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Craftsman 917.377912 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RAFTZMAN o
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
L,_
POWER PROPELLE_ _
ROTARY LAWN MO__EI:_
Model No.
917.377912
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hotfman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377912 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hotfman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO-_'EAR WARRANTY O'N 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    These accessories 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: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO UNFOLDHANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as bagging or discharging; See OPERATION not to pinch or damage control cables. section of this manual.
  • 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. symbols mayappearon yourlawnmoweror in r_erature supplied withU,de p roduct. L eamend understand them meaning.

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM mower can result in foreign • With engine running, select ground The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, speed by moving speed control lever to which can result in severe eye damage. desired position.
  • Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER £t m_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN without roar mulcher plug or approved grass MOWER catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the roar door removed FOR MULCHING - propped open.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with times before trying to start. Use a firm push. gasoline.

  • Page 10: 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 trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE effort and to keep from overloading the section of this manual, engine and leaving clumps of grass...

  • Page 11: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DATES /_/v"/n¢_<_ AS YOU COMPLETE /__'_._00___ ..REGULAR SERVICE /_'9,_,/_b_.,x-/ SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belVpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge ,IElectric Start Mowers / RECheck Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 13: 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 • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- clean with dry cloth.
  • Page 14 Collar Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) Clodevise hours of continuous use.

  • Page 15: Rear Deflector

    &CAUTION: Before performing TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service and adjustments: • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag • Release control bar and stop engine. with rigid part of bag on the bottom, • Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped of the bag top.

  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Your engine speed has been factory set. fixed main jet for mixture control. If your Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine does not operate properly due to or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast suspected carburetor...

  • Page 17: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. "p,L_" Fold foward /,_'_%, LAWN MOWER _'_) for storage //'// When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Lower...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective • Remove spark plug. cover that does not retain moisture. Do • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 19 :)TING CHART TROUBLESHO PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is Depress control bar to upper hard to pull on when control bar is released. handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service Bent engine crankshaft center/deparfment. Blade adapter broken. Replace blade adapter.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377912 27 2J...
  • Page 21 Bearing Support Assy. 161105X479 Handle, Lower 150406 Bolt, Engine 131036 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Comf. BIk Engine (See Breakdown) 132001 Guide, Rope, Side Craftsman 143.996702 63601 Nut, Hex Lnckwasher 1/4-20 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 66426 Wire, Tie 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 131959 Bolt, Handle 5/16-18 x 1.75...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377912...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377912 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166047 SpeedControl 578O8 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 BailControlDrive 167259 170011 DrivePawl Screw 17060408 166450 Pinion, Drive RH DriveCable 170050 52160 Washer CoverDrlve 161537 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 ScrewThdro110-25x .50 750634 88O8O Cover, Dust Wheel...
  • Page 24 _:I::IAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 ", 370A .160 130A / 285 103. "3O5 _223...
  • Page 25 Ehl ilH CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36835A Cylinder(Incl. 2 & 20) 154 650913 Rocker Arm Stud 2 26727 DowelPin 155 35624A RockerArm 6 33734 BreatherElement 157 650914 Lock Nut 7 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 PART DESCRIPTION 64O195 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine PartsList) 631615 ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly 631767 ThrottleReturnSpdng 631184 * DustSeal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 ThrottleShutter 65O5O6 * ShutterScrew 6318O7 FuelFitting 651025 ThrottleCrack Screw/IdioSpeed Screw...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 --11 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 59O696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
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