Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMAN° 6.75 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377980 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 11 14 16 17 37 Back Cover 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 mater
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
These accassodes were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are not shipped with your mower. They are also avaJlabte at most Soars retail outJetsand service centers. Most Soars stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL A'I'rACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install catcher or optional dipping deflector. • To retum to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are seated properly.
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 adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appe_" on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with fire producL _ _ u_ therernea_ing.
TO ATrACH The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR GRASS CATCHER • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must be dosed while operating lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL DD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
MOWING TIPS • Undercertainconditions,such as very tall grass,it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners _I__/_S_.._ _ _(-/7_1_/_ / "_ _: k_ _ )_ SE.
PRODUCT MODEL SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER 917.377980 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 'GASOLINE 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED 31LTYPE CAPACITY/TYPE: (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) ' SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: SPARK VALVE PLUG (GAP: CLEARANCE: REGULAR CHAMPION .030") INTAKE: EXHAUST: SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .01251N. BLADE 35-40FT. BOLT TORQUE: RJI9LM OR J19LM .004 - .008 .004 - .008 LBS.
IMPORTANT: treated. Blade bolt is grade 8 heat TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do net attempt to sharpen white on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .
se_rvCAUTION: Before performing any ice and adjustments: Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST cu'rrlNG HEIGHT See 'qO ADJUST CUI-rlNG HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE SPEED Tubular frame Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. Sewn hem _ _ " CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage atthe end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Operator presence control bar Fold foward for storage LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance se_on of this manual.
ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 m!) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug, OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another, TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Does not start cause your unit to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 1. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut . . 3. 4. Replace blade. -13ghten blade bolt. Contact an authorized service center.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377980 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 / jl / 17 15 /l i i KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X(X)4 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves WJt (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) Bearing Worm Shaft 9 10 11 12 13 t4 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO. 137074 57079 131484 700343 86447 137050 750436X 750369 12000003 850848 81585X004 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 38 39 PART NO, 165452X479 158152 150425 66426 136376 145793 151023 128415 150050 STD512505 150181 t 56374X479 700365X479 133190X479 140661X479 63601 140540 85543 87677 83923 150341 142748 62335 145935X004 701037 700331X004 146630 700325X007 15O078 751592 151512X479 LAWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN 301 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 300 292 / / 292 261,, i L12c 9OO i 417 416 151A 12 240 45 350 \ 251 245.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE KEY NO. ---1 5 6 7 14A 37A _A ENGINE PART NO. 64002_ _2_9 632_3 632_1 650506 _2_3 _2675A 632544 _254,3 _2548 _2709 _2_2 _2673 640O22 _2547 _2547 _25_ _2545 _25_ 640021 _25_ MODEL NO. 143.996704 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 13 Oq2 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 590702 590599A 5906O0 ,5906,_ 59O6O1 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 12 13 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl, 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSpring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Aas'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ! 98" X 9/64" dia.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996704 12 II KEY NO. PART NO. 3 6 7 8 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 11 59O638 12 590535 13 14 590701 590760 I! -7 DESCRIPTION RewindStarter Retatner Starter Dog oo0Sprieg Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Housing Ase'y (40 degreegrommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.
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