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Craftsman 917.377564 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.377564
• safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_isit our Craftsman wsbsite: www,sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377564 • safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 _isit our Craftsman wsbsite: www,sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

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

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mowerwas produced.They are not shipped with your mower, They are alsoavailableat mostSears retailoulJets and service centers. Most Sears storescan also order repairpartsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR...

  • Page 5: How To Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    TO iNSTALL A'I'rACHMENTS HOW TO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shippedready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher, To convertto bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage cont_ cables. •...
  • 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 yourseff with the _Jon of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. eymbols may appearon your lawn _ or in literature suppUed withthe product.Leemmd unde_m_ there mmn_g.

  • Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must objects thrown into the eyes, be closed while operating lawn which can result in severe eye damage. mower.
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOUNE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel 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 IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housingfree of built-upgrass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenancesection the height of cut to reduce pushing of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ _./__#O_ _'_" _ As You COMPL E ..BEGOt. E.V,C SERV'CE ATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start MowersI...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377564 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    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 TO _;HANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspectand replace corrodedmuffleras it drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard end/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plugeach year to make •...

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    TO ADJUST HANDLE _CAUTION: Before performing any 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 raising or lowering the h_dle,...

  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame 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

    Immediatelyprepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar storageat the end of the season or ifthe unit willnot be used for30 days or more. Fold foward LAWNMOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be storedfor a period Lower of time,clean it thoroughly, remeve all dirt, handle...
  • Page 17 CYUNDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark cover that does not retain moisture. plug hole intocylinder. not use plastic.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten vlbr_on blade bolt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depresscontrol bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pullingsta_er rope.

  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.377564 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Ddve Shaft 1-1/4 57079 HardenedWasher 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57O72 Seal 86447 Plug 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377564...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377564 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165452X479 150406 Upper Handle Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 162788 170025 Engine Zone ControlCable Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51& 52) 851514 150425 Blade Adapter Mulcher Plug 157101 Blade 22"...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377564...
  • Page 24 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377564 PART K3EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154990 DriveCover 145755 ControlCable Assembly 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 151521 Wheal AdjusterAssembly (Left) 146.527 V-Belt 702511 Gear Case Assembly 150495...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 ,285 275, _74172 1821_...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 " Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Valve Cover DowelPin 26727 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" Breather Element 33734 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 _20A...
  • Page 28 CR_,FTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996511 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng * Dust SealWasher 631184 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 64O070 Throttte Shutter 65O5O6 * Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Flfting 651025...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59O696 Retainer 590601 Washer 59O697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 59O699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510 " Ira7 PART DESCRIPTION -- -- 590739 RewindStarter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 DogSpring 590618A Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Leogth 98" x 9/64" alia,)
  • Page 31 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...

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