Craftsman 917.377422, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377422 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol 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 ...

Page 2: ...ted States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the dsk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstance...

Page 3: ...Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required 3 Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pullingthe mower towards you Mow acrossthe face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your ...

Page 4: ...led at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as neces saryto ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc neces sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE LAWN MO...

Page 5: ...ARNING ON OFF AND FEETAWAY Operator presence control bar Engine zone control Drive control lever Starter handle ontrol Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Mulcher door Gasoline filler cap Primer Drive cover IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety sta...

Page 6: ...ator presence control bar down to handle to continue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when tuming comers push down on handle and Operator presence control Drive bar _ _ control _ _ Ddve control To engage ddve control disengaged liftfrontwheels off groundwhile turning lawn mower TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT Raise wheels for lowcut and lowerwheels for highcut Adjustcuttinghei...

Page 7: ...cold engine push primer five 5 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to r...

Page 8: ...mow your lawn is the early aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For bestresults adjustthe lawnmower cuttingheightsothat the lawn mowercuts offonlythetopone thirdofthe grassblades If the lawn is overgrownit will be to raisethe heightof cutto reducepushing effortandto keep from overloadingthe engine and leavingdumps of mulched grass F...

Page 9: ...nty 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter ele...

Page 10: ...bber Avoidstumps stones deep ruts sharp objectsand other hazardsthat may cause tiredamage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between bl...

Page 11: ... only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease part no 750369 Do not substitute DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free dri...

Page 12: ...ligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn counterclock wise to tighten Tum clockwise Clip to remove MUFFLER Inspectand replacecorrodedmuffleras it couldcreate a fire hazard and ordamage SPARK PLUG Change yoursparkplug each year to make yourenginestarteasierand runbetter Set spark pluggap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For bestperformance kiip mower housingfree of built grass end tras...

Page 13: ... mower on its side with carburetor 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 Drive cover Push down TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort Four 4 positions are available high medium high medium l...

Page 14: ...ustment Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more 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 Sse CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance secti...

Page 15: ...e spark plug Pourone ounce 29 ml of oilthrough spark plug hole intocylinder Pullstarterhandleslowlya few times to distributeoil Replace withnew spark plug OTHER Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another Replace yourgasoline can if yourcan starts to rust Rustend or dirtinyour gasolinewillcause problems If passible store yourunitindoorsand coveritto giveprotection from dustand dirt Cover youru...

Page 16: ...er not venting air 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cur position 3 Clean replace air tilter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade l ghten blade b...

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Page 18: ... 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 ClutchJaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 33 ...

Page 19: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377422 68 _71 10 16 I 35 39 40 42 72 18 25 62 39 4O 52 51 ...

Page 20: ...x Head Bolt 3 8 16x3 4 Wheel AdjustingBracket Spacer Selector Spdng Selector Knob Axle Arm Assembly Belleville Washer Shoulder Bolt Wheel Tire Assembly Wave Washer Locknut3 18 16 Danger Decal KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 48 149741 Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 49 STD541425 Hex Locknut 51 134612 Debds Shield 52 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 53 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x...

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Page 22: ...bly 26 145212 VoBelt 28 150182 Spring Retainer 29 166732 Locknut1 4 20 30 143603 Selector Knob 32 154990 Felt Washer 36 132010 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 37 137052 Dust Cover 39 75192 Pinion 41 137090 42 702511 43 152018 44 152019 45 86012 DESCRIPTION E Ring Wheel Tire Assembly Hex Flange Locknut Hubcap Drive Cover decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Locknut Drive Pulley Spdng Spd...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996510 130 120 416 119 178 125 _74172 73 _ 245 238 250 38 ...

Page 24: ... Flange loci 72 301 36246 thru 83 306 305 35647 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 306 36996 Drain Plug Gasket 307 35499 Oil Seal 309 650562 Govemor Shaft 310 35648 Washer 313 34080 Governor Gear Ass y 325 37152 Incl 81 347 651038 Governor Spool 370A 36261 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 114 370C 37199 Flywheel Key 380 640174 Flywheel 390 590739 Belleville Washer 400 36792B Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition 416 36085 Spark ...

Page 25: ...tor ind 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spdng Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restdctor Screw Cap Float Bow Float Shaft Float Float Bowl 0 Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip incl 31 Spring Clip Primer BulblRetainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbu...

Page 26: ...her Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle V T I III III 7 KEY PART NO NO 59O739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 dogme grommet Starter Rope Lengt...

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