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Craftsman 917.377411 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377411 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22" side discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377411
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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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 webslte: www.sears.com/cmftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377411 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 webslte: 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.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress pmpedy. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoos with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 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 • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. Upper handle Lift up • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Lift up_ _' Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual.

  • Page 6: Drive Control

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT can result in foreign objects thrown • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheals The operation of any lawn mower into the eyes, which can result in for high cut. severe eye damage. Always wear safety •...

  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    BEFORESTARTINGENGINE usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. Yourlawn 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 fill is clean.
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass mower housing free of built-up grass and blades. If the lawn is overgrown itwill be trash.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE 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) ChecldSharpep/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge tEtectdc Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level 1_'1.2...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR )IL 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: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 11: To Sharpen Blade

    TO SHARPEN BLADE • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease, part no. NOTE: We do not recommend 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 counter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Clip clockwise 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 TOADJUSTHANDLE &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 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 injury.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    ENGINEOIL ENGINE FUELSYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter. Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. Drain tank and refill with Stale fuel. 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. _ghten vibration blade belt. 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 18 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377411 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 (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 77881 Bearing 137051...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377411...
  • Page 21 170345X479 Handle BracketAssembly(Right) 85543 Engine Pulley 14O54O Rear Oeftector 87677 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 75O097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24x 1/2 ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 87584X004 DeflectorBracket Model 143.005504 750149 Discharge Guard 63601 Locknut Keps 147286 HingeRod 170031...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377411...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377411 KEY PART PART DESCRIP'nON DESCRIPTION Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 143603 Control Cable Assembly 148312 Drive Cover 137088 Locknut 1/4-2O 751152 Locknut 132010 HexWasherHead Screw 1/4 x 2.0 158755 Drive Pulley 137052 V-Be{t 146527...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005504 _--370K 370R 370C...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005504 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 31672 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 36557 Breather Ass'y. 36783 Valve Cover Gasket (Incl.
  • Page 26 MODEL NUMBER 143.005504 vn_r iOlVl_ll I _,,,R-C r_I_HOINI: PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 * Shutter Screw 631807...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.005504 PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 28 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 sM iii!ii![ii!i!! Anytime, dayor night i!!!iiiii!!ii!!!i! (1-800-469-4663) ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iii!i!iiiiii!iiii_ iiii_iiii_ www.sears.com i:ii:iiiii: ........................................................i:iE:I!I_ To bring in products such as vacuums,...

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