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AIRS

MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 OWNER'SMANUAL

* Assembly

-Operation

Customer

Responsibilities

®Service

-Adjustments

- Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

156619 REV. 1 11.15.96 VBL Printed in U.S.A.

I III

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers &

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJEGTS_

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 manuai 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, especially

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 itof

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.

• Dress 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 filling 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 this while the engine is running.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

OPERATION:

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

cut. Do not let other interests distract you.

• 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.

• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using

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

any gravel-covered areas.

oNever direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor

attow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.

•Before cleaning, inspecting, or repaidng your mowe r,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.

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age before restarting and operating you mower.

•Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the

engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result.

• Do notoperate your mower ifit 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 pulling the mower towards you. Mow

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

Ioseyourfooting. Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes. Use

caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain orwhen

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 bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for

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

tion.

• Keep atl safety devices in place and working.

• 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 on|y replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the

manufacturer of your mower.

• Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.

• AIIow 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, etc.

IIIII I II I Jllllllll IIIII III IIII

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!t! BECOMEALERTtH YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ii ii i III,IIIIIIHIIIIIII i iii iiiiiiii

i_CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

I_JL plug wire and place wire where it can-

I_not contact spark plug in order to pre-

I U vent accidental starting when setting

! up, transporting, adjusting or making

I repairs. .......

AWARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears 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 Center/Department. We have competent, wefl-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this _awn 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 9! 7.377300

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODEL 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 6.6

DISPLACEMENT: 12,56 CU. tN,

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR ONLY

OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS.

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

GAP: ,030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: _NTAKE: _008"

EXHAUST: .008"

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

• Fo_Iow a regular schedute in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.

- Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

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 wii! repair free of charge any

detect 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.

- Re pairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain

the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE tS 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 rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSmBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-14

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

ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 6

OPERATION .................................................................. 8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... t2

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. t5

STORAGE ................................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. t9

REPAIR PARTS -LAWN MOWER ........................ 20-24

REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE .................................... 26-28

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................................... 30

INDEX

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

Adjustments:

Carburetor ............................ 16

Drive Bett ............................... 15

Engine Speed ........................ 16

Handle Height ........................ 16

Height of Cut ............................ 9

Air Filter:

Replacement ........................ 14

Service ................................... 14

Assembly ........................................ 6

Blade:

Sharpening ............................ 13

Replacement ......................... 13

Controls:

Drive Contro ............................ 8

Engine Zone Controi ................ 8

Engine Speed Control ............. 8

Operator Presence

Control Bar .............................. 8

Customer Responsibilities... 3, 12-14

Air Filter ................................. 14

Blade Care/Replacement ...... 13

Drive Wheels. ........................ 13

Engine ................................... 14

Lubrication ............................. 14

Spark Plug ............................. 14

Cutting Levels ................................ 9

Engine:

Air Fitter ................................ 14

Oil Change ............................ 14

Oi! Level ................................ 14

Oil Type ................................ 14

Starting ................................. 10

Stopping ............................... 10

Storage ................................. 16

Fuel:

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

Storage .................................. 16

Type ....................................... 10

Handle Adjustment:

Assembly ................................. 6

Cutting Height ........................ 16

Lubrication:

Engine ................................... 14

Lawn Mower .......................... 12

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

Maintenance Schedule ................. 12

Mowing Tips ................................. 10

Oil:

Engine ................................... t2

Storage .................................. t6

Oserat_on:

Drive Control ............................ 9

Engine Control ......................... 9

Grass Catcher ......................... 9

Mower ...................................... 9

Operator Presence

Control Bar .............................. 9

Options:

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

Repair Parts:

Engine .............................. 24_28

Lawn Mower ..................... 20-23

Responsibilities, Customer.. 3, 12-14

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

Service and Adjustments ............. 15

Carburetor ............................. ! 6

Drive Belt .................................

Engine Speed ........................ 16

Handle ................................... 16

Spark Plug .................................... 14

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

Speed Control:

Engine ..................................... 8

Starting the Engine ....................... 10

Stopping the Engine .................... 10

Storage ......................................... 16

Trouble Shooting Chart ................ 19

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

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LAWN M ACC IES

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

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KiTS

_= ......

STABILIZER

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BLADES

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

MBLY

Read these instructions and this manuat 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 shiDoing 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 atl packing materials except padding between

upper and lower handle 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.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.

.Raise handles untii lower handle section locks into

olace in mowing oosition.

•Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle.

remove protective padding and tighten both handle

knobs,

Remove handle padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle.

. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your

mowing comfort, Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the

Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

(See Fig, 2)

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to ae used as a

mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store

mulcher plug in a safe place,

• You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec-

tor,

,, To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug

into discharge opening of mower.

MULCHER

FIG. 2

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or ap=

proved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to op-

erate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

OPERATOR PRESENCE _ ^ _,

CONTROL BAR _._¢_) Y/'_,>. -.

//// UFT UP ,_' /I/

__"/ _ _,_.. ,--

LOWER HANDLE

FIG. 1

;EMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4)

o 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.

= Whet" frame comes out the other end of sewn hem,

immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag

as shown in inset.

o Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until

both ends of frame are exposed out of the front Open-

ing.

* AssembJe lower frame to tubular frame as shown, Be

sure handle _s outside of bag and frames are fully

seated as shown in inset.

• Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them ',nwarm

water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, tet it dry before

using.

• Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed while operating

lawn mower.

Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the

grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear

door hinge bracket,

The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower

housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass

catcher frame,

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place, Never attempt

to operate the lawn mower with the rear

door removed or propped open.

TUBULAR FRAME SEWN

SEWN HEM

FLIP LID

LOWER

JFRAME

TUBULAR

FRAME /

(Frames must

be fully seated)

FIG. 3B

LOWER FRAME HANDLE /

FIG. 3C

HINGE "-- -_=_'_" /

BRACKET GRASS

CATCHER

FRAME

FORMED

TABS

FiG. 4

FiG, 3A

OPERATION

-.- ................ -

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,

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

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

STARTER HANDLE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

HANDLE KNOB

GRASS CATCHER

MULCHER PLUG GASOLINE CAP /

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK

PRIMER

COVER

\HOUSING

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running.

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 engine,

DRIVE CONTROL LEVER - used to engage power-pro-

pelled forwarc motion of lawn mower.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the

engine which allows you to select either fast (@) or slow

(-_) engine speed.

MULCHER PLUG - must be removed to convert to bagging

or discharging operation,

OPERATION

_e operation of any lawn-"-'_mowe----_canresult in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which ca___

_' ___._._ _ 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.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plate in place and door

closed or without an approved clipping

deflector or grasscatcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 5)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the

side of the engine. High (4it) position is for starting the

engine, norma cutting, and better grass bagging, Low

(,,_ml)position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

fawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not

under any circumstances attempt to

defeat the function ofthe operator con-

trol. The blade turns when the engine is

running.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-

ence control bar which requires the operator to be

positioned behind the Iawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

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FlG. 5

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig, 6)

• Raise wheels for tow cut and lower wheels for high cut,

•Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cutting

height to suit your requirements. Medium 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 WH EELS PLATE TAB

FOR HIGH CUT

LEVER

RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

FiG. 6

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)

• To remove grass catcher, release operator presence

control bar to stop engine.

• Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the

handle.

= Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause

unnecessary wear.

.// ._

FIG. 7

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

.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 will stop when the operator presence

control bar is released. To stop forwara motion without

stopping engine, release the operator presence control

bar slightly until the drive control d sengages. 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 turning lawn mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

X_ \ CONTROL BARo.,w

TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL

DRIVE CONTROL DI__.EN_GED=

FIG. 8

OPERATION

BEFORE ,STARTING ENGINE

OIL (See Fig, 9)

Your lawn mower _sshipped without oil in the engine,

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

- Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

,Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fit!.

• Check oil leve before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill

to full line on dipstick.

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

Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,

and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS (See Fig. 9)

- Fii fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do'not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used w_thin 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTtNG

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (calfed gasohof 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 longer, 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-

tions for additional information. Never use engrne or

carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

To start acold engine, push primer five (5) times before

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

necessary when starting an eng_ne which has already

run for a few minutes.

- Move engine speed control lever to fast (,t_) position.

-Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle

and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

- 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.

GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP

W/DIPSTICK

FIG. 9

MOWING TIPS

o 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 ofcut

and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1)

wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better

discharge of grass.

= For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions.

Lheengine speed should be set in the fast (@) position.

• When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist.

heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the

grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.

• Ifa trail of grass clippings is left on the rignt side of a rear

discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction

with a small overlap to collect the cl ippings on the next

pass.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of

grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine airflow

and extend engine life.

,Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt

and dust with use and catchers will collect tess grass,

To prevent this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and let dry before using.

OPERATION

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

-The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times andreduce 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 wii

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn,

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speea

as this wil provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

-Avoid cuttin g your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

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

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

will nor be exposed to the direct sun.

, For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height

so that the !awn mower cuts off only the top one-third

of the grass blades (See Fig. 10). If the lawn is

overgrown 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 ot 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 yourcutting 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 1t"3

FiG. 10

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C;IBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

--Check fo'rLooseFasteners "°' [_

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher i

(if Equipped) _

Clean Lawn Mower , _#'

Clean Under Drive Cover

I (Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

i (Power-Propelled Mowers) I

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade { I

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

! (Electric Start Mowers) _ -45

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Of ........ if

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Clean or Replace Spark Plug

Rep ace A r Filter Paper Cartridge

1 - Change more often wren operating tinder a heavy ioad or in high ambient temperatures.

ERVICE DATES

i/ t/

_1,2 ' •

_2 _• _

2 - Sewice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 * Re_tace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of 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 thewarranty, 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, replace air filter

element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug

and clean!new air filter element assures proper air-fuel

mixture and helps your engine run better and fast

longer.

, Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

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

LUBRICATION CHART

/_ WHEEL

ADJUSTER

ENGINE OIL

_HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

REAR DOOR

HINGE

(3) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION,

iMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WH EEL

BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT

DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF

THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEELTHEY

MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CUSTOMER BILITIES

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.

o 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, 11)

- 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 glovesand/or wrap blade with

iqeavy cloth.

" Remove blade bolt byturning counter-clockwise. Use

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

o Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock

washer and hardened washer),

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in gooG

condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 11)

- 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 lugs on the adapter.

- Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp

edge) is up toward the engine.

- install the blade bolt with the tockwasher and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

, Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.

,The recommendec tightening torque is 35-40 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT tS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

NOTE: We do nor recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care should be taken to keep the Dlade balanced. An

unbalanced blade wilt cause eventual damage to lawn

mower or eng ne.

,' 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 wall

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

3osition. if either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

BLADE

BLADE CRANK-

ADAPTER SHAFT

KEYWAY

KEY

BC k SHAFT

HARDENED X

WASHER TRAILING X

LOCK WASHER EDGE BLADE ADAPTER

FIG. 11

GRASS CATCHER

(If pure qased as an accessory)

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

be dry when used.

,Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration. Through norma use it will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower

model number when ordering.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be

sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings,

etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free

drive wheels,

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both front

wheels.

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.

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 lulcricant to the proper level

at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs

attention is if service has been performed on the gear

case.

If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Pre-

mium 1 Grease. Part No. 750355. Do not substitute.

CUSTOMER BILITIES

ENGINE

LUBRiCATiON

Use onty high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF or SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

.20 _ 0 o 30° 32_ 40 ° 609 80 ° 100 °

IC .30 ° .20 ° .i0 ° 0 o 10_ 20_ 30 •

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 oi! consumption when used above

32'_F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn

mower is not used for 25 hours in one year,

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

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

p!ug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Fig, 12)

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

tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

w_rewhere t cannot come in contact with spark plug.

•Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

= Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable

container. Rock Iawn mower back and forth to remove

any oiJ trapped inside of engine.

= Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of

engine,

• Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the

dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL.

Replace engine o_1cap.

= Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

CONTAINER

FIG. 12

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. 13)

-Loosen cover screw.

, Swing cover down and remove from hinge.

-Pull paper fiiter out of air cleaner body,

= Clean air cleaner cover and body,

-Install a new paper filter.

= Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be sure hinge is

assembled properly.

- Swing cover up and tighten cover screw. (Do not

overtighten),

AIR FILTER

COVER

HINGE /

PAPER

FILTER

COVER

SCREW

FIG. 13

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 .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER

AFTER EACH USE.

_1_ from spark plu_ace wire_where !t !

cannot come in contact with the spark

* Turn ;awn 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.

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oit.etc,

We do not recommend using a garden hose tc 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 beasttwice 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.

RVICE AND ADJU ENTS

....................................... . uL,±,u.,_ _

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

, 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 i

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" n the Operation

section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower

into the ooerator's mowing position, tf the rear deflector

becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. ! 4)

'Remove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on

gear case pulley.

- Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel

cap up.

o Remove blade.

