Craftsman 917.377561 Owner's Manual

22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower 6.5 hp

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Owner's
Manual
®
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DmSCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377561
o
Safety
Assembly
o
Operation
o
Maintenance
,,
EspaSol
o
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DmSCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377561 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2: Power Mower

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER 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 workmanship.
  • Page 3: Operation

    hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several ° Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutesbefore_'illing the gastank.Clean towards you_ Mow across the face of off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe slopes, never up and down or you might engine. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- - Alwaysmakewheelheight adjustments sively steep slopes.
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthis 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: Forshipping purposes,the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not Your fawn mower was shipped ready to be adjusted to the same positionas the front used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: wheels. Beforeoperatingmower adjust •...
  • Page 6 READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mowerto familiarizeyourself withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethis manualfor future reference....911rpr CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable presence control bar Dr_ve control lever Srarter handle Handle knob...
  • Page 7 Plate Tab The operation'ofany lawn mowercan result in foreignobjectsthrowninto the eyes, which can resultin severeeye Lower W heelsJ___.or High Cu__ damage. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn Lever moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda wide vision Raise Wheels for Low Cut safety mask overthe spectaclesor TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER standardsafetyglasses.
  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE o RII fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular o Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    NOTE: Incooler weather it may be MULCHING MOWING TIPS necessaryto repeatpriming steps° In IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep warmer weather over primingmay cause mower housing free of built-up grass and floodingand enginewilt not start. If you trash. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual, do flood engine,wait a few minutesbefore o The special mulching blade will recut the...
  • Page 10 Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ..Clean Lawn Mower O i Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) IN Check drive belt/pulleys E i (Power.Propelled Mowers) ....Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers} ± ... ,:J,J _ E ICheck Eng!ne Oil Level _ ..
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.377561 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN_ ._ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) ;PARK PLUGiGAPi:_:*.030,) .., ..,..::. : : VALVECLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008...
  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    NOTE: We do not recommendsharpen- • Remove any trash or gr,ass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and!or drive ingblade - but if you do, be sure the blade wheel gear teeth. is balanced. • Put wheels back in place. TO SHARPEN BLADE °...
  • Page 13 TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as NOTE_Before'tippinglawn mowerto kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration drain oil, drainfuel tank by runningengine untilfuel tank is empty° of the cartridge° Do not oil cartridge. Do o Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplug not use pressurized air to clean or dry andplacewirewhereit cannot c omein...
  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    ° Remove the starter rope guide from the CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING lower handle, ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° Remove hairpin cotters. Release control bar° ° Disconnect the lower handle from the ° Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets, parts have completely stopped°...
  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare you[!_n mower for Upper Operator presence control bar .i handle storage at the end of th_son or if the unit will not be used for 30 day_r more. Fold reward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL to rust, Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems° Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt, Customer Responsibilities section of this o Cover your unit with a suitable protective manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM OAUSE CORRECTION ' Rear of lawn mower housing ° Set to "Higher Cut" ss of power or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. o Cutting too much grass. • Set to"Higher Cut" position. o Dirty air filter. °...
  • Page 18 Si la Segadore Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garantia s6lo se apiica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en Vfstase en forma adecuada. No cpere la terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias mientras que et motor est,. funcionando. direcci6n - mantenga un buen equilibrio. o Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena °...
  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    Estos acoesorios estaban disponibtes cuando se produjo la segadom. Tambi_n est_n disponibles en la rnayoria de las tiendas de Sears y on los centros de servicio. La mayofia de las Uendas Sears tambi_n pueden rnandara pedir partesde repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el nt_merodel modelo de su segadora.
  • Page 21 Barra de contro! que exige la presencia del operado Mango superior ..Tapon oslci6n aicolchadora para segar PRECAUClON" No haga funcionar su Mango inferior segadora sin la tapon acolchadora aprobada en su lugar, o sin el desviador de recortes, o PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS sin el recogedor de c_sped, aprobados, en su...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADOP,A LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarsecon la ubicaci6nde los dk,ersos contmles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. EstoS's'{m_I0S pueden aPar_er sobre su segadora'0 en la literatura }_'l'oporcionadacon el ....
  • Page 23 La operaci6n de cu(31quiersegadora puede Orejas de la hacer qu_ salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus Para un corte alto, baje tas placa ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o ruedas ___._ _.__ protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o...
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION necesitar cambiar el aceite m&s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o ,, La autoimpulsi6n se contmla al sujetar la barra sucias,. de control que exige la presencia del operador GASOLINA hacia abajo en el mango y al empujar la palanca de control de la impulsi6n hacia adelante hasta °...
  • Page 25: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de control que exige la presencia del operader. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimeinto AVISO: En climas m&s frfos puede que rnantengala caja de ta segader a sin acumladon de cesped y basura.Vea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    ,,Ju ....Reviser s},,,hay sujetaaores sueltos Limpiar_nspeccionar el recogedor de cdsped (siViene equipado) LimPiar la segadora ..dela cubierta d e |atrans- Limptar debajo mtsi6n(segadoras c onpoder p ropulsor) ...... [..sadas (segedoras.con poder propulsor) _ ....7 ..Reviserlascoffees y lespo[ees i mpul- =_ Reviser o /afiladcambtar la cuchilla i ,,'...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFiCACUONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE MODELO 917.377561 NOMERO DE SERtE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMtENTO: 12,56 CU. IN, CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.25 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG/SH) (debajo 32°F) SAE 5W-30 CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE:...
  • Page 28 CAJA DE ENGRANAJE[ o Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchiga y la caja de la segadora y apdete el pemo de la ° Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n cuchilla gir_ndolo en el sentido en que giran las funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de rnanillas de! re!oj.
  • Page 29: Filtro De Aire

