcher is removed from the

mower, the rear door closes for safety.

OTE: YOUR REAR BAGGER MOWER IS NOT AI

ULCHING MOWER. DO NOT OPERATE YOURJ
OWER WITHOUT AN APPROVED GRASS CAT-I

ER OR OPTIONAL CUPPING DEFLECTOR INJ

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NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THEMOWER WITH

THE DOOR REMOVED OR PROPPED OPEN.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of your lawn mower, was assembled at the

factory and requires no assembly.

E-Z VIEW FUEL GAUGE

Your engine has a visual fuel gauge located on

top front of engine to indicate fuel level in tank

(See Fig. 12).
To read the gauge, look into the gauge when tank
is"EMPTY" a clear circle is seen. The 1/2 Full and

"FULL"will show dark or black in color to indicate

fuel level, see below:

WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER

SHOWN WITH WHEEL REMOVED

FIG. 7

RG. 8

"F_'LL I_ FULL "E (PTY

CAUTION: When the full circle darkens to black,
use caution as the filler neck can over-fiow

quickly after gauge shows"FULL", if you continue
to pour into tank filler.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

1. Remove engine oil cap with dipstick and fill to

the "FULL" line on the dipstick, using about 1
pint or 0.5 liters of Sears 10W30 oil or equiva-

lent. SAE 30 oil can also be used (See Fig. 12).
DO NOT use SAE 10W40.

The total oi! capacity of your engine is 21 oz. or

0.62 liters. Fill only to the "FULL"line on the dip-
stick. DO NOT over fill. The first fill on a new en-

gine use about 1 pint or 0.5 liters. Check oil level

and add as required to bring to proper level.

2. Pour oil slowly, DO NOT over fill.
NOTE: On a new engine some oil may be left in the

engine, as each engine is run for operational
checksbefore shipping.

TRUSS HEAD SCREWS-'-----_ _

CATCHERTOP

STARTHERE

,CATCHER

BOTTOM

FIG. 9

TRUSSHEAD SCREWS CATCHER BAFFLE

CUTAWAY OF CATCHER TOP _ LOCKNUTS |

FiG. 10

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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE(corn°!!

3. AFTER THE FIRST TWO (2) HOURS OF MOW-

ING CHANGE THE OIL. See "To Change Oil"
section under maintenance.

tse only oil with automotive classifications SF, SE,

• or SC markings on oil container.

4. Fill the gasoline tank with about two (2) quarts
of fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Regular

leaded gasoline can also be used (See Fig. 12).
See "E-Z VIEW FUEL GAUGE" section.

DO NOT use old or stale gasoline which has been
kept from one season to another; starting pro-

blems can result.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING
ANY AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, AS IT CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS DAMAGE OR CAN SIGNIFICANTLY RE-
DUCE ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM LEADED GASOLINE.

DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN THE OIL OR
GASOLINE.
Be sure your gasoline can is clean and free of

rust and dirt. Replace your can if it has started
to rust.

ENGINE BLADE CONTROL

Your mower is equipped with an engine blade

control, attached to right side of upper handle
and requires no assembly or adjustment (See Fig.

15).

HINGE

BRACKET

DOOR LATCH TAB

FIG. ! 1

SPEED

CONTROL ENGINE OIL CAP

KNOB ' WITH DIPSTICK

E-Z VIEW

FUEL GAUGE

FILLER CAP

PRIMER

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FIG. 12

HOW TO USEYOURMOWER

JlMPORTANT !

ENGINE CONTROL

CAUTION: THE BLADE TURNSWHEN THEENGINE

IS RUNNING.

YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY

STARTING SYSTEM WHICH REQUIRES THE OPER-
ATOR TO BE POSITIONED BEHIND THE MOWER
HANDLE TO STARTAND OPERATE THE MOWER.

THE CONTROL BARMUST BEDEPRESSEDTO THE
HANDLE TO START AND RUN THE ENGINE, RE-

LEASING THE CONTROL BARWILL STOP THE EN-
GINE. AN INTERNAL ENGINE BRAKEASSISTSTHE
BLADE IN STOPPING QUICKLY.

NOTE: YOUR MOWER CAN ONLY BE STARTED
WITH BATTERY POWERED START FROM THE

OPERATORS POSITION. SEE "TO START ENGINE"
SECTION.

NOTE: DO NOT STARTENGINE IN HEAVY OR UN-
CUT GRASS.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a control knob

located on top right side of engine. It has "HIGH"

,nd "LOW" positions. "HIGH" position is for

Jtarting engine, heavy cutting and better grass

bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting,
trimming and fuel economy (See Fig. 12).

ENGINE

CONNECTOR

BATTE RY

CHARGER

BATTERY

BAI-rERY _ CHARGER

CONNECTOR/y/ CONNECTOR./ (FEMALI_ _ALE)

FIG. 13

___- ENGINE

,___,__ CONNECTOR

FIG. 14

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HOW TO USEYOURMOWER{€om'D)

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: YOUR BATTERYMUST BE CHARGED BE-
FORE YOU CAN START YOUR MOWER.

I. Connect battery charger connector (male) to

the battery connector (female) as shown in

Fig.13.

2. Plug the battery charger into 110 Volt-A.C.
outlet (See Fig.13).

3. Leave the battery charger connected for 24
hours before initially starting your engine.

4. After charging, connect engine connector to
battery connector (See Fig. 14).

Your engine has an integral alternator for partial
charging. Connect your battery charger to charge
battery as required.
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 bat-
tery during winter storage.

CONTROtBAR%, \

_l CONTROL _ CONTROL

RELEASED DEPRESSED

ENGINE STOP START- RUN

FIG.15

L_=___ CON/TROL BAR

ICAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECTTHEENG,NEI
ICONNECTORFROMTHEBATTERYCONNECTORI

FOPREVENTACCIDENTALSTARTINGWHENt

IT NSPORTINGORSTORINGYOURMOWERJ
FTERTHEMOWINGSEASON. I

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: THE CONTROL BARMUST BE DEPRESSED
TO THEHANDLE TO STARTAND RUN THEENGINE.

