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Craftsman 917.377425 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTS[MAN +
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.377425
•
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.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377425 • 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.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department while this product is in use in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
  • Page 4 They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and sewice centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you providethe model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER...
  • Page 5 KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER 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 controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied product.
  • Page 6 The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
  • Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
  • Page 8 • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts keep off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
  • Page 9 3 - ReptaceI_adesrno_e oftenwhenmowingInundy SOIL 4 - Charge48 holm at endof _uon. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    AIR GAP: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perform- ing any maintenance.
  • Page 11 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
  • Page 12 • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scr_ing to remove build-up of grass and trash.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    Operation section of this manual. DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position.

  • Page 14: Storage

    30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
  • Page 15 ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 16 Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released position. Control bar defective. Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much, grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 17 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Adjust or replace drive control cable. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken.
  • Page 18 SERVICENOTES...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377425 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1÷1/4 137055X0(H EngagementBracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Beadng 137051 Worm Shaft...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377425...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377425 PART DESCRIPqX)N 165452X479 UpperHandla Lock.nut STD541425 ZoneControl C alVe 168,5,52 153638 RopeGulde HandleBolt 131959 Wire'rk_ 66426 51793 HairplnCotter HandleKnot} 136376 Flat Washer 3/8 88348 157081X479 LowerHandle Hex TappingScrew 1/4-20 x 1/2 STD512505 165175X479...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377425 _.-36...
  • Page 23 SpringRetainer Locknut1/4-20 751152 SelectorKnob 701037 FeltWasher 88118 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 67725 DustCover 88O8O Pinion 137054 MODEL NO. 917.377425 PART 12000058 150340 Wheel & Tire Assembly 1/4 x 2.0 145212 150182 143603 154990 132010 Locknut 137052 Drive Pulley...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006502 263A ,. 313 .-20 1310 1821_...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE K]EY PART DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin Breather Element 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 36775 BreatherTube 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 36694 BreatherTube Elbow 28277 Washer 30589 Governor Rod (Incl.
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PARr 64O262 _1615 _1_7 _1184 _11_ 64O070 6505O6 6O16O7 _1_5 6307_ 640018 64O2OO _1_7 _1024 632019 _1028 _1021 6O10_ 64O2_ 64OO80 6327_ 632547 640175 _110A 63O7_ _I_7 63276OB MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine PartsList) ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE V--t4 III -T MODEL PARr 590702 590599A 5906OO 590696 5906O1 59O697 59O698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 PARr 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 590760 NUMBER 143.006502 DESCRIPTION RecoilStarter SpringPin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer...
  • Page 28 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 (1-800-4694663) To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSa!