Craftsman 917.377543, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377543 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 ...

Page 2: ... the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 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 ci...

Page 3: ...gine 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 Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pu_ing the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your foo...

Page 4: ...lete the assembly have been placed inthe parts bag To ensure sere and proper operationof your lawn mower ail partsand hardware you assemble must be _htenecl securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove louse parts induded withmower Cut down two end comem of cartonandlay endpanddown nat Removeall_ materials except paddlng between upp...

Page 5: ...i_ug in a safe place Youcan nowinslal calcherorolXional Clil_ de_lec_ Tom_m_omu_t_ _ _ muncher pluginlo discharge openingof motto Be sure alltabs are seated propedy MuU_rp_ CAUTION Do not runyour lawn mower wittmut rnuJcher plug in place or approved dipping deflectoror grasscatcher in place Never attemptto operate the lawn mower withthe mar door removedor propped Op_1Q 5 ...

Page 6: ...ever Starter handle Grasscatcher Handle knob Mulcher plug Gasolinecap Primer Housing Engineoil cap w dipstick Wheel adJUSter oneachwheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENT8 Seam rota ywalk behind power lawn mowem co_on n to g _e s_detystandards of the An _dcan NaUor_ Standards k_tuZe and U_e U S Consum_ Product Saf_y _ The Uade rums when U m ermine isn_ng Operator IXeSence _ ndlml bar must be beJd down...

Page 7: ...ight to suityour requira ments Medumpos_on is best formost lawns Tochange cutUng he_ht squseze _r leverfoward wheel Move wbeel op or down to su_ your rsquimmen_ Be sure aJl wheeis are Inlhe sarne sst_ng NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plato tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters ifsoequipped allow lover to be positioned between the plate tabs Rate Tab Lower Wheels for _...

Page 8: ...nd cadxn etor are empty Use lresh luel next season See tora0eir _ lot ad_ k lfom_Jon Never use engine or cad uteri deaner i xoducts in the fuel tank or pennanent dama0emayoccu_ En0ine oil cap Gasoline li_ cam Toengage drive Drive control oonv_ d_nga_d BEFORE STAFmNG ENGaNE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped wilhout oi inIhe en_ne Be sure rnowerts level and area arotmd oi fll is dean P _veenumoZcap and...

Page 9: ...housingfree of built upgrass and trash See Cleaning in Maln enanca section of this manual The special mulchingblade will recutthe grass clippingsmany Umes and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they w111 disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grasswill blodegrade quiddy to provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as th...

Page 10: ...eed 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 plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow th...

Page 11: ... from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Tum 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 hardwa...

Page 12: ...oth front wheels 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 d_ive 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 arou...

Page 13: ...slot Push in on cover and turn counterclock wise to tighten Collar MUFFLER Inspect and replace cog_led 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 mn better Set spark gapat 030inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower a...

Page 14: ...T HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort Four 4 positions are available high medium high medium low and low Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position the upper and lower handle sectbns will have to be fumed over Remove the cable dips Remove the controlsand operator presence control bar from the u...

Page 15: ... of the tubular frame When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of frame are exposed out of the front opening Assemble lower frame to tubular frame as shown Be sure handle is outside of bag and frames are fully seated as shown in Inset Slip vinyl bindings over...

Page 16: ...le fromthe storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into_ mowing position Lower handle Squeeze tofold bracket Hairpin cotter Foldforward for storage controlbar handle Fold backward Mowingposition ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is importantto prevent gum depositsfrom formingin essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experi...

Page 17: ...annot breathe which allows condensaUonto form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are slillwarm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Doesn_start CAUSE Dirty airfilter Ou...

Page 18: ...Catchernotventingair Grass is too highor v neel heightis too low Rear of lewn mower housingor blade dragging ingrass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not r_htforyou CORRECTION Set to H _her Cut potion t Set to Higher Cut position ClearVreplace airflltor Clean underside of mower housing Check oillevel Cut at slowar waiking speed Repase bk_de r_nte_ blade boil Set allwheels at same hekj...

Page 19: ...ngScrew 1 4 20 x 9 137074 DriveShaft 1 1 4 10 57079 HardenedWesher EngagementBracket 11 131484 ClutchYoke Shifter 12 700343 Bushblg Seal 13 86447 Plug GearCase Halves lot 14 137050 Helical Gear IncludesKey Nos 4 5 15 750436X ClutchJaw and 7 16 750369 Grease Beating 17 12000003 E Ring Worm Shaft 18 850848 H_Pro Key 19 81585X004 SpringBracket NOTE All componentdimensionsgiven in U S inches 1 inch 25...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377543 27 28 13 12 41 ...

Page 21: ... ude Ann Selector Knob Selector Sprig Spacer Wheel AdjustingBracket Thread CuttingScreww serns 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hand_ Bncket AsNmbly Left Ha_e Omd_ _mb_y FUght 41 150406 44 161769 46 851514 47 157101 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 165548 52 85463 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 157081X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 o 161058 166080 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 5 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing ...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377543 14 11 ...

Page 23: ...26 143e03 Con_o_Cable AI_ 28 lS40QO 31 182010 Lodmut 10 24 32 1_17062 Psn Held Maddne 8crew 114x 2 12 35 161821 V Belt 8pdngRetainer 38 70Q_11 37 137000 Hubcap 38 13_01 Assembly 41 151EL10 E FUng S3 144747 Pinion 54 166069 Dult Cover 55 86012 Felt Wuhet 57 144748 Washer 1 2x 1 1 2 x 134 Sek_or Knob Pin Head Tapping8crow 10 24 x 2 3 4 DdveCover Hex Flange Nut Ddve Puhy GearCm Ammbly Nut s_ngs ng Ad...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 996510 4OO 301 2OO 182 130 120 119 416 19 186 126 125 1821i 2_ 245 25O 42 ...

Page 25: ...20 x 2 5 16 46 285 35000A Starter Cup 46 32610A ConnectingRod BOR 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 48 27241 Valve Lifter 290 29774 Fuel Line 50 36778 Camshaft MCR 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 52 29914 Oil PumpAss y 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 69 35261 MounUngFisnge Gasket 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 301 70 34311E MounUngFlange Ind 72 thru 301 36246 Fuel Cap 83 306 305 35647 Oil Ril Tube 72 30572 Oil ...

Page 26: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 996510 _ 37 44 ...

Page 27: ...arburetor Incl 184 of Engine PartsList ThrottleShaft LeverAssembly ThrottleRetumSpdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle ThrottleShutter ShutterScrew Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw IdleSpeedScrew TensionSpring Idle Fl_lrl_ Screw Idle Resll_l_ S_ _ Clip Float FloatShalt Float Float Bowl_ Ring Inlet Needle Sasl Clip Incl 31 SpringClip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube CarburetorTube O R...

Page 28: ...13 PART NO 59O7O2 5905ggA 590600 590696 59O6O1 5 9O697 590698 59O699 59O70O 59O703 59O535 59O701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter SpringPin Ind 4 Washer Retainer Washer B_ke Spring s_ Dog Dog Spring Pul_ Rew_ S_ng Ass Housing Ass y 40degreegrommet Startm Rope 98 X9 64 d_a Starter Handle 46 ...

Page 29: ...3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 59074O 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 59O76O DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Sp_ng Puney P e_nd spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 4Odegree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 d_ Stalter Handle Slx_ C_ 47 ...

Page 30: ...n a domloillo 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to Inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting ser_ce or ordedng parts always provide the following information Product Type Part Number Mo...