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Craftsman 917.378311 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378311 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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ICRAFT..TMAN" I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No,
917,378311
•
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

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  • Page 1 917,378311 • 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: Table Of Contents

    Repair Parts........37 Maintenance ........10 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchasa,when this CraftsmanLawn Mower is maintained, lubdcated,and tuned up accordingto the operatingand maintenanceinstructions in the owner'smanual, Sears will repair free of chargeany defectin materialor workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • be aled and turn machine off if children • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop • Before and while walking backwards, before removing grass catcher. look behind and down for small •...
  • Page 4 _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some bf its _Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions, it means CAUTION!tf BECOMEALERTl!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator I in its entirety before you attempt to control bar assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Lift up shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- Mowing sembled at the factory with the exception...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    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 reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the produot.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower foreign objects thrown into and place the grass catcher frame the eyes, which can result side hooks onto the door pivot pins, in severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • Self-propelling is controlled by holding using ethanol or methanol) can attract the operator presence control bar down moisture which leads to separation and to the handle and pushing the drive formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    .A,.TENA.CESC. OULE As COMPLETE nEGUS. SE.VlOE SERWCE OATES I Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (11Equipped) ¥o Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade bS $ Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recha_rQe Electric Start Mowers'_ Check EnQine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLIN E CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)ILCAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJlgLM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE • To check blade balance, drive a nail intoa beam or wall. Leave about one • To keep your drivesystem working inchof the straightnail exposed. Place properly,the gear case and area center hole of bladeover the head of aroundthe ddve shouldbe kept clean the nail.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or dam- drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. age. SPARK PLUG 1.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _kCAUTION: 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.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 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.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the control bar _, unit will not be used for 30 days or more. upper nanale -__ //// _, _) LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward f period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove stroage...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- • Donotstore gasoline fromone tive cover that does not retain mois- season t o ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOO rING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter r opehard 1, Engine flywheelbrake is on 1. Depress control bar to topull when controlbar is release€ upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2, Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODE L NO. 917.378311 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 EngagementBracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373...
  • Page 20 ROTARY L AWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 917.378311 31-_...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378311 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7515_ 166860X479 Upper Haedle 173569X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 164322 EngineZone Control Cable 173570X479 Handle Bracket ASSembly (Right) 150425 M_cher Plug 150406 Hex Head Thread Roiling Screw 5/8-16 x 1-1/8 66426 WireTie 172835...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378311...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378311 PART PART DESC_PTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 154990 DriveCover 751152 Lock.nut #10-24 158755 132010 Hex Flange Nut Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 146527 V-Bell 137052 Drive Pulley 150495 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) Spring Retainer 150182 702511...
  • Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 282_ /285 275- 182216 2_.224 184 38 370C <_" 81-_...
  • Page 25 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 • 2 26727 Dowel Pie 6201 Screw, t/4-28 x 7/6" 33734 Breather Element 26756 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe 36557 Breather Ass'y, (Incl.
  • Page 26 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _--37 _m37...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 143.016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Lisl) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring • Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter •...
  • Page 28 MODEL NO. 143,016700 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE B--5 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016700 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y 40 degree grommet 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia,)
  • Page 30 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itT 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime,dayer nighl (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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