Craftsman 917.377563 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower

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£RRFTSMRN °
6.5 HORSEPOWER _
22" REAR DISC HAR G E
POWER :PROPE LLED "
ROTARYLAWN
MOWER
Model No.
917.377563
o
Safety
°
Assembly
o
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

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  • Page 1 wner s Manual £RRFTSMRN ° 6.5 HORSEPOWER _ 22" REAR DISC HAR G E POWER :PROPE LLED " ROTARYLAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377563 Safety ° Assembly OPeration °, Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the CraftSman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dressptol_edy, DOnot operate mower fumes are dangerous. when barefoot or wearing open sandals. ° Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction towards you. Mow across the face of when mowing_ .
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Theseaccessories wereavailable w hen this fawn 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 Operator, presence TO INSTALL A_HMENTS Your lawn mower W_.$_hi_d readyto be Uppper handle ._..used as a mulcher. To convert to bagg!ng or Lift up discharging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. o You can now install catcher or optional Mowing clipping deflector,...
  • 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 !ocation of yari,ou,s,,,controls and adiustments. Save this ,_anqal for future reference. Thesesymbols mayappear on yourL_tn mower or in literature s upplied withthe product, L earnandu_ theremeanlng.
  • Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height

    The operation of any lawn mower can TO ATTACH GRASS.CATCHER result in foreign objects thrown into the . Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed eyes, which can result in severe eye while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...
  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL ° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular ° Self-propelling i s controlled by holding the operator presence controlbardown unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. to the handleandpushing the drive Control leverforwarduntilit clicks;then Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used releasethe lever.
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mowe_ housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See =Cleaning_ in Maintenance section the height of cut to reduce pushing effort of this manual.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,/___°_ REGULA,FI SERVICE .___. _£X_/_" S ERVl CE DATES Check for LooseFasteners t_ J _ Clea_tlnspecl Grass Catcher ,,(,IfEquipped) ....Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) C_ean Under Drive Cover Check drive betlZpu!ieys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecldSharpeWReplace Blade ....Lubrication Chart ..
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS vlODEL NUMBER 9t7.377563 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: !1.5 CU_ IN, GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: t 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...
  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from treated. inside the dust cover, pinion and/or diive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening •...
  • Page 13: To Change Engine Oil

    TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowertodrain tnspect and replace Corroded mutfler as it oil, drainfueltank by runningengineuntil could create a fire hazard and!or damage. fueltank is empty. SPARK PLUG • Disconnect sparkplugwirefromspark plug Change your spark plug each year to make andplace wirewhereitcannot c omein your engine start easier and run better, Set spark plug gap at .030 inch,...
  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    _CAUTION: Beforeperforming any - Remove the starter rope guide from the serviceandadjustments: upper handle. • Remove hairpin cotters. ° Release control bar and stop engine., • Disconnect the lower handle from the Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets. parts have completely stopped, °...
  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED 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 yourlawnmower f or Upper Operator presencecontrol bar storage a ttheendoftheseason or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days 5r more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage 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 ° If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Drain oil(withengine warm)andreplace with it to give protection from dust and dirt. clean engine oil. (See"ENGINE" i nthe ,, Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture, Do not Maintenance s ection ofthismanual).
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power . Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" Qr cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty alrfiiter+ •...
  • Page 19 Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garant[a sdlo se aplica par noventa (90) d[as a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 20 • Vistase e nform! a decuada, Nqopere:la " Tenga cuidado cuando opera la sag!dora en segadora sinzapatos ocer}-sandalias terreno disparejo O cuando ca_mbiede mientras quaelmob/" direcci6n - mantenga Unbuen equilibrio. e _{& funcionando.. • Nunca opere la segadora sin las ,, Siegue siempre durante el d{a o con buena luz artificial.
  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Estosaccesodos estabandisponibles cuande se produje la segadora_ Tambien est_tndispon_bfes en la mayon'ade las tiendasde Sears yen loscentros de se_cio. La rnayorfade las UendasSears tambi6n pueclen n__ndara pedir partesde repuesto para usted,si les pmporclona el n_mem de!mode!o de su segadora_AJgunos de estos accasodos tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESV1ADOR DE RECORTES...
  • Page 22 Barra decontrol que PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESOR]OS exige la presencia del operador SU. s egadora rub enviada lista para usarse como una acolchadora de capa vegetal,Para convertida de modo que pueda ensacaro descargar: Mango superior • Abra la puertatrasera y remueva la tapon acolchadora.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEhlO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORAoCompare las ilustraciones c on su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los dhtersoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estossi'mbo'los pueden"aparesersobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 Laoperaci6n decualquier segadora puede PAPA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer q uesalten objetos e xtraSOs dentro desus RECOGEDOR DE CESPED ojos, i oquepuede producir daSos g raves en • Cierre la tapa softableo La tapa soltable _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o debe estar cerrada cuando se esta protecci6n para los ojos mientms opera su operando la segadora.
  • Page 25 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION GASOLINA . Uena el eslanque de combustible. Use gasolina - La autoimpulsi6n se contro[aal sujetar la barra regular,sin piomo, nueva y limpia con el minima de control qua exige Ia presenciadel operador de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la hacia abajo en el mango y al empujar la palanca ga,._lina.
  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el major rendimeinto o Bajo ciertas condiciones,tal come c_spad muy atto, puede ser necesario el elevar la rnantengala caja de la segador a sin acumlacion de cespedy basur& Vea "LIMPIEZA"en seccion allura det corte pare reducir el esfuerzo de"Mantenimento"de este manual necesario para empujar la sagadora y pare...
  • Page 27: Recomendaciones Generales

