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Craftsman 917.377991 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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IVlllM °
E
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377991
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Safety
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Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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EspaSoi
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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 IVlllM ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377991 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSoi 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 owner's manual, Sears wil! repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    o Checkfuel tank before startingengine. o Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors,when the towards you° Mow across the face of engine is runningor when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot, Allow the engineto cool for several might lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories 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 atso order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 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_ ,, Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.
  • 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 symbolsmay appearon your lawn mower or in literature suppliedv_lf=tfle product.Learn and understand theremeaning.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign ° Close the lift top tid_ Lift top lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower° which can result in severe eye damage. °...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE o Self-propelling is controlled by holding o FTtt f uel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS o Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT; For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DATES _,-_ _ ,k-_. _ AS YOU COMPLETE /__J_" .,_'%?_-'Y_.q_" _'49"_ _ SERVICE DATES ..€heck for Loose Fasteners clear,Jlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) , 64_ v" .Clean Lawn Mower ..(Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive beitipuiieys (P0we.r.rprop.eIled Mowe rs) ChecldSharpen/RepTac e Blade Lubrication Chart...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS MODEL NUMBER 917.37799t SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1 o5QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OI LTYPE (API-SF/SGtSH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: ,030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: °004 - ,008 EXHAUST:...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    o 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 o Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it 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 o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug your engine start easier and run better.

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    ACAUTION: Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE 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 stopped.

  • Page 15: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Sewn Tubular frame o insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. o When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of...
  • Page 16 Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fo,d foward ".__.f'_ LAV_JMOWER //// ,or storage _'_.._, ,//_ When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with gasoline wilt cause problems. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the o If possible, store your unit indoors and Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. 1o Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt, vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshafL service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.
  • Page 19 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ArT, lOS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a parUr de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segDn Ias instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio. No hacer arrancar el motor° No Ilene el siegue pendientes demasiado empinadaso estanque de gasolina en recintos cerrados, Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en ni cuando el motor ester funcionando terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de cuando est#.
  • Page 21 Estos accesorios estaban disponibtes cuando se produio la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n estAn disponibles en la mayor{a de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayorfa de las tiendas Sears tambi6n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les propordona el nQmero del modelo de su segador&...
  • Page 22 PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS Elmango dela segadora p uede ajustarse segt'Jn l eacomode parasegar. R efi6rase a Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse oomo "AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la Secd6n de una acolchadora de capa vegetal° Para convertirla Ser¢icio y Ajustes de este manual de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar: Barra de control que exige la = Abra fa puerta trasera y remueva la tapon...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los d!verso.s controles y ajustes: Guarde este manu.at' para referenc!a.._e, r_el futuro................
  • Page 24 La operaciSn de cualquier segadora Orejas de la Para un corte alto, baje las puede hacer que salten objetos ruedas extra5os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad protecciSn para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o...
  • Page 25 AGREGUE GAsOLINA CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION • Llene el estanque de combustible_ Use o La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la barra gasofina regular, sin plomo, nueva y timpia con de control que exige la presencia del operador el mfnimo de 87 octanos_ No mezcle el aceite hacia abajo en el mango y al empujar la palanca con la gasolina.
  • Page 26 AVlSO:En climasm&sfr/ospuedequesea CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR necesario repetirlos pasosdetcebado._ En IMPORTANTE: Para obtener e[ mejor rendimeinto climasm_.scalurosos el cebardemasiado mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumlacion puedeproducir e l ahogoy el motornova a de cesped y basura. Vea "UMPIEZA" en seccion arrancar.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVlClO Revisar el n!vei de! aceite 1Carnbiar el aceite del motor ..C_! Inspeccionar el si|enciador i U pi ,r o cambiar buj a 6#42 F .!i Cambiar el cartucho de papal del firtro de,,a ire ....

  • Page 28: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377991 NUMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA 115 cUa_os ..CAPACIDAD Y TIPO REGULAR SIN PLOMO DE GASOLINA: T1PO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEKTE: 27 oz. de capacidad CHAMPION RJ19LM o J19LM...
  • Page 29 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA ° Si se necesita lubricante, use solamente Grasa Texaco Starplex Premium 1, Parle No 750369° AVlSO: No recomendamos et afilar la cuchilla - No use substitutos_ pero si Io hace, aseg_Jrese de que quede RUEDAS DE IMPULSI6N balanceada.

  • Page 30: Filtro De Aire

    PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AViSO: Antes de incliner la segadora para drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr e! motor haste que el tanque est6 vacio. • Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto Acubierta del con 6sta.
  • Page 31 _PRECAUCI6N: Antes de dar cualquier PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO sercicio o de hacer ajustes: El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n o Sueite la barra de control y pare el motor, atta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el - Asegarese que ia cuchitla y que todas las mango inferior est_n fuera del centro para partes movibles se hayan detenido...
  • Page 32 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED o Inserta la piema del marco tubular en la abertura del recogedor de c_sped y deslice 1o entre la costura de la bolsa. AVISO; Mantenga la costura de la bolsa recogida sobre la pierna recta del marco. o Cuando el marco satga del otro lado de la costura, inserta inmediatamente el extremo...

  • Page 33: Sistema De Combustible

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que exige la almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si ta presencia del o unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas om#,& SEGADORA Mango Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto Doblarhacia perbdo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, adlante para...

  • Page 34: Aceite Del Motor

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR ° Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y ct]braJa para protegeda contra el Drene el ace_te (con el motor caliente) y c&mbielo polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor Iimpioo (Vea "MOTOR" en la °...
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA H,,H,, I I,.I I . Cambie ta cuchilla. Apriete el Mal corte- 1_ Cuchilla desgastada, doblada disparejo o suelta. perno de la cuchillao Altura de las ruedas dispareja, Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura, AcumulaciSn de c_sped,...

  • Page 37: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377991 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Shaft 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 57079 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 En gagement Bracket 13! 484 Shifter 700343 Bushing 137053 Plug Seal...
  • Page 39 •tT_ ¸ ",-"CO E = "_'_ × t'== _o,._o "_ o_ ._N 0-o 0") .,__ _ o (.,9u. 03 _ r,,: .1,.,. >,,, I,,,- u,,I ,,,d...
  • Page 41 0"_ _u. -o I,,. !,,1,1 oI_N_mz_N,r_o_ I..- ,<0 "_ 0,_ D',,- "_ "J t'_ ! "_ "- I.LI ¢0 >,., >,. ×...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 _103 370A 370R 261% {_,,..,,310 "26O _3o7 ff_305 J)" ,1261 _t308 _51A 187A 251A...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143o996704 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder 27234A Valve Spring Box Gasket (tncl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 27652 DowetPin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36059 BreatherElement 650925A Carburetor Mounting Stud 590568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 "_3g...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION 640020A Carburetor (IncL t87B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 6.32539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Dust Seal 632593 632541 Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw 650506 Ventud 632773 632675A Float Bowl 632544...
  • Page 46 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590599A Washer 590600 Retainer 59O696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree...
  • Page 47 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 "_,. PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 5906t6 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 59063B Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia,)
  • Page 48 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week I=800=4=MY-HONIE _" (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 pi6ces 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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