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Craftsman 917.377401 Owner's Manual

6.0 hp 22" ez mulch power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377401
•
Safety
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Assembly
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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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377401 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Upper handle and Adjustment section of this manual. Lift up position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.

  • Page 6: Engine Zone Control

    Theoperation ofanylawnmower c an result i n TO ADJUST CUTI'ING HEIGHT foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can • Ra'_e wheels for low cut and lower wheels resultin severe eye damage. Always wear for high cut. safety glasses or eye shields while operating •...

  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE OIL NOTE: In cooler weather it may be Your l awn mowerisshipped w ithout o ilinthe necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil flooding and engine will not start.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For I_ ra_lts, adjust_'zelawn mower IMPORTANT: Forbestperformance, keep cut_ng height so that the lawn mower cuts mower h ousing off only the top one-third of the grass blades. f ree of built-up grass and If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary trash.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    Checkfor LooseFasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ffEquipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Powet-Propened Mowers) V,_ Claan Under Drive Cover Check drive bek/pugeys ER {power-Propelled Mowers) Chec k/Sharpen/Replace Blade t_ 3 LubdcationChart Claan Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil V't.2 Clean Air Filter ll/z...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377401 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...

  • Page 11: Drive Wheels

    IMPORTANT: B ladeboltis • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco grade 8 heat Starplex Premium Grease, part no. treated. 750369. Do not substitute. TO SHARPEN BLADE DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check front drive wheels each time before blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain Inspect and replace correded.muffier as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Change your spark plug each year to make plug and place wire where it cannot...
  • Page 13 • To change from medium low to medium ACAUTION: Beforeperforming high position, the upper and lower service and adjustments: handle sections will have to be turned • Release control bar and stop engine. over. • Make sure the blade and all moving •...

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    ENGINE • ACAUTION; The operator presence ENGINE SPEED control bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake engagement when control bar Your engine speed has been factory set. is released. Do not overtighten the Do not attempt to increase engine speed fasteners holding the controls to the or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough spark IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum plug hole intocylinder. deposits from forming in essential fuel system • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, distributeoil.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cur' Loss_pow_r or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass • Cutting too much grass • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...

  • Page 18: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377401 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-114 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4. 6, and 7) 77881 Bearing 137051...
  • Page 20 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 85543 Engine Pulley 87584X004 DeflectorBracket 87677 HI-Pro Key #HP 505 151889 DischargeGuard ..Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 147286 Hinge Rod Model 143.996004 154132 HousingBracket 153350X479 SupportBrkt Handle RH 152124 TorsionSpring 153282X479 SupportBrkt Handle LH...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377401 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146323 143603 ControlCable Assembly Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 751152 Locknut 114-20 154990 Drive Cover 132010 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 2-1/8 Hex Flange Nut 150495 137052 Drive Pulley SpringRetainer 152018...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 O--3"/0K "3O5...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Intake Valve Seal Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 151A 40017 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16 •...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 ,p--_ PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & LeverAssembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttler 64OO70 ThrottleShutter • Shutter Screw 65O5O6...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer Retainer 59O696 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Startar Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 29 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 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 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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