- Remove debris shield.

-Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.

• instal! new belt by reversing above steps.

- Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long

life.

DRIVE

COVER

BELT

PRESS

FiG. 14

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17)

Your tawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your

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

medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium tow position.

- To change from medium low to medium high position,

the upper and lower handle sections will have to be

turned Over (See Fig. 15B),

o Remove the controls and operator presence control

bar from the upper handle.

* Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.

-Remove hairpin cotters,

° Disconnect the lower handte from the handfe brackets

(See Fig. 17).

. Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin

cotters that have been removed,

. Reassemble the starter rope guide.

. Reassemble the controlS and the operator presence

controt bar to the upper handle.

CAUTION: The operator presence con-

trol bar mu st pivot freely to permit blade

brake engagement when control bar is

released, Do not over tighten the

fasteners holding the controls to the

upper handle.

To change from medium low to high position only the

upper handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig. 16A).

To change from medium low to low position, only the

lower handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig. 16B).

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt

to increase engine spee d or it may result in personal injury.

If you believe that the engine is running too fast ortoo slow,

take your lawn 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 tawn

mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or

adjustment.

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH

FiG. 15A FIG. 15B

FIG. 16A FIG. 16B

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVE

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

HAIRPIN CLIP

FIG. 17

STORAGE

immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the

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.

* Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

Lubricate 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 a{{ _usted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting,

HANDLE (See Fig. 18)

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 qandle

bracket, then move qandle 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 wilt automatically lock into the mowing

position.

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

SQUEEZE TO

FOLD

HAIRPIN

COTTER

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

FOLD FORWARD

FOR STORAGE

LOWER HANDLE

FOLD BACKWARD

MOWING

POSITION

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN 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 AC DtC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

= Drain the fuel tank,

= Start the eng ne and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

- Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer _s an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add 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 al!ow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor, Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuei 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

• Remove spark plug.

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

into cylinder.

- 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,

- Replace 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 rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

......... . _ ,=

CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

i _#_ with gas°line in the tank inside a build"

I _A ing where fumes may reach an open

i _ flameorspark. AIIowtheenginetocoo!

ure.

F_G. 18 17

SERVICE NOTES

T COTING POINTS

PROBLEM

..- _ __

Does not start

Loss of power

Poor CUt - uneven

Excessive vibration

Starter rope herd to pulI

Loss of drive

Grass catcher not filling

(If so equipped)

Hard to push

CAUSE

1. Dirty air fiIter.

2. Out of fuel.

3. Stale fuel

4. Waterin fuel,

5. Spark plug w_re is disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter.

8, Control barin released position

9. Control bar defective

1. Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

_nheavy grass.

2, Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter.

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

5. Too much oi_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.

1. Worn_ 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. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged,

2. Belt "_otdriving.

1. Cutting height too low,

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

tn grass.

3. Grass catcher too full

4. HandPa height position not right for you

CORRECTION

1. Clean/replace air fitter.

2. Fi!] fuel 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 pfug.

7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter,

8, Depress control bar to hand{e

9. Replace control bar,

t. Set in "Higher Cut* position,

2. Set in"Higher Cut" positior

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Clean underside of mower housing.

5, Checkoil level

6, Cut at slower walking speed.

t. Replace blade, Tighten btade bolt,

2. Set alt wheels at same height.

3, Set engine speed control in fast position.

4. Clean underside of mower housing,

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Contact authorized service center/department,

1, Depress control bar to upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Contact authorized service centeddepartment.

3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Move tawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface

to start engine.

"l, Adjust or reptace drive control cabte, if broken.

2, Put belt oil pulleys or replace belts it broken.

1, Raise cutting height,

2, Replace blade.

3, Clean grass catcher.

4. Set engine speed control in fast position.

1, Raise cutting height

2, Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

se_mg higher,

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to suit.

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300

""-13

-23

10 39 !