NOTE: Thecarburetor has a fixed fuel mixture and
has a primer to assiststarting.

I. Check oil level; check gasoline level and make

sure spark plug wire is attached.

2. Move engine control lever to "HI" position (See

Fig.12).

3. When starting a co/d engine, push the primer

five (5) times before attempting to start the

engine. Use sharp pushes and wait several
secondsbetween each push (See Fig. 12).

4. Repeat step 3 above as required.
NOTE: In cooler weather the need to repeat prim-

ing procedures may be necessary, when weather
is warmer over priming may result in flooding.

If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before

repeating priming procedures.
it is not normally necessary to use the primer to

start warm engine.

5. Position yourself at the handle, operator posi-
tion.

6. Holding the control bar in depressed position,
with your right hand push in on the engine

start button (See Fig. 15). As the engine begins

to start, release the starter button. Engine will

stop when the control bar is released.

7. If the engine fails to start, repeat priming and

starting procedure.

__,_"_" ENGINE! BLADE BACK

DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED

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FIG.16

SPEED SEI

FIG. I7

CAUTION: DO NOT crank engine more than five
(5) continuous seconds, each try to start, wait 5/10

seconds between starting attempts.
If engine fails to start after several attempts,

contact your nearest Sears Service Department
for help.

8. To stop engine, release the control bar (See

Fig.15).

NOTE: The control bar must be held in "Depres-
sed" position to keep engine running - when con-
trol bar is disengaged the engine will automa-
tically stop (See Fig. 15).

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HOWTOUSEYOURMOWER(torn'D)

MOWING TIPS

"IF ENGINE DOES NOT START

1. Check engine control knob - is it in "HIGH"

position?

2. Check gasoline supply - put gasoline in tank.

3. Check spark plug wire connect wire to spark
plug.

4. Check blade - remove spark plug wire when

checking blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE

CARE" of manual for instructions on tightening
blade.

5. Check air filter - clean or replace if clogged.
See "AIR FILTER" section.

6. Check spark plug - if dirty, clean or replace.

7. Engine may be flooded - wait a few minutes

and repeat starting procedure.

8. Check battery connection to engine starter-

connect.

NOTE: If then your engine will not start, contact
your nearest Sears Service Department for help.

DRIVE CONTROL

With the engine running, the power-propelled

motion is controlled by pulling the drive control
lever until it clicksat which time the lever may be

released (See Fig. 16).

SPEEDSELECTOR

Your mower is equipped to give you (3) forward

speeds.

CAUTION: DO NOT move speed selector lever to
change speeds unless engine isrunning.

(1) (SLOW) speed for heavy cutting or trimming.
(2) Speed for normal cutting and walking speeds.
(3) (HIGH) for light cutting and fastwalking speed.

Select the de_ired setting which suitsyou best by
pushing speed selector lever slightly to the left,

then to the speed desired (See Fig. 17).

1. Under certain conditions it may be necessaryto

raise the height of cut to keep from overloading
the engine and leaving clumps of grass clip-
pings.

2. For extremely heavy cutting, make the width

of your cut 1/2" to 3/4" the normal cut. This
will reduce the load on the engine and give you

cleaner cutting and bagging.

3. The user should note that when cutting moist,
heavy grass with a rear bagging mower,

dumps of cut grass may fail to enter the

grass catcher. To pick up the clumps, if they
occur, run the mower over the area a second

time.

BLOCK OF WOOD_

FIG. 18

BLADE FLANGE
CRANKSHAFT &

DETAIL

BCRANKSHAFT

SLOT

LADE NUT

POWER-PROPELLED DRIVE

1. Your power-propelled drive is accomplished

by a belt drive from the engine crankshaft to
drive a worm and pinion gear case.

2. The drive belt isspring-loaded at the gear case
to maintain proper belt tension. Keep the area

around the gear case clear of trash by re-
moving drive cover and cleaning (See Fig.

22 and 24).

3. The gear case is lubricated with multi-purpose

automotive grease. DO NOT USEANY OTHER
type grease or oil in the gear case. See "GEAR

CASE" under "MAINTENANCE".

4. Check your mower, each time you mow, to be

sure that the front wheels turn freely. If wheels
DO NOT turn freely, remove any trash which
may have gotten into the wheel, pinion, or

bearing areas.

5. If at any time, the drive belt is replaced, use
only factory specified belt to get longer life

and maximum performance.

11

BLADEFLANGE

AB __DE

BLADE WASHE!

/

FIG. 19

REAR DEFLECTOR

RG. 20

HOWTO USEYOURMOWER(€owo)

MOWING TIPS. (CONI"D)

4. Under certain conditions a trail of _rass clip-
pings may be left at the right side of the mower.

Mowing in a clockwise direction with a small
overlap will allow these clippings to be col-

lected on the next pass.

MAINTENANCE

Be good to your mower. Once a year put on a
new mower blade, a new spark plug, and a new

air filter. A new blade cuts better. With a new

spark plug your engine will start and run better.
A new air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture.

It will help your engine run better and last longer.

MOWER:

BLADE/BLADE FLANGE CARE

Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade to
get the best cutting results.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT ENGINE CONNECTOR]
FROM BATTERY CONNECTOR AND SPARKPLUGI

WIRE FROM SPARKPLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE ITl
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG.]

I

FIG.21

SCREW,q

I

I. To remove the blade and blade flange, turn

mower on its side with the carburetor up (See

Fig. 18).

2. Take blade nut off by turning counter-clock-
wise. Use a 75/16" box or open end wrenchon

the blade nut (See Fig. 18).

