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S_/_/R,9
[IIIIFr. MAN°
MODEL NUMBER 917.376310
OWNER'S M ANUAL
. Assembly
. Operation
° Customer
Responsibilities
° Service
° Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
153376
Rev. t
3 27+96 ks/TR
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Printed in USA.
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  • Page 1 S_/_/R,9 [IIIIFr. MAN° MODEL NUMBER 917.376310 OWNER'S M ANUAL . Assembly . Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service ° Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153376 Rev. t 3 27+96 ks/TR Printed in USA.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS 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 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship tf !his Craftsman Lawn Mower Is used for commerc|al or rental pL_rposes, thls wai'ranty appties for dnly 90 days from the date of p[_rchase...
  • Page 4: Assembly ............ _ ,..+_

    'TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......;.o+_, ........2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......: ..t2 PRODUC T SPECtFICATIONS._ ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ "15 CUSTOMER RESPONStBILITIES..._ ....3+ 12-14 STORAGE o......... _..;..... :... 16 LWARRANTY..;o.o..,,....,..i.......o:,..3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES • These accessories were available When this fawn m0werwas produced. They are also avaitab]e atmost Sea_'s retat! outlets and service Centers., Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, When you provide the m6del number of yqur Pawn mower.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual !n its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new !awn mower has been assembled at the factory with the excepli0n of these pads teft unassembled UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 "4 ASSEMBLY ..lUl'll SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER CATCHER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FRAME FOR MULCHING- HANDL E Reai" rdLElchef"plug tnsialted. • Side discharge gu&rd closed and iocked secure y, FOR REAR BAGGING..- Rear muicher pldg rembvecL Grass caicher Installed Side discharge g_ardclosed and locked securely...
  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    ,OPERATION , 11 , 11111 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to faml}tarize yourself _th the {ocatton of venous controls and adjustmenls. Save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature...
  • Page 9 OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into lhe eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage A_ays wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjuslments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mas k oveithe spectacles or standard safely gFassss.: HOw T o"uSE, OUR...
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9) • To remove grass cal':her, release operaloi" presence control bar to stop engine • Lilt up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle • Do not drag the bag when emptying_ it Wifl cause unnecessary weal BEFORE STARTING...
  • Page 11 ,,H,.m, • = 1. ,...,,,HH , 11 ..OPERATION MOWING TIPS Undercertaln conditions such asverytail grass it rnay • MAX 1/3 be r_ecessary to raise the,.helght of out toreduce push{ng effort and to keep fr0rn overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass€ _p[ngs ..
  • Page 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES u,ulull FILL IN DATES AS ¥oo O OMP, E ..EGUL R.SERV'. E SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners " " clearVinspect (it Equipped) Grass Catcher I ..I ..I....I..;. Clean Lawn ..Mower . ! " Clean Under DriveC0Ver "...
  • Page 13 illlll, =u =. ,....ii,= i,i ,,ll ,ll CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER CRANK- Always obserce safety rules when Pedorm ng any ma nte- SHAFT hence " KEYWAY TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoi no, Ptl, or ]nspct contret chemi_ cals which can harm rubber: BLADE Avqfd stumps, stpnesdeep...
  • Page 14 i,illlll ,i,u ill, " ,lutt,=,tJ,l,,=l=, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API sewice classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE visco.sily grade according to your expected operating temperature CONTAINER FIG_ 13 AIR FILTER COVER NOTE: Although mu_fi-vtsc0sity...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Refeasecontr0! bar: CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; • Make sure the bl_ade a_td all moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect epar'k piug Wire from spark plug and place Where it cannot come In contact wlth plug, "i "...
  • Page 16 STORAGE ..Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 day s FUEL SYSTEM or more, iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GtJM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM.
  • Page 17: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM :CAUSE CORRECTION " Doesn0t sta_'t "DiEtyelr tirol. CfsarVraplscs air niter Out of fuel HIt fuel tank Stale fuel, Drain tank and refill with Irash dean fuel 4" Waist'In fuel Drale fuel tank and carburatnrand refill tank wlth fl:esh gasoline.
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  • Page 22: Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - ;- MODEL NO. 917.376310 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20X 1:.I/4 700343 Busl_lng 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 _ Plug • 137053 Shifter 137050 ' Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.966500 •_"-,=ss 301 3OO...
  • Page 24 MODEL NUMBER 143.966500 PlIIIIII I I REF PART REF PART DEsCRIP'nON NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 56146 #ylinder (Inct, 2,10,20 & 125) 169 27234A ' Valve Spring Box Gasket 27652 owe1 Pin 172 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 36059 Breather Element 30200 Screw, !0.-24 x 9/16 36005A Breather Cover &...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.966500 ....CARBURETOR NO. 632671 RBF PART • NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 632671 Carburetor(Includes Reference Numbei" !84 of Engine Pads List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter, 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw...
  • Page 26 ._E R\IICF= NOT_...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28: Replacement

    CRRFTSMi:I# 8E,ARS OWNER'S 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number Each en- g}ne has its own model number., The model number for your lawn mower wil! be found on a MODEL NO, decal attached to the rear of the dawn mower housing, 917.376310...

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