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OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) • Simply lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oit cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see FIG. 9 "ENGINE" in Cust
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS MAX 1/3 Undercertain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast (,_) posi- tion. When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, he
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES " _ _-,_'/>'n_-_'/_-,,_'-,_"- ¢_'_J_" AS You COMP,ETE REGULAR SERVICE _/_ _£-q(_£'£._ SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners _ (If Equipped) If M Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher V' _ Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean W Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) V' R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade I/'3 Lubrication Chart ikf If Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start Mowers / If V'4 RE Check Engine Oil Level If I_ Change Engine Oil _ 1_1.2 G Clean Air Filter _2 Inspect Muff
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insectcontrol chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 12) SHAFT • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place HARDENED wire
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER FIG. 13 -30" -20" -I0" 0" 10" 20" 30° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE COLLAR NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION" BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ! Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. lAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT See 'TO ADJUST CUFFING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR DRIVE COVER The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of BELT your lawn mower, is provided to mini
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 16 Thru 18) SHIPPING PosmoN Your lawn mower handle canbe raised or lowered foryour MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. • To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig. 16B). Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the u
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED a c
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,373981 27 6 \ 11 3O 22 14 61 I 56 GO 12 24 28_ 3 ____ 70 65 69 67
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373981 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO NO. NO 1 133088X479 Upper Handle 43 87930 Guide Clip 2 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 44 48377 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14,15,51 &52) 3 74350424 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 46 851514 Blade Adapter 5 85827 Blade 22" Cable Clip 47 141114 6 136376 Handle Knob 48 851074 Hardened Washer 7 STD541425 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8 Locknut 1/4-20 49 850263 8 851509 Control
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.373981 11 ,8 / o 54 10 14 16 Io o | 12 18 10 14 41 13 12
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MODEL NUMBER 917.373981
OWNER'S MANUAL
OConvertible
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
• Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
144815 03/21/94
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETFING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIRE ANDPLACEWlRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACTSPARK & REPA, RS IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT A'I-rEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES, TRAINING: Always stop the blade whenever you leave or are not using Rea
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 5.5 J_-f_i, tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DISPLACEMENT: 12.6 cu. in. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 quart remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................. ............... 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............. ,....................... 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-14 STORAGE .................................................................... 17 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3
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LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE ENGINE OIL STABILIZER GAS CAN AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG MUFFLER ® If lawn mower is an electric start BA'n'ERY CHARGER LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE DUST SHIELD CLIPPING D
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ASSEMBLY SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 2B) - Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the opening of mower (see above instructions). factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled • Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper opera- guard to swing open to
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ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND A'I'rACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • To assemble tubular frame to grass bag, work sewn hem of bag out through the front opening of bag to _ TUBULAR expose the hem. • Thread tubular frame into hem and gather material at top of frame as shown. • Push frame inside bag through the opening until only the ends of frame are exposed out of the front. NOTE:" Do not close the flip lid at this time. • Assemble lower frame to tubular frame as shown. Be sure frames are full
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ENGINE ZONECONTROLCABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER STARTER HANDLE CABLE CLIP GASOLINE CAP GRASS CATCHER PRIMER MULCHER PLUG DRIVE COVER ENGINE OIL CAP WfDIPSTICK SiDE DISCHARGE GUARD HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER
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OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 6) LEVER The engine speed is controlledby a lever locatedon the sideof the engine. Fast (,Pep)positionis for startingthe engine, normal cutting,and better grass bagging.Slow (_ ) position isforlightcutting,trimmingandfuel economy. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury, Do not FIG. 6 & under a