3. Put a block of wood between the blade and

mower housing toprevent blade rotation when
removing and tightening blade nut.

NOTE: Always check the blade flange when
changing the blade to be sure tab has not been

damaged (See Fig. 19).

4. If the tab in the blade flange is damaged

replace the blade flange.

NOTE: The blade flange with tab attaches the
blade to crankshaft. It is not intended to protect

the crankshaft. The tab must be in good condition

and located in slot of crankshaft to keep blade
attached.

5. Put the blade flange on the engine crankshaft

with the tab in the slot of the crankshaft (See

Fig.78).

6. Put the blade on the crankshaft as shown in
(Fig. 18). Be sure the word "TOPtl (stamped

in the blade) is toward the engine.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector which is attached to the rear of
your mower is to keep objects from being thrown

cJutthe back of the mower. If your rear deflector
becomes damaged you should replace it (See

Fig.20).

F_G. _t_ _

FIG.23

REMEMBER: Read your Owner's
Manual and Rules for Safe Use.

1

k

12

MAINTENANCE[(ONT'D) TO ADJUST SPEEDSELECTOR CABLE

TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL CABLE

NOTE: THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLESHOULD BE

CHECKED OFTEN TO BESURE THAT GEAR CASE
SHIFTER IS FULLY ENGAGED OR WHENEVER

SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE GEAR

CASE OR DRIVE CONTROL COMPONENTS.

1. To adjust, remove the drive cover by removing

four (4) screws. Keep for re-use (See Fig. 21).

2_ Loosen screws holding cable clamp "A" & "B"

(See Figs. 22 and 23).

3. Loosen both jam nuts "C" & "D" at the cable

- clamp on the gear case adjusting bracket (See

Fig. 22_). .

4. Unhook clutch spring from shifter arm (See

Fig.

5. Hold, clip, or tape down the drive control bar
and engage the drive control (See Fig. 16).

6. Move the shifter arm to drive position. To be
sure the jaw clutch isfully engaged, rotate the

front wheels.

7. Hold shifter arm in fully engaged position by

gripping and pulling threaded sleeve with
pliers as shown in Fig. 22. DO NOT pull on

control cable.

8. Tighten jam nut "C" up to bracket until cable is

snug.

9. Tighten cable clamp screw "B" (See Fig. 22).

10. Tighten jam nut "D" up to bracket (See

Fig. 22).

1I. Tighten screw "A" (See Fig. 23,).

12. Put clutchspring back in place on shifter arm,
removed in step 5 above.

73. With drive control in engaged position, push
mower back and forth to be sure gear case is

fully engaged.

NOTE: Be sure to disengage drive control before
starting engine.

14. Put drive cover back in place, removed in step
I above.

GEAR CASE

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIRE FROM

SPARK PLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT

CONTACT SPARK PLUG.

1. While cranking engine with engine control
move speed selector lever to (3) high position

(See Fig. 17).

NOTE: DISCONNECT THE ENGINE CONNECTOR
FROM THE BATTERY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

2. Remove the drive cover by removing (4) screws

(See Fig. 21).

3. Loosen both jam nuts on cable end (See Fig.

24).

4. Pull on control cable until belt is snug and

tighten rear jam nut up to bracket, then turn
jam nut (2) full turns.

5. Turn front jam nut up to bracket, then hold
the rear jam nut with 1/2 wrench while tighten-
ing the front jam nut with a I/2" wrench
(See Fig. 24).

6. Put drive cover back in place, removed in step

(2) above.

LUBRICATION

MOWER WHEELS: Lubricating wheels and/or
wheel bearings is not necessary under normal

conditions.

Should conditions require lubrication, thoroughly

clean wheels and/or wheel bearings and axles,
then apply a light coating of dry lubricant such

as white graphite. White graphite is available
at Sears retail stores and through the catalog.

REARDOOR HINGE: Put a few drops of the same
oil as used in the engine on hinge points of rear
door once or twice each year (See Fig. 25).

GEAR CASE: The gear case is filled at the factory

and does not require an addition of lubricant,

unless the gear case is opened and service
performed. Use only a multi-purpose automotive
grease for refilling after service has been per-

formed. Approximately 2 1/2 oz. required.

FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTERS:Puta few drops of the

same oil as used in the engine on the front wheel
adjusters once or twice each year (See Fig. 26).

7. THE GEAR CASE AND AREA AROUND ALL THE
DRIVE SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF

TRASH BUILD-UP.

2. To check gear case area:
a. Remove the drive cover by removing the

four (4) screws (See Fig. 21). Keep for re-
use.

b. Clean trash from around gear case.

c. Put drive cover back, removed in (a)

above.

NOTE: The gear case is filled to proper level at the

factory. The only time the lubricant needs atten-
tion is if service has been performed on the gear
case.

The gear case must be filled with grease after gear

case has been serviced. Use only multi-purpose
automotive grease. Do not substitute.

13

DRIVE PULLEY

FIG. 24

JAM NUT

JAM NUT

/

MAINTENANCE(€orn,o)

IDLER ARM

Put a few drops of same oil used in engine be-
tween idler arm and flat washer, once or twice

each year (See Fig. 27).
ENGINE START LEVER

Put one or two drops of the same oil used in the
engine between the engine start lever and

bracket located on left rear of engine (See Fig.

29). Do this once or twice each year.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight.
Tighten and/or replace any loose or worn

fasteners.

GRASS CATCHER

Check your grass catcher often for damage or

deteriorcrlion. Through normal use it will wear.
If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a

manufacturer approved replacement catcher

from Sears. Give the mower model number when

ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but

must be dry when used.

CLEANING

CAUTION: DISCONNECT ENGINE CONNECTOR
FROM BATTERYCONNECTOR AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM SPARKPLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE IT

CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG.

