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MODEL NUMBER 917.377200 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly

oOperation

oCustomer

Responsibilities

oService

oAdjustments

oRepair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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Printed in UoS.A.

SAFETY RULES

_Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWlNG OBJECTS

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

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. Become familiar with

the controls and know how to operate your mower properly,

Learn how to quickly stop mower

• Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults

to use mower without proper instructions

•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especlaIly

small children and pets.

. Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-

scribed in this manual

-Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in

any manner Always have damage repaired before using

your mower,+

-Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended

by the manufacturer, Use of such attachments may be

hazardous

.The blade turns when the engine is running

PREPARATION;

•Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of

all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects

These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause

severe injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and

while using your mower.

oDress properly Do not operate mower when barefoot or

wearing open sandals_ Wear only solid shoes with good

traction when mowing

•Check fuel tank before starting engine., Do not fill gas tank

indoors, when the engine is running orwhen the engine is hot.

Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before fining the

gas tank,. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the

engine.

. Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your

mower Never attempt to do thls while the engine is running

oMow only in daylight or good artificial light

OPERATION:

o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being

cuL Do net let other interests distract you+

o Do not mow wet or slippery grass., Never run while operating

your mower, Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm hold

on the handles and walk,,

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep

clear of the discharge opening at all times

o Aiways stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using

your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and

any gravel+covered areas,,

,, Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor

allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.

oBefore cteaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the

engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and

keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental

starting

. Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object,,

Fotlow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age before restading and operating you mower.

-Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the

engine, Engine damage or personal injury may result,

- Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Exces +

sive vibration is an indication 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 danger-

ous.

,, Never cut grass by pufling the mower towards you+ Mow

across the lace of slopes, never up and down or you might

toseyour footing. Do not mow excesslvety steep slopes+ Use

caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when

changing directions - maintain good footing

° Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,

grass catcher or other safety devices in place+

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be

sure they are tightened properly.

. Check all botts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-

tion,,

• Keep all safety devices in place and working+

o To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease and oil

,, Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and

replace worn bags, Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the

manufacturer of your mower,

° Always keep a sharp blade on your mower

• Altow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure,

•Never store mower with ,fuel in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source

such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, ete

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark 1

plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug in order to pre-

vent accidental starting when setting

up, transporting, adjusting or making

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WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains cnemicals known to the State of CadTor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm+

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of aSears Lawn

Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance°

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this lawn mower°

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"°

MODEL

NUMBER 917,377200

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MOD EL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ___J

PRODUCT SPECDFgCATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 5.5

DISPLACEMENT: 11,5 CU. IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

GAP: ,030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: _004_,008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN_

JBLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT, LBS.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this producL Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.

, Fellow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up

according to the operating and maintenance i0structions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any

defect in material or workmanship,

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from

the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

° Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts,

air cleaners and spark plug.

. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence includingbent crankshafts and the failure to maintain

the equipment according to the instruct ons contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE

THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal r ghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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TABLE: OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................... 3_9-11

WARRANTY .................................................................. 3

ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 5

OPERATION .................................................................. 6

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................ 9

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 12

STORAGE ................................................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 23

REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ........................ 15-19

REPAIR PARTS., ENGINE .................................... 20-22

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................................... 24

Accessories ..................................... 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor ............................... 13

Drive Belt ....................................12

Engine Speed .............................13

Handle Height ...............................13

Height of Out ..................................7

Air Filter:

Replacement ............................. 11

Service ........................................... 11

Assembly .......................................... 5

Blade:

Sharpening ............................. 10

Replacement ...................................10

Controls:

Drive Control .............................. 6

Engine Zone Control ................ 6

Engine Speed Control ...................6

Operator Presence

Control Bar .........................................6

Customer Responsibilities ..... 3, 9-11

Air Filter ................................. 11

Blade Care/Replacement ...... 10

Drive Wheels ......................... 10

Engine ..........................................t 1

Lubrication ................................. 9

Spark Plug .......................................11

Cutting Levels ..........................................7

Engine:

Air Filter .................................... 11

Oil Change ............................. 11

Oil Level .............................................11

Oil Type .................................... 11

Starting ...................................... 8

Stopping ..........................................8

Storage .............................................14

Fuel:

Capacity ...........................................3

Storage ...........................................14

Type .............................................. 8

Handle Adjustment:

