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S_EARS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.377330
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156675
12o6o96 VBL
Printed in USoA.
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- Page 1 S_EARS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.377330 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156675 12o6o96 VBL Printed in USoA.............
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES _Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS= FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. -
Page 3: Maintenance Agreement
Sears will repair free of charge any defect 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,12-15 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......19-23 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........24-26 OPERATION ............:....
- Page 5 ..i, u,u,uu ,,i,u lu,n LAWN !R ACCESSORIES ......Ull.U,l,,U, i 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°...
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Page 6: Assembly
II-,"H iii, ,,, ,i ..i' ,,i ..BL¥ ............. IIH ii iii, ..iii,,i' llln,,,l Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes... - Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame intosewn hem of bag, NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.
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Page 8: Engine Speed Control
OPERATmO ,,,111,, 1 1= =, ,1111, ,1,,11,11,1,1, 11 111 11,, KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THtS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future _eference. -
Page 9: Engine Control
OPERATION r'"J'l'l"_""U"" ..i i,i1,11,,,i ..i,i ,i i, ,i, i1,,i,1,,,i i, i1,1... i,ii 1,1,. , , H'I " I ..'1'" ! o! The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damager Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. -
Page 10: Starting
GROUND DRIVE THREE SPEEDS (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower provides three (3) speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best. ° Speed 1 is for slow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming • Speed 2 is for normal grass cutting or trimming.. DRIVE SPEED Speed 3 is for light cutting and for ground transport. -
Page 11: Cutting Height
TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start., Use a firm push., This step isnot usually MAX,, 1/3 necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. Move engine speed control lever to high (,_) position •... -
Page 12: Lawn Mower
CUSTO MAINTENANCESCHEDULE :-_LL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) e"3 ChecP.JSharperu'ReP!ac,e Biade ......_"... -
Page 13: Replacement
== .... iiii i,ii, CUSTOMER ESPON$1BULITIES LAWN &/IOWER BLADE ._ CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER __ SHAFT nance --/_ KEYWAY TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage, BLADE... -
Page 14: Drive Wheels
CUSTOMER ..iiii i, ,i,i ii ..i,,i ,, DRIVE WHEELS (See Fig. 15) Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc, may be inside the drive wheet and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both rear wheels.,... -
Page 15: Service
LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES "_ :_0" 3o" a2" 40" 60" eo" _oo' % .3o" -20"... -
Page 16: Drive Control
... , ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ..$ERVmCIEAN ADJU ;TMENTS ,II,I,HI,,,III ,l!ll HIIII ,ll,!l,ii i,i, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar and stop engine, Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. ° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug, TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT... -
Page 17: Carburetor
Remove cable from control head. From u_£rside of mower, remove spring from gear case shift arm and reinstall in adjustment hole furthest away from cabfe (See Fig 20C). ° At controt head, install positioning block in the first slot c{osest to the bait Reinstall control to upper handle. -
Page 18: Storage
,u,, i, .l=U ...._..STORAGE =,u= n ......ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL... -
Page 19: Lawn Mower
R =PAaR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377330 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY 150330 "_ 60 48 4' 29 3' -38 6 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 148145 Case, Lower 148111 Washer, Thrust 1/2 148123 Plate, Detent 148106 Bushing, Transmission 1/2 148118 Support, Fork, Shift 148107... - Page 20 REPARR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377330...
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Page 21: Engine Zone Control
Handle Bolt 140540 Rear Skirt 132001 Rope Guide 150099 Mulcher Plug ..Engine - (See Breakdown) 85543 Engine Pulley Craftsman t43.976250 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 150502 Quick Adjust Handle Bolt 150182 Hubcap 73990500 83923 Nut, Hex F_ange Baffle/Belt Cover 145062 150339 Wheel &... - Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377330...
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Page 23: Lawn Mower
-REPAgR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377330 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Selector Knob Drive Control 701037 157977 Control Bar, Drwe Nut, Metric 145641 M73031000 Hex Locknut Screw 1/4-20 751152 144929 Upstep Bracket V-Belt 850733X004 150327 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 Screw 750097 146315... - Page 24 _RAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGWNE MODEL NUMBER 143.976250 .-93 ¢5 _"305 "% _" 306 3700...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGaNE MODEL NUMBER 143.976250 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 36478? Cylinder (IncL 2,7,20 & 125) 185 36544 Intake Pipe 26727 Dowel Pin 186 34337 Governor Link 33734 Breather Element 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4.=CYCLE ENGaNF= MODEL NUMBER 143.976250 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632747 Carburetor (lncl, 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Thfottle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring 631767 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) _._o-_ 631184 632504 Throttle Shutter...
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Page 27: Handle Height
_" '"" ,, ,,,,,Hnl,,n = ,,,i,,=,,r,i ..TROUBLESHOOTBNG POUNTS ,,1,1111 ....... 11 , m, nn PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter Out of fuel FiII fuel tank State fueI Drain lank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in iuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline... - Page 28 = PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: • MODEL NUMBER - 917.377330 1-800-4-REPAIR " ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. _ 143.976250 o PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND...