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Craftsman 917.377421 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377421 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" ez mulch power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's
Manual
rRRFTSMRN"
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377421
• 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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual rRRFTSMRN" 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377421 • 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...
  • Page 2 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

    fume s are dangerous. • 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 engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.

  • Page 4: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    These accessorias 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 • Removehandlepaddingholdingopera- Operator presence tor presencecontrolbar to upper han- control b eJ dle. Upper han- • Your lawn mower handle can be adjust- ed for your mowing comfort. Refer to Lift up "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Ad- justment section of this manual. Mowing position Lower...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNERS MANUAl_AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe _ wi_ yourlawnmowertofarniliadze yourself w #hthe location of variouscontrols and adj_ Save _is manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod- uct.
  • Page 7 DRIVE CONTROL The operation of anylawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- to the handle and pushing the drive con- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye trol lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    BEFORESTARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five Yourlawnmower is shippedwithoutoil in (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary the engine. when starting an engine which has •...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower IMPORTANT:Forbestperformance, keep cutting height so that the lawn mower mowerhousingfree of built-upgrass cuts off only the top one-third of the grass trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 AS YOU COMPLETE ._'_._O_O_ _.x'_ _:_/ _€_:_ p¢,,1 _ _O_ C E DATES Check for Loose Fasteners t,#* Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M clean Lawn Mower (p_,er-Pr,_lea Movers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Ched_eplsce Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Bane_/Rechwrge IEk,_cs=. Mo._ Check Engine Oil Level Change Er_line Oi_ Ill.2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    )RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377421 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030 =) CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE:...

  • Page 12: Drive Wheels

    IMPORTANT:Bladeboltis grade8 heat If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front wheels. treated. • Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and TO SHARPENBLADE washers. NOTE: Wedo not recommend sharpen- • Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. ingblade- but if you do, be sure the blade •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or damage. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine SPARK PLUG until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: Your lawn mower handle can be raised or • Release control bar and stop engine. lowered for your mowing comfort. Four • Make sure the blade and all moving (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low.

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    ENGINE • To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section CARBURETOR will have to be turned over. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable • To change from medium low to low fixed main jet for mixture control.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    while in storage. • Pul stader handle slowly a few trees to ds- tri:x_ oil. • Drab the fuet tank ° Replace with new spa_ plug. • b-_ the eng_e and let it nJn un_'l t he tuel lines arKI carburetor are ernpty. OTHER •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Set to =Higher Cut" • Rear of lawn mower housing position. or cutting,bladedragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filler. •...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377421 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 700343 Bushing x 1-1/4 86447 Plug 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137050 Helical Gear 137053 Shifter 750436X Clutch Jaw 57O72 Seal 750369 Grease...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377421...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377421 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165451X479 Uppor Handle 151138 Wheel & Tire Assembly STD541425 Locknut 57143 Wave Washer 156577 Zone Control Cable 83923 Locknut 3/18-16 153638 Rope Guide 85463 Danger Decal 131959...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377421 ¢o...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377421 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145793 Control Bar 145212 Hex Flange Locknut STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 150182 Hubcap 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 152903 Drive Cover decal 146323 Control Cable Assembly...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ,ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996502 _370A...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996502 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 37266 Cylinder(Incl. 2,20 & 150 184 26756 " CarburetorTo Intake Pipe 26727 Dowel Pin Gasket 33734 Breather Element 185 36785 Intake Pipe 36557 186 32653 Governor Unk BreatherAss'y.(Ind. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996502 PART DESCRIPTION 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 64OO70 Throttle Shutter 65O5O6 • Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996502 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Ind. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass',/.
  • Page 27 Forthe repairor replacement p artsyou need delivereddirectlyto 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 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800.4-REPAIR (1-800.473-7274) Para...

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