Craftsman 917.377524, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Y LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377524 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol 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 ...

Page 2: ...in the United 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 standard s require operator presence controls to mimimize 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 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 exces sively steep slopes Use caution when o...

Page 4: ...bled 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 sary to 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 MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose pads included with mower Cut down t...

Page 5: ...gging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To retum to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower Mowing position Lower handle Mulcher plug _I CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in p...

Page 6: ...her plug Gasoline filler cap Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Drive cover _ heel adjuster on every 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 U S Consumer Product Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Oper...

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

Page 8: ...and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fillfuel 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 used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation an...

Page 9: ...up grass and trash See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut 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 this will provi...

Page 10: ...ence 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 spark pl...

Page 11: ...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 blade and mower housing to prevent blade from tuming 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...

Page 12: ... Remove 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 sho...

Page 13: ...ge Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Slots Back _late Cover tabs Cartridge Cover MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age 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 IMP...

Page 14: ...pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn 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 tit 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 c...

Page 15: ...ved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Sewn hem Tubutar frame Flip lid Tubular Frame Lower Frame I Frames must be fully Lower frame handle ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 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 t...

Page 16: ...rpin cotter Operator presence control bar Upper Handle Fold forward for storage Fold backward Mowing position Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can...

Page 17: ...le fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 5 Con...

Page 18: ...ir t 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 1 Replace blade Tighten blade belt 2 Contactan authorized service center 1 Depresscontrolbar to upper handle before pullingstarterrope 2 Contact an authorized servicecenter 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut gras...

Page 19: ...SERVICE NOTES 35 ...

Page 20: ...Tapping Screw 1 4o20x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1 1 4 11 131484 ClutchYoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter Seal 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 HelicalGear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X ClutchJaw Includes Key Nos 4 16 750369 Grease and7 Beadng 17 12000003 E Rtng WormShaft 18 850848 HI ProKey Drive Shaft 19 81585X004 Spdng Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377524 22 t 10 14 J 30 12 31 39 13 27 28 27 16 12 2O 37 7O 52 41 51 ...

Page 22: ... 131959 Keps Locknut1 4 20 61 132001 Rear Skirt 62 134612 Engine Pulley 64 Hi Pro Key 505 Hex Flange Nut 70 700327X007 VVhe_ 71 17600406 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 161058 SpdngWashar 173765 AxleArm Assembly Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 BladeAdapter Blade22 HardenedWasher Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 ...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377524 54 14 13 12 18 15 14 16 11 13 ...

Page 24: ... Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 32 137 _52 V Belt 35 151521 Retaine_ 36 70_511 Hubcap 37 137090 Flanged Nut 3a 63601 Wheal Tire Assembly 40 75192 E P_ 41 151520 Pinion 53 144747 Dust Cover 54 166069 FeitWasher 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 57 144748 SelectorKnob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 D_iveCover Hex Flange Nut DrivePulley Wheel AdjusterAssembly Left Gear Case Assembly sp ng Nut sp...

Page 25: ...STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 1922 E1 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 51 13 524 lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 42 ...

Page 26: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 1922 E1 C__ 572 307 625 15 46 22 383 _ s _ 5 3o_ 306 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 43 ...

Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 1922 E1 304 3o6 oll J 925 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 332_ 363 455 23 eo__J 06 1_ 55 _ 592 0 60 __ i 60 689 456 I 44 ...

Page 28: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 1922 E1 1095 VALVEOVERHAUL GASKET SET 66 ___11 _ 2455 461 I 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 45 ...

Page 29: ...069 Intake Valve 383 89838 Valve Spring Intake 404 690272 Valve Spdng Exhaust 425 94872 Valve Retainer 443 94873 Governor Oil Slinger 445 491588 Valve Tappet 455 691219 Short Block 456 281503 Cam Gear 459 281505 Intake Manifold 505 231082 Intake Gasket Screw Carburetor 523 495264 Screw Intake Manifold 524 280966 Rewind Starter Housing 525 495265 Starter Pulley 529 281299 Rewind Starter Spring 562 ...

Page 30: ...eal Timing Gear Screw Brake _r Dipstick TubeSeal Dipstick TubeAssembly Spark Plug Terminal Valve Seat Intake Valve Seat Exhaust Guide Bushing Intake Valve Guide Bushing Exhaust Valve Brake Spring Brake Linkage Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 930 281136 Rewind Guard 957 397974 Fuel Tank Cap 966 496116 A C Primer Base 968 281340 Air Cleaner Cover 970 94749 Screw Support Bracket 972 495224 Fuel Tank...

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