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Craftsman 917.377980 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377980 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTSMAN °
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377980
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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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
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377980 • 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 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accassodes were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are not shipped with your mower. They are also avaJlabte at most Soars retail outJetsand service centers. Most Soars stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL A'I'rACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 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 familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appe_" on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with fire producL _ therernea_ing.
  • Page 7 TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, dosed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL DD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of to the handle and pushing the drive 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

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

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    SE.VlCE ATES AS YOU COMPLETE _I__/_S_.._ REGULAR SERVICE _(-/7_1_/_ / "_ _: k_ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-PropalledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade EW Check drive belt/pulleys Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar!e /Electric Start Mowers Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377980 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 1.5 QUARTS 'GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR 31LTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) ' SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJI9LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    • Remove any trash or grass cuttings IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE se_rvCAUTION: Before performing ice and adjustments: The handle can be mounted in a high or Release control bar and stop engine. low position. The mounting hores in the bottom of lower handle are off center for Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame hem _ " 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 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar storage atthe end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, _' _ Fold...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). If possible, store your unit indoors and CYUNDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. -13ghten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377980 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X(X)4 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377980...
  • Page 22 131959 133190X479 Discharge Baffle 132001 Rope Guide 140661X479 Rear Baffle 134612 Debris Shield 63601 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.996704 140540 Rear Skirt 17600406 Screw 85543 Engine Pulley 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 16_J67...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 292 / 261,, L12c 151A 245. IL 251A...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cytir'_er 27234A VaNe Spring Box Gasket (Incl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 27652 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36059 BreatherElement 650925A Carburetor Mounting Stud 590568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 14__'_'_...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 64002_ Carburetor (Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) _2_9 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632_3 Dust Seal 632_1 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw _2_3 Venturi Float Bowl _2675A...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 5906O0 Washer ,5906,_ Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Aas'y. (40 degree...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 I! -7 PART DESCRIPTION RewindStarter 590739 Retatner 590740 590616 Starter Dog oo0Sprieg 590617 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 59O638 Starter Housing Ase'y (40 degreegrommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) 590701...
  • 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 reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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