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CRrlFTSMRN
6.5 HORSEPOWER,
22" SIDE DISCHARG_I_
POWER PROPELLE_i
ROTARY LAWN MOWI_Ia
Model No.
917.377424
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and C_., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/cmftsman
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- Page 1 917.377424 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and C_., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/cmftsman...
- 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.
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Page 3: Operation
• Dross properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. -
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: Know Your Lawn Mower
• Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be Upper handle __ _Lift up//_ adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service u.up ow, ng and Adjustment section of this manual. -
Page 6: Drive Control
TO ADJUST CUTnNG HEIGHT can result in foreign objects thrown • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels The operation of any lawn mower into the eyes, which can result in for high cut. severe eye damage. Always wear safety •... -
Page 7: Add Gasoline
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 bar engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil down to the handle and pull starter till is clean. - Page 8 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower IMPORTANT: cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts For best performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE blades.
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Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Lo_se Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Onve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Shaq_on/Replace Blade Lubdcetion Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil... -
Page 10: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377423 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLI N E CAPACITY/TYP 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR )IL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008... -
Page 11: Drive Wheels
TO SHARPEN BLADE • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco NOTE: We do not recommend Starplex Premium Grease, part no. 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 balanced. - Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to clockwis_ Clip drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. remove • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Slot come in contact with spark plug.
- Page 13 TO ADJUST HANDLE ACAUTION: 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 parts have completely stopped.
- Page 14 ENGINE CARBURETOR 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...
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Page 15: Engine Oil
ENGINE ENGINEOIL FUELSYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gum deposits from forming in essential Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirly air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tkjhten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter ropehard Engine flywheelbrake is on Depress control bar to topu, when controlbar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope.
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Page 18: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... -
Page 19: Gear Case Assembly
ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377424 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 EngagementBracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Incluries Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft... - Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377424 b 41...
- Page 21 Rear Deflector 85543 Engine Pulley 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 87584X004 DeflectorBracket ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 151889 Model 143.996510 DischargeGuard 147286 HingeRod 153350X479 Support Brkt Handle RH 154132 153282X479 Support Btkt Handle LH...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377424...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377424 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145793 ControlBar 1200O058 E-Ring STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 15034O Wheel& Tire Assembly 158755 HexWasher Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 145212 Hex Flange Locknut 150182 Hubcap 145755 ControlCableAssembly 143603 V-Belt Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 146527 DriveCovsr 150495...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 <...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1_ .996510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cytinder([ncl.2,20 & 31673 37266 ValveSpring Cap 150) 151A 4O017 IntakeValve Seal DowelPin 36783 * ValveCoverGasket 26727 BreatherElement 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9116"...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640174 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Thmffie Shaft& Lever Assembly 631767 ThrottleReturnSpdng * Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 * Dust Seal (ThrotUe) ThrottleShutter 640070 * ShutterScrew 650506 631807 Fuel Fitting...
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER, 143._" PART DESCRIPTION 5907O2 RecOilStarter 590599A SpringPin(Incl. 4) Washer 59060O Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Stader Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley& Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590703 StarterHousing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 StarterRope( 98" X 9/ 64"...
- 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 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 pibces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...