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- Page 1 aF TSMnN ° MODEL NUMBER 917.376301 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation • Customer Responsibilities o Service • Adjustments = Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Printed in U.S.A, 155184 Rev. 1 5,28.96 •...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE 13 CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. -
Page 3: Capacity
Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-28 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING!SERVICE ........ - Page 5 ,,, it LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ,,n, , ,,i These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can atso order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
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Page 6: Assembly
,, it,,,l_ ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual Jn its entirety OPERATI before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROL mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled LIFT UP for shipping purposes. - Page 7 mlU,lm,i, ,, i TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • Insert Ieg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag+ (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.
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Page 8: Engine Zone Control
OPERATIO KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yoursetf with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied... -
Page 9: Engine Control
illl OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. -
Page 10: Starting
I'lL ..........OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER W/DIPSTICK OIL (See Fig, 9) Your Iawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is Ievet and area around oil fitl is clean. • Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the furl Iine on the dipstick. - Page 11 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS TRASH. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The speciat mulching blade wilI recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fal! onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass not be noticed,...
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Page 12: Customer Responsibilities I
CUSTOME RESPONSI LITIES AS Y OU COMPLETE _" SERVICE DATES • Check for Loose Fasteners I If It,/ Olean/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) | I/ ' f I CEeanLawn Mower " t tf (Power-Propefied Mowers} I1,,/ Check drive beff/putleys (Power-Propefled Mowers} $'/3 ChecWSharpen_Replace... -
Page 13: Blade Care/Replacement
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..i,lllmlll LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- SHAFT ADAPTER,,._. KEYWAY nance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, eil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. -
Page 14: Engine
i, ii i iiiiiiiiiilU RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOME ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG. AiR FILTER t,_J_ COVER "20 _... -
Page 15: Lawn Mower
,Hll SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: elease control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
Page 16: Cutting Height
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium Iow position. -
Page 17: Handle
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit win not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. iMPORTANT: IT _S IMPORTANT PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,... - Page 18 SERVICE NOTE...
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Page 19: Troubb Shooting Chart
,m,, ,,ll i ¸ TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel, Drain tank and refill with fresh ctean fuel. Water in fuet. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refilt tank with fresh gasoline. - Page 20 f,,., >- r¢...
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- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.376301 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 ..i PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 14/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing Shifter 137053 86447 Plug Seal 57072 137050 HelicaI Gear...
- Page 25 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1 43.966500 256_ /125...
- Page 26 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,966500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO+ NO. DESCRIPTION t 51A40008 Intake Valve Seal 36146 Cylinder (Inct+ 2,10+20 & 125) Dowel Pin 27652 169 27234A * Vatve Spring Box Gasket Breather Element 36059 172 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover + Breather Cover &...
- Page 27 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.966500 PART DESCRIPTION 632671 Carburetor (tncl, 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Dust Seal 632593 Throttie Shutter 632541 ThrottIe Shutter Screw 650506 Float Bowl 632675 Idle Restrictor A632701 632544 Float Shaft 632543 Float...
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- Page 30 CRRFTXMRN OWNER'S 6.5 HORSEPOWER MANUAL 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Jawn mower has its own model number: Each en- gine has its own model number. The model number for your Jawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.