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CRI:IFTXMRN °
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377981
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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
•
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 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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 corn/craftsman...
- Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
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Page 3: Operation
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
Theseaccessories 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 pads 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 A'I'rACHMENTS 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. •... - 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 control_ and adiustmen _. Save thi_ manupl for f_re reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with a'te prodluct.Learn and understand their meaning.
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Page 7: Engine Zone Control
TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lifttop lid. Lifttop lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •... -
Page 8: Drive Control
DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of to the handle and pushing the drive 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will control lever forward until it clicks;... -
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: General Recommendations
F, LL,ND,TES ___.__.o_._,_ "__ _, _ _._ AS YOU COMPLL_r p _¢_ REGU LAB SERVICE ./'_.j/_x/" _ E RVIC E DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (11Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030" ! INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004-... -
Page 12: To Sharpen Blade
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 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
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Page 14: Rear Deflector
TO ADJUST HANDLE &CAUTION: Before performing serv0ce 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 Sewn Tubular frame hem _ 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: Engine Fuel System
Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence contr_ bar handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward ,,;, LAWN MOWER for storage ..._ When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, "?_i: "';-\_... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirtin your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. lighten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Engine flywheel brake is on Starter rope hard Depress control bar to when control bar is released. topull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377981 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Shaft 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 57079 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing Seal 86447 57O72 Plug...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.377981 30 29...
- Page 21 133190X479 Discharge Baffle 140661X479 Rear Baffle 132001 RopeGuide 134612 Oebds Shield 63601 Keps Loc_nut 1/4-20 Rear Skirt 140540 Engine.Craftsman - Model No. 143.996704 ..176O0406 Screw 85543 Engine Pulley 161058 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 83923 171059...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.377981...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377981 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 146527 V-Belt 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150495 Spdng Retainer...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 346A_390 11%287 151A 187A 245 f_ 6g_. 251A 1_-70...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 IIIII PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve Spring Box Gasket Cylinder 27234A 36177 Valve Spring Box Cover (Incl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 32755 Screw, t0-24 x 9/16" Dowel Pin 30200 27652 Carburetor Mounting Stud Breather Element...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 27 4...
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 640020A Carburetor (incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly Dust Seal 632593 632541 ThrottleShutter 650506 ThrottleShutterScrew Venturi 632773 FloatBowl 632675A 632544 Float Shaft 632543 Roat 632548...
- Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 --11 O--2 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.
- Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 i -7 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.)
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