1. Turn mower on its side with carburetor up.

2. Clean the underside of your mower by scrap-
ing to remove build-up of grass and trash.

NOTE: We recommend that you clean the under-

side of your mower after each use.

CAUTION: The muffler on your engine extends
through the mower housing. Allow engine to

cool before cleaning underside of mower.
Also be careful to not damage the muffler

when cleaning the mower.

3. Clean your mower and engine often to keep
build-up of trash from accumulating around
engine, a clogged engine runs hotter and

shortens engine life.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden
hose to clean mower unlessthe electrical system,

muffler, air filter, and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result in

shortening engine life.

GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHfELS

NOTE: The gear case and drive wheels should be

caced for much like you would an automobile.

1. On a regular schedule remove the drive cover

and remove any trash around gear case and
belt area.

OIL HERE

REAR

COTTER

i

DRIVE PULLEY

BLADEFLANI

i.--N

BOTTOM COVER

HUBCAP

IDLER

FIG.25

FIG. 26

FIG.'27

ii

FIG.28

WHEEL

OIL HERE

EACH SIDE

NUT

PULLEY

14

MAINTENANCE(€om'o)

GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHEELS, (€OHT'D)

2. To remove drive cover, remove the four (4)

_crews (See Fig. 21). Keep for re-use.

_. Keep your mower clean and properly

lubricated.

DRIVE WHEELS

NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before

you mow, to be sure they move freely.

1. The wheels not turning freely indicates trash,
grass, cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel

area, and must be cleaned to free drive
wheels.

2. If necessary to clean the drive wheels (See Fig.

26) check both front wheels.

a. Remove hub caps, hairpin cotters and

washers. Keep for re-use.

b. Remove wheel from wheel adjusters.

c. Remove any trash, grass cuttings from

inside the dust cover, pinion and!or drive
wheel gear teeth.

d. Put wheels back in reverse of removal.

3. If after cleaning drive v.heel area, the drive

wheels DO NOT rotate freely, the gear case

needs care.

NOTE: If your gear case requires service we
suggest that you contact Sears Service Center.

The total oil capacity of your engine is 21 oz. or

0.62 liters. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the
dipstick. DO NOT over fill. The first fill on a new

engine use about 1 pint or 0.5 liters. Check oil
level and add as required to bring to proper level.

NOTE: On a new engine some oil may be left in

the engine, as each engine isrun for operational

checks before shipping.

Use Sears SAE 10W30 oil or equivalent. SAE 30

oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE 10W40 og.

Use only oil with automotive classifications SF, SE,

SD, or SC markings on oil container.

Using Sears SAE 10W30 oil will assistengine start-
ing in cool weather.

Running your engine with oil below safe level or
with dirty contaminated oil can contribute to short-

ening the fife of your engine.
After the first two (2) hours of mowing change the

oil, then change the oil every 25 hours of mowing

• thereafter. If you mow under very dusty, dirty

conditions you may need to change the oil more
often.

START LEVER

1"OCHECK AND/TO REPLACE BELT

I. Remove the drive cover by removing the four

(4) screws (See Fig. 21).

2. Inspect belt for wear or damage. If you decide
to replace:

a. Remove belt from drive pulley and remove

belt from idler pulleys (See Fig. 27).

3. Turn mower on its side with carburefor up.

4. Loosen and remove the (4) phillips head screws
holding bottom cover to underside of mower
housing (See Fig. 28).

5. Remove the bottom cover down to rest on top

of blade flan_e.

6. Remove belt trom vari-speed pulley on crank-
shaft, and carefully remove the belt off over

bottom cover and blade (See Fig. 28).

CAUTION: The sharp edges of blade can cut the
belt. Use care when installing new belt over blade.

7. To install new belt, reverse procedure as above
in removal.

8. Put bottom cover back up in place and install

the (4) screws and tighten.

9.r Put drive cover back in place, removed in step

(1) above.

NOTE: Always use only factory approved belt to
assure proper fit and longer life.

\

FIG. 29

_G. 30

TO CHANGE OIL

ENGINE:

LUBRICATION

ENGINE: Use of proper oil in your engine and
keeping to full level is essential. Changing oil reg-

ularly will lengthen the life of your engine.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT ENGINE CONNECTOR
FROM BATTERY CONNECTOR AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM SPARKPLUG. PLACE WIRE WHERE IT

CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG.

1. Remove engine oil cap with dipstick, lay aside
on a clean surface. Warm oil drains better.

15

MAINTENANCE(€am'i))

TO CHANGE OIL (CONT'D)

2. Tip mower on its side as shown in Fig. 30 and

drain oil into suitable container. Rock mower
back and forth to remove any oil trapped

inside of engine.

3. Wipe off any spilled oil on mower and/or

inside of engine.

4. Fill engine with oil, fill only to the "FULL" hne

on the dipstick. DO NOT over fill.

5. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: DO NOT run your engine without air

filter in place.

1. Your engine will not run properly with a clog-

ged, dirty air filter.

NOTE: DO NOT wash this paper type air filter.

2. Replace your air filter each year, more often if

you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year.
A new clean spark plug will make your engine start
and run better. Keep your spark plug clean. Set
spark plug gap at .030.
Recommended replacement Sears spark plug no.

7133312 or STD361458 are available at most

Sears retail stores and through the catalog.

BATTERY CARE

To charge battery, DO NOT use any other type
battery charger than the charger included with

your mower.
NOTE: Additional charging during the mowing

season may be necessary.
At the end of the mowing season the battery
should be charged for 48 hours to protect the
battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE ENGINE
FROM BATTERY CONNECTOR, TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN STORING OR

TRANSPORTING YOUR MOWER.

If your engine isnot to be used for 30 days or more

prepare as follows:
Drain gasoline from fuel tank; gasoline left in gas-

oline tank and carburetor will form deposits and

cause problems in starting and running your
engine.

Runengine untilgasoline tank isempty and engine

stops running.