20 37

48_

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300

KEY PART

NO. NO

1 145646X479

2 158152

4 150425

5151517

6 136376

8 145793

9 151023

10 128415

11 150050

12 STD512505

13 150181

14 700483X479

15 700365X479

16 133190X479

17 140661X479

18 63601

20 140540

22 85543

23 87677

25 83923

27 150341

28 142748

29 62335

30 145935X004

31 701037

32 700331X004

34 146630

35 700325X007

37 150078

38 751592

39 151512X479

DESCRIPTION

Upper Handle

Engine Zone Controt Cable

Mulcher Plug

Cable Clip

Handle Knob

Control Bar

Rear Door Kit

Pop Rivet

Self Tapping Screw #10-16 x 1/2

Hex Tapping Screw w/Seres 1/4-20 x 1/2

Hubcap

Back Plate

Side Baffle

Discharge Baffle

Rear Baffle

Keps Locknut 1/4-20

Rear Skirt

Engine Pulley

Hi-Pro Key #505

Hex Flange Nut

Wheel

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 x 1

Spring Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Knob

Selector Spring

Spacer

Wheel Adjusting Bracket (Right)

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

Nut

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO

40 151511X479

41 150406

44 48413

46 851514

47 141114

48 851074

49 850263

50 851084

51 700869X479

52 85463

56 88652

57 51793

58 1515t6X479

59 131959

61 132001

62 134612

64 ......

-- 156619

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

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

Lawr Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14, 15, 51 &52)

Blade Adapter

Blade 22"

Hardened Washer

Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

Front Baffle

Danger Decal

Hinge Screw 1/4_20 x lq/4

Hairpin Cotter

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt

Rope Guide

Debris Shield

Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.976600

Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

- - 71 33303 Clipping Deflector

- - 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

- - 7133500 Fue! Stabilizer

- - 7! 33027 SAE 30W Oil [27 oz,)

--7133417 Dust Shield

- - 7133316 Mower Cover

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300

-"2

12 13

-31

! .8

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

I 145755

2 48385

3 63601

4 144929

5 146527

6 150495

8 150182

9 145212

10 88446

11 150340

12 12000058

13 137054

14 88080

15 88118

16 67725

18 701037

Control Cable Assembly 25 152903

Control Head Kit 26 143603

Locknut #10-24 28 702806

Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.t2 31 132010

V-Belt 32 137052

Spring Retainer 33 48386

Hubcap 35 151521

Locknut 36 702511

Nyfon Bushing 37 137090

Wheel & Tire Assembly 38, STD541425

E-Ring 40 75192

Pinion 41 151520

Dust Cover 53 144747

Felt Washer 54 154870

Washer 1/2x lq12 x.134 55 86012

Selector Knob 57 144748

Drive Cover Decal

Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4

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)

Frame Throat

Grassbag Assembly

Driveshaft Cover

Frame Tube

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377300

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

lg j

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

17490416

137055X004

137053

57072

48373

77881

137051

137074

57079

DESCRIPTION

Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1_1/4

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

!3 86447 PIug

t4 137050 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.S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

;ERVICE NOTES

4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER !43.976600

F1o3

lg3 _194 .

