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Craftsman 917.377575 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's
Manual
£RAFTXMAN"
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377575
•
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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377575 • 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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering ......Back Cover .IMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER -'or two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, ubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the 3wner's...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you engine is running or when the engine is might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 these accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mowerwas produced.They are not ;hipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat most Sears retailoutletsand service -enters. Most Sears storescan also order repairpartsfor you, when you providethe model _umber of your lawn mower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHERKFFS...
  • Page 5 HOW TO 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: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as not to pinchor damage controlcables. • Disconnect engine battery connector •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER _EAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN _IOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the ;(_,atign9f v_ldqtt_ tT,(pn_L _ _ adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. fl_eeesymbds nmy appeer on your lawn mower or in Uterature suppged wilh Ihe product. Leem _ t_emeenk_ CAUTION ENGINE...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign • Cloee the lift top lid. I_ifttop lid must ba The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, closed wh'de operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...
  • Page 8 ADD GASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. IMPORTANT: For best pedormance, keep NOTE: In cooler weather it may be mower housing free of built-up grass necessary to repeat priming steps. trash. See _Cleaning" in Maintenance section warmer weather over priming may cause of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher ff Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower !Clean Under Drive Cover ;lean Lawn I ;lean Under Power-Propellad Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propl (Power-PropalledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade R Check/Sharpen/Replace LubricationChart...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODELNUMBER 917.377575 SERIALNUMBER DATE OFPURCHASE 1.25 QUARTS 3ASOLINECAPACITWTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR 31LTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 IBELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS, CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AiR GAP:...

  • Page 12: Engine Lubrication

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replacecorrodedmuffleras it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to couldcreate a fire hazard and/or damage. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plugeach yea[ to make •...

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _CAUTION: Before performing any ;ervice and adjustments" The handle can be mounted in a high or , Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the , Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Sewn Tubular frame hem _ "_ • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. •...
  • Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWNMOWER ,or storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean if thoroughly, remove ell dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with startsto rest. Rust and/ordirtin your clean engineoil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance sectionof this manual), • If possible,storeyour unit indoorsand CYUNDER cover itto giveprot_ from dustand did.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Excesslve 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 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, to pull upper handle before...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377575 BATTERYART PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750 86353 Connector MountlngCllp 111549X BatteryCharger...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377575 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 57079 Hardened Washer 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 7(X)343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Helical Gear...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377575...
  • Page 22 Handle Bolt 140540 Rear Skirt 132001 RopeGuide 150425 MulcherPlug 134612 DobdsShield 85543 EnginePulley ..Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 Model 143.996504 83923 ..See Battery Repair Parts Page Washer 57143 169806 Zone ControlCable 151138 Wheel & Tire Assembly...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377575 "j...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377575 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 DriveControl 132010 Hex Flange Nut Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 158755 137052 Drive Pulley V-Belt 146527 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) 15O495 Spdng Retainer 702511 Gear Caea Assembly Hubcap 150182.
  • Page 25 _M.41 m 1 3MAN 4-UY_;LI: P..Nf31NI_ MODEL NO. 143.996504 l _'310 110B_)__ 0A _307 I'"...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder(Ind. 2,20 & 150) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 DowelPin 29752 Nut & LockWasher, 1/4-28 33734 BreatherElement 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36557 BreatherAss'y. 26756 " CarburetorToIntake Pipe (Incl.6 &...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 PART DESCRIPTION 64o174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever 631615 Assembly _1_7 Throttle Retum Spring _11_ * Dust SealWasher _11_ * DustSeal (Throttle) 64O070 Throttle Shutter 69or'J06 • Shutter Screw...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 35709 Electric Starter (12 Volt) 34955 Retainer Ring 34950 SpdngRetainer s_og 34954 34949A Gear 349.53 Drive End Cap Ass'y. Lock Nut 3345O 34944 Almature 34945 Housing Ass'y. 590500 ThrustWasher 35714 Commutator End Cap Ass'y.

  • Page 29: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME _" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domiciUo 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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