Assembly ......................................... 5

Cutting Height .......................... 13

Lubrication:

Engine .................................... 11

Lawn Mower ............................ 9

Maintenance Agreement ...................3

Maintenance Schedule ..................... 9

Mowing Tips ................................... 8

Oil:

Engine .............................................11

Storage ........................................14

Operation:

Drive Control ................................ 7

Engine Control ..............................7

Grass Catcher ........................... 7

Mower .......................................... 7

Operator Presence

Control Bar ....................................7

Options:

Accessories .............................. 5

Repair Parts:

Engine ................................. 20-22

Lawn Mower ....................... 15-t9

Responsibilities, Customer .... 3, 9-11

Safety Rules .............................................2

Service and Adjustments ...................t2

Carburetor ...................................t3

Drive Belt .........................................12

Engine Speed ........................... 13

Handle ........................................ 13

Spark Plug ........................................ 11

Specifications ................................... 3

Speed Control:

Engine ................................................7

Starting the Engine ........................... 8

Stopping the Engine ............................8

Storage ........................................... .......... 14

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 23

Warranty ........................................... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCE$SORNE$

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'These accessories were available when this 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

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CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

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LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BLADES

MUFFLERS

BEi,TS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SiDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

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AIR FILTERS

STABILIZER

BLADEADAPTERS

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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety

before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn

mower_ 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,

bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag, To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely_ Use the correct

tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness,,

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with mower.

= Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel

down flat.

= Remove all packing materials except padding between

upper and lower handte and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle°

°Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-

oughly for additional loose parts°

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES,

GAS CANS

WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

OPERATORPRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER

LIFT UP

MOWING POSITION

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LOWER HANDLE

FIG. !

° Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

place in mowing position_

= Raise protective padding raise upper handle section

into place on lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs°

o Remove handle padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle_

o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your

mowing comfort.. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the

Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the

illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

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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

OR WARNING ON OFF

FUEL O_L DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

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OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLBAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE DRIVECONTROL

STARTER HANDLE

HANDLEKNOB

ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK

GASOLINE FILL CAP

PRIMER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

LEVER

DRIVE COVER

MULCHERDOOR

WHEEL ADJUSTER HOUSING

(ON EACH WHEEL)

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MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute

and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running,

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OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - must be held down

to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the

engine°

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine_

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engineA

, = N,=l,Is = IH= I I=

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER -used to engage power-pro-

pelled forward motion of lawn mower.

MULCHER DOOR - allows conversion to discharge or

bagging operation,

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - must be in the fast

(,_) position for starting and mowing_

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

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The operation of any lawn mower can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your !

lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety

mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses_

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 2)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the

side of the engine. Fast position is for starting the engine,

normal cutting and better grass bagging. Slow position is

for _ight cutting, trimming and fuel economy

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

FIG. 2

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

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CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not

under any circumstances attempt to

defeat the function of the operator con-

trol. The blade turns when the engine is

running.

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• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-

ence control bar which requires the operator to be

positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 3)

,Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator

presence control bar down to the handle and pushing

the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever_

•Forward motion wilt stop when the operator presence

control bar is released. To stop forward motion without

stopping engine, release the operator presence control

bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to handle to con-

tinue mowing without self*propelling_

To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,

push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground

_while turnina lawn mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

DRIVE

TO ENGAGE

DRIVE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL

PlSENGAGED

= Raise wheels for low cut and !owe rwheels for high cuL

- Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements° Me-

dium position is best for most lawns.

o To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-

ward 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,

LOWER WHEELS PLATE TAB

-'OR HIGH CUT

RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

FIG. 4

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for

mulching operation. To convert to discharging operation,

you must install the discharge deflector attachment in-

cluded with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR

(See Fig. 5)

o Lift door upward on it's hinge until the deflector frame can

be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown.

° Release the door to rest against defIeetor frame.

= To return to mulching operation, reverse the above steps

and be sure door is in closed position.

MULCHERDOOR

FIG, 5

I_CAU'ri'o'N: Do not operate your lawn I

A A mower without mulcher door in closed I

position, discharge deflector in place, I

or approved grass catcher in place. J

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6)

Your lawnmower is shipped withoutoil in the engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean°

,Remove engineoil cap w/dipstickand fill to the full line on

the dipstick,

FIG. 3 7

OPERATION

• ° Keep top. of engine around starter clear and clean of

grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine airflow

and extend engine life.

