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Craftsman 917.377543 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary
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Owner's Manual
[RRFTSMRN"
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377543
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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 [RRFTSMRN" 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377543 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of pumhase, 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 matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. • Never cut grass by pu_ing the mower Wear only solid shoos with good traction towards you. Mow across the face of when mowing.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Most Sears stoles can also order repair parts for you,=whenyou providethe model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TOINSTALL A'i'FA_-IMENTS Your la_mm_v,_r was shipl_d= readyto be used as a rr_clwr. To cc_Ted to Ixl_ Liftup • Open reardoorand remove muter I_Ug. _om mulcher i_ug in a safe place. • Youcan nowinslal calcherorolXional Clil_ de_lec_. • To m_m_omu_t_ _,_ muncher pluginlo discharge openingof motto.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER READ THISOWNER'S M ANUALAND S AFETY RULES BEFORE OPEI:_TING YOUR LAWN MOWER. C ompare t heiL_'b"atJons wi_yourlawnmower t ofamilarize yourself withthe location ofvarious c ontrols a ndadjustments. Savethismanual forfuture reference. symbols mayappem'on yourlain1motor or In _ _0qplbd wilhll_el=Odu_ I._m md mdlerstmd U_ro mmtxj.
  • Page 7 TO A'FrACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can • Qosethen_d. R_ M must bedosed result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye while opemlJng lawn rnower_ damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL • F'lfue_tanl_ Usehlesh, dean,regular • Self-propelling i s controlled by holding theoperatorpresence controlbarclown unleaded gasoine fidh a _ of 87 octane. D onom_ oZ v_lh 0asoine. to thehandleandpushing the drive control lever forward until it dicks; then Purchase fuel in quanmk_ Ihat can be used ._hin 30 daysto assure [ueifreshness.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS _OWING TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best ll_erfo_, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash. See "Cleaning" in Maln[enanca section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE FILL IN DATES ___,,,,_o"._._"_J_" G_,/^ _u/__ _ _,_,/c.,_u_ DATES Check forLoose Fasteners CleanlinspantGrass Catcher M cleanLawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power.Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys RE (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/ReplaceBlade Lubrication Chart CleanBattery/Rasberge IE_c st_ Mow_ I NEc_ F_J_ o, L_t Change Englee Oa clean Air Rller InspectMuffler...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377543 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE -IORSEPOWER: 31SPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UN5LEADED 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:...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    IMPORTANT: B ladeboltis grade8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from treated. inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth., SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening If after cleaning, the d_ive wheels do not blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is turn freely, contact your nearest balanced.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowerto drain Inspect and replace cog_led muffler as it oil,drainfueltankby runningengineuntil could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug your engine start easier and mn better.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    • Remove the •rope guide from the ACAUTION: Before performing any upper handle service and adjustments: • Remove hairpin cotters • Release control bar and stop engine. • Disconnect the lower handle from the • Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets.

  • Page 15: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame herp 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 runningtoo fast or too slow,take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment.

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    controlbar Immediately prepare y ourlawn mower for handle storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit Fold forward will not be used for 30 days or .more. for storage LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly,remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL IfpossUe, storeyourunitindoors and cover Drain _to_ive pretecuon f_om d _ and _ oil 0Nithengine warm) and replace with dean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the • Cover your unitwith a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Donot Maintenance sectlen of this manual) CYMNDER use plastic.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION • Rear o flawn mower h ousing Lossof power • Set to "H'_her Cut" orcutting blade dragging potion. inhea Wgrass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to 'Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377543 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 Wesher 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushblg 57072 Seal 86447...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543 PART PART DESCRIFqlON DESCRIP'nON 165451X479 Upper Handle 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 5/8-16 x 1-1/8 156577 EngineZone ControlCable 161769 Lawn Mower Housing(Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) 150425 Mulcher Plug 851514 Blade Adapter 66426 WireTie 157101 Blade 22"...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRUrnON DdveCover 145755 Con_o_Cable AI_ lS40QO 182010 Hex Flange Nut 7Sli r:Q Lodmut#10-24 1_17062 Ddve Puhy 158755 Psn Held Maddne 8crew 114x 2.12 161821 146527 V-Belt GearCm Ammbly 150495 8pdng Retainer 70Q_11 137000 77400...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE • . MODEL NO. 143.996510 182, 1821i...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRII_ON 37266 Cylinder (|ncl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 " Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather ASS"/.(Incl.6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 (_--37...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640174 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & LeverAssembly 631767 ThrottleRetum Spdng 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 ThrottleShutter 650506 Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 --11 PART DESCRIPTION 59O7O2 Recoil S tarter 5905ggA SpringPin(Ind.4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 5,9O697 B_ke Spring 590698 59O699 Dog Spring 59O70O Pul_ & Rew_ S_ng Ass',/. 59O703 Housing Ass'y. ( 40 degreegrommet) 59O535 Startm"...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 roll PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 59074O Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog,Sp_ng 590618A Puney & P,e_nd spring Ass'y 59O638 Starter HousingAss'y (4Odegree grommet) 59O535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" d_.) 590701 Stalter Handle...
  • Page 30 Fortherepairor replacement partsyou need delivered directlytoyourhome Call7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega domicilio- 1-800-656-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Pare pedir eervioio de reparaci6n...

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