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Craftsman 917.377541 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's
Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377541
Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
Maintenance
,,
Espafiol
,,
Repair Parts
CAUTDON:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377541 Safety o Assembly o Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTDON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 workmanship.
  • Page 3 hot.Allow the engineto coolfor several • Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutesbeforefillingthe gastank.Clean towards you. Mow across the face of off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe slopes, never up and down or you might engine. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- •...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthislawnmower w asproduced. T heyarealso available atmostSearsretail o utletsandservice centers.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovide the model n umber ofyourlawnmower:Someofthese accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASSCATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE...
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: For shippingpurposes,the rear wheels on your lawn mowerare not Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or adjustedto the same positionas the front discharging: wheels. Beforeoperatingmoweradjust ° Open rear door and remove mutcher plug, allwheels to the same cuttingheight Store mulcher plug in a safe place°...

  • Page 6: Operation

    KNOW YOUR 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__ariQ0s controls and ad ustme,ntS. Save this manual for future reference_ ..........symbols may appear on yourlawn moweror in literature supplied with theproduct,Learnand understand theremeaning.
  • Page 7 The operationof any lawn mowercan Plate Tab resultin foreign objectsthrowninto the Lower Wheels for High Cut _ .,_ eyes, which can resultin severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shields whileoperatingyour lawn Lever moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs, We recommenda wide vision Raise Wheels for Low Cut safety maskover the spectaclesor TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER...
  • Page 8 DRmVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE o Self-propelling is controlledby holdklg ° Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operatorpresencecontrolbar down unleadedgasolinewith a rninimumof 87 to the handleand pushingthe drive octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline. controllever' f orwarduntilit clicks;then Purchasefuel in quantities that can be used releasethe lever.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TiPS warrne_" weather over priming may cause floodingand engine will not start. If you IiV1PORTANT:For best performance, keep do flood engine,wait a few minutesbefore mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section attemptingto stair and do not repeat of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__,_°_/__ ..REe.UL , SERVICE ... Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) IVi Clean Lawn Mower (p0wer_Fropelled Mowers) Ctean Under Drive Cover Check ddvebelt/pulleys ;(Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ..LubricationChart ..Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Stad Mowers) E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil _,1'1_...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECHF CAT ONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377541 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CUr IN, GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (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 JI9LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 12 NOTE: We do not recommendsharpen- - Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive ing blade- but if you do, be surethe blade wheel gear teeth. is balanced. o Put wheels back in place. TO SHARPEN BLADE o If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER • Remove engineoilcap;layasideona clean surface. Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it o Tip lawnmoweronitssideasshownand could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG drainoilintoa suitable container.Rocklawn mowerbackandforthtoremove anyoil Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set trapped insideofengine°...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING = Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle. ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° Remove hairpin cotters. Release control bar. . Discorlnect the lower handle from the Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets. parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit 7 handle will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period ,F°ridstfo°raWga:d of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with it to give protection from dust and dirt. Cover your unit with a suitable protective clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE Set to "Higher Cut" power = Rear of lawn mower housing position, or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. o Set to"Higher Cut" Cutting too much grass, position_ • Clean/replace air filter. = Dirty air fUter. o Clean underside of mower o Buildup of grass, leaves, housing.
  • Page 18 LIMITADA DE DOS AI_OS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) ales, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt_n tas insl_cciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueff, o , Sears...
  • Page 19 ,, Vistase en forma adecuada. No opere la ° Nunca opere la segadora sin las protecciones adecuadas, las planchas, el segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias mientras que el motor est_ funcionando.. recogedor de c_sped y otros dispositivos de seguridad en su lugar. o Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena luz artificial..
  • Page 20 Estos accesofios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. Tambi_n est_'] disponibles en la rnayor_ade las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de seMcio. La mayon'a de las tJendas Sears tambi_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les propordona et n0mero det rnodelode su segadora.
  • Page 21 Barradecontrol queexige la PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORiOS presencia d eloperado Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse como una acalchadora de capa vegetal Para convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar: , Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tapon acolchador&...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARaCESE CON SU SIEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA, Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSn de los diversos controlesy a!ustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro Estos s(mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 La operaciSn de cualquier segadora puede Orejas de la Para un corte alto, baje las hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ruedas ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos_ Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecei6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA UMPULS16N GASOUNA o Uene el estanque de combustible_ Use gasolina o La autoimputsi6n se controla al sujetar la barra regular; sin plomo, nueva y timpia con el mfnimo de control que exige la presencia dot operador de 87 octanos. No mezcle el ace|to con la hacia abajo en el mango y al empujar la palanca gasotina.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimeinto Bajo ciedas condiciones, ta! como c_sped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumlacion de corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENliVIIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDtDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Limpiadinspecc_onar el recogedor de " Reviser si hay sujetadores sueitos I..I c_sped (st vieneequipado) Umpiar ta segad0[a _.,i .." AG Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar Ias coffees y ias poleas impul, m ....
  • Page 27 -ZSPECIFICACaONES DEL PRODUCTO _0MERO DE MODELO 917,37754'I _0MERO DE SERIE --ECHA DE COMPRA _ABALLOS DE FUERZA: 11,5 CU. INo )ESPLAZAMIENTO: 1.6 Cuartos CAPACIDAD Y TIPO REGULAR SIN PLOMO DE GASOLINA: ILUL ' [tPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W..30 (debajo 32°F) ',API-SF/SG) , ..
  • Page 28 ° Use un bloque de madem entre la cuchilla y la tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaci6n de basura. Umpie debajo de la cubierta de la caja de la segadora y apriete et pemo de la cuchilla gir_.ndo!oen el sentido en qua giran las impulsi6n dos veces per temporada.
  • Page 29 Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de Empuje la cubierta hacia adentro y g/rela en operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al ado si la el sentido contrario de las manillas del reloj segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el at]o. para apretadao Gire en el Revise el hive! del aceite del c&rter antes de...
  • Page 30 PRECAUCgON: ANTES DE DAR - Remueva los controles y la barra de control que CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER exJge!a presencia del operador del mango supenor. AJUSTES: o Remueva la gufa del cord6n arrancador del = Suelte la bana de control y pare el motor. mango inferior: = Asegdrese que la cuchillay que todas las partes °...
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR Su carburador no es ajustableo Si su motor no est_l funcionando en forma adecuada debido a La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la probtemas que se sospecha vienen del f&brica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del carburador, lleve su segadora a un centro de motor pues se pueden producir lesiones servicio autorizado para repararla y/o ajustarla.
  • Page 32 ,, Drene etestanque decombustible. ClLINDRO o Haga arrancar e! motor y d_jelo funcionar hasta o Remueva ta buj[& que las lineas del corr',buslJbley e! carburador o Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav6s det est_n vac[oso agujero de la buj(a en el cilindro. o Nunca use los pmductos para limpieza del * Tire la manilla de ananque lentamente unas carburador odel motor en e! estanque de...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS • CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA p,mllll,,,,i,i i L =ll llllll , Limpie/cambie el _tro de air°,, No arranca o Filtro de aire sucio° o Llene el estanque de combustible,, o Sin combustible. . Drene el estanque y vuelva a = Combustible rancio.
  • Page 34 ..o Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el Mal corte -disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suetta. pemo de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dis o Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. pareja. * Lirnpie ta parte inferior de la Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas caja de la segadora.