GASOLINE FILLER CAP

Use 20 ozs. of oi!, For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual

• Pour oil slowly, Do not over fill

o Check oil level before each use, Add oil if needed, Fill to

fuli line on dipstick

.To read proper levet, tighten engine oil cap each time,,

. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten

o Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each

season. You may need to change the oil more often under

dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS (See Fig. 6)

.Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline,

DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL

NOT TO OVER FILL TANK_

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 the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or tonger, Drain the fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage instruc t

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur_

TO START ENGINE

-To start a cold engine, push primerfive (5) times before

trying to start Use a firm push. This step is not usually

necessary, when starting an engine which has already

_unfor a few minutes.

• Hold operator presence contro! bar down to the handle

and pull starter handle quickly, DO NOT allow starter

rope to snap back.

o To STOP engine, release operator presence control

bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat

priming steps, in warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine,

wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT

repeat priming steps°

MOWING TIPS

. Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may

be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce

pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings,

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by

overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,

the engine speed should be set in the fast position.

° For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-

clockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area

to be cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and

puts less load on the engine,, To keep clippings off of

waikways, flower beds, etc,, make the first cuts in a

clockwise direction.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt

and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass.

Toprevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water

andlet dry before using,,

ENGINE O_L CAP

W/DIPSTICK

FIG. 6

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

HOUSING FREE OF £,UILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE

"CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES SECTION

OF THIS MANUAL.

• The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed, Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mutching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

wilt not be exposed to the direct sun.

o For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height

so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third

of the grass blades (See Fig. 7). If the lawn is over-

grown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to

reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For

extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by

overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

° Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clippings, When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one week then change to east to west the

next week, This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

MAX 1/3

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CUSTO RESPONSIB L E$

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AS,,OUCOMPLETE .......

L, REGULA_RSERWCE ..... _,,_._" SERVILE DATES .....

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped)

OM Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Cover

_ Power-Prope{led Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

(Power-Pro£elled Mowers)

R Check/Sharpen/Replac e Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers)

Check Engine Oil Level

N Change Engine oil

GClean Air Filter

IInspect Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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t-Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or inhigh ambient temperatures

2 - Service more often when operating _nditty or dusty conditions

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing insandy soil

4 - Charge 48 hours at end oi' season

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that

have 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, clean or replace

air filter element and check blade forwear. A newspark

plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper

air4uel mixture and helps your engine run better and

last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual°

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) WHEEL

ADJUSTER

(DBRAKE SPRING

BRACKET

(_)MULCHER

DOOR

BEFORE EACH USE

-Check engine oil level

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

(_) ENGINE OIL

(_) HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

(_SPRAYLUBRICANT

(_)REFERTO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES"ENGINE"

SECTION,

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL

BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT

DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF

THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEELTHEY

MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHrfE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

CUSTOM

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LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

TIRES

- Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage..

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp°

Replace bent or damaged blades.,

TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 7)

= Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and 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.

o Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise. Use

a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock

washer and hardened washer).

NO'TE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter, The key must be in good

condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig.. 7)

o Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.

Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

, Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)

holes in the blade with the raised tugs on the adapter°

• Be sure the traiiing edge of blade (opposite sharp

edge) is up toward the engine_

•Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

oUse block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise

• The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade -but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade wiIl cause eventual damage to lawn

mower or engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wallo

Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.

Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced_

.............................. i, ,,,,i ,,,.,,i,i,,,.,,i, ,, ,....... i....................

RESPONSIBILnTIES

BLADE ,CRANK*

ADAPTER SHAFT

KEYWAY

BLADE

HARDENED

WASHER TRAILING

LOCK WASHER EDGE

CRANK-

SHAFT

BLADEADAPTER

FIG. 7

GEAR CASE

° To keep your drive system working properly, the gear

case and area around the drive should be kept clean

and free of trash build-up_ Clean under the drive cover

twice a season.

•The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level

at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs

attention is if service has been performed on the gear

case,

o If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starptex Pre-

mium Grease, part no. 750355. Do not substitute.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be

sure they move free!y,,

The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings,

etcoare in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free

drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front

wheel&

• 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 authorized service center.

GRASS CATCHER

(If purchased as an accessory)

•The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must

be dry when used,

o Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration. Through normal use it will wear, If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower

model number when ordering.

