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Craftsman 917.377545 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377545 Owner's Manual

5 horsepower 22' rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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65 HORSEPOWER
22' REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377545
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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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 conYcraftsman

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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: www sears conYcraftsman...
  • Page 2 Mamtenance 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, lubncated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructtons on the...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction towards you. Mow across the face of when mowing. slopes, never up and down or you • Check fuel tankbefore starting engine. might lose your footing. Do not mow Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is...

  • 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 also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOWTOSETUPYOURLAWNMOWER TO INSTALL ATrACHMEN'FS 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 illustratior_ with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supprBd with the product. Leem and understa_ meaning.

  • Page 7: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, be closed while operating lawn which can result in severe eye damage. mower..
  • Page 8 ADD GASOUNE DRIVE CONTROL • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Self-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. to the handle and pushing the drive Purchase fuel in quantities that can be control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section the height of cut to reduce pushing effort of this manual.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    MA,NTEN,NCE SC.EOULE F,LL,. _.,_ 0 £_. Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Powe r-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IEl_ctrie Sta_ Mowers Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine _1,2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to could create a fire hazard and/or damage. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make •...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE _I_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...

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED Tubular frame SheWnem 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: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward /7/'-/ _'/_'_. LAWN MOWER for storage ,////"...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    CYLINDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt • Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe plug hole into cylinder which allows condensation to form and will •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "13ghten vibration blade belt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to to pull when control bar is released, upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377545 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447 Plug...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377545...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377545 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165452X479 UpperHandle 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 156577 EngineZone Control Cable 170025 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) 150425 Mulcher Plug 851514 Blade Adapter 66426 WireTie 141114...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377545 --31...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377545 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154990 Dnve Cover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut Locknut #10-24 751152 137052 Ddve Pulley Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 158755 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) V-Belt 146527 702511...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006502 p300 262/8 ,285 151A 275, 182 216,L 19 _74172 1821_ "306...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006502 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006502...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006502 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640262 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...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,006502 --11 O--2 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006502 !ll 11-7 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass y 590638 Starter Housing Ass y (40 degree.grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98"...
  • Page 31 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! iiiiiiiii 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime,dayor night (1-800-469-4663) iiiiiiii_iiiiiiii www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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