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Owner's Manual
£RI FTSM IN°
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377574
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_o!
•
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 £RI FTSM IN° 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377574 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_o! • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 •_ Dress properly. Do-not operate mower • Do not run the engine ihdoors. Exhaust when barefoot or weadng open sandals. fumes are dangerous. • Never cut grass by pulting the mower Wear only solid shoes w_hgoocLtrac_or_ when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of •...
- Page 4 Thase accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mowerwas produced. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsand servicecenters. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, whan you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Sorne ofthese accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS s'r_iml rp;q...
- Page 5 TO PREPARE BATTERY Operator NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. Lift up • Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female) • Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). Mowing position •...
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarizeyourself with the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save this manualforfuture reference. These symbols m ay appear o nyourla_nmower o rInlilmatum supplied w iththeproduct. Learn andundastand thaememir_ CAUTION ENGINE...
- Page 7 TO ATFACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects thrown into the • Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be dosed eyes, which can result in severe eye while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...
- Page 8 DRIVECONTROL WARNING: inSicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down or methanol) cen attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during to the handle and pushing the drive storage.
- Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best psrfonnance, 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 nEGO ,O /SER IOE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners I I/' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) " Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive bed/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I I/'4 Check Engine Oil Level l# °...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (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 treated. • Remove any trash or grass cuttings fr¢ inside the dust cover, pinion and/or dfi TO SHARPEN BLADE wheel gear teeth. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening • Put wheels back in place. blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is •...
- Page 13 MUFFLER CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain could create a fire hazard and/or damage. oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
- Page 14 ACAUTION: Before performing any • Remove the controls and operator service and adjustments: presence control bar from the upper handle. • Release control bar and stop engine. • Remove hairpin cotters. • Make sure the blade and all moving • Disconnect the lower handle from the parts have completely stopped.
- Page 15 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 at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When _wn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc.
- Page 17 ENGINE OIL • .eplace yourgasolinecan ifyourcan start Drainoil(withengine warm)andreplace with to rust. Rustand/or dirtin your gasolinewi cleanengineoil. (See cause problems. "ENGINE" in the • Ifpossible,store your unitindoorsand cove Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER itto give protection fromdustand dirt. • Cover your unitwith a suitableprotective •...
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Rear oflawn mower housing Loss of l_-wer • Set to =HigherCut" or cuttingblade dragging position in heavygrass • Cuttingtoo much grass • Set to "Higher Cut" position • Dirty air filter, • Clean/replace air filter •...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 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 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifte_ 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 HelicalGear 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 BATTERY ART PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 HexWasher Head Screw 13x.750 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 111549X Battery Charger...
- Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 io 29...
- Page 22 Rear Skirt 131959 HandleBolt 150425 MulcherPlug 132001 Rope Guide 85543 EnginePulley 134612 DebdsShield 87677 Hi-Pro Key#505 ..Engine- (Sea Breakdown)Craftsman 83923 Model 143.996504 57143 Washer ..Sea Battery RepairParts Page 151138 Zone ControlCable Wheal & "i'lmAseambly 169806 142748 ShoulderBolt3/6-16 66426 *...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574...
- Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Drive Control 154990 Drive Cover 158755 Hex Washer Head Scrow 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 132010 Hax Flange Nut 146527 V-Belt 157052 Drive Pulley 150495 Spdng Retainer 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150182 Hubcap 702511...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGII_E MODEL NO. 143.996504 1821_...
- Page 26 MODEL NO. 143.996504 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 29752 Nut & LOckWasher, 1/4-26 26727 Dowel Pin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y.
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Ind. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Thmttte Shutter 650506 •...
- Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 PART DESCRIPTION 35709 Electric Starter (12 Volt) 34955 Retainer Ring 34950 Spring Retainer 34954 Spdng 34949A Gear 34953 Drive End Cap Ass'y. 33450 Lock Nut o34944 Armature 34945 Housing Ass'y. 590500 Thrust Washer 35714 Commutator End Cap Ass'y.
- Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.99650_ PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 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'y, (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
- Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 V--14 Ill /I -7 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y o 590638 Starter Housirtg Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64"...
- Page 31 Forthe Tepair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega 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 pedir servicio de reparacJ6n a...