CUSTO

H,J ,,, ............................... ,............

RESPON$tBgL TJES

.......................... ' i

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service

classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

"i 1

_'F -20 ° 0_ 30" 32 = 40" 60" 80" 'f00"

°c .30' -=_" .10o o° _o' _oo _o" .0°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possibte engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation orat least

once a year if the lawn mower isnot used for25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use..Tighten oil

plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 8)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel

tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug

" Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

= Oil will drain more freely when warm

= Catch oil in a suitable container.

,, Remove bottom oil drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely,

• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not over fil!.

•Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole_

°Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by

using a dirty air filter.

Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in

very dusty, dirty conditions, Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 9)

• Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the

stop and pull away from collar.

,, Remove filter from inside of cover°

o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove

any dirt accumulation_

° Insert new filter into cover_

oPut air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab

with the slot.

° Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten°

CONTAINER

FIG. 8

COLLAR

SLOT

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

TO REMOVE

AIR FILTER /

/[URN CLOCKWISE

AIR FILTER--COVER TO TIGHTEN

FIG. 9

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine

start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at ..030inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT; FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER

AFTER EACH USE,

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it i

cannot come in contact with the spark

plug.

::: .............. , ,, i,,,,,,,,i,,

.Turn lawn mower on its side° Make sure air filter and

carburetor are up, Clean the underside of your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and

trash_

° Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A

clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life_

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil,etc.

° We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean

lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air

filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape

underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove

any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

• ,,=,,=,,-, =-, m i_

$ERVIC AND ADJUSTMENTS

, iii1,,,,,i, I..... I ] i,i ,,[, i jj,, i ill ,,,,11i1,1,,,,,, ,,,,,I, ,,,,, ii,1,,,,11111

' ,i .... i i ,,=,=............ i,,==.... I

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: I

Release control bar.

_Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual.

DISCHARGE GUARD

The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of

your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of

injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the dis-

charge opening into the operator mowing position. If the

discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced..

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of

your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that

objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the

operator mowing position. If the deflector beoomes dam_

aged, it should be replaced.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 10)

• Remove drive cover1 Remove belt by pushing down on

gear case pulley.

o Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel

cap up.

- Remove blade.

° Remove debris shield.

° Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

o Instafl new belt by reversing above steps.

= Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long

life_

DRIVE

COVER

BELT

PUSH

DOWN

FIG. 10

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 11 Thru 13)

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your

mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high,

medium high, medium low and low_ Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium Iow position°

. To change from medium low to medium high position,

the upper and lower handle sections will have to be

turned over (See Fig 11B).

•Remove the cable clips

• Remove the controls and operator presence control

bar from the upper handle,.

o Remove hairpin cotters.

.Disconnect the lower handle from the handie brackets

(See Fig. 13).

o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin

cotters that have been remove&

o Reassemble the controls and the operator presence

control bar to the upper handle.

CAUTION: The operator presence con-

&trol bar must pivot freelyto permit bladN

brake engagement when control bar is

released. Do not overtighten the fas-

teners holding the controls to the up-

per handle,

To change from medium low to high position orify the

upper handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig. 12A),.

To change from medium low to low position, only the

lower handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig. 12B),.

ENGINE

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 engine is running too fast or too slow, take

your mower to an authorized service center for repair and

adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for

mixture control, if your engine does not operate properly

due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn

mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or

adjustment.

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW MEDIUMHIGH

FIG. 11A FIG. 11B

LOW

FIG. 12A FIG. 12B

LOWER HANDLE

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVE

HAIRPIN CLIP HANDLE BRACKET

FIG. 13

STORAGE

........... n,lu,,,i,,,i 'u'" _ '_..... i'

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE

end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days

or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean

it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in

a clean, dry area,

= Ctean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

oLubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual,

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are

securely fastened, inspect moving parts for damage,

breakage and wear° Replace if necessary,

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting°

HANDLE (See Fig. 14)

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage

•Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward

each other until the lower handle clears the handle

bracket, then move handle forward,

•Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow

upper handle to be folded back.

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR

STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD

THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE

CONTROL CABLES

• When setting up your handle from the storage position,

the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing

position.