When preparing your mower for storage it is a
good time to service your mower and engine tobe

ready for the next mowing season. Replace such

parts as mower blade, spark plug, and air filter

CHANGE OIL: Warm oil drains better.

Drain old oil and replace with fresh clean Sears

SAE 10W30 oil.
See "To Change Oil" section under Maintenance.

Remove spark plug and put 2 or 3 tablespoons of
oil into spark plug opening and pull starter rope

slowly to disthbute oil, install new spark plug

and tighten.

DO NOT PUT ANY ADDITIVES IN GASOLINE OR
OIL.

CLEAN MOWER/ENGINE

CAUTION: Before cleaning mower, disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with the spark plug.

Clean around engine and on top of mower.
Scrape underside of mower using putty knife or

similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or
grass on underside of mower housing.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a water"
hose to clean your 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.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners and be sure they are tight,

tighten and/or replace any loose or worn

fasteners.

GENERAL

DO NOT use gasoline left over from previous sea-
son. Old or stale dirty gasoline can cause starting

and running problems.
Replace your gasoline can, ifyour old can starts to

rust. DO NOT use rusty gasoline can, rust and/or
dirt in your gasoline can cause problems.

STORAGE

Never store engine with gasoline in tank, indoors
or in closed, poorly ventilated areas where gaso-

line fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a turnace, water heater, clothes dryer,

etc.

FIG. 31

16

STORAGE(comoo)

GENERAL

GRASS CATCHER

Check your grass catcher often for damage or
deterioration. Through normal use it will wear.

if catcher needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement catcher

from Sears. Give the mower model number when
ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but

must be dry when used.

REPLACEBLADE

See "Blade Care" section under Maintenance.

To ge_ the best cutting resultswe recommend that

you replace your blade with a Sears original
equipment blade each year.

Replacement blade is available at most Sears
stores and through the catalog. Be sure to give

your mower model number when ordering blade.

We DO NOT recommend sharpening blade - you

can keep the cutting edge touched up with a file.
Grinding the cutting edge excessivelycan cause

the blade to be out of balance. An unbalanced
blade can cause excessive vibration and shorten
the life of the engine and mower.

Always store your mower on its wheels. Storing

mower on its side or end, may result in difficult
starting.

When removing your mower from storage, fill
gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded, auto-
motive gasoline. Check and fill oil to proper level.
When starting your engine the first time after be-

ing in storage for extended period, the engine

may smoke for a while until the engine burns any
oil or gasoline accumulated during the storage

period.

DO NOT store gasoline from one season to an-

other. Use up or dispose of any unused gasoline

left from the mowing season.

Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto rust.
DO NOT use rusty gasoline can. Rustand/or dirt
in your gasoline i:an cause problems.
DO NOT store your mower under any plastic cover,
plastic cannot breath which promotes condensa-

tion and can cause your mower to rust.
HANDLE

You can fold your mower handle for storage (See

ie. 37).

When setting-up your handle from storage posi-
tion the lower handle will automatically lock into
mowing position.

NOTE: Change Engine Oil after the First two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use

.11.

Changed Oil: 10W30

or SAE 30

ill

Replaced spark plug:

Replaced air filter:

iJ i

Replaced blade:

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Tuned-up:

LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD

DATE

ii

DATE

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CRAFTSMAN 22" POWllR-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 REPAIR PARTS

39

22

_3 39

38

13

--66

65

63

*ilUtlBE NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE 5065 FT.

AFTS,AN22"POW R., O,S OLAW.,OW R,OO L.U,m 9,7.374400 REPAIR PARTS

Ref.

No.

1

2

3

4

5
6
7

8

9

10
!!

12
13
14
15
16

17

18

19
20
21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33
34

35
36

37
38

Part

No.

ii i

857s5

84683
63688

85827
STD523117
51793
77524
81027
77526

77527

5TD581025
STD512505

83935

81281

85535
62363
86412
STDS12S05
85877

STDSI2505
63601

77514

81283

77521

85546
85354

STD511005
69180

57917
63601

86156
86157
66238
63124
55187
48014

85463

69478

Part Name

iiii i i

Upper Handle
Lower Handle

Handle Knob
Control Cable Clip

Handle Bolt
Hairpin Cotter

Rear Dear
Hinge Bracket

Hinge Rod
Spring
E-Ring

Hex Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x !/2

Door Seal
Lever - Handle

Lever- Knob

Spring - Lever

Back Plate

Hex Self Tapping Screw I/4-20 x 1/2

Back Plate Bracket

Hex Head Machine Screw I/4-20 x I/2

Lecknut 1/4-20

Side Baffle

Hex Self Tap Screw 10-24 x 3/8

Rear Skirt

Backing Strip

Discharge Baffle

TrussHead Screw_10-24 x 1/2

Locknut 10-24

Hex Head Machine Screw !/4-20 x 3/4
Lecknut I/4-20

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)
Carriage Bolt 5/16.18 x 5/8
Locknut 5/16-18
Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Housing Assembly (Incl. Ref. #17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 37, 59)

Danger Decal
Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Rear)

Ref.

No.

39
40
41
42

43
44
45
46
47
48
49

50

51

52
53

54

55
56

57
58
59
60
61

62
63
64
65
66

67

68
69

70

71
72
73

Part

No.

86107
84888
77865

84920
62335

84921
74400
86455
82854
52160
55015

85313
85962

84083
63601
703_5
81276
86O02

86448
86701

85283

85948
68205

51433

54867
69385

69334

84918
85947

8S946

85945
52828
79982

65053
86101

86422

Part Name

i

Axle Arm Assembly
Selector Spring

Selector Knob

Spacer
Spring Washer

Shoulder Bolt
Locknut 3/8-16

Bearing _ ,
Washer /'_._._,_ °r!._" L_-_<.