    Gambie e| aceite despues de 25 horas de el sent|do contrario de las manillas del reloj operaci6n o una vez por temporada. Puede para apretarlao Gire en el necesitar cambiar el aceite m_.s a menudo Abrazadera sentido cuando las condiciones sen polvorosas o A {as Collar sucias.
  • Page 30 PRECAUCION: ANTES DE DAR • Remueva las abrazaderas dot cable_ CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER - Remueva los controfes y la barra de control que AJUSTES: exige la presencia del operador del mango superior. • Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. - Remueva la gufa del cordSn arrancador dot °...
  • Page 31 MOTOR CARBURADOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR Su carburador no es ajustable, Si su motor no est& funcionando en forma adecuada debido a La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la problemas que se sospecha vienen del f_bricao No trate de aumentar la velocidad del carburador, lleve su segadora a un centro de motor pues se pueden producir lesiones servicio autorizado para reparada y/o ajustarla.
  • Page 32: Aceite Del Motor

    ClUNDRO Dren I estanq e de combustibl • Haga arrancar el motor y d_jelo funcionar _sta o Remueva la bujia. que las Iineas del combustible y el carburador • Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav6s del est_n vac[os. agujero de la bujfa en e! cilindro.
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CORRECCI6N CAUSA No arranca o Filtro de aire sucio, • Limpie!cambie el filtro de aire. = Llene el estanque de combustible° , Sin combustible. =Combustible rancio, ° Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenario con combustible limpio y nuevo.
  • Page 34 PROBLEIVIA CAUSA CORRECClON Ma! corte -_lisparejo = Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete" el Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja, = Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. Velocidad del motor lenta. • P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autodzado m_s cercano.
  • Page 35: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377561 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Drive Shaft Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 57079 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377561 !_23 2037...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377561 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1504O6 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 145646X479 Upper Handle 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 161769 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key 150425 Muicher Plug #14, 15, 51 & 52) 66426 Wire Tie 851514...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377561...
  • Page 39 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377561 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable 701037 Selector Knob 143603 Hex Washer Head Screw Assembly 48385 Control Head Kit #10-24 x 3/4 Locknut #10-24 154990 Drive Cover 751152 158755 Pan Head Machine 132010 Hex Flange Nut Screw 1/4 x 20 137052...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,986500...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..... MODEL NUMBER 143.986500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 35395 Resister Spark PIug (F_J19LM) 26727 Dowel Pin 35991 Valve Spdng 33734 Breather Element 31673 Valve SpringCap 36557 Breather Assay..(inct. 6 & t61A...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986500 PART DESCRIPTION 640O69 Carburetor (IncL t84 of Engine Parts List 631615 "FnrottJe Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 ThmWe Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throt_) 64OO70 ThrottJeShutter Shutter Screw 65O,5O6 632527...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLEENGINE .... MODELNUMBER 143.986500 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590699A Spring Pin (tnclo 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spr_ng Ass'y,, 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 44 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Cal! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1=800=4=REPAIR (t -800-473-7274)

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