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Craftsman 917.377422 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
rR;IFTSMI:IN
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377422
•
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/craffsman

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  • Page 1 917.377422 • 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/craffsman...
  • Page 2 LIMI1 _DTWC :RAFTSMAN POWER 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 • Dross properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barofoot or weadng open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutlets and san_::e centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control bar operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be Upper handle _ /L_ upS// adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual.
  • Page 6 Theoperation of anylawnmowercan result liftfrontwheels off groundwhile turning lawn mower. foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhile operating • Raise wheels for low cut and lowerwheels your lawn moweror performingany adjust- for highcut.
  • Page 7 • To stop engine, release operator BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL presence control bar. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the NOTE: In cooler weather it may be engine. necessary to repeat priming steps. In • Be sure mower is level and area around oil warmer weather over priming may cause fill is clean.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results,adjustthe lawnmower cuttingheightso that the lawn mowercuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off onlythetop one-thirdofthe grassblades. mower housing free of built-up grass and If the lawn is overgrownit will be trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE to raisethe heightof cutto reduce pushing section of this manual.
  • Page 9 EDATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Gross Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) ! I/ Check ddve belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade (Power-Propelled Mowers) Lubdcation Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Stad MOwersI II_4 RECheck En_line Oil Level Change Engine Oil '_1.2 Inspect Muffler...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377422 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 11 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Starplex Premium Grease, part no. 750369. Do not substitute. TO SHARPEN BLADE DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check front drive wheels each time before blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 12 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE Inspectand replacecorrodedmuffleras it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain could create a fire hazard and/ordamage. oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Change your spark plug each year to make your enginestart easier and runbetter.
  • Page 13 • To change from medium low to medium _CAUTION: Before performing any high position, the upper and lower service and adjustments: handle sections will have to be turned • Release control bar and stop engine. over. • Make sure the blade and all moving •...
  • Page 14 ENGINE • To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section ENGINE SPEED will have to be turned over. Your engine speed has been factory set. • To change from medium low to low Do not attempt to increase engine speed position, only the lower handle section or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 15 CYUNDER ENGINE • Remove spark plug. FUELSYSTEM • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough spark IMPORTANT: R is important to pravent gum plug hole intocylinder. deposits from forming in essential fuel system • Pullstarterhandleslowlya few times to parts such as carburetor, fuel tilter, fuel hose, distributeoil.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Lossof power Set to "Higher Cut" Rearof lawnmowerhousi_ or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. Set to "Higher Cur' Cutting too much grass. position. Clean/replace air tilter. Dirty air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377422 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 Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Beadng 137051...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377422 ®_71...
  • Page 20 85543 Engine Pulley Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 112 750097 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 87584X004 Deflector Bracket ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 151889 Discharge Guard Model 143.996510 147286 Hinge Rod 153350X479 Support Brld Handle RH 154132 Housing Bracket...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377422 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145793 Control Bar E-Ring STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 12000058 Wheel & Tire Assembly Hax Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 150340 158755 Hex Flange Locknut 146323 Control Cable Assembly 145212 VoBelt 150182 Hubcap...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 _74172 </_...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 31673 Valve Spdng Cap Intake Valve Seal 150) 151A 40017 Dowel Pin 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 _;)--37 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (ind. 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631163 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 •...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 --11 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y. ,590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 29 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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