Craftsman 917.377576 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377576
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/craflsman

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  • Page 1 917.377576 • 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/craflsman...
  • 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Keep children out of the trimming area • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel and under the watchful care of another drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area.
  • Page 4 AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and ALook for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means lead compounds, chemicals known to the CAUTIONIH BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5: Howto Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    A, CAUTION: Do not run your lawn TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM mower without mulcher plug in place or CARTON approved clipping deflector or grass 1. Remove loose parts included with catcher in place. Never attempt to mower. operate the lawn mower with the rear Cut down two end corners of carton door removed or propped open.
  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER 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 literaturesupplied with the pcodud. Learn and understand their meaning, CAUTION ENGINE...
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.
  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. using ethanol or methanol) can attract Remove grass catcher with clippings moisture which leads to separation from under lawn mower handle. formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. Sea "CLEANING" necessary to repeat priming steps. In Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    F,' L ,.BATES o ou °o .v,c AS YOU COMPLETE C)_.,__ _.',,__ O_'_. Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) W Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Ik _ Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers t...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJf9LM or J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°F.
  • Page 13 SPARK PLUG TO CHANGE AIR FILTER Replace spark plugs at the beginning 1. Remove the air filter by turning each mowing season or after every 100 clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Remove filter from inside of cover.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor Remove blade. Remove debris shield. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor has a non-adjustable proper engine speed. Overspeeding fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine above the factory high speed engine does not operate properly due to setting can be dangerous.
  • Page 16 ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Control bar defective. Replace control bar. (continued) 10.Weak Battery 10. Charge battery. 11.Disconnected battery 11.Connect battery to engine. connector. 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" Loss of power housing or cutting blade position.
  • Page 18 Sears reparard gratis tode defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriende, esta garantfa sblo se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de ccx'npra.
  • Page 19 IV. SERVICIO • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n en • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner y los dem&s combustibles. Son inflamables en marcha el motor. y los gases son explosivos.
  • Page 20 _s.DVERTENClA: Siempre desconecte el algunos componentes del vehfculo contienen alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo donde no pueda o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de entrar en contacto con la bujfa, para evitar el cdncer y defectos al nacimiento u otros daSos arranque por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el transpone, el ajuste o cuando...
  • Page 21 igllPRECAUCl6N: No haga funcionar su PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA LA CAJA DE CART(_N segadora sin la tapon acolchadora aprobada en su lugar, o sin el desviador de recortes, o Remueva las parles sueltas que se sin el reeogedor de c_sped, aprobados, en su incluyen con la segadora.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y t_ASREGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6nde los diversoscontroles y ajustes.Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA segadora puede hacer que CORTE salten objetos extrafios dentro Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura producir dafios graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR reducird la duracian de la v_,lvula). No ClaSPED mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el fresca compre estanques los cuales mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cdsped, con los puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros 30 dfas.
  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    Para hacer arrancar el motor usando la CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR manilla del arrancador auxiliar, siga los ACOLCHAR pasos anteriores. Intercambie el uso de la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor Ilave del arranque el_ctrico por el cord6n rendimeinto mantenga la caja de la segador a arrancador.
  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    FEc..ssE.v.c,o Revisar si hay su_etadores sueltos Limpiar/inspecc;onar el recogedor de SE c_sped (si viene equipad°) Limpiar la segadora Lira iar deba o de la cubierta de la trans- m=s=bn (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas irnpul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tab_a de lubr;caci6n Limpiar la baterla/recargar...
  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: :ECHA DE COMPRA: ;APACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1,25 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJiA (ABERTURA: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM o J19LM ORSI6N DEL PERNO...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado el arranque en clima fifo, estos aceites de con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 Remueva el filtro de la parte interior de la horas de operacibn, Io que suceda primero. El cubierta. tipo de bujfa y el ajuste de la abertura Limpie la parte interior de la cubierta y el aparecen en "ESPEClFICAClONES collar para remover toda acumulaci6n de PRODUCTO"...
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor. El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el AVISO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estdn muy duros, mdtalos en agua caliente por algunos mango inferior estdn fuera del centro para minutos.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exige la Doblar si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o operador m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la...
  • Page 32 • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se ACEITE DEL MOTOR empieza a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y en su gasolina producir_.nproblemas. c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de =Mantenimiento" •...
  • Page 33 DENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION CAUSA PROBLEMA Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. disparejo 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. 3.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377576 PART DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750 86353 Connector MOUnting Clip 111549X BatteryCharger NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUM BER 917.377576 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Kay Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.377576...
  • Page 37 Side Baffle 131959 Handle Bolt 176655X479 Discharge Baffle 132001 RopeGuide 140661X479 Rear Baffle 134612 Debris Shield 144929 Screw Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 140540 Rear Skirt 143.996504 (See Breakdown) 85543 Engine Pulley 151440 Hubcaps 87677 Screw Hi-Pro Key #505 17600406 83923...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMB ER 917.377576...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.377576 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 ControlCable Assembly 154990 DriveCover 751152 Locknut#10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527 V-Belt 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) 150495...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 263A 1(,287 "_-390 151A 1C, 182,...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 KEY PART I<L='Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'I1ON 36784 Valve Cover 37266 Cylinder (Includes Key 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/16" Numbers 2, 20 and 150) 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 Dowel Pin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER143.996504 K_--Y PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Includes Key Nurnber 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 --11 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter °° 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley& Rewind SpringAssembly 590703 Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 44 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 _ Anytime, dayornieS_t (1-80o-469-4_3) (us_ andCanada) _,vw,se_u_.(_Dm www.seal_._ For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An,#ne,day ornk:J_ (U.SAorgy) www.sear&oDm...

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