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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377582
• 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
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 SafetyRules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 16 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 37 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover I LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from dat e of 15umhase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up acCording to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Searsiwill _'epa r free of charge any defect n
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fu_ ara dan_raus. • Dressproperly.Donotoperatemower • Never cut grass by pulling the mower whenbarefootorwearingopensandals. towards you. Mow across the face of Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtraction when mowing. slopes, never up and down or you might • Check fuel tank before starting engine. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- sively steep slopes. Use caution when Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the operating the mower on uneven terrain engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the eng
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Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced. They are also avaH_d:)io at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order i_ir 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 FL CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS J SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GAS
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables. plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • Raise handles until lower handle section • You can now install catcher or optional locks into place in mowing position. clipping deflector. • Remove protective padding, rai
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER"SMANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrations withyourlawnmowerto familiarize yourselfwiththe location of variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save thismanualforfuture reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar \
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TO A'rrACH GRASS CATCHER The operationofany lawn mower can reeultin foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan • cleee itip FRp be resultinsevereeye damage. Alwayswear while operating lawn mower. safetyglassesoreye shieldswhileoperating • Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and yourlawnmoweror performingany adjust- place the grass catcher frame onto the mentsor _alm. We recommenda wide formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. visionsafety mask overspectaclesor standard • The grass catcher
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GAS )RIVE CONTROL Self-propelling is controllid by holding the • Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular operator presence control bar down to the unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 handle and pushing the drive control liver octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. forward until it clicks; then release the liver. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used Forward motion will stop when the operator within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. presence control bar is released. To stop WARNING: Exp
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER and to keep from overloading the engine HOUSING after each use. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce • The special mulching blade will recut
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.A, ENANCE SCNEOULE FILL IN DATES _ _ _ _ _ REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners (p/ ti/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) II/ O Clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve belt/pulleys E Power.Propelled Mowers) b/ CheckJSharpeNReplace Blade I,/3 Lubrication Chart ll/ II_ Clean BatteP//Recha=rge v' v', Electric Start MowersI i E _heck EnQine Oil Level qp/ N Change Ermine Oil 11_1.2 G CleanAirFilter _ 2 I Inspect Muffler N CleanorReplace SparkPlug E Replace Air F
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377582 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. _ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 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 at
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MPORTANT:Bladeboltis grade8 heat If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front wheels. teated. • Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and ro SHARPEN BLADE washers. _IOTE: We do not recommend sharpening • Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. )lade - but if you do, be sure the blade is • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from _alanced. inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive 3are should be taken to keep the blade wheel gear teeth. _alanced. An unbalanced blade will cause • Put wheels back
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MUFFLER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain could create a fire hazard and/or damage. oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until SPARK PLUG fuel tank is empty. Change your spark plug each year to make • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark your engine start easier and run better. Set plug and place wire where it cannot spark plug gap at .030 inch. come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a CLEAN
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• Remove the cable clips. `&CAUTION: Before performing any • Remove the controls and operator service or adjustments: presence control bar from the upper • Release control bar and stop engine. handle. • Make sure the blade and all moving • Remove starter rope guide from upper parts have completely stopped. handle. • Disconnect spark plug wire from • Remove hairpin cotters. spark plug and place where it cannot • Disconnect the lower handle from the come in contact with plug. handle brackets. LAWN
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Lower Handle Lower frame Squeezeto \ _" F _Frames mustbe _-- _._ I fully seated) \ Handle remove_ Bracket Tubular frame Hairpin Cotter Lower frame handle TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg 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 ev
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"nmediately prepare your lawn mower for ENGINE torage at the end of the season or if the unit FUEL SYSTEM ,,illnot be used for30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum .AWN MOWER deposits from forming in essential fuel system Vhen lawn mower is to be stored for a period pads such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, ,f time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, or tank during storage. Also, experience trease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. indicates that alcohol ble
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IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while OTHER engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to ACAUTION: Never storethe lawn mower another. with gasoline in the tank inside a building • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts where fumes may reach an open flame or to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing cause problems. in any enclosure. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection f
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM • Replace blade. Tighten blade Excessive •Wom, bent or loose blade. bolt. vibration • Contact an authorized service • Bent engine crankshaft. center/department. • Depress control bar to upper • Engine flywheel brake is Starter rope hard on when control bar is handle before pulling starter to pull released. rope. • Contact an authodzed service • Bent engine crankshaft center/department. • Replace blade adapter. • Blade adapter broken. • Move lawn mow
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377582 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 1 I KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4.20 x 10 57079 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 11 131484 ClutchYoke 2 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing 3 137053 Shifter 13 86447 Plug 4 57072 Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear Gear Case Halves Kit 6 48373 15 750436X ClutchJaw (Includes Key Nos. 4, 5, 16 750369 Grease and 7) 17 12000003 E-Ring 7 77881 Beadng 18 850848 Hi-Pro Key
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