LOWER HANDLE

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

MOUNTING

HAIRPIN

COTTER

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

FOLD FORWARD

FOR STORAGE

FOLD BACKWARD

MOWING

POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING lN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

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 THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE tN STORAGE

o Drain the fuel tank°

o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty°

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,,

• Use fresh fuel next season,,

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Acid stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container, Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer,,

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual),.

CYLINDER

o Remove spark plug

°Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

into cylinder

o Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil

° Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

. Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

oReplace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

. Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

wilt cause your unit to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,

, lu i,iiirlll,ll,

CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

with gasoline in the tank inside a build-

ing where fumes may reach an open

flame or spark, Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

FIG. 14 14

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN iVlOWER - -MODEL NO. 917.377200

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

iJ"

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 17490416

2 !37055X004

3 137053

457072

6 48373

7 77881

8 137051

9 137074

10 57079

DESCRIPTION

Tapping Screw I/4.20 x 14/4

Engagement Bracket

Shifter

Seal

Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key

Nos. 4, 5, and 7)

Bearing

Worm Shaft

Drive Shaft

Hardened Washer

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

11 131484 Clutch Yoke

12 700343 Bushing

13 86447 Plug

14 t37050 Helical Gear

15 750436X Clutch Jaw

16 750369 Grease

17 12000003 E-Ring

18 850848 Hi-Pro Key

19 81585X004 Spring Bracket

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inche&

1inch =25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377200

,,..,,t,

43 44

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -MODEL NO. 917.377200

.,4

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 145646X479

3 156577

5153638

6 145793

7 131959

8 151517

9 51793

10 136376

t2 151516X479

18 151667X479

19 !51665X479

22 140540

23 750097

24 87584X004

25 151889

27 147286

28 154132

29 152124

33 150182

35 750085X007

36 146630

38 700331X004

39 701037

40 145935X004

41 62335

42 142748

43 150339

44 83923

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

Upper Handle 45 751592

Zone Control Cable 46 85463

Rope Guide 48 149741

Control Bar 49 63601

Handle Belt 51 134612

Cable Clip 52 150406

Hairpin Cotter 53 851084

Handle Knob 54 850263

Lower Handle 55 851074

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 56 152202

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 57 851514

Rear Deflector 58 752118

HexWasher Head Screw #10-24 x !/2 62 156516

Deflector Bracket 63 85543

Discharge Guard 64 87677

Hinge Rod 68 ......

Housing Bracket

Torsion Spring 69 153350X479

Hubcap 70 153282X479

Wheel Adjusting Bracket 71 63601

Spacer - -!56515

Selector Spring

Selector Knob

Axle Arm Assembly

Betleville Washer 7_! 33072

Shoulder Bolt 7_!_133623

Wheel & Tire Assembly 71.__33500

Hex Nut 71 33300

71_33723

71 33316

Locknut 3/18-16

Danger Decal

Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Hex Locknut

Debris Shield

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd. 8)

Helical Lockwasher

Hardened Washer

Blade 22"

Blade Adapter

Deflector

Lawn Mower Housing (lncL Ref, #46, 59 & 60)

Engine Pulley

Hi-Pro Key #HP 505

Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman

Model 143.975502

Support Brkt Handle RH

Support Brkt Handle LH

Locknut Keps

Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

Grass Catcher

Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

Fuel Stabilizer

SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)

High Wheel Kit

Mower Cover

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -MODEL NO. 917.377200

LJII

-'k --2

tt'

'', \ \

/ ,8

18 10

14 16

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -MODEL NO, 917.377200

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 146323

2 48385

3 63601

4 144929

5 146527

6 150495

7145212

8 150182

10 88446

11 150340

12 12000058

13 137054

14 88080

!5 88118

DESCRIPTION

Control Cable Assembly

Control Head Kit

Locknut 1/4-20

Hex Washer Head Screw

V-Belt

Spring Retainer

Hex Nut

Hubcap

Nylon Bushing

Wheet & Tire Assembly

E-Ring

Pinion

Dust Cover

Felt Washer

#10-24 x 2-1/8

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

16 67725

18 701037

25 152903

28 143603

28 154990

31 132010

32 137052

33 48386

35 152018

36 702511

37 137090

38 STD541425

40 75192

4t 152019

55 86012

Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134

Selector Knob

Drive Cover Decal

Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24

Drive Cover

Hex Flange Nut

Drive Pulley

Drive Control Cable Kit

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)

