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Craftsman 917.377431 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377431 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" ez mulch power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RIIFTSMIIN+
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377431
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377431 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance- " LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Chock fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These acceasoneswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Operator presence control bar...
  • Page 6 MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarizeyourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adiustments. Save this manual for futurereference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    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 under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control.

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce t width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
  • Page 9 At this timethe grass has driedand the newly cutarea willnot be exposedto the dirsct sun. • For bast rasults,adjustthe lawn mower cuttingheightso that the lawn mower cuts offonlythe top one-thirdof the grassblades, ff the lawn is overgrownitw111 be necessaly...

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    M..NTEN..CESC. OUL AS YOU COMPLETE Checkfor LooseFastenem Clean/Inspect G rassCatcher Clean Under Dd_ Cover (Power-ProP (WledMowers ) Check drive belt_ulleys (Power.Propelled Mowers) : CheckJShaq_dReplace Blade CleanBatteryiRecharip i Lubdcalton Chart IElect_ StartMowers t Change Engine Oil Check Engine Oil Level Clean Air Rlter InspectMuffler Replaea Air Filter Paper Cartridge t - Change moreoftenwlHm operating u nder Aheaw loador InIdghambleNtempemture_...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    • 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...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
  • Page 13 • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    Drive cover Push down TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.
  • Page 15 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower isto be storedfor a period of time, clean itthoroughly, r emove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separ'_on and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Bad spa_ plug. Loose blade or broken black adapter. Control bar in released pos o.. Controlbar defective. Rear of lawn mower heusin Lossof power or cuttingblade dragging in heavy grass. Cuttingtoo much grass. Dirty airfilter. Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash un_r mower.
  • Page 18 Depress controlbar to upper handle before pullingstarter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Raise cuttingheighL Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Raise cuttingheight. Raise rear of lawn mower housing ore (1) setting higher.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER BATrERY PART 1 87297X479 750909 111549X 86649 134861 -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 DESCRIPTION Batten/Bracket Battery Battery Charger Batten/Pad Batten/Wrap...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART NO. NO. 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, 6, and 7)
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 PART DESCRI'PI"K)N 165451X479 UpparHandle 144929 Screw 161808 Zone ControlAsm. (IncludingCable) 36953 Screw 132001 Rope Guide 85529 NylonBushing 131959 Handle Bolt Wire tie 66426 51793 HairpinCotter HandleKnob 136376 Flat Washer 3/8 88348 LowerHandle 152653X479 STD512505...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 PART DESCRIPTION ControlBar 145793 Locknut 1/4-20 STD541425 HexWasher Head Screw 158755 ControlCable Assembly 146323 V.Belt 146527 150495 SpringRetainer Locknut 1/4-20 751152 Selector Knob 701037 FeltWasher 88118 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 67725 Dust Cover...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MOOEL NUMBER 143.996504 _74172...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl, 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 33734 Breather Element 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 8 & 12A) 36775 BreatherTubs 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 36694 Breather Tube Elbow 28277 Washer 30589 Governor Rod (Incl.
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART ---- 640174 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 64O053 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 36045A 64O08O 632766 632547 640175 27110A 630748 631027 631027 632760 MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) Throttle Shaft &...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 357O9 34955 3495O 34954 34949A 34953 3345O 34944 34945 59O5OO 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 59O608 MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter (12 Volt) Retainer Ring SpringRetainer Gear Drive End Cap Ass!y. Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 59O698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSpdng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE PART 590739 59074O 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 59O76O MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 V--t4 III m7 DESCRIPTION RewindStartar Retainer Starter Dog DogSp_ng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect...

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