Sears 917.372301 manual To Start Engine Contd, If Engine does not Start, ZONE/ENGINE Control

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HOW1'0USEYOURMOWER(CONT'O)

TO START ENGINE (CONT'D)

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 as shown in Fig_ 15_

6.Pull on starter handle quickly°

7_ DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back°

8.To stop the engine, release the control bar (See Fig. 14).

IF ENGINE DOES NOT START

1.Check blade - remove spark plug wire when

checking blade. If blade is loose, see "BLADE AND BLADE FLANGE CARE" of manual for in*

structions on tightening blade.

2.Check air filter - replace if clogged_ See "Air Filter" section.

3_ Check spark plug - if dirty, clean or replace_ 4_ Observe that lower end of the engine control

cable is actuating the lever mounted on the engineL

5.Engine may be flooded - wait a few minutes and repeat starting procedure.

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

ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL

Your mower is equipped with a zone/engine con- trol attached arrd requires no adjustments (See Fig_ 13).

DRIVE CONTROL

The power-propelling forward motion is con-

trolled by pulling the control bar down to handle and pushing control forward to engage position (See Fig. 13).

Forward motion will stop when the control bar is released.

To stop forward motion without stopping the engine, release the control bar slightly until the

drive control disengages. Depress control bar to handle to continue mowing without self-propel- ling.

To turn corners, you may prefer to keep the drive control engaged, and push down on the handle, lifting the front wheels off the ground and turin ing mower'.

POWER-PROPELLED DRIVE

1. Your power-propelled drive is accomplished by a belt drive from the engine crankshaft to a worm gear case.

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

lo

SCREWS

FIG_ 16

JAM NUT "D"

JAM NUT "C"

FIG 17

BLOCK OF WOOD

FIG_ 18

FIG 19

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Owners Manual Table of Contents TWO Year Limited Warranty on Craftsman Power MowerMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesKnow Your Craftsman Mower Oil Use SAE 10W30 motor oil SAERules for Safe USE Accessories to Help YOU GET the Most from Your Mower Hardware Package To Unfold HandleRear Deflector To Adjust Height of CUT ContdTo Assemble Grass Catcher BEFORESTARTaNGENGINE To Attach Grass CatcherEngine Control To Start EngineIf Engine does not Start POWER-PROPELLED DriveTo Start Engine Contd ZONE/ENGINE ControlMowing Tips BLADE/BLADE Flange CareBLADE/BLADE Flange Care Contd To Adjust Drive Control CableGear Case Lubrication CleaningGear Case Contd Grass CatcherDrive Wheels Gear Case and Drive WheelsTo Check AND/TO Replace Belt AIR Filter Clean MOWER/ENGINETo Change OIL To Change AIR FilterHandle Replace BladeReplaced blade Craftsman 22 Powertpropelled Lawn Mower Part Part NameRepair Parts Craftsman 22 POWER-PROPELLED Lawn Mower Model NumberREPAmR Parts Repair Parts Contd Craftsman 22 POWER-PROPELLEDLAWN Mower Model NumberLawn Mower Care Record Datedatedate Repair Parts Part 55015Iftsan 4=VLEENGINE 34853 3485232603B Carburetor no Part Part NameStart Does notZone/Engine control in released position POWER-PROPELLED Rear Bagger Lawn Mower