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Craftsman 917.377423 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377423
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
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: wwwsears corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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: wwwsears corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance Schedule Repair Parts Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover 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 the owner's manual, Sears...

  • 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 when mowing. towards you.

  • Page 4: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    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 also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: Know Your Lawn Mower

    • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. Upper handle • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Lift up Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual.

  • Page 6: Engine Zone Control

    operation of any lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTRNG HEIGHT can result in foreign objects thrown • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels into the eyes, which can result in for high cut. severe eye damage. Always wear safety •...

  • Page 7: Mowing Tips

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the • Hold operator presence control engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil down to the handle and pull starter fill is clean.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass mower housing free of built-up grass and blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be trash.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners "If Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover I Check drive belUpulleys E i (Power-Propellsd Mowers) Check!Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.377423 MODEL NUMBER SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 1.25 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) )ILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30/BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. )IL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM _PARK PLUG/GAP: .030") INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:...

  • Page 11: Drive Wheels

    TO SHARPEN BLADE • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease, part no. NOTE: We do not recommend 750369. Do not substitute. sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. DRIVE WHEELS Care should be taken to keep the blade Check front drive wheels each time before...
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE Turn NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to clockwise Clip drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Slot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    TOADJUTHANDLE A0_CAUTION: Before performing 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 14 CARBURETOR ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your Your engine speed has been factory set. engine does not operate properly due to Do not attempt to increase engine speed suspected carburetor problems, take your or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    ENGINEOIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with FUELSYSTEM clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYUNDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel •...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fil! fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Waterinfuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire is Connect wire to plug.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "l'_jhten vlbratlon blade belt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crenkshatt. service center. Enginef_neel brake is on Depresscontrol bar to Starter rope hard when controlbar is released. upper handle before to pull pullingstarterrope.

  • Page 18: Service Notes

    SERVICENOTES...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377423 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17480416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket Shifter 137053 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Bearing 137051...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377423...
  • Page 21 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 85543 Engine Pulley 140540 Rear Deflector 75O097 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 87584X004 Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman Deflector Bracket Model 143.996510 151889 DischargeGuard 153350X479 Support Brkt Handle RH 147286 HingeRod 153282X479...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377423 12-_...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377423 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 145793 12O00058 E-Ring Locknut 1/4-20 ST'D541425 150340 Wheel & Tire Assembly Hex Washer Head Screw 158755 1/4 x 2,0 145212 Hex Flange Locknut 146323 Control Cable Assembly 150182 Hubcap V-Belt 146527...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 275. 182 216 277, 185 4...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 31673 Valve Spring Cap 150) 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 26 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) 640070 Throttle Shutter 6505O6...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 5906OO Washer Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley& RewindSpring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 28 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:...

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