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MODEL NUMBER 917.377200
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
oAdjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156515
Rev. 1
05,19o97
VBL/KFSW
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Printed in UoS.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NUMBER 917.377200 MANUAL OWNER'S o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156515 Rev. 1 05,19o97 VBL/KFSW Printed in UoS.A. " ,"r"...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES _Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWlNG 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. YOUR UNiT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.

  • Page 3: Capacity

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship, If 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 LII' i"l"' i _,l ..TABLE: OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....... 3_ 9-11 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......15-19 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS., ENGINE ........20-22 OPERATION ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCE$SORNE$ ..... ;i_11"111 ..'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 also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 6: Engine Zone Control

    OPERATION ....,ill ..KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 7: Engine Control

    OPERATION ... ,,,,, ,,,, 1, ,, ,J, , 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°...

  • Page 8: Customer Responsibilities 3

    OPERATION Use 20 ozs. of oi!, For type and grade of oil to use, see • ° Keep top. of engine around starter clear and clean of "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine airflow manual and extend engine life.

  • Page 9: Lawn Mower

    CUSTO RESPONSIB L , ,,;, =, ,,,,,,,u,,,,,,,u,,,,,,,,lU ..• ..AS,,OU COMPLETE ..REGULA_RSERWCE .._,,_._" SERVILE DATES ..Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/inspect Grass Catcher € (if Equipped) OM Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Prope{led Mowers) (Power-Pro£elled...

  • Page 10: Replacement

    ......i, ,,,,i ,,,.,,i,i ,,,.,,i, ,..i....CUSTOM RESPONSIBILnTIES ' u ..i i ..iL u,. u LAWN MOWER BLADE ,CRANK* Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER SHAFT KEYWAY nance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber.

  • Page 11: Service

    CUSTO RESPON$tBgL TJES H,J ,,, ....... ,........ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG.

  • Page 12: Drive Belt

    • ,,=,,=,,-, =-, $ERVIC AND ADJUSTMENTS , iii1,,,,,i, I..,,[, ijj,, i ill ,, ,,11 i1,1,, ,,,, ,,, ,,I, ,,,,, ii,1,,,,11111 ' ,i ..,,=,= .... i,,== ..Release control bar. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 13: Adjustments Carburetor

    TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 11 Thru 13) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUMHIGH MEDIUM LOW mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low_ Handles are shipped mounted in the medium Iow position°...

  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE ... n,lu,,,i,,,i ' u'" _ ..ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM...
  • Page 15 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN iVlOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377200 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 iJ" PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 131484 Clutch Yoke Tapping Screw I/4.20 x 14/4 !37055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug Seal t37050 Helical Gear 57072...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377200 ,,..,,t,...
  • Page 17 87584X004 Deflector Bracket 85543 Engine Pulley 151889 Discharge Guard 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 147286 Hinge Rod ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 154132 Model 143.975502 Housing Bracket 152124 Torsion Spring 153350X479 Support Brkt Handle RH 150182 Hubcap 153282X479 Support Brkt Handle LH...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377200 LJII...

  • Page 19: Lawn Mower

    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO, 917.377200 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 67725 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 146323 Control Cable Assembly 701037 Selector Knob 48385 Control Head Kit 152903 Drive Cover Decal 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 143603 144929 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 2-1/8 Pan Head Tapping Screw...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.975502 4"17,_ 370C <...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGRNE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.975502 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (lncl. 2,7,20 & 125) 185 36544 Intake Pipe 26727 Dowel Pin 186 34337 Governor Link 33734 Breather Element 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975502 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, Carburetor 632747 (lnc£ 184 of Engine Parts List) _',, 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seat Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 4631184 Throttle Shutter...

  • Page 23: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter, Clearv'rep_ace afr filter Out of rue! Fill fuef tank Sta_e fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel, Water in fuel, Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 r Spark ptug wire is disconnected, Connect wire to plug...
  • Page 24 REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: o PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER o MODEL NUMBER - 9t7o377200 FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.975502 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: ,, PART NUMBER 1-800-4-REPAIR ,, PART DESCRIPTION (1-800_473-7247) Your Sears merchandise...

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