Craftsman 917.377575, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Y LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377575 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol 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: ...ghts 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 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 Be...

Page 3: ...ndication 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 pullingthe 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 directio...

Page 4: ...to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE 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 belts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts beg To ensure safe and proper operation of your la...

Page 5: ...ed before you can start your lawn mower Disconnect engine battery connector male from battery connector female Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time After charging connect engine connec tor male to battery connector female Your engin...

Page 6: ...ne oil cap w dipstick IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel adjuster 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 U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade tums when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must...

Page 7: ...ium 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 for High Cut _ _ ...

Page 8: ... 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 and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage th...

Page 9: ... of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best pedormance keep mower housing free of built up grass trash See _Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will reout the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fail onto the lawn they will d_pers _ into the grass and...

Page 10: ...ve been subjected to operator abuse 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 el...

Page 11: ... 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 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...

Page 12: ...heck both 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 drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authodzed service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area...

Page 13: ...he slot Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Tmn Collar clockwise to remove MUFFLER Inspect and replacecorrodedmuffleras it couldcreate a firehazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change yourspark plugeach yea to make yourenginestarteasier and runbetter Set spark plug gapat 03O inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the un...

Page 14: ...own on gear case pulley and roll belt off Tum 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 factonJ 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 handl...

Page 15: ...er attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open 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 too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fi...

Page 16: ...ition the lower handle will automatically lock into the mewing position Lower handle Squeeze tofold Handle bmc_t Hairpin cotter Operator presence control bar Upper handle or storage A 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 dudng storag...

Page 17: ...f your can startsto rest Rust and ordirtin your gasolinewill cause problems If possible storeyourunit indoorsand coveritto giveprot_ from dustanddid Cover yourunitwith a suitableprotective coverthat does not retainmoisture Do notuse plastic Plasticcannotbreathe whichallowscondensationto form and will cause yourunitto rust IMPORTANT Never covermower while engine and exhaustareas are stillwarm _kCAU...

Page 18: ... 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher 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 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before putting starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cu...

Page 19: ... MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377575 BATTERYART 4 3 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 157553 750909 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 13x 750 ConnectorMountlngCllp BatteryCharger 36 ...

Page 20: ...ION TappingScrew 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke EngagementBracket 12 7 X 343 Bushing Shifter 13 86447 Plug Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X ClutchJaw Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 16 750369 Grease Buadng 17 12000003 E Ring Worm Shaft 18 850848 HI Pro Key Drive Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 i...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377575 2S 7S 27 73 34 30 29 28 37 12 22 26 31 28 2_ 32 27 7S ...

Page 22: ...heel AdjustingBracket Thread CuttingScrew 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle BracketAssembly Right 41 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 44 170029 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 17 51 52 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 157101 Blado22 48 851074 HardeeadWasher 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 50 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 51 17...

Page 23: ...54 8 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377575 18 14 16 35 15 14 13 j 12 11 t 12 ...

Page 24: ...er Hubcap Hex Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion DustCover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 ControlBar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 DriveCover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 32 137052 Drive Pulley 35 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly Left 36 702511 Gear Caea Assembly 37 137O90 Spdng 38 63601 Nut 40 75192 Spdng 41 151520 Wheal AdjusterAssembly Right 52 1447...

Page 25: ..._M 41 m13MAN 4 UY_ LI P Nf31NI_ MODEL NO 143 996504 130 120 195 119 416 125 239 I 245 2 250 5 l _ 310 110B_ __ 0A _307 42 ...

Page 26: ...673 ValveSwing Cap 151A 40017 IntakeValve Seal 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 ValveCover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut LockWasher 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 CarburetorToIntakePipe Gasket 186 36785 IntakePipe 186 32653 GovernorUnk 189 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Include 195 196 610973 Tern real 196 _ Power ...

Page 27: ...dle Speed Screw TensionSpring Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restdctor Screw Cap Roat Bowl Roat Shaft Float FloatBowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL 31 SpdngClip PdinerBull0 Ftetak_er Ring MainNozzle Tube CarburetorTube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut BowlNutWasher Welch Plug Idle Mixture WeR Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Welch Plug Repair kit Incl Items Marked 11 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1...

Page 28: ...s_og Gear Drive End Cap Ass y Lock Nut Almature Housing Ass y ThrustWasher Commutator EndCap Ass y Incl brushes Bolt 10 32 x 3 3 16 PinionDriver CuPWasher RetainerRing Washer Drive Nut Washer 13 16 V 14 I KEY PART NO NO 12 3 6 11 8 12 13 14 II II1 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION RewindStarter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley RewindSpring Ass y Start...

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Page 31: ...epair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirects 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 ...