Craftsman 917.377180, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OTARY LAWN _j3WER Model No 917 377180 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperatingthis equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...you may also have other rights whic vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this operator s manual carefully Become fami...

Page 3: ...cation of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions...

Page 4: ...efore you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper o...

Page 5: ...ction of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up up Mowing position TO INSTALL A I rACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plu Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional c_ipping deflector To retum to mulching operation install mulcher plug into ...

Page 6: ...asoline cap Primer Housing cover Engine oil cap w dip i _k IMPORTANT This lawn r ower is shi Wheel adjuster WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the jine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREIvl _ S Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade tums when the engine is running ...

Page 7: ...quire ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Plate Tab Lower Wheels fo...

Page 8: ...mation Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur f A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank iller neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oi or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area...

Page 9: ...ee of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as thi...

Page 10: ...or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new...

Page 11: ... contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove th...

Page 12: ...ve hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should b...

Page 13: ...lockwise to tighten 13 Slot Clip Tiirn Air filter Tab Air filter cover Turn counter clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower h_using free of built up gras...

Page 14: ...pulley and roll belt off Turn lawn mower on its side with carbure tor and fuel cap up Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center...

Page 15: ...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 mair_ jet fo_ mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment i_PORTANT neve...

Page 16: ...n the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze to fold Handle bracket Operator presence control bar Fold foward for storage Upper handle Fold backward Lower Mowing handle position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage ...

Page 17: ...ur gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower ...

Page 18: ... of lawr mc ver housing or i _ladedragging in grass 3 Grass catcher teo full 4 Handle height p _sition not right for you 1 Replace blade 3ghten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface 1 Adjust or replace drive c...

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Page 20: ...rew 1 4 20 x 9 137074 Drive Shaft 1 1 4 10 57079 HardanedWasher Engagement Bracket 11 131484 Crutch Yoke Shifter 12 700343 Bushing Seal 13 86447 Plug Gear Case Hatves Kit 14 137050 HeticalGear includes Key Nos 4 15 750436X Clutch Jaw and 7 16 750369 Grease Beadng 17 12 X 0003 E Ring Worm Shaft 18 850848 Hi ProKey 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch ...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377180 61 _0 14 27 3O 28 29 13 2O 37 35 56 41 ...

Page 22: ...r Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right Thread Cutting Screw w Sems 5 16 18 x 3 4 38 751592 39 173569X479 40 173570X479 41 150406 44 172835 46 851514 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 170031 52 85463 56 88652 57 51793 58 157081X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 70 17600406 71 170938 72 170939 73 165912 161058 171019 Nut Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket As...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377180 14 9 8 12 13 18 14 16 11 ...

Page 24: ... x 2 12 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Locknut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob 26 143603 28 154990 31 132010 32 137052 35 151521 36 702511 37 137090 38 STD541425 40 75192 41 151520 54 169932 55 86012 57 169931 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DdveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembry Left Gear Case Assembly Spnng...

Page 25: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006700 4OO 130 120 119 126 151A lC 125 285 46 _ 245 238 250 42 ...

Page 26: ...ille Washer 370A 36261 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370C 37318 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 370R 37317 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 380 640271 103 651007 Screw TorxT 15 10 24x15 390 590739 16 400 36792B 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 416 36085 120 36825 Cylinder Head 125 36779 Exhaust Valve Std Incl 417 650760 151 900 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS 900 Incl 151 126 36782 Intake Valv...

Page 27: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006700 _ 20A 27 J_ _ 37 _g37 44 ...

Page 28: ...4 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl 0 Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carb...

Page 29: ...l Starter 690599A Spring Pin Incl 4 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 5_n698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 590703 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree gf ommet 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 590701 Starter Handle 46 ...

Page 30: ...CRIPTION 59O739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 59O638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 47 ...

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