  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377541 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 ÷ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1+1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 C3utchYoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377541...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377541 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP_ON 145646X479 Upper Handle 150406 He× Head Thread Rolfing Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 161769 Lawn Mower Housing (IncL Key #t4, t5, 51) 150425 Mulcher Plug 851514 Blade Adapter 66426 Wire Tie...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377541...
  • Page 39 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 143603 Pan Head Tapping 145755 Control Cable Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Assembly 154990 Drive Cover 48385 Control Head Kit 132010 Hex Ftange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Pan Head Machine 48386 Drive Control Cable Kit Screw 1t4 x 2.12 151521 Wheel Adjuster...
  • Page 40 MODEL, NO. 143.98_500 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..... ,......,,,,, , ,,,,,, _K.292 174172 > 370C <_...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.986500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRaPTION 36774 Cylinder (IncL 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 36557 Breather Assay (lncl 6 36783 * ValveCover Gasket &...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.986500 PART DESCRIPTION 64OO69 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttle Shaft &.Lever _embly 63 1767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 Dust Sea! Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 649070 Throttle Shutter 65O506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 43 ::{AFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. '143.986500 L ..... ',P',..' ...._ '_ ' ..=--'-'f PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoi! Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley &...
  • Page 44 For the repair or replacementpartsyou need delivereddirectlyto your home Call 7 am -.7 pm,7 days a week 1=800°366=PART (1 =800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a dornicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1oS00=4-REPAUR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a...

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