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Craftsman 917.377524 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377524 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.377524
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
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 1 917.377524 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • 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 the owner's manual,...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 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 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Handle" in the Service and Adjustment used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or section of this manual.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove by holdingthe and discard the debris plug that is inside operator presence control bar down to the the tank, handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the drive •...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Undercertainconditions,such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass,it may be necessaryto raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the heightof cutto reducepushing trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE effort andto keepfrom overloadingthe section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners -!/' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-PropelledMowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _'_1 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start MowersI RECheck EngineOil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 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) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt9LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005 - .007 EXHAUST: .007 - .009 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP:...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front wheels. treated. • Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and TO SHARPEN BLADE washers. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. •...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    Back TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL _late Slots NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Cover plug and place wire where it cannot come tabs in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE AI_CAUTION: Before performing service or 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 Lower Frame TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread I (Frames must frame into sewn hem of bag. be fully NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. •...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    Operator presence control bar Immediately prepare your lawn mower storage at the end of the season or if the Upper Handle unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold LAWN MOWER forward for When lawn mower is to be stored for a storage period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- distribute oil, tive cover that does not retain mois- • Replace with new spark plug. ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation OTHER form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade belt. Contactan authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depresscontrolbar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pullingstarterrope.

  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377524 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4o20x 57079 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373 137050 HelicalGear Gear Case Halves Kit...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377524...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377524 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 165452X479 UpperHandle 162788 EngineZone ControlCable 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 150425 MulcharPlug 170025 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, & 51) 66426 WireTies 851514 BladeAdapter 136376 Handla Knob 141114 Blade22"...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377524...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377524 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 Co_roICabte Assembly 154990 D_iveCover 751152 Locknut#10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137(_52 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) 15O495 Retaine_ 70_511 Gear Case Assembly 774OO...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 572 307 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 332_ eo__J 06 1_ 55 _ 592 0 60](__ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...

  • Page 28: Gasket Set

    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET ___11 2455 I 1036 LABEL KIT - EMISSION I...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 125 498170 Carburetor 293708 Bushing/Seal Kit 127 694468 • Welch Plug 299819 Oil Seal 130 224908 Throttle Valve 493279 En._ine Sump 133 398187 Carburetor Float 691160...
  • Page 30 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 1211802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1922-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 281136 Rewind Guard Screw (Control Cover) 691683 397974 Fuel Tank Cap Breather Passage Cover 692342 496116 A/C Primer Base 272238 Breather Passage Gasket 281340 Air Cleaner Cover 94908...
  • Page 31 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) HomeCentral" ® Registered Trademark / T. Trademark of Sears, Roebuck and Co. © Sears, Roebuck and Co. ®...

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