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Craftsman 917.3773 Owner's Manual

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AIRS
MODEL NUMBER 917.377300
OWNER'S MANUAL
* Assembly
- Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
®Service
- Adjustments
- Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156619
REV. 1 11.15.96
VBL
Printed in U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 AIRS MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 * Assembly - Operation Customer Responsibilities ®Service - Adjustments - Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156619 REV. 1 11.15.96 OWNER'S MANUAL Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • Read this operator's manuai carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.
  • Page 3 Sears wii! repair free of charge any detect in material or workmanship, If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • Page 4 Engine ... Lubrication ... Spark Plug ... Cutting Levels ... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ... STORAGE ... TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ... 20-24 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ... PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE Engine: Air Fitter ... Oil Change ... Oi! Level ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN M 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.
  • Page 6 FIG. 1 MBLY TO INSTALL (See Fig, 2) Your lawn mower was shipped ready to ae used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. mulcher plug in a safe place, •...
  • Page 7 Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket, The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame,...

  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature their meaning.
  • Page 9 _' ___._._ _ result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety [..__..__ mask over the spectacles Or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 Do'not mix oil and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width ofcut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) IN TEMPERATURES wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better WINTER GRADE discharge of grass.
  • Page 11 At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will nor be exposed to the direct sun. For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the !awn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig.
  • Page 12 48 hours at end of season• GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from thewarranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 13 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • - Turn lawn mower on its side, Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
  • Page 14 • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock Iawn mower back and forth to remove any oiJ trapped inside of engine.
  • Page 15 The rear deflector, attached between the rear 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 ooerator's mowing position, becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
  • Page 16 Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine spee d or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast ortoo slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable mixture control.
  • Page 17 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
  • Page 18 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 19: Handle Height

    Put belt oil pulleys or replace belts it broken. Raise cutting height, Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Set engine speed control in fast position. Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) se_mg higher, Empty grass catcher. Adjust handle height to suit.
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 ""-13...

  • Page 21: Assembly

    851084 700869X479 85463 88652 51793 1515t6X479 131959 132001 134612 156619 Available accessories not included with lawn mower: 71 33303 71 33623 7133500 7! 33027 7133417 7133316 917.377300 DESCRIPTION Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Lawr Mower Housing (Incl.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY -"2 LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY PART DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 48385 Control Head Kit 63601 Locknut #10-24 144929 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.t2 146527 V-Belt 150495 Spring Retainer 150182 Hubcap 145212 Locknut 88446 Nyfon Bushing 150340 Wheel & Tire Assembly 12000058 E-Ring Pinion...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377300 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1_1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos. 4.5. and 7)
  • Page 25 ;ERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 26 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER !43.976600 F1o3 _194 ;"194 191A,,,. L _198 "',-199 .j310 15tA t87A ,243B &l...

  • Page 27: Replacement

    4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder (IncL 2,10,t2,20 27652 Dowel 36059 Breather Etement 36005A "Breather Cover & Gasket 590568 Screw, t0-24 x 3/4" 36002 Breather Valve Body 36003 Check Valve 32447 Breather Tube 28277 Flat Washer 36006 Governor Rod (Machined) 36008...
  • Page 28 4-CYCLE ENGINE o ZzL O--2 MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632671A Carburetor (Inct. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675 Float Bowl 25A 632701 Idle Restrictor 632544...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 30: Lawn Mower

    £RIIFTSMIIN <+ 6.6 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Jawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own modet number. The model number for your +awn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the {awn mower housing.

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