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Craftsman 917.377960 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377960 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTZMAIi °
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377960
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
• : Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
i
Se_rs, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit'our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377960 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • : Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Se_rs, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit'our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 workmanship.
  • Page 3 • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow asross the face of not fillgas tank indoors, when the er_jine is slopes, never up and down or you might running or when the engine is hoL Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    accessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced. T hey arenot shippedwith your mower. T heyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretail o utletsandservice centers.Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you,when you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Some ofthese accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR STABlUZER MULCNER K_S FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
  • Page 5 • Yourhandlesmay be adjustedforyour TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS mowingcomfort. Referto Serviceand Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Adjustmentssectionof this manual. used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See OPERATION section Operator presence of this manual. control bar Lift up Lift up Mowing...

  • Page 6: Operation

    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 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 supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan • With engine running, select ground resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear speed by moving speed control lever to safetyglasses or eye shieldswhileoperating desired position. your lawn moweror performingany adjust- •...
  • Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER CAUTION: Do net run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug or approved grass WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the MOWER lawn mower with the rear door removed or FOR MULCHING propped open.
  • Page 9 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will Make the second cut to the desired height. increase carbon and load oxide deposits For extremely heaw cutting, reduce the width of cut. and reduce valve I'Ve). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the can be used within 30 days to assure fuel...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover {Power-PropelledMowers) Check drive belt/puUeys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/ShaqoeniReplace Blade LubdcationChart Clean Battery/Recharge _l=!m'tricStart Mowers1 Change Engine Oil E Check En_lineOil Level €...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    =RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377960 SERIAL NUMBER )ATE OF PURCHASE 6.75 HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...
  • Page 12 SHARPENBLADE • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. _TE: We do not recommend sharpening Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or de - but if you do, be sure the blade is grease.
  • Page 13 Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fk,e (5) hours of continuous use. Ttghten o'dplug securely each time you check the oil level. Cover knob TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Air filter cover NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank Hinge is empty.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Handle pin SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release controlbar. Med.- 3-position • Make surethe bladeand all moving Handle parts have completelystopped. adjustment • Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom bracket sparkplugand place where itcannot come in contactwithplug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU'I'rlNG HEIGHT ENGINE See 'TO ADJUST CUTI'ING HEIGHT"...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare yourlawnmower f or ENGINE storage attheendoftheseason or iftheunit FUEL SYSTEM willnotbeused for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is importantto preventgum LAWN MOWER depositsfromformingin essentialfuel system partssuchas carburetor, f uel filter,fuel hose, When lawn mower is to be stored for a period ortank duringstorage.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never cover mowerwhile CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESH( OTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutling height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. Uft on blade wom off. not filling Replace blade. (If so equipped) Catcher not venting air. Clean grass catcher. Low engine speed. Set engine speed control in fast position.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 ..Engine (See Breakdown) Handle, Upper DIx Comf. (Includes Gdp) Craftsman 143.996710 161105X479 Handle, Lower 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 131036 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Comf. BIk 161358 Grass Catcher Frame...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Retainer Drive Asm. Strop, Drive Control 161118X004 166047 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 Bail Control Drive 57808 167259 Drive Pawl Screw 166453 54583 Pinion, Drive Ddve Cable 166450 167498 Washer...
  • Page 22 MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE _262 lglA_ 187A...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143,996710 CRAFT_;MAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder(Incl.2,10,12,20 & 31673 LowerValve SpringCap 126) 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 27652 Dowel Pin 27234A * Valve SpringBoxGa._et 36O59 Breather Element 32755 Valve SpringBox Cover 59o568 Screw, 10-24 x3/4" 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Ind. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) _2_9 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly _2593 Dust Seal _2_1 Throttle Shutter 6505_ Throttle Shutter Screw 632773 Ventud _2_5A Float Bowl _2544 Float Shaft...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE" MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 59O6OO Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 26 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (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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