Retainer Clip

HubC.p 20

Bracket
Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8

Locknut 1/4-20
Cable Clip

Self-Tapping Screw 10-24 x I/2
Bottom Cover

Push In Nut
Hex Tapping Screw #10 "" LU_,._ _'t_,>'7_'"
Front Baffle
Belt Guide

Hex Head Machine Screw
5/16-18 x 7/8 (Special)

*Locknut 5/8-18 (Special)
Spring Washer

Washer

Blade
Blade Flange

Retaining Ring

Washer

Spring
Set Screw

Pulley Halves Kit (Incl. Ref. #67)
Woodruff Key #6

Engine Assembly 143.364052
(See pages 26thru28)

Owners Manual - Parts Ust

High Wheel Kit (Not included) 71 33721

C..S.AN22".)WBR-PROmLSOLAWN.OW_..OOSL.U.BE.9,7.374400 REPAIR PARTS

12

18

77

77

73 74

1.5

7 19

26

78

78

51

48

4:

53

85

29

34

46 55

56 39

4t

I

82

46 52

47 49

39 61

I

4

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 REPAIR PARTS

Ref.

No.

1

2
3
4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12
13
14

15
16

17

18

19

20
21

22
23

Part

No,

85759

79875

7998O
86339
480OO
48001
48O02

86643

86642

86644
86645

86646

86647

86648

85723

85690

85691

85548

85692

86O55

53490

86591

78O9O

Part Name

Drive Control
Drive Control Heed Kit

Drive Control Cable Kit

Engine Control CompI.

Engine Control Heed Kit
hgine Central Cable Kit

Engine Control Halves Kit
Actuator Cam

Actuator Spring
Starter Switch

Starter Switch Spri_

Starter Balton
Wire Assembly

Sleeve - Engine Control
Washer

Control Cap - Right
Control cap. Left

Control Bar
Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2

Machine Screw ]/4 - 20 x 2 I/4
Locknut 1/4-20

Remote Control Panel Campl.
Self.Tapping Screw 10-24 x 3/4

Ref.

No.

24

25

26
27
28
29
30
31

•32
33 75673

34 STD541537

35 68478
36 58962

Part

No.

iii

85529

85825
66426
83700
STD60 ! 003
85954

83813

B6027

75672

37

38 75674
39 86691 _-
40 52160
41 55015
42 77400

43 86275

44 77862
45 77861
46 77858

Part Name

II JII

Nylon Bushing
Self-Tapping Screw I0-24 x !

Wire Tie
Clamp
Self-Tapping Screw 10-24 x 3/8

V-Belt 3L
Hex Head Screw 10-32 x 5/16
Idler Arm Assembly

V-Belt idler
Flat idler

Lacknut 3/8 - 24
Lecknut 5/16-18
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Idler Beming
Flat Washer

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.00
Washer

Retainer Clip
Hub Cop
Wheel Adjusting Bracket

Selector Spring (Right)
Selector Spring (Left)

Axle Arm Assembly

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.374400 REPAIR PARTSC(0.T'D)

Ref.

No.

47
4_3

49

50
51

52
53
54

55
56

57

58
59
60

61
62
63
64

65
66
67
68
69

Part

No.

86273

STD582087
86274
77865
61528
63601

76401
STD580014
74507

STD581050

81612

81220

85963
77828
86012

79949

74976
85950
STD580009
75192
68038
81206
STD522515

Part Name

i

Spacer Bearing

Retaining Ring
Spring Washer

Selector Knob
Flnt Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4

Locknut !/4-20

Dust Cover

Woodruff Key #3

Pinion
E-Ring ___

Lockwasher
Shoulder Nut
Drive Cover
Pan Head Machine Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Drive Shaft Tube
Gear Case Replacement Kit

Retaining Ring
Drive Pulley
Woodruff Key #213
Spring
Locknut 1/4-20

Spacer

Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x I 1/2

Ref.

No.

i

70
71
72
73
74

75
76

77

78
79
80
81

82
83
84
85

86 86408

Part

No.

79994
79995
85428
84164

83548
84806

12024

83555

69180
53838
83553
85878

86593
48013

86592
77828

Part Name

iiii

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)
Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right)
Catcher Top

Catcher Bottom
Catcher Baffle

Catcher Frame
Truss Head Machine Screw

1/4-20 x 5/8

Truss Head Machine Screw

10-24 x 5/8

Lecknut 10-24
Keps Nut !/4-20

Clamp
Clipping Deflector Accessory

(Not In_:luded w/M_wer)

Controll Bracelet Assembly
Cable _sse_bly

Remot¶Control Panel
Tapping Screw

Grass Catcher Complete- 7133463 (Not Included)

High Wheel Kit No.7133721
(Not Included )

Instruction Decal _ # I

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER

MODEL NUMBER 917.374400

REPAIR PARTS

17

10

t

2O

r

!

4

Ref.
No.

1

2

3

4

5
6

7
8

9

10
11
12
13

Part

No.

53838
85178

83488
57072

57388
79899

77881
77039

79946
57079

75144
53912

81203

Part Name

[11 i[

Locknut I/4-20
Adjusting Bracket

Shifter Assembly

Seal

Driv-LokPin !/8" x !/2"

Gear Case Halves

(incl. Upper and Lower Halves)
Bearing
Spring Bracket

Drive Shaft Kit
Thrust Washer

Yoke. Clutch
Driv-Lok Pin I/8" x 5/8"

Washer, Non-Metallic

Ref.

No.

17
18

19
20
21
22

23
24

23

14

15
16

Part

No.

81377

81337

-83659
75424

58354
STD581050

83684

83720
65692

83680
STD522512

Part Name

Hex Wctsher Head Machine Screw

3/8-16 x 3_1_'

Seal - Shifter
Helical Gear

Jaw Clutch
Grease (1 lb. can - Shell Darina AX)

E-Ring - I/2 Shaft
Square Key

Worm Shaft
Woodruff Key #3

Worm
Hex Head Machine Screw

1/4-20 x 1 1/4"

CRAFTSMAN22" POWER-PROPELLEDLAWNMOWER

MODELNUMBER9!7.374400

®

I

REPAIR PARTS

Ref.

