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Craftsman 917.377690 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377690 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RAFTZMA,N o
6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377690
•
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.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377690 • 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.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.

  • 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 TO INSTALL A'n'ACHMENTS HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables. •...

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWI' MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and a_iustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learnand understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 The operation of any lawn TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower objects thrown into the eyes, and place the grass catcher frame which can result in severe eye damage. hooks onto the door pivot pins.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • 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

    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 the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MA,.TENANCESC.EOULE " F,LL,. DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ,?._ £x ,"[._'..&_¢-_ ,_'_ REGULAR SERVICE /_,,./_ZERVICE DAT ES 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 Lubrication Chart Clean Barter'y/Recharge...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) )IL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    • 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 • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- •...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Air filter cover • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 14 _I,CAUTION: Before performing TO ADJUST HANDLE service and adjustments: The upper handle may be adjusted to four • Release control bar and stop engine. (4) different height positions. • Make sure the blade and all moving • Loosen both handle knobs only enough parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    ENGINE SPEED TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your engine speed has been factory set. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Do not attempt to increase engine speed Make sure the frame handle is outside or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "lqghten blade bolt. vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917,377690 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 137055)(004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57O72 Seal 86447 Plug 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377690 71!3 29 28...
  • Page 21 Back Plate 171407 Handle Bolt Side Baffle 132001 700365X479 Rope Guide 133190X479 134612 Debris Shield Discharge Baffle 140661X479 Rear Baffle Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.006706 ..Bolt 63601 74760612 Keps Locknut 1/4-20 140540 Rear Skirt 88348 Washer Wave Washer 85543...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377690...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377690 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw # 10-24 x 2-3/4 146323 Control Cable Assembly 154990 DnveCover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley 146527...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.00670_ _-262 292_ 151A 187A 83-_)
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006706 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover (Incl. 2,10,12,20 & 125) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 27652 Dowel Pin 650925A Carburetor Mounting Stud 36059 BreatherElement 36183 Carburetor Gasket 590568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006706 Is_'...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006706 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----640020A Carburetor(Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675A Float Bowl 632544 Float Shaft...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006: _'--14 ii _7 PART DESCRIPTION ----590739 Rewind Starter Retainer 590740 590616 Starter Dog 59O617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope(Length 98" × 9/ 64"...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006706 KEY PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter ----590702 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 30 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sMAr, yt_r_e, day or night (1-800-469-4663) 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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