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Owner's Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER!
22" REAR DISCH_
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MQ_/_E_
Model No.
917.377544
• 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.com/craffsman
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 16 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 37 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover 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 ma
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Wearonlysolidshoeswith good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing. Do not mow engine is running or when the engine is excessively steep slopes. Use caution hot. Allow the engine to cool for several when operating the mower on uneven minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean terrain or when changing di
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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 Seam 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE GRA
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TO INSTALL ATrACHMENTS HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWNMOWER 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. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. • Raise handles until lower handle section Store mulcher plug in a safe place. locks into place in mowing position. • You can now install catcher or optional • Remove protective padding, raise upper clipping defle
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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 reference. symbolsmayappearonyourlawnmowerorinliterature suppliedwiththe product. Learnandunderstand themmeaning. A I"o,I CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable -_ O
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TO A'I'rACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must objects thrown into the eyes, be closed while operating lawn which can result in severe eye damage. mower. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields • Lift the rear door on the mower while operating your lawn mower or housing and peace the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask door
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DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Self-propelling is controlled by holding • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oil viith gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks; then Purchase fuel in quantities that can be release the lever. used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is AWARNING: Exper
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,keep mower housingfree of built-upgrassand tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash See "Cleaning" in Maintenancesection of thismanual and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings it • The special mulching blade will recut the may also be necessary to reduce grass clippings many times and reduce ground speed and
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 3ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners I_ "Ik/ ClaarYlnspectGrass Catcher (If Equipped) _ _ _' a Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drivebelt/pulleys W {Power-Propelled Mowers) !/ (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_ R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1_3 LubricationChart I/ Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers/ I_/ I/'4 E Check En_]ineOil Level !## Change Engine Oil q_1,2 Inspect Muffler GI Clean Air Filter _ 2 N Clean o
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS i 917.377544 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 1.25 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL 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 AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower hous
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat • Remove any trash or grass cuttings treated. from inside the dust cover, pinion and/ or drive wheel gear teeth. TO SHARPEN BLADE • Put wheels back in place. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade not turn freely, contact your nearest is balanced. authorized service center. Care should be taken to keep the blade GEAR CASE balanced. An unbalanced blade will • To keep your drive
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it drain oil, drain fuel tank by running could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG engine until fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug your engine start easier and run better. Set and place wire where it cannot come in spark plug gap at .030 inch. contact with spark plug. CLEANING • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside o
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_kCAUTION: Before performing any TO ADJUST HANDLE 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. raising or lowering the handle. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark • Remove upper handle and all parts plug and place where it cannot come attached to lower handle. in contact with plug. • Rem
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ENGINE SPEED Sewn Tubular frame hem _ \ 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. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your Sewn hem Flip lid engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your • lawn m
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit ._/._ handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward .,_ //.,p_'_:. LAWNMOWER for storage f/ /? /_) When lawn mower is to be stored for a period .//' ,,- Lower _,, _ //;/ of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, handle _ _ = ./;._. _:.';,_/I grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section
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CYLINDER cOver itto give protection from dust and dirt. • Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER engine and exhaust areas ar
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. 13ghten vibration blade belt. 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope, 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. se_ce center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377544 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 14 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Drive Shaft 1749O416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 9 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 10 57079 Clutch Yoke 2 137055X9O4 Engagement Bracket 11 131484 Shifter 12 700343 3 137053 Bushing 4 Seal 13 86447 57072 Plug Helical Gear 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050 Clutch Jaw (Includes Key Nos. 4, 15 750436X Grease and 7) 16 750369 7 77881 E-Ring Beadng 17 12000003 Worm
