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Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN" I 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377131 • 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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Parts Ordering ..... 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
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until t heblade comes t ocomplete stop • Before and while walking backwards, before removing grass catcher. look behind and down for smaff children. • Mow onlyindaylight or good adificial light, • Never allow children to operate the • Donotoperate t hemachine while machine.
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_Look for this symbol to point out _I,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- CAUTION!!f BECOMEALERTU! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to SAFETY iS INVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer WARNING: In order to prevent and birth defects or other reproductive...
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Read these instructions and this manual Operator control bar in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Upper handle mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Lift up shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Mowing Your new lawn mower has been as- position...
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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Plate Tab The operation of any lawn mower can result in Lower Wheels for High Cutr_,,_ _ foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
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DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank. to the handFe and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then •...
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS I L,}51OP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in necessary to repeat priming steps. In MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Cleardlnspeet Grass Calcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beWpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers I Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharc (Electric Start Mowers Check Engine OilLevel...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPIONR J19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: ,005" - .007" EXHAUST: .007"...
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GEAR CASE To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one • To keep your drive system working inch of the straight nail exposed. Place properly, the gear case and area center hole of blade over the head of around the drive should be kept clean the nail.
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Cover Back TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL tabs NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
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TO ADJUST HANDLE _,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or 1. Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the 2. Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped.
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ENGINE SPEED with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attempt to increase engine speed of the bag top.
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ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for FUEL SYSTEM storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential LAWN MOWER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel When lawn mower is to be stored for a...
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IMIJUH IAN I : Never cover mower while _JbCAUTION:Never store the lawn mower eogone and exhaust areas are still warm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive control cable. with drive control engaged. 2. Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken. Grass catcher 1.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917,377131 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 57079 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 7(;0343 Bushing Shifter 137053 86447 Plug Seal 57072 137050 Helical Gear 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MB ER 917.377131...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377131 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Upper Handle 172835 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) 16686OX479 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 851514 Blade Adapter 150425 Mulcher Plug 141114 Blade 22"...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377131...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MB ER 917.377131 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 ContmlCable Assembly 154990 Drive Cover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150495 Spring Retainer...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 KITI _1019 LABEL 842_ ! 524 _? lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11058OWNER'S MANUAL I...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 _1"_ _/_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 %_ _137_...
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BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_> 842_ 524_. 6681_1 745 _'...
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BRIGGS & _;TRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640oB1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 399269 Kd-Bushin lg//Seal 690548 Tappet-Valve 299819 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691449 Camshaft 493279 Sump-Engine 498826 Short Block (Replacement 691160 Head-Cylinder Engine 12J802-2915-B1) 692249 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 497465...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690783 Control Lever-Governor 270344 O_SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 271716 _:l:Seeling Washer 692310 Switch-Stop 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 692038 Muffler 493823 • Spacer (Includes 2) Space_-Fue_ Tank 695892 Housin_]RBIower...
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