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Owner's Manual
CRAFTZMAN °
6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377542
• 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
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 35 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubriceted, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in ma
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• :Never cut grass by pulling the mower hot.Allowthe engine to cool for several minutes before fillingthe gas tank. Clean towards you. Mow across the face of off any spilled gasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might - engine. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- • Always make wheel height adjustments sively steep slopes. Use caution when before starting your mower. Never operating the mower on uneven terrain attempt to do this while the engine is or when changing direct
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Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmower wasproduced. Theyarealso avaJ_eatmostSears retail outlets andservice centers. MostSears stores can alsoorder repair partsfor you, when you providethe model number of your lawn mower. Some ofthese accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE rt CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS LAWN MOWE
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TO INSTALL AI"rACHMEN'rS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not Your lawn mower was shipped reedy to be adjusted to the same position as the front used as a mulcher. To convert to baggingor wheels. Before operating mower adjust all discharging: wheels to the same cutting height position. • Open rear doorand remove mulcher ptug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now installcatcher oroptional dipping deflector. Operator presence contr_bar • To return to
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KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER READ THISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. "tl_eu_/mbo_ mayappe=" onyourlawnmower orInII_raturesupplbdwilhI_e pmducL_ _ _ theremaanin_ CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Enginezone controlcable controlbar \ Drive control lever
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Plate Tab Theoperationofanylawnmowercan t resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe Lower Wheels for HighCut _.._ eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawn _ " _Lever mowerorperforming anyadjustments or repairs.Werecommend a widevision Raise Wheels for LowCut safetymaskoverspectacles or standard TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER safetyglasses, • Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be cloeed HOWTO USEYOURLAWNMOWER while operatinglawn mower. CAUTION:Donotrunyou
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DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOI.INE • Seif-propelling is controlled by hold!ng • Fdlfueltank.Use fresh, dean, regular the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do notmix oliwith gasoline. control lever forward until it clicks; then Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used release the lever. within30 days to assure fuelfreshness. • Forward motion will stop when the WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol operator presence
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING .TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housingfree of built-upgrass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual. and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It • The spacial mulchingblade will recutthe may also be necessary to reduce grass clippingsmany limes and reduce ground spee
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MA,NTENANCE SCHEDULE o_o_ _ __ :_o_, Checkfor LooseFasteners l/ M Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Clean Lawn UnderMower DriveCover W (Power-Propelled Checkdrive Mowers) aeys IVl R Check/Shamen/RepZace Blade I/= Lu_k_Uon Cha. V' V' CleanBallery/Recharge IE_c st_Mowers I V" V'4 E jCheck Ermine Oil Level i/ N G !Clean AirNiter I Inspect Muffler If v' N Clean or ReplaceSparkPlug Replace Nr FilterPaperCartridge i,/z 1 - Change mine o_m wh_m operadingund_ a hemlyk_d or in high ambient temp_atur_.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377542 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: 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 decal a
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TOSHARPEN BLADE • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth. blade - but if you do, be sure the blade • Put wheels back inplace. is balanced. • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not Care should be taken to keep the blade turn freely, contact your nearest balanced. An unbalanced blade will authorized service center. GEAR CASE cause eventual damage to lawn mower or entre. • TO keep your drive system
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MUFFLER • Remove engine oilcap; lay aside on a claan surface. Inspect end replaca conoded mulfleras it • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and couldcreate a firehazard and/or damage. drain oil intoa suitable container. Rock lawn SPARK PLUG mower back and forthto remove any oil Change your spark plug each year to make trapped inside of engine. your engine start easier and run better. Set • Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and spark pluggap at .030 inch. CLEANING on side of engine, • Fill
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CAUTION:BEFORE PERFORMING ANY • Remove the starter rope gu'_e from the SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: upper handla. • Remove hairpincotters. • Release control bar. • Disconnectthe lower handle fromthe • Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets. parts have completely stopped, • Turn the handle over and reassemble the • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark hairpincotters that have been removed. plug and place where it cannot come • Reassemble the starterrope guide. in contact with plug. • Reass
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operatorpresence controlbar storage at the end of the season or if the unit willnot be used for 30 days or more. Foldfoward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc. Store ina dean, dry area. backward • Clean enlJrelawn mower (See "CLEANING" Lower Mowing in the Maintenance section of this manual). handle position • Lubricateas shown in the Maintenance se
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ENGINE OIL • If _, storeyour unitindoorsand cover _to give protectionfrom dust and cfrL Drainoil(withengine warm)andreplece with • Cover your unitwith a suitableprotective clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe cover that does not retain moisture. Do not Maintenance sectionofthis manual). CYLINDER use plastic. Plas_ cannot breathe which allows condensationto form and will cause • Remove spark plug. your unitto rust. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while p
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Set to "Higher Cut" [Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing or cuffingblade dragging pos'nion. in heaW grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut_ position. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter, • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Check oil level. • Too much oil in engine. • Walking speed too fast. • Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut- uneven • Worn, bent or loose bla
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377542 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 DriveShaft TappingScrew 114-20x 9 137074 1-1/4 10 57079 HardenedWasher 2 137055X004 ClutchYoke EngagementBracket 11 131484 3 137053 Bushing _r 12 700343 _ 13 86447 4 57072 Plug 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050 HelicalGear ClutchJaw (includesKey Nos. 4, 5, 15 750436X Grease and 7) 16 750369 77881 Bearing 17 12000003 E-Ring 137051 Worm Shaft 18 8
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542 13 27 22 28 -23 ¢.o c_ 41
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165451X479 41 150406 Hex Head Thread RoilingScrew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Upper Handle 2 156577 44 161769 Engine Zone ControlCable Lawn Mower Housing(Incl. Key #14, 15, 51) 4 150425 46 851514 lcherPlug Blade Adapter 5 66426 47 157101 Blade 22" re 11e HardenedWasher 6 136376 ndla Knob 48 851074 HelicalWasher 3/8-24 x 1o3/8Gr, 8 8 145793 49 850263 ontrolBar 50 851084 Hex Head MachineScrew 3/8-24 x 1-3/6 Gr