No,

1

2

3

4
5

6

Part

No.

35355

86532

86345

66454
86661

86399

Part Name

6

11

Gas Cap (Order From Source 143)

Acorn Hex Washer Head Screws

#10-24 x 5/8

Shroud Grill
Shroud / Tank Assembly

Tank Bracket Assembly
Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

24

CRAFTSMAN 22" POWER-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER
MODEL NUMBER 917.374400

REPAIR PARTS

Ref.

No.

1

2
3
4

5
6

Part

No.

86335

86338
86336
86344
86353
86342

Part Name

Battery Bracket

Battery Cover
Battery
Slotted Hex Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Connector Mounting Clip
Battery Charger

25

(RAFT_N 4-(YGE ENGINE

173

MODEL NUMBER: 143.364052

51

\

149

I/47

CRAFTSMAN4"CYCLEENGINE MODELNUMBER:143.364052

Ref. Part
No. No.

1
3
4

5
5

6
6

8

9

10

11

12
14

14

14

14A
14A

14A

15
15

15
16

17

18

21
22

23
24

25

26
27

28

30

31
32

33
34

35

36

37

38
39

4O
41

42

3518O
26727

32600
29314B

29315C
29313C

29315C
31671

31672
31673

35175
32323

34851
34852
34853

32603B
32604B

32605B

34854
34855

34856

20381
30963B

32610A
27241

33553
29914

"35261

35362
27897

*28833

3O572

650488

3O590A

30574
3O591
29193

3O598A

31335
30589

28277

31393A
31361

65O548
611004

29443

"33015

47

34342

6021A

51

52

35078

*27234

32755

54

3O2OO
34215

*32760

57
59

650125
*34690

35363

650451

26460

Part Name

Cylinder Assy, (loc!. Nos. 3 8- 41
Pin, Dowel

Seal, Oil
Valve, Intake (Std.) (Incl. No. 10)

Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize) (Incl.
No. 10)

Valve, Exhaust (Std.) (Incl. No. 10)
Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize)
(Incl. No. 10)

Cap, Upper valve spring
Spring, Valve

Cap, Lower valve spring
Crankshaft

Washer, Thrust
Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy. (Std.) (Incl.

Nos. 14A, 15 _ 16)
Piston, Pin 8. Ring Assy. (.010 over-

size) (Incl. Nos. 14A, 15 8. 16)

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

size) (Incl. Nos. 14A, 15 8- 16)

Piston 8- Pin Assy, (Std.) (Incl. No. 16)
Piston _ Pin Assy. (.010 oversize)

(Incl. No. 16)
Piston 8" Pin Assy. (.020 oversize)

(Incl. No. 16)

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

Ring Set, Piston (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy., Connecting (Incl. No. 18)
Screw, Connecting rod

Lifter, Valve
Camshaft (Mech. Compression
Release)

Pump Assy., Oil
Gasket, Mounting flange

Flange Assy., Mounting (Inc!. Nos. 26,

27, 28 8. 32)

Seat, Oil

Gasket, Oil drain plug

Plug, Oil drain
Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Washer, Flat
Shaft, Mechanical governor

Gear Assy., Governor (Incl. No. 31)
Ring, Retaining

Spool, Governor
Clamp, Governor lever
Rod, Governor [tncl. No. 38)

Washer, Flat
Lever, Governor

Spring, Governor
Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 5/16

Key, FlU/wheel (Solid State)
Clip, Spring

Gasket, Cylinder head
Head_ Cylinder

Screw, Hex flange hd., 6/16-18 x 1-I/2
Plug, Spark (Autolite 458, Champion

J-19LM or equivalent)

Gasket, Valve spring cover
Cover, Valve spring box
Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, self-

tapping, 10-24 x 9/16

Breather Assy. {IncL Nos. 54 8. 56)
Gasket, Breather
Screw, Fil. hd. Sems, 10-24 x 1/2

Gasket, Intake pipe
Pipe, Intake

Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 1/4-20 x t
Clamp, Fuel line

Ref.
No.

83
85

86
87

88
89

98
99

100

102
106

I07

118

119

120

121

122
123

124
125

126
127

132
133

135
136

137

141

14Z
143

144
145

145
147

148
149

150
170

172
173

72
73

74
75

76

77
78

80

Part

No.

67
70

71

34357
34337

3O2O0

33802

31342

65O777

65O549

33970A
35369

35364
34961

*26756

6201

29752

35367
35O68
32796
35366

650831

3O2O0

35355
650815
65O816

34443A
650814

35172
650869

35171
65O562

34285

34380
35368

650767

610118

34O8O

61I044

35O15
34965

34966
323O9

34968

61O973
65O831

34977

35356

610921
632420

34934

Une, Fuel

Link, Governor spring
Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, self-

tapping, 10-24 x 9/16

Spring, Compression
Spring, Compression

Screw, Fil. hd., 632 x 17/32
Screw, Ffl. hd., 5-40 x 7/16

Control Assy,, Speed (incl. Nos. 72,

73, 74 8 75)

Knob, Speed control
Link, Governor-to-throttle

Wire, Ground

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

Nut £t Lockwasher, 1/4-28

Tube, Air cleaner
Clamp, Air cleaner

Filter, Air cleaner
Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex washer hd. Powerlok

thread, 1/4-20 x 1/2

Screw, Hex washer hd. Sems, self-

tapping, 10-24 x 9/16

Cap, Fuel tank

Washer, Belleville

Nut, Flywheel
Solid State Assy.

