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Craftsman 917.377220 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower

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Owne[,s Manual
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22!_i!,iREARDISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWE
Model No.
917.377220
Safety
o
Assembly
o • Operation
.... :i_:Spa6ol
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G
o
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www_sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWE Model No. 917.377220 Safety Assembly o • Operation ..:i_:Spa6ol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www_sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubdcated, 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

    • Checkfueltank beforestartingengine, • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do notfill gastankindoors,whenthe towards you. MOw across the face of engineis runningor whenthe engineis slopes, never up and down or you hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several might lose your footing_ Do not mow minutesbeforefitltngthe gas tank.Clean excessively steep slopes.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    These accessories were available when thb fawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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,...
  • Page 5 HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO PREPARE BATTERY TO UNFOLD HANDLE NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower, IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Disconnect engine battery connector...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various contro s and adiuslments_ Save this manua for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lava1 mower or in literaturesupplied v4th the product, Learn and theremeaning.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign o Lift the rear door of the lawn mower The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, and place the grass catcher frame side which can result in severe eye damage°...
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROl. ADD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline w'_h a minimum of 87 to the handle and pusNng the drive octane. Do not mix o;Iwith gasoline, control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 • To stop engine,releaseoperator MULCHING MOWING TIPS presencecontrolbar° IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep NOTE: In coolerweatherit maybe mower housing free of built-up grass and necessary to repeatprimingstep& In trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section warmerweatherover primingmay cause of this manual° floodingand enginewill not start. If you •...
  • Page 10 Check for Loose Fasteners i Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelred Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Pro_e,!!edMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery'Recharge IE!ectrlostart Mowers) E Check Engine OIl Level N __o!_ Clean Air Filter I !nspeot Muffler N clean or RepLace Spark Plug E Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE ,,,,,,,, , ,,,,,,_ ,,,,,,,, _iASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: i,5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG!SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") ..VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat - Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion andl or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE o Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- - If after cleaning, the drive wheels do...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain 0it, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    ,.If, C AUTION: Before performing any TO ADJUST HANDLE service and adjustments: The upper handle may be adjusted to four , Release control bar and stop engine. (4) different height positions, = Make sure the blade and all moving o Loosen both handle knobs only enough parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor has a n6n_-adjustable Your engine speed has been factory set. fixed main jet for mixture control If your Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine does not operate properly due to or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period for storage "/_.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ° Replace your gas01inecan if your can ENGINEOIL starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and repFace with gasoline wil! cause problems. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the ° If possible, store your unit indoors and Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive 1o Worn, bent or loose blade. 1, Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt, vibration 2, Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center, 1. Engine flywheel brake is on Starter rope hard 1, Depress control bar to when control bar is released.
  • Page 19 Sears reparar_ grat_stodo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. 8i fa Segedora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garantfa sdb se aplica per noventa (90) dfas a parer de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 20 • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de abajo puss puede perder el equifibrio. No hacer arrancar el motor. No liens el siegue pendientes demasiado emptnadas. estanque de gasoline en recintos cerrados, Tonga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en ni cuando el motor esta funcionando o terreno disparejo o cuando cambia de cuando est_ oaliente.
  • Page 21 Estcs accesorios estaban disponibtes cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facllitades junto al cortacesped. TambT_nes_n disponibles en la rnayofia de las tiendasde Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayofia de ias tlendas Sears tambiSnpueden mander a pedir partes de repuestopars usted, si los propo_cionael ndmero det modelo de su segador&...
  • Page 22 • El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse PARA PREPARAR LA BATERIA seg_n le acomode para segar. Ref_rase a AVISO: Su bateda tiene que estar cargada "AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la 8ecci6n de antes de que pueda hacer arrancar su Servlcio y AJustes de este manual, segadora.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUE_O Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORAo Compare los Ilustraciones con su segadora para farniiiadzarse con la ubicaciSn de los d[versos controles y aJuste.s. G uarde este manual para referencia en el futuro..
  • Page 24 Orejas de la La operaci6n de cualquier segadora Pare un cede alto, baje los puede hacer que salten objetos ruedas extraSos dentro de sus ojos, 1o que puede producir danes graves en 6stos° Siempr8 use anteojos de seguridad o protecc16n pare los ojos mlentras opera su segadora o cuando hags ajustes o Mango reparacioneso...
  • Page 25 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION AGREGUE GASOLINA • Uene el estanque de cornbustible, Use La autoirnpulsi6n se conh_la a] s_etar ta barra gasofina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con de control que ex_gela presenciade! operador el mlnimo de 87 octanoso No mezcte el ace!te haciaabaJoen el mango y aJernpujarla paianca con la gasoline, Pare asegurar que la gasoline de control de la impulsI6n hacla adelante hast_...
