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Craftsman 917.377554 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377554
•
Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
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 1 917.377554 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 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...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when starting and while using your mower. fumes are dangerous_ • Dross properly. Do not operate mower • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when barofoot or wearing open sandals.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accassories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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.
  • Page 5 HOWTOSETUPYOURLAWNMOWER TO INSTALL ATFACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. •...
  • Page 6 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 adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourlawnmoweror in literature supprmd wi_ the product. L earnand understand thererneaning.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed objects thrown into the eyes, while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regtJlar unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 • Self-propelling is controlled by holding octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the operator presence control bar down Purchase fuel in quantities that can be to the handle and pushing the drive used within 30 days to assure fuel control lever forward...

  • 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-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...,_o__ F, LL ,N DATES __k_=j..._ COMPL E _RVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M I Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover WE(Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start MowersI I/'4 Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377554 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE30(ABOVE32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005 - .007 EXHAUST: .007 - .009 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Back NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Slots plate drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in Cover contact with spark plug.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE _,CAUTION: Before performing 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 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 Operator presence control bar Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward /_)%_'_ LAWN MOWER for storage ////// ./////' ower ,'/t When lawn mower is to be stored for a period...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the • Cover your unit with a suitable protective Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "Sghten vibration blade bolt. Contactan authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope.

  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377554 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke Shifter 700343 Bushing 137053 Seal 86447 Plug 57072...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377554 31 -...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377554 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51 & 16) Upper Handle 170025 165452X479 651514 Blade Adapter 162788 Engine Zone Control Cable 157101 Blade 22"...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377554...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377554 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 137052 Drive Pulley ControlCable Assembly 751152 Locknut #10-24 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 146527 V-Belt 702511 Gear Case Assembly Kit 150495 137090 Spring SpringRetainer 63601...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 969_ _i_971A 6341...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675oE1 O615 b625 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 _2o_ 842_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET [ i21CARBURETOB '00"AL_OV.'.L GASKET SET 670A...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 PART PART DESCRIP]ION DESCRIP1]ON 493260 Cylinder Assembty 493737 Slinger,Oil 399269 272199 " Gasket, Intake Elbow Bushing,Cylinder • Seal, Oil 94526 Screw, Hex Head 299819 493279 4974420 Housing,Rewind Starter Sump, Engine 214368 498144 Pulley, Rewind Starter...
  • Page 30 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 PART PART DESCRIPllON DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor - - - "** Washer, Shaft (Sold in 67072 Washer, Thrust Kit Only) 94512 Screw, Hex Head 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 94511 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank...
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s_ (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n 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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