Gear Case Assembly

Spring

Locknut 1/4-20

Spring

Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right)

Driveshaft Cover

CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.975502

9O0

400

135

130

416

4"17,_

120

119

125

126

223

204

182

185

370C

241

< 245

/_ 250

238

CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGRNE MODELNUMBER143.975502

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 36478A

2 26727

6 33734

7 36557

12A 36558

12B 34695

14 28277

15 30589

16 32651

17 31335

18 651018

19 36281

20 32600

30 35996

40 36073

40 36074

40 36075

41 36070

41 36071

41 36072

42 36076

42 36077

42 36078

43 20381

45 30963B

46 32610A

48 27241

50 35992

52 29914

69 35261

70 34311D

72 30572

73 28833

75 27897

80 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611112

92 650815

93 650816

I00 34443A

101 610'118

103 651007

110 34961

119 36477

120 36476

125 36471

125 36472

126 29314B

126 29315C

130 6021A

135 35395

150 35991

151 31673

169 27234A

172 32755

174 30200

178 29752

182 6201

184 26756

Cylinder (lncl. 2,7,20 & 125) 185 36544

Dowel Pin 186 34337

Breather Element 189 650839

Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & t2A) 191 36559

Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 195 610973

Breather Tube Elbow 200 35727

Washer 202 36482

Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 203 31342

Governor Lever 204 650549

Governor Lever Clamp 205 650777

Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 207 34336

Extension Spring 209 30200

Oil Seal 215 32410

Crankshaft 223 650451

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 224 34690A

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010 '_,OS) 238 650932

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020' OS) 239 34338

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (St&) (Ir_cL 43) 241 35797

Piston & Pin Ass'y. 245 35066

(.010" OS) (Inc!. 43) 250 35065

Piston & Pin Ass y. 260 36915

(.020" OS) (Incl. 43) 26! 30200

Ring Set (Std.) 262 650831

Ring Set (o010::OS) 275 36473

Ring Set (.020 OS) 277 650988

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 285 35000A

Connecting Rod Ass'y. (tncL 46) 287 650926

Connecting Rod Bolt 290 30705

Valve Lifter 292 26460

Camshaft (MCR) 298 28763

Oil Pump Ass'yo 300 36916

Mounting Flange Gasket 301 36246

Mounting Flange (IncL 72 thru 83) 305 35647

Oil Drain Plug (IncL 73) 306 36832

Drain Plug Gasket 307 35499

Oil Seal 309 650562

Governor Shaft 310 35648

Washer 313 34080

Governor Gear Ass'y, (IncL 81) 370A 36261

Governor Spool 370B 35167

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 370C 36861

Flywheel Key 370K 36695

Flywheel 380 632747

Belleville Washer 390 590694

Flywheel Nut 400 36481

Solid State Ignition

Spark Plug Cover 416 36085

Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16"

Ground Wire

* Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve (St&) (Incl° 15t)

Exhaust Valve

(1/32" OS) (Incl° 151)

intake Valve (Std.!,(Incl. 151)

Intake Valve (1/32 OS) (Incl. 151)

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Cap

* Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28

Screw, t/4-28 x 7/8" ..................

* Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 21

417 650760

900 --

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"

S..E. Brake Bracket (Incl. 195)

Terminal

Control Bracket (lncL 202 Thru 205)

Compression Spring

Screw 5-40 x 7/16"

Screw 6-32 x 21/32"

Throttle Link

Screw 10-24 x 9/16"

Control Knob

Screw 1/4-20 x 1"

* Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw 10-32 x 49/64"

* Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Collar

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing

Screw, 10_24 x 9/16"

Screw, 1/4_20 x 1/2"

Muffler (Incl. 277)

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2_5/16"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

Fuel Tank (Incl 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil Fil! Tube

* "O"-Ring

"O"-Ring

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Dipstick

Spacer

Lubrication Decal

Control Decal

Primer Decal

Starter Decal

Carburetor (Incl, 184)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

(tncL Items Marked * in Notes)

Spark Arrestor Kit

(Incl. 417)(Optional)

Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" (Optional)

Replacement Engine NONE

Replacement S/B 750679A,

order from 71-999

RPM High 2900 to 3200

RPM Low 2450 to 2750

(NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590737

starter, Refer to the design of the rope pulley strength

ribs for part identification. Individual starter parts do not

interchange..) IncL Part #'s 26756 (1),27234A (1), 33735

(1), 36832 (1), 34338 (1), 34690A (t), 35261 (1),

36477 (t)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS^ inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.975502

