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Manual
Owner's
®
HORSEPOWER
EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Vlodel No.
)17.377420
Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
• Maintenance
o Espa_ol
o Repair Parts
.AUTnON.
_ead and follow all
;afety Rules and instructions
)efore operating this equipment
,ears, 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 33 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, 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 ma
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Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine. fumes are dangerous, o Never cut grass by pulling the mower Donotfill gastankindoors,whenthe engineis runningor whenthe engineis towards you. Mow across the face of hot.Allowtheengineto coolfor several slopes, never up and down or you minutesbeforefillingthe gastank. Clean might lose your footing. Do not mow ex- cessively steep slopes. Use caution offanyspilledgasolinebeforestarting when operating the mower on uneven theengine. Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments
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Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandsewicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberof yourlawnmower:Someof theseaccessories maynotapply to your lawn mower: LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS .................. GAS CANS ....... LAWN M
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_qOWER Operator presenc_.___.._._, ._... FO UNFOLD HANDLE control bar-"'--- _ / ",z_,,_ MPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so Upper han- ----,-_/Liftup// //_, _s not to pinch or damage control cables,, die __,_./_/// I_,,_..///_" Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Remove protective padding, raise 2£/" Mo ' ng upper handle section into place on lower handles and tighten both handle Lower __,_ position knobs.. handle ___ Remove handle padding holding oper
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KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RUIFS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the _lustralJons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod- uct. Learn and understand their meaning° FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE AND FEET AWAY OR WARNING ON OFF Engine zone contr
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DRIVE CONTROL [he operationof anylawnmowercan esultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe o Self-propelling is controlled by holding _yes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedam- the operator presence control bar down _ge.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye to the handle and pushing the drive con- _hields whileoperatingyourlawnmoweror trol lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever, )efforminganyadjustments or repairs..We ecommea, d awidevisionsafetymaskover o Forward motion will stop when the opera- :hespect
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- san! to repeat priming steps. In warmer OIL weather over priming may cause flooding Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in and engine will not start, if you do flood the engine. engine, wait a few minutes before attempt- o Be sure mower is level and area around ing to startand do not repeat priming steps. oil fill is clean. Gasoline o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill filler cap to the full line on the dipstick. Engine oi
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_ULCHING MOWING TIPS afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be MPORTANT: For best performance, keep exposed to the direct sun.. nower housing free of built-up grass and o For best results, adjust the lawn mower rash° Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER cutting height so that the lawn mower -lOUSING after each use, See "Cleaning" cuts off only the top one-third of the grass n CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sec- blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be ion of this manual, n
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ I ........ _,f ......................... Clean/InSpect Grass Catcher (if Equipped} ................. t_ V* _. . , _ .................... l_ Clean Lawn Mower _v I V" , .............. O clean Under Drive Cover Check drive be|t/pulleys ...................... : ................ W (Power-Propelled MOWers)........... _" (power-Propelled Mowers) R .Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade .. ........ _/3 .......... : Lubricati°n chart ......................... $/ : 1_' Clean Battery/Rech
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RODUOT SPE¢ F CATUONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377420 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 1256 CUo IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: Io25 QtJARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) 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. LBSo • The model and serial numbers will be found on a
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NOTE: We donotrecommend sharpening If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front wheels. blade- butif youdo,besurethebladeis balanced. o Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers TO SHARPEN BLADE o Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. Care should be taken to keep the blade bal- ° Remove any trash or grass cuttings anced. An unbalanced blade will cause from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. drive wheel gear teeth. o The blade can be sharpene
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Turn clockwise .'£OCHANGE ENGINE OIL Collar to remove NOTE" Before tipping lawn mower to :lrain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Slo_ Cfip Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. Air filter Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a Tab clean surface° , Tip lawn mower on its side as shown Air filter cover Turn counter-- clockwise to and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth
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• Remove the controls and operator pres- CAUTION: Before performing any ser- ence control bar from the upper handle. vice or adjustments: o Remove the starter' rope guide from the o Release control bar. lower handle_ o Make sure the blade and all moving ° Remove hairpin cotters. parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect the lower handle from the o Disconnect spark plug wire from handle brackets. spark plug and place where it cannot o Turn the handle over and reassemble the come in contact with
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ENGINE SPEED _'NGINE Your engine speed has been factory seL _,ARBURETOR Do not attempt to increase engine speed Y'our carburetorhasa non-adjustable fixed or it may result in personal injury. If you -nainjet for mixturecontrol, tf yourengine believe that the engine is running too fast :loesnotoperateproperlydueto suspect- or too slow, take your lawn mower to an _dcarburetorproblems,takeyourlawn authorized service center for repair and -nowerto an authorizedservicecenterfor adjustment. epair or ad
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o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it CYUNDER to give protection from dust and dirt, ° Remove spark plugo o Cover your unit with a suitable protective o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark cover that does not retain moisture. Do not plug hole into cylinder. use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which ° Puttstarter handle slowly a few times to c[_ allows condensation to form and will cause tn'buteoil. your unit to rust, o Replace with new spark plug_ IMPORTANT: Never cover mow
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"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,,,,, ,,,,,,,, Poor cut - uneven o Worn, bent or loose blade_ o Replace blade° Tighten blade bolt,. o Set all wheels at same o Wheel heights uneven. height o Clean underside of o Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing. Excessive o Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace blade_ Tighten blade boll vibration o Contact an authorized o Bent engine crankshaft.. service center.. • Engine flywheel brake is on o Depress control bar to Sta
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Forthe repairor replacementpartsyouneed delivereddirectlyto yourhome Call7 am - 7 prn,7 daysa 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 Catt 24 hours a day, 7 days a week I=800o4=REPAnR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-581"1 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair' Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ! =800=488-1222 For information on
