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Craftsman 917.377631 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge power propelled' electric start rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
(RRFTXMnN °
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED'
ELECTRIC START
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377631
•
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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual (RRFTXMnN ° 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED' ELECTRIC START ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377631 • 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITEDTWOYEAR 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 matedal or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Checkfueltankbeforestarting engine. • Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is • Never cut grass by pullingthe mower hot. Allow the engine to cool for several towards you.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessones wereavailable when1 available atmostSearsretail o utlets andservice centers.MostSearsstores canalsoorder repair p arts for you, when you providethe modelnumberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHERKITS STABIUZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS...
  • Page 5 Operator presence TO INSTALL ATrACHMENTS control bar Lift up Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Upper handle used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging Lift up or discharging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe Mowing place.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOURLAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and a(_uslmer_s. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on yourlawn moweror in literature suppliedwith the product. Learnand understandtheirmeaning.
  • Page 7 Theoperation ofanylawnmower c an result i n TO A'I'rACH GRASS CATCHER foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear place the grass catcher frame hooks into the safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operating slots of the rear door.
  • Page 8 TO START ENGINE • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need • To start a cold engine, push primer five to change the oil more often under dusty, (5) times before trying to start. Use a dirty conditions.
  • Page 9 MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS • For best results,adjustthe lawn mower cuttinghekjhtso thatthe lawnmowercuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off onlythe topone-thirdof the grassblades. mower housing free of built-up grass and Ifthe lawn is overgrownitw,I be necessary trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual. to raisethe heightofcutto reducepushing effortand to keep fromoverloading the •...
  • Page 10 .A,NTENANCESCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE ______- _€'x_- _ _l,_ -jr - Checkfor Loose Fasteners Clean4nspect GrassCatcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under_tve Cover Checkdr_e beN/pulk_/s (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Pmpe.ed Mowers) R chac_s_c8 S_de LubricationChart Clean Battep//Rechar!_le IElectric Start Mowers/ NE Chack E ng_ O,L_,_ Change Engine Oil 1_1.2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377631 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. 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) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: °030") CHAMPION RN4C VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 12 • The pinion gear must be installed with NOTE'. We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is the left gear on the left side and with the balanced. right gear on the right side, from an operator's view.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL clockwise to NOTE: Beforetippinglawn mowerto drainoil, remove drainfuel tank by runningengineuntilfuel tank Clip slot_ isempty. • Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom sparkplug and place wirewhere it cannotcomein contactwithspark plug. • Remove engineoilcap; lay aside on a clean Surface. counter- clockwise •...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Handle pin SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Ralease control bar. ied.- 3-position • Make sure the blade and all moving Handle parts have completely stopped. adjustment • Disconnsot epark plug wire from bracket spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 ENGINE OIL Operator presence control bar Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with Lift up Upper h andle clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). Lift up CYLINDER • Remove spa_ plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthroughspark Mowing Lower plug hole intocylinder.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Clean/replace air filter. • Dirty air filter. • Fill fuel tank. • Out of fuel. • Drain tank and refill with fresh • Stale fuel. clean fuel. • Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gaso- line.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING )ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive • Drivewheelsnot turning • Adjustor replacedrivecontrol (Self-Propelled with drivecontrolengaged, cable,if broken. Mowing) • Belt not driving. • Put belton pulleysor replace belts if broken. Grass catcher • Cuttingheighttoo low. • Raisecuttingheight. not filling (If so •...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377631...

  • Page 19: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377631 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 163183 Bait, He)( Head 5/16-18 x 5/8 164286 Handle, Upper DIx Comf. 63124 Nut, Hex Lock Wshr 5/16-18 161105X479 Handle, Lower 161333 Baffle, Side 131036 Bail, Cont. Wire OIx Comf. BIk 163409 Screw 12 x 5/8 132001...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377631...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377631 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Retainer Drive Asm. Stmp, Cable Drive 161118X004 161587 Screw He:<Head Tapping 1/4-20 Bail Control Drive 57808 161473 x .75 161478X004 Bracket, Downstop Drive Pawl 83816 Screw Hex Wash Head Tapping 10-2 164795 Pinion, Odve P-H Cover Drive...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377631 BATTERY PART DESCRIPTION 161334 Battery Box 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 111549X Battery Charger...
  • Page 24 (_Rp, FTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986718 _370A...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986718 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36835A Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 35624A Rocker Arm Dowel Pin 650914 Lock Nut 26727 Braather Element 36629 Push Rod 33734 36557 Braather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 35626 • Rocker Arm Cover Gesket...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986718 PART DESCRIPTION 640195 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Rstum Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 • Shutter Screw...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986718 V--hi PART DESCRIPTION 59O739 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" x 9/64" dia.)
  • Page 28 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacldn a...