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Craftsman 917.377422 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377422 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" ez mulch power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
[RAFTSNRNo
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,377422
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa5ol
•
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 [RAFTSNRNo 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917,377422 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa5ol • 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: Table Of Contents

    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 manua!, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not 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 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Upper handle _'_[ lJ___W Lift up ,_.._:_. _.._ " position ____ Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN...
  • Page 6 Theoperation ofanylawn mower c an result TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheals resultin ,severeeye damage. Always wear for high cut. safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating • Adjust cutting height to suit your require- your lawn mower or performingany adjust- ments.
  • Page 7 BEFORE STARTING E NGINE OIL NOTE: In cooler weather it may be Your l awn necessary to repeat priming steps_ In mower is shipped without oil in the warmer weather over priming may cause engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil flooding and engine will not start.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: For best peffo_, keep off only the top one-third of the grass blades mower housingfree of built-upgrass and If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary trash.
  • Page 9 Check forLoose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled MowersI Check drive belt/pulk_ys RE (Power-PropelledMowe rs) CheckiSharpan/Replece Blade LubdcatlenChart It#* Clean Battery/Rechar_le Electric Start Mowers/ I1,#' t#/4 E Check Engine O{I Level Change Engine Oil f1_1,2 Clean Air Filler It#' 2...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377422 ;ERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (A_BOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT: Blade • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco bolt is grade 8 heat treated. Starplex Premium Grease, part no. 750369. Do not substitute. TO SHARPEN BLADE DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check front drive wheels each time before blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 12 TOCHANGE MUFFLER ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain could create a fire hazard and/or damage. oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    • To change from medium low to medium ACAUTION: Before performing high position, the upper and lower service and adjustments: handle sections will have to be turned • Release control bar and stop engine. over. • Make sure the blade and all moving •...

  • Page 14: Storage

    ENGINE • Tochange frommedium lowto high position onlytheupperhandle section ENGINE SPEED will haveto be turned over. Your engine speed has been factory set. • To change from medium low to low Do not attempt to increase engine speed position, only the lower handle section or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE CYMNDER FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum plug hole into cylinder. deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, •...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" or oJtting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutltng too much grass. • Set to "Higher CUt" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377422 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tappingserew 1/4-20x1-1/4 137055X004 EngagementBracket 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case HalvesKit (IncludesKey Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 7 77881 Searing 137051...
  • Page 18 i ¸ ,if- 7...
  • Page 19 Rear Deflector 85543 Engine Pulley 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1i2 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 87584X004 Deflector Bracket ..Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman 151889 DischargeGuard Model 143.996510 147286 Hinge Rod 153350X479 Support Brkt Handle RH 154132 Housing Bracket...
  • Page 20 >. Iv"...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377422 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145793 ControlBar STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 12000058 E-Ring 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 150340 Wheel & Tire Assembly 146323 ControlCable Assembly 145212 Hex Flange Locknut 146527 V-Belt 150182 Hubcap 150495...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 ". _74172 1821_...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIP_ON Valve Spring Cap 37266 Cylinder 31673 Intake Valve Seal (IncL 2,20 & 150) 151A 40017 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 • Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 36784 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 64OO70 65O5O6 •...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdeg Pin (incl. 4) Washer 59O600 Retainer 59O696 Washer 590601 590697 ,,.. Brake Spdng 590698 - Starter Dog DogSpr_r_ 590699 590700 Pulley & Rewind Sprimj Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 28 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-80o-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a 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)