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Model No. 917.377532 • 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.condcraftsman...
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Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED 1WO 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 the owner's...
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not operate mower fumes are dangerous. when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction towards you. Mow across the face of when mowing, slopes, never up and down or you might •...
These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairparts for you, when you providethe model numberof your lawnmower. Some of these accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR...
HOWTO SETUPYOUR LAWNMOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as discharging: not to pinch or damage control cables •...
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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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be eyes, which can result in severe eye closed while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...
DRNECONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. forward until it clicks;...
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For bast 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 trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean,,lnspectGrass Catcher If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Power-PropenedMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChad Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Sta_ MowersI Check En_lineOil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air FiRer...
• Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat washers. treated. • Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- or drive wheel gear teeth.
Back TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Slots NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come tabs in contact with spark plug.
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• To change from medium low to medium j_AUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over. • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving •...
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Lower Frame Lower handle s°ooozoto (Frames must , be fully _Handle rem_ bracket Hairpin cotter Tubular Frame TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread Lower frame handle frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control storage at the end of the season or if the "_ Upper Handle -----.._/_ unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a forward for ___.:_"':"...
OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. &CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a • Replace your gasoline can if your can building where fumes may reach an open starts to rust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Replace blade. "13ghten Wom, bent or loose blade. blade bolt. vibration Contactan authorized Bent engine crankshaft. servicecenter. Starterrope hard Depress control bar to Engine flywheel brake is on to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.377532 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCR!PTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 57079 HardenedWasher 1-1/4 131484 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Helical Gear 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 750436X...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377532 31-J -1:1...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377532 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 165451X479 161769 UpperHandle Lawn Mower Housing (Incl, Key #14, 15, 51) 162788 851514 Engine Zone ControlCable Blade Adapter 150425 157101 Blade 22" Mulcher Plug WireTie 66426...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377532...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377532 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DriveCover 145755 ControlCable Assembly 154990 Hsx Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 158755 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 146527 V-Belt 151521 150495 SpringRetainer 702511...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 @'° 971A _134 _634 1_27 110_) 91-"...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO, 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 572 307 r 625 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 670A 358 GASKET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 670A...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 _332 1036 LABEL KIT - EMISSION I...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION -. - * *" Washer, Shaft (Sold in 492349 Lever, Governor Kit Only) 67072 Washer, Thrust 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 94512 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank 94511 Screw, Hex Head...
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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 pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-llpm...
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