KEY PART

NO. NO,

-, -- 632747

'. _',, 1 631615

2 631767

_._ 4631184

5 631183

_. 6 632504

7 650506

(_ 16 631807

25 631867

27 631024

=_ 28 632019

÷_. 29 631028

30 631021

"" 3! 631022

.... 35 36045

36 632735

"_ 37 632547

--® 40 632736

-_ 44 2711O

DESCRIPTION

Carburetor

(lnc£ 184 of Engine Parts List)

Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seat Washer

Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (IncL 3t)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

"O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

48.,,.,,,..6,310,27.......... Welch Pluq_ Atmospheric Vent

,-m; <-,

[}--,

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 590694 Recoil Starter

1 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4)

2 590600 Washer

3 590696 Retainer

4 590601 Washer

5 590697 Brake Spring

6 590698 Starter Dog

7 590699 Dog Spring

8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.

11 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.

(40 degree grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

--- 590737 Rewind Starter

3 590740 Retainer

6 5906t6 Starter Dog

7 590617 Dog Spring

8 5906t8A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass y

11 590687A Starter Housing Ass'y

(40 degree grommet)

I2 590535 Starter Rope

(Length 98 x 9/64" dia )

13 590701 Starter Handle

14 590741 Locking Tab

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS

PROBLEM

i i ., ,

Does not start

Loss of power

Poor cut -uneven

Excessive vibration

Starter rope hard to pull

Loss of drive

(Serf-Propelled Mowing)

Grass catcher not filling

(if so equipped)

Hard to push

CAUSE

1. Dirty air filter,

2 Out of rue!

3, Sta_e fuel

4 Water in fuel,

5rSpark ptug wire is disconnected,

6, Bad spark plug

7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter.

8 Contro{ bar In released position

9Control bar defective

t Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in heavy grass

2 Cutting too much grass

3 Dirty air filler.

4 Buildup of grass, ieaves and trash under mower

5 Too much oil in engine

6 Walking speed too fast

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2 Wheel heights uneven.

3 Low engine speed.

4 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

tWorn, bent or loose blade,

2 Bent engine crankshaft.

1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is

released

2 Bent engine crankshaft

3 Blade adapter broken

4. B_ade draggingin grass

1. Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged

2 Belt not ddving

I Cutting height too k?w

2 Lift on blade worn off

3 Catcher not venting air

4 Low engine speed

1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low,

2 Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in grass.

3 Grass catcher too full.

4 Handle height position not right for you,

CORRECTION

I Clearv'rep_ace afr filter

2, Fill fuef tank

3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel,

4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh

gasoline

5. Connect wire to plug

6. Replace spark plug

7, Tighten bfade bolt or replace blade adapter,

8,, Depress control bar to handle,

9 Replace control bar.

,,u

l Set in "Higher Cut" position

2 Set in "Higher Cut" position

3 Cteantreplace air filter

4, Clean underside of mower housing,

5 Check oil level

6 Cut at slower walking speed.

1 Replace blade Tighten btads bolt

2., Set all wheels at same height

3, Set engine speed control in fast position,

4. Clean underside of mower housing

1. Repiace blade Tighten blade balt,

2 Contact an authorized service center/department,

1, Depress control bar to upper handle before

pulling starter rope

2 Contact an authorized service center/department

3 Replace blade adapter

4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface

to start engine,

1, Adjust or replace drive control cable, if broken,

2 Put belt on pufleys or replace belts if broken.

1, Raise cutting height

2. Replace blade

3 Clean grass catcher,

4 Set engine speed control in fast posftlon

1 Raise cutting height

2 Raise rear of Jawn mower housing one (1)

setting higher.

3, Empty grass catcher

4. Adjust handle height to suit

MODEL NO.

917.377200

IFYOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800_473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

tNFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1_800-366-7278)

5.5 HORSEPOWER

22" EZ MULCH

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Each lawn mower has its own model number, Each en-

gine has its own model number.

The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a

decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing,

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co Service Center/Department and most

Retail Stores°

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

oPRODUCT- LAWN MOWER

o MODEL NUMBER - 9t7o377200

• ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.975502

,, PART NUMBER

,, PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians..° professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell

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