Sears 917.372301 manual Does not, Start, Zone/Engine control in released position

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TROUBLE SHOOTSNG POBNTSJ

PROBLEMCAUSE

Does not

1

Out of

gasoline

 

Start

2

"Stale

Gasoline

"

3Spark plug wire is dis- connected from the spark plug

4Bad spark plug

5Water in gasoline

CORRECTION

1 Fill gasoline tank

2 Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline

3 Connect wire to spark plug

4 Replace spark plug

5 Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline

LOSS of

Power

Poor cut-

Uneven

Too much

Vibration

Starter Rope Hard to Pull

Catcher not

Filling

Completely

6Loose blade or broken blade flange

7Zone/Engine control in released position

8Zone/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

l r Worn or bent blade.

2 Wheel heights uneven

1, Worn or bent blade. 2 Loose blade

1 Flywheel brake is on when control bar is released

1 Cutting height too low

2. Lift on blade worn off

3 Catcher bag dirty, poor air venting

6 Tighten blade nut and/or replace blade flange

7 Depress control bar

8 Replace Zone/Englne control

1 Raise rear of mower housing one (1) setting

2Set in "Higher Cut" position

3 Replace air filter

4Disconnect spark plug wire, and clean underside of

mower housing

1 Replace blade

2Set all wheels at same height

1 Replace blade

2 Tighten blade nut

Depress control bar, before pulling on starter rope

1 Raise cutting height

2 Replace blade

3 Clean/replace catcher bag

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Contents Owners Manual Customer Responsibilities TWO Year Limited Warranty on Craftsman Power MowerMaintenance Agreement Table of ContentsOil Use SAE 10W30 motor oil SAE Know Your Craftsman MowerRules for Safe USE Accessories to Help YOU GET the Most from Your Mower To Unfold Handle Hardware PackageTo Adjust Height of CUT Contd Rear DeflectorTo Assemble Grass Catcher To Attach Grass Catcher BEFORESTARTaNGENGINETo Start Engine Engine ControlZONE/ENGINE Control POWER-PROPELLED DriveTo Start Engine Contd If Engine does not StartBLADE/BLADE Flange Care Mowing TipsTo Adjust Drive Control Cable BLADE/BLADE Flange Care ContdGear Case Grass Catcher CleaningGear Case Contd LubricationGear Case and Drive Wheels Drive WheelsTo Check AND/TO Replace Belt To Change AIR Filter Clean MOWER/ENGINETo Change OIL AIR FilterReplace Blade HandleReplaced blade Part Part Name Craftsman 22 Powertpropelled Lawn MowerCraftsman 22 POWER-PROPELLED Lawn Mower Model Number Repair PartsREPAmR Parts Craftsman 22 POWER-PROPELLEDLAWN Mower Model Number Repair Parts ContdLawn Mower Care Record Datedatedate Repair Parts 55015 PartIftsan 4=VLEENGINE 34852 3485332603B Part Part Name Carburetor noDoes not StartZone/Engine control in released position POWER-PROPELLED Rear Bagger Lawn Mower

917.372301 specifications

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