Craftsman 917.377565 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.377565
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 917.377565 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377565 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
CRAFTXMAN °
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.377565
•
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 websits: www.sears.com/craftsman

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.377565

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.377565

  • Page 1 917.377565 • 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 websits: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Maintenance 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, _ubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's...

  • Page 3: Operation

    Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 These accassorias were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL A'f'£ACHMENTS HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familianze yourself with the location of various controls and adil_'tm_n_. _av_ thi_ manu_l for flr_ure refgrence. Thesesymbds may appeeron your lawn moweror in literature suppliedwiff= the product.Leamand underst_d e_re meaning.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must objects thrown into the eyes, be closed while operating lawn which can result in severe eye damage. mower.
  • Page 8 ADD GASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Self-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING'rIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    .A,.TENANCESCNEOULE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive bell/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcation C hart Clean Battery/Recharge I/"4 Electric Start MowersI Change Engine Oil Ill.L2 Check En_}ineOit Level Ctean Air Filter I_ # 2 Inspect Muffler...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 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 J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004- .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or damage. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE ACAUTION: Before performing service and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or • Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting holes in the • Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely...

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINESPEED Sewn Tubular frame Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more, Fold toward ,_"_- LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean if thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 17 CYLINDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective • Pour on_ ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark cover that does not retain moisture. Do plug hole into cylinder. not use plastic.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. 13ghten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starterropehard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to topul when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 19 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 20: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377565 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 Washar 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.377565 <...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377565 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165452X479 161812X479 Upper Handle Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 156577 150406 Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 150425 170025 Mulcher Plug Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51& 52) 66426 WireTie 851514...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377565...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377565 PART K3EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154990 DriveCover 145755 ControlCable Assembly 751152 132010 Hex Flange Nut Locknut #10-24 158755 137052 Drive Pulley Pan Head Machine Screw 114x 2.12 146527 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left) V-Belt 150495 70251t Gear Case Assembly SpringRetainer...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 _347 --287 ..[_"370A _8,,,1t 262_ _-2_2 _b._325 .'285 _290 e-,.292 </_...
  • Page 26 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Valve Cover DoweIPin 26727 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" Breather Element 33734 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 Breather Ass'y. (IncL 6 & 12A) 36557 6201 Screw, 1/4-26 x 7/8"...
  • Page 27 Vlll_l ,-_-v vs_,e kilYli|l.,. _uu_-l= 14_.UUbbIU (_m37...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4°CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 640174 Throttle Shaft 8,Lever Assembly 631615 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seat Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 64OO70 Shutter Screw 650506 631807...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 --11 PART DESCRIPTION Recoit Starter 5907(32 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59(]696 Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y, 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 59O535 Starter Rope ( 9@"X 9/64"...
  • Page 30 k.H_r- t ,_lvi_l_ _-_ Yk,,,L_- r.nlL_ll_t:. MODEL NO. 143.996510 I -7 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter Retainer 590740 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) 590701 Starter Handle 590760...
  • Page 31 ® RegisteredTrademarkI Trademarkof Seam, RoebuckandCo. © SearS, Roebuck and Co. ® Marca Registrade/ m Marca de F_b¢icade Sears, Roebuckend Co. 172351 01.03.00 Printedin U.S.A.

Table of Contents