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Craftsman 917.377990 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377990 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
r'RAFTSMAN
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377990
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
• . Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
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 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • . Maintenance • Espahol • 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 Maintenance 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 in the owner's manual, Sears .will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Chock 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 clown or you hot.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accassodes were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They ere also available at most Seers 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.
  • Page 5 HOWTOSET' UPYOURLAWNMOWER TO INSTAU. ATI'ACHMENTS TOUNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles c arefully s oas discharging: to pinch or damage (_:)nVolcables. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. •...
  • Page 6 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 adiustments. Save this manual for future re_erence. "ntesesymbols may appear on your la_mmover or In literaturesupplied with the product._ theremeaning.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATTACH GRASS cATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the I_ top lid. Lifttop lidmust be objects thrown into the eyes, dosed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADO GASOUNE • Self-prepelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-upgrass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    AS YOU COMPLETE __t_,_/t_,_ tK_'_r"-_" REGULAR SERVICE f_._'_,_Z_'4y_'4_"O__._ _ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Check!Sharpen/Replace Blade RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I I/'4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.377990 MODEL NUMBER _ERIALNUMBER )ATE OF PURCHASE 6.75 HORSEPOWER: 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) 31LTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH)': SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG/GAP: .030") INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    • Remove any trash or grass cuttings IMPORTANT: Blade bott is grade 8 heat _om inside the dust cover, pinion and/ treated. or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14 Before performing any TOADJUSTHANDLE _IILCAUTION: service 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: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.
  • Page 16 Upper immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage atthe end of the season or ifthe unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more, Fold foward ,_/;:'"'. LAWNMOWER for storage •J When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, :"...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with startsto rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. lighten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authonzed Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starterropehard Depress control bar to Engine flywheel brake is on topull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope.

  • Page 20: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377990 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4o20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 7(30343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 21 ROTARYLAWN MOWERMODELNUMBER917.377990...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377990 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150406 165452X479 UpperHandle Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 161769 158152 EngineZone ControlCable Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) 851514 Blade Adapter 150425 MulcherPlug 157101 Blade22" Wire'Re 66426 851074...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377990...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.377990 PART PART D_CBFI1ON DESCRIPllON 154990 DriveCover 145755 Control Cable Aseembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.!2 158755 152018 Wheel AdjusterAssembly(Left) 146527 V-Belt 70_511 GearCase Assembly 15O495...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 301 300...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 38177 Cylinder 27234A Valve Spring Box Gasket (Incl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 27652 DoweIP_n 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36059 Breather Element 65(7325A Carburetor Mounting Stad 890568 Screw, 10-24x3/4"...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640020A Carburetor (Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632773 Ventud 632675A Float Bowl...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 --11 0--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 _----14 II -7 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 DogSpring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree groin met) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98"...
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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