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• Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control bar operator presence control bar to upper handle. Upper handle • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Lift up and Adjustment section of this manual. position Lowe r handle KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER 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 controlsa
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TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT can result in foreign objects thrown • Raise wheals for low cut and lower wheels The operation of any lawn mower into the eyes, which can result in for high cut. severe eye damage. Always wear safety • Adjust cutting heightto suityour require- glasses or eye shields while operating your merits. Medium positionis best for most lawn mower or performing any adjustments lawns. or repairs. We recommend a wide vision • To change cutting height, squeeze safety mask over spectac
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE usually necessary when starting an OIL engine which has already run for a few minutes. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in • Hold operator presence control bar the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area down to the handle and pull starter around oil fill is clean. handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the • To stop engine, release operator full line on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into presence
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MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and offonly the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be trash. See =Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from • The speciaJmulching blade will recut the overloading the engine and leaving grass clippings
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v' 1 - Changemoreoftenwhenoperatingundera heavyloador inhighambient temperatures. 2 ° S_ moreoftenwhenopera_g k_dkly or dustyoondltlons. 3 - ReptaceI_adesrno_e oftenwhenmowingInundy SOIL 4 - Charge48 holm at endof _uon. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not (DMulcher _Wheel cover items that have been subjected to door adjuster operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manu
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR :DILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 2O OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM ;PARK PLUG (GAP: .030" / VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION .0125 IN. AIR GAP: 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 housing.Record both serial num
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• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco TO SHARPEN BLADE 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 befon balanced. An unbalanced blade will you mow to be sure they move freely. cause eventual damage to lawn mower or The wheels not turning freely means engine. trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to d.ock_s_ drain oil, drain fuel tank by running to engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Slot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a Air filter clean surface. clockwise to • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown Air filter cover tighten and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to MUFFLER remove any oil tr
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ACAUTION: 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. • Remo
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CARBURETOR ENGINE 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. If you lawn mower to an authorized service believe that engine is running too fast or center for repair and/or adjustment. too slow, take your mower to an autho- IMPORTANT: Never tamper with
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ENGINE ENGINEOIL 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 • Remove spark plug. filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through blended fuels (called gasohol or using spark plug hole into cylinder. ethanol
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART )ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. ClearVreplace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline. 5. Connect wire to plug. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade 7. Tighten blade bolt or adapter. replace blade adapter. 8. Control b
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. Re_ace blade. TKjhten blade bolt. vibration 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. . Starter rope herd Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released. upper handle before topull pullingstarter rope. . 2. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. 4. Move lawn mower to cut
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SERVICENOTES 34
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377425 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 15 14 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1÷1/4 2 137055X0(H EngagementBracket 3 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 7 77881 Beadng 8 137051 Worm Shaft 9 137074 Drive Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000O03 E-Ring 18 8508
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377425 68 3g 72 10 16 40 42 35 48 18 33 25 62 35 4O 48 2 52
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTS[MAN +
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.377425
• 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/craftsman
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 10 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13 Assembly 4 Storage 14 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 35 Maintenance 9 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 mate
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• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with 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.
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Theseaccessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They am not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand sewice centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you providethe 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 GRASS C
