Craftsman 917.377332, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 61309 06 30 97 VBL Printed in U S_A ...

Page 2: ...eways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct dischargeof materialtoward bystandersnor allow anyonenear the mowerwhileyouare operatingit Beforecleaning inspecting orrepairing your mower stopthe engineand make absolutelysure the blade and all moving partshavestopped Then disconnect thesparkplugwireand keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to r...

Page 3: ...your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUT ES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maint...

Page 4: ...gine t 5 Lubrication t 5 Spark Plug 15 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 5 Oil Change 15 Oil Level 15 Oil Type 15 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 18 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 18 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 17 L Lubrication Engine 15 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 11 Oil O Engine 15 Storage 18 Operation Drive Control I0 Engin...

Page 5: ...del 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 GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS i i ii Jill iL ill ii i ll i ii i ll _l l o BELTS BLADES _J MULCHER KITS S i GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS STA...

Page 6: ... of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes o Remove protective padding raise upper handle sec tion to operating position and tighten handle knobs securely Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing com fort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE...

Page 7: ...ngs over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let itdry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear do...

Page 8: ...EEL ADJUSTER HOUSING ON EACH WHEEL MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine_ ENGINE SPEED CO...

Page 9: ...and operate the lawn mower TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mutcher To convert to rear bagging or side discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in Assembly section of this manual CAUTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONVERT LAWN MOWER o Release control bar to stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped_ TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 8 To remove g...

Page 10: ...To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions GAS See Fig 12 Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be use...

Page 11: ...revent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine fife MAX 1 3 _iil FIG 13 MULCHING MOWING TXPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASHr SEE CLEANING IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL Th...

Page 12: ...ator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructea 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 fo...

Page 13: ...in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 fL lbs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS ...

Page 14: ...the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth If you remove the drive pinions and pawls be sure not to damage the pinion seal upon reinstalling the pinions Clean and lubricate with grease before reinstalling Refer to Fig 15 for correct assembly of drive pawl o The pinion gear must be installed with the left gear on the left side and with the right gear on the right side from an operator s vi...

Page 15: ... cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 17 o Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of co...

Page 16: ...river to thread belt between cab es and transmission_ Use fingers to push belt into pulley groove Use spring puller to install belt tension spring Instal rear skirt Return rear wheel to proper cutting position_ REMOVE REAR SKIR f FIG 18 UNHOOK SPRING FIG 19 TO ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 20 The drive control cable is self adjusting adjustment is not required However drive control cable self...

Page 17: ...r until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes AIC JUSTMENTS ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory ...

Page 18: ...ED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are ernpty Never use engine or carburetor cteaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occu...

Page 19: ...sher Gear 33 Teeth Washer Gear 36 Teeth Washer Gear 40 Teeth Washer Ring 28 Spring Shift Key Shift Support Key Collar Shift Washer Thrust 1 2 Bearing Thrust Needle 23 19 39 KEY PART NOo NO DESCRIPTION 33 148111 Washer Thrust 1 2 34 148106 Bushing Transmission 1 2 35 148107 Seal 1 2 36 148096 Washer Retainer 37 148104 Bushing Transmission 38 148107 Seal 1 2 39 148116 Fork Shift 40 148124 Fork Clutc...

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Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGRNE MODEL NUMBER 143 976260 9OO 347 400 416 223 182 3700 19 310 24 ...

Page 25: ...eal 309 650562 Governor Shaft 310 35648 Washer 313 34080 Governor Gear Ass y lncL 81 347 651038 Governor Spool 370A 36261 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370B 35167 Flywheel Key 370C 36861 Flywheel 380 632747 Bellevilfe Washer 390 590702 Flywheel Nut 400 36481 Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x t5 16 416 36085 Ground Wire 417 650760 Cylinder Head Gasket 900 Cylinder Head Exhaust Va...

Page 26: ...ube 0 Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent KEY PART NO NO 590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass yo 40 degree grommet Starter Rop...

Page 27: ...ou 1 Drive not fuIly engaged 2 Belt wear 3 Belt off of pulley 4 Belt tension spring off 5 Drive cable worn or broken CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Flit fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel lank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Repface spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar t...

Page 28: ...the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Att parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER o MODEL NUMBER 917 377332 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 976260 PART NUMBER PART ...