  • Page 26 " Pare hacer arrancar el motor usando la CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR manllla de_ arrancador auxil[ar, slga los IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meior rendtmeinto pasos antedores, tntercambie el uso de ia mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumlaclon ttave del arranque eI6ctdco por el corddn de cesped y basura+Vea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEOIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar st hay sujetadores sueltos Umplar_n§p.ecc]onar e[recogedor de cesped (s_ vmne equtpado) E LL!rn p_ar la se,gadora Lim ptardebajo dela cubierla dela trans- A I mts=6n ( segadoras con poderpropulsor) sadas (segadoras conpodet p ropulsor) Revisar lascorreas y _as poteas Impul- ]a cuchWa...
  • Page 28 ESPECUFICACBONES PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERtE FECHA DE COMPRA CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1o5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) A.PI-SF/SG) SAE 5W..30 (debaj£ 32°F) CAPACtDAD DE ACEtTE: 20 oz. de capacidad CHAMPION RJ19LM o J19LM BUJ[ A (ABERTURA: .030 °) TOLERANCIA...
  • Page 29 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA • Si se necesita lubdcante, use solamente Grasa Texaco Starpfex Premium 10 Parte No, 750369, AVlSO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla - No use subsStutos. pare si Io hace, asegQrese de qua quede RUEDAS DE IMPUL.SI(]N balancead&...
  • Page 30 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEIT'E DEL MOTOR Gire en el sentido A las manillas del AVIS0: Antes de tnctinar ta segadora para reloj para apretarla drenar et aceite, drene el tanque de Remover combustible hacienda correr el motor hasta Collar que el tenque est6 vaeio. * Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo Abra- de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto...
  • Page 31 ,&PRECAUC16N: Antes de dar cualquie_ PARAAJUSTAR EL MANGO sercicio o de hacer ajustes: El mango superior quede ser ajustado a • Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor, cuatm (4) dtstintae posiciones de altura. • Asegtkese que la cuchllla y qua _odaslas •...
  • Page 32 CARBURADOR Su carburador no es ajustab[eo Si su motor no est_ funcionando en forma adecuada debldo a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, lleve su segadora a un centro de servtclo autorizado para reparar]a yio ajustada. |MPORTANTE.* Nunca man{pulee el regulador del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en ta fabdca para la velocIdad del motor adecuada,, Puede set peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una...
  • Page 33 tnmediatamente prepare su segadom pare el Barra de control qua exlge la almacenamiento aJfinal de cada temporada osi la presencia deto unidad no se va a user per 80 dras o m_s. SEGADORA Mango Cuando se vaa guardar ]a segadora per derto Doblar hacia per[ode de l_empo,t[mpiela cuidadosamente, adlante para...
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR o Si es posble, guarde su untdad en un reclnto cerrado y ct3brarapara protegefla contra eE Drene el aceite (con el motor cafiente) y c&mble]o poJvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la o Cubra su unidad con un forte protector secci6n de Mantenlmento de este manuaL) adecuado qua no retenga la humedad.
  • Page 35 IDENTIRCACI6N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Mal corte- Cuchitla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla, Apriete el o suelta. disparejo perno de la cuchllla Altura de las ruedas dispareja Ajusto todas las ruedas a la misma altura. AcumulaclOn de c_sped, Limpie la parte inferior de ta hojas o basura debajo caja de la de la segador&...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377220 BATTERYART PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Batter'] Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13x,,750 88353 Connector Mounting Clfp 111549X BatteryChargsr...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377220 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 it 7\ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1_I/4 131484 CMch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 HeilcalGear 48373...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377220...
  • Page 39 156374){479 Handte Bolt Stde Baffle 171407 700365X479 RopeGuide 13.3190X479 Discharge Baffle 132001 Debds Shield 140661X479 RearBatfle 134612 Englne- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 140540 RearSkld ..Model 143.006712 150425 MuicherPlug See Battery Repair Parts Page 85543 Engine Pultey ..Screw 87677 HFPro Key #505...
  • Page 40 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377220...
  • Page 41 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917,377220 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146323 Dr_veControl 132010 He× Range Nu! 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150182 Hubcap 137090...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143,006712...
  • Page 43 MODEL NO. 143.006712 ORAFTSMA, N 4-CYCLE ENGINE ....KEY PART KEY PART NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) _74 30200 Screw, I0-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 182 6201...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006712 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----64027I Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Paris List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,006712 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. Recoil Starter --_590702 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass y, 590703 Starter Housing .Ass'y, (40...
  • Page 46 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.0067t2 PART DESCRIPTION 35709 Electric Starter (12 Volt) 34955 Retainer Ring 34950 Spring Retainer 34954 Spring 34949A Gear 34953 Drive End Cap Ass'y_ 33450 Lock Nut 34944 Armature 34945 Housing Ass'y, 590500 Thrust Washer 35714...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sMA_yti_eay o rn_ght ili:!_! (1-800-469-4663) www, sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...