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x I
Muffler

Screw, Hex hd., 1/420 x 2-3/4
Plate, Lock

Screw, Hex washer hd. shake-proof,
10-32 x 1/2
Gasket, Fill tube

Tube Assy., OiJfiller
"O" Ring

Dipstick, Oil (Incl. No, 126)

Coil Assy., Alternator
Screw, Hex hd. Sems taptite, 8-32 x

5/8
Cover, Spark plug

Spacer, Flywheel key
Flywheel

Bracket Assy., Brake
Spring, Extension

Link, Control
Ring, Retaining
Lever, Brake

Terminal Assy.
Screw, Hex washer hd. Powedok

thread, I/4-20 x 1/2
Connector, Double wire

Wire, Ground
Connector Body
Carburetor (Ind. No. 83|

Motor, Electric Starter

33236B GasketSet (Incl. itemsmarked *)

*Indicates Parts Includedin

GasketSet, Re_. No. 173,

Part Name

27

CARBURETOR NO. 632420

I i

3

26

/

I 1

,--- 14

/r \

I 15

I

t 13 631022

16 21 631334

r 631775

_..',-_ 21 27 632158

t

.-22

Ref.

No.

11
12

Part

No.

632420

1

631615

3

631616

4

650506

5

631767

6

631971

7

631184

9

632047
631027

631021

15 631024
16 631700

22 632421

14 632019

2566 631028

Part Name

Carburetor
Shaft _ Lever Assy., Throttle

Shutter, Throttle
Screw, Throttle shutter
Spring, Throttle return

Seal, Dust

Washer, Flat

Primer Assy.
Plug, Welch

Inlet Needle, Seat Et Clip Assy.
(incl. No. 13)

Clip, Inlet needle
Float, Carburetor

Shaft, Float
Bowl, Float

Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Nut, Float bowl
Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Fitting, Fuel inlet
Spacer

ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NO. 34934

iml [ II I

11

12

12

Ref,

Part

NO.

10

11

1

2
3

4

5

6

7

8

No.

34934
34955

3495O
34954

34949
34943
33450

34944
34945

59050O

34942

Part Name

Motor, ElectricStarter
Ring, Retainer

Retainer, Spring
Spring
Gear

Cap Assy., Drive end
Nut, Lock

Armature

HousingAssy.

Washer, Thrust

Cap Assy., Commutator end (Incl.

brushes,which cannot be serviced
separately)

Bolt, 10-32 x 3-3/16
Dr'rver,Pinion

Washer, Cup

Ring, Retainer

Washer
Nut, Drive

Washer, Dust

16
17

18

12
13

14

15

34947
34946
34951

34952

34948
34953

5906O8

"" I i

28

i TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Does not
Start

Lossof
Power

Poor cut-
Uneven

CAUSE

I. Out of gasoline.

2. "Stale Gasoline."

3. Spark plug wire is dis-

connected from the spark

plug.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Water in gasoline.

6. Loose blade or broken
blade flange.

7. Zone/Engine control in
released position.

8. Zone/Engine control
defective.

1. Rear of mower housing/
blade dragging in heavy
grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Build-up of grass, leaves,
and trash.

r i 1 f

1. Worn or bent blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

CORRECTION

1. Fill gasoline tank.

2. Drain gas tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

3. Connect wire to spark plug.

4. RepJace spark plug.

5. Drain tank and refill with

fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Tighten b_ade nut and/or
replace blade flange.

7. Depress control bar.

8. Replace Zone/Engine
control.

1

Raise rear of mower
housing one (1) setting.

.

Set in "Higher Cut" position.

3.

Replace air filter.

4.

Disconnect spark plug wire,
and clean underside of

mower housing.

,.1..

1.

Replace blade.

2.

Set all wheels at same

height.

i

Too much
Vibration

Catcher not
Filling

Completely

1. Worn or bent blade.

2. Loose blade.

1. Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher dirty, poor air
venting.

1. Replace blade.

2. Tighten blade nut.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Replace blade.

3. Clean/replace catcher.

2g

LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD

NOTE: Change Engine Oil offer the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours of use.

J

Changed Oil: 10W30

or SAE 30

Replaced spark plug:

Replaced air filter:

Replaced blade:

Tuned-up:

. m

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DATE

DATE

DATE

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LAWN MOWER CARE RECORD

NOTE: Chonge Engine Oil offer the first two (2) hours of use, and then every 25 hours o| use.

ii

Changed Oil: I0W30

or SAE 30

Replaced spark plug:

Replaced air filter:

Replaced blade:

i i

Tuned-up:

DATE

DATE

1

SERVICE is at YOUR SERVICE

HOWTO ORDERREPAIRPARTS

Each LAWN MOWER has its own MODEL NUMBER.
Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER.

The MODEL NUMBER for the lawn mower wilt be found on a
plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAR OF THE

HOUSING.

The MODEL NUMBER for the lawn mower will be found on a e

plate attached to your lawn mower at the REAROF THE_.
HOUSING.

Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when requesting
service or repair parts for your LAWN MOWER.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS,
ROEBUCK AND CO. SERVICE CENTERS and most Retail

Stores.

If parts you need are not stocked locally your order will

be electronically transmitted to a SEARS PARTS DISTRI-
BUTION CENTER for expedited handling.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Serial .....

Number

Model and Serial Number

may be found on the

number plate on the rear of

the mower housing.

1. The PART NUMBER

2. The PART DESCRIPTION

3. The MODEL NUMBER - 917.374400

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

91 7.374400

4. The NAME OF THE PRODUCT - CRAFTSMAN 22"

You should record both

Model and Serial Number

and keep in a safe place
for future reference.

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider
that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears

trained technicians...professional technicians specifically
trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and the

equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we
service what we sell.

POWER-PROPELLED lAWN MOWER

5. The ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 143.364052

SOLD BY SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.

....... I I [ml I 1111111 I I

Part No. 86422 Rev. I 12/i 9/85 Printed in U.S.A,