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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377422
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 10 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13 Assembly 4 Storage 14 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15 Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 33 Maintenance 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAF_ WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned-up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in mat
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• Dross properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the lose your tooting. Do not mow exces- sively steep slopes. Use caution when engine is running or when the engine
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Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthis lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE ' ' CUPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHERKITS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABlUZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE I GRASSGATCHERS SIDEDISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GA
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• Yourlawnmowerhandlecan be Operatorpresence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Upper handle __Liftu_; u.up n'n °,nW;ir KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarizeyourself with the locationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on you
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TO ADJUST cuTriNG HEIGHT Theoperation ofanylawnmower canresult in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels result in severe eye damage. Always wear for highcut, safety glasses or eye shields while operating • Adjustcuttingheight to suityour require- your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments. Medium positionis best for most ments or repairs. We recommend a wide lawns. visionsafety mask over spectacles orstandard • To change cuttingheight, s
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat pdming steps. In Your lawn mower is shipped wi_out oil in the warmer weather over priming may cause engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil flooding and engine will not start. I! you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before fill is dean. attempting to start and do not repeat • Remove engine cq]cap and fill to the full line priming steps. on the dipstick. • Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results,adjust the lawn mower cuffingheight so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass blades. mower housing freeofbuilt-up grassand If the lawn is overgrown it willbe necessary trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effortand to keep from overloading the • The special mulching blade will reout the engine and leaving clumps of mulched gra
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ I I/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Lawn Mower _V Clean IPower-Propened Under DriveMowers) Cover _/ (Power-Propellad Mowers) b/ RE Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade it/3 LubricationChart _ f_ . Clean Battery/RecharQe IElectdc Start MowersI I_ I//4 E Check Engine Oil Level q/_ N Change Engine Oil Iv/t.2 G Clean Air Filter I/= I InspectMuffler v' N Clean or Replace Spark Plug i)/ E Replace Air FilterPaper Cartridge id/s I - Changomornoee_ wheno1_
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377422 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 11.5 CU. IN, DISPLACEMENT: GASOLINE CAPACITY/"I'YPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32"F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a deca
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• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco IMPORTANT:Bladeboltisgrade8 heat Starplex Premium Grease, part no. treated. 750369. Do not substitute. TO SHARPEN BLADE DRIVE WHEELS NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check front drive wheels each time before blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. you mow to be sure they move freely. Care should be taken to keep the blade The wheels not turning freely means trash, balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause grass cuttings, etc. are in th
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Change your spark plug each year to make plug and place wire where it cannot your engine start easier and run better Set come in contact with spark plug. spark plug gap at .030 inch • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a CLEANIN
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• To change from medium low to medium ACAUTION: Before performing any high position, the upper and lower service and adjustments: handle sections will have to be turned • Release control bar and stop engine. over. • Make sure the blade and all moving • Remove the cable clips. parts have completely stopped. • Remove the controls and operator • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark presence control bar from the upper plug and place where it cannot come handle. in contact with plug. • Remove the st
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ENGINE • To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section ENGINE SPEED will have to be tumed over. Your engine speed has been factory set. • To change from medium low to low Do not attempt to increase engine speed position, only the lower handle section or it may result in personal injury. If you will have to be turned over. believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamp
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CYUNDER ENGINE • Remove spark plug. FUEL SYSTEM • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark IMPORTANT: Itis important to prevent gum plug hole into cylinder. depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, distribute oil. or tank duringstorage. Also, experience • Replace with new spark plug. indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can OTHER attract moisturewhic
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Rear of lawn mower housing Lossof power • Set to =Higher Cut" position. or cuttingblade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass, • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, loaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Check oil level. • Too much oil in engine. • Walking speed too fast. • Cut at slower walldng speed. Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose bla
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For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-47_3-7274) Para pedlr servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 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 informa