    /_/_2"__S" FECHASDE SERVICIO Revlsar s ! hay sujetad0res suellos _ ..Limpiar/tnspeccionar el recogedof Limplar la segadora Umplar debajo de la cubtertade la trans- misl6n (segadoras con poder proputsor} sadas (segadqta,s,,C0n, p oder proputso,r) Revis_r las correas y las poroasimpul- Revfsar ofafilarloambt_rts cuch_lla Ikf 3 Tabla de lubficaciSn...
  • Page 28 ESPECIFICAC|ONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377563 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: tl .5 CU, IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 125 Cuartos DE GASOLtNA: REGULAR SiN PLOMO TtPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (APt-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEtTE: 20 oz.
  • Page 29 de basura. Umpie debajo de la cubierla de la * Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y impulsi6n dos veces per temporada. la caia de la segadora y apriete el pemo de la • La caja de engranajes se Ilena con lubdcante cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que giran hasta et K_el adecuado en la f_dca_ La 0nica tas manillas del reloj.
  • Page 30: Para Cambiar Elaceitedelmotor

    Gire en el aceite enforma segura c ada vezquarevise el nivel d elaceite, sentido a tas Abra- manillas del PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR reloj para AVISO: A ntes deinclinar l asegadora para ,apretada drenar e laceile, drone eltanque d ecombustible remover haciendo C OtTer elmotor h asta queeltanque est_ vacioo Gire en el...
  • Page 31 • Remueva los controles y la bamade control que ,APRECAUCleN: Antes de dar cualquier' exige la presencia del operador del mango semicio o de hacer ajustes: s0perioro • Sueltela barra de control y pare e] motor. • Remueva la gui'adet cord6n arrencador del o AsegSreseque lacuchiilay que t0daslas partes mango superior.
  • Page 32 MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sldo ajustada en la f__brica.No trate de aumentar la velocidad det motor pues se pueden produc!rlesiones personales, Si cree qua el motor est_ funcionando demasiado r_p}do o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a un centro/ departamento de servicio autorizado para reparada o ajustada.
  • Page 33: Sistema De Combustible

    Inmediatamente prepare su segaderapara el Barra de control que exige la almacenarnientoal final de cada lemporada _ si la presencia del operador\ unldad no se va a usar per 30 dias o n_s, SEGADORA Mango superior-...__ ,//,_)_ Cuando se va a guarder la Segadoraper cierto Ooblar,aeia Jii perfodo de liempo, lmpiela cuidadosamente, adlanle para...
  • Page 34 ACEn'E DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guards su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cSbraJa para protegeda contra el polve Drene et aceite (con el motor catiente)y c_mbieto y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio (Yea MOTOR" enla •...
  • Page 35 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION ° Cambie la cuchilla, Apriete el Mal corte -disparejo • Cuchilta des_]astada, dobiada o suelta., pemo de la cuchirla, • Ajuste todas tas ruedas a ta = Altura de las ruedas dis misma alturao parejao • Limpie la parte inferior de la •...
  • Page 37 " ROTARY LAWN MOWER _-MODEL NO.917.377563 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174904:16 Tapping Screw I/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1,-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 13"7055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug 48373...
  • Page 39 ::I:: : : ._ O] m :E: "T" "r U- 0 ::_ -a :E "r" -J :E _-_ L_ l_ F" -s. :_" _ _9_' _0 0 "0 ,,-. o:oo _- _-- >. xxxx...
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  • Page 41 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377563 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 ControlCable Assembly !32010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1t4 x 20 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 146527 V-Be]it 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150495 Spring Retainer 137090...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4*CYCLE ENGINE MODEL, NO. 143,996510 i1,,i i,,111 iiiifllll i'1 ......151A 1( 275 - 182216 _74172...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NOw143.996510 iiii PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder {lncL 2,20 & 150) 36783 Valve Cover 26727 Dowet Pin 36784 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 Breather Ass'y (Inct.
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 ..iiiij PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (incl. t84 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 " 631183 " Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143_996510 PART DESCRIPTION -- -- 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (lncL 4) Washer 590600 590696 Retainer 590501 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y. 590703 Starter HousingAss'y+ [40...
  • Page 48 For the repair or replacement pads you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n...

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