191A,,,.L;"194 _ 110

_198

"',-199

.j310

OI 3o7

35O

25I

240

t87A

23g 380

177

,243B

15tA

4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.976600

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 36177

2 27652

6 36059

7 36005A

9 590568

10 36002

11 36003

!2 32447

14 28277

15 36006

I6 36008

17 31335

18 651018

19 36103

20 36010

25 36186

100

!0I

103

1t0

119

120

!25

!26

126

130

135

150

151

151A

169

172

174

177

650802

36185

36073

36074

36075

36070

36071

36072

36076

36077

36078

20381

36023A

32610A

36030

36031A

29914

36032A

36194

30572

28833

36010

30574A

30590A

30591

36057

36034

650924

611154

611155

611156

650815

650816

34443A

610118

651007

36054

36061

36187

36471

36472

293!4B

29315C

6021A

35395

31672

31673

40016

27234A

32755

30200

650925A

Cylinder (IncL 2,10,t2,20 & 125) 184 36183

Dowel Pin 186 36009

Breather Etement 187A 36195

"Breather Cover & Gasket 190 36013

Screw, t0-24 x 3/4" 191A 36012

Breather Valve Body 192 36016

Check Valve 193 36015

Breather Tube 194 36014

Flat Washer 195 610973

Governor Rod (Machined) 198 36017

Governor Lever t99 36018

Governor Lever Clamp 202 36482

Screw TorxT-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 203 31342

Governor Spring 204 651029

Oil Seal 205 651030

BJower Housing Baffle Ass'y. 215 36051

CIncL195) 239 36048

Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8" 240 36190

Crankshaft 24.3B 651041

Piston,Pin,Ring Set (Std.) 245 36046

Piston, Pin,Ring Set (.010 QS) 250 36191

Piston,Pin.Ring Set (.020 OS) 251 650928

Piston & Pin Ass'y.(Std.) (Incl. 43) 251A 650933

Piston & Pin Ass'y. 255 36193

(.010 OS)(lnct.43) 256 650983

Piston & Pin Ass'y. 260 36188

(.020 OS)(1ncl.43) 261 650737

Ring Set (Std,) 262 650929

Ring Set (.010 OS) 263A 36192

Ring Set (.020 OS) 275 36107

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 276 36043

Connecting Rod Ass'y, (Incl. 46) 277 650927

Connecting Rod Bolt 285 34449A

Valve Litter 287 650926

Camshaft (MCR) 290 34357

Oil Pump Ass'y. 292 26460

* Mounting Flange Gasket 300 36189

Mounting Flange (Inct. 72 thru 85) 30I 36246

Oil Drain Plug(Incl. 73) 305 36063

Drain Plug Gasket 307 35499

Oil Sea! 308 36040

Governor Shaft 310 36064

Washer 346A 28763

Governor Gear Ass'y. (fncL81) 347 650898A

Governor Spool 350 36045

'dler Gear 370A 36261

Screw. 1/4-20 x 1-9/16" 370B 36155

=lywheel Key 3700 36861

Flywheel 380 632671A

:lywheel Fan 390 590702

Belleville Washer 400 36062C

Hywheel Nut

Solid State :gnition 416 36085

Spark Plug Cover

Screw, Torx T-15. t0-24 x 15/16" 417 650760

Ground Wire 900 --

* Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head 900 --

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (incl. t51)

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS)

intake Valve (Std,) (lncl, 151 )

Intake Valve (1/32" OS)

Screw. 5/16-18 x t-1/2"

Resistor Spark Plug (RJ ! 9LM)

Valve Spring

Lower Valve Spring Cap

Intake Valve Seal

* Valve Spring Box Gasket

Valve Spring Box Cover

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Carburetor Mounting Stud

Carburetor Gasket

Governor Link

Air Baffle

Brake Lever Ass'y.

Brake Control Lever

Brake Control Lever Link

Brake Spring

Retaining Ring

Terminal Ass'y.

Brake Control Lever Spring

Brake Lever Bushing

Compression Spring

Screw, 5-40 x 7/16"

Screw, Torx T-10. 6-32 x 17/32"

Control Knob

* Carburetor To Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Body (1ncl.239 & 350)

Air Cleaner Stud

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Lock Nut 1/4-20

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

Control Plate

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Blower Housing

Screw, I/4-20 x 1/2"

Screw, t/4-20 x 11/16"

Starter Grill

Muffler

Locking Plate

Screw, 5/6-18 x 2-11/32"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Fuel Tank (Incl. 301 )

Fuel Cap

Oil Fill Tube

"O" Ring

Fill Tube Clip

Dipstick

Screw. 10-32 x 35/64"

Screw, 10-32 x 27/32"

Primer

Lubrication Decat

Control Decal

Primer Decal

Carburetor (IncL 184.239)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

(IncL Items Marked * in Notes)

Spark Arrestor Kit

(Incl. 417)(Optional)

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

Replacement Engine 75079219 order

from 71-999

Replacement SiB 750797. order from

71-999

RPM High 2900 to 3200

RPM Low 2450 to 2750

(NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590739

starter. Refer to the design of the rope pulley strength

ribs for part identification. Individual starter parts do not

interchange.). Incl. part #'s 27234A (1),28833 (1),

36005A (1), 36032A (1), 36035 (1), 36048 (1), 36061

(1), 36183 (2), 696088 nstruction sheet (1)

NOTE: All component dimensions given _nU.S inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976600

37A

t 4Q

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 632671A Carburetor (Inct. 187B & 239

of Engine Parts List)

I 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

5 632593 Dust Seal

6 632541 Throttle Shutter

7 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw

25 632675 Float Bowl

25A 632701 Idle Restrictor

27 632544 Float Shaft

28 632543 Float

29 632548 Float Bowl to Body Gasket

30 632551 Inlet Needle, Seat & Seat Retainer

(Incl. 31)

31 632637 Seat Retainer

32 632672 Bowl Drain Screw

33 632673 Bowl Drain Washer

36 632674 Main Nozzle Tube

37 632547 "O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

37A 632547 "O" Ring

38 632545 Spring, Main Nozzle Tube

38A 632545 S _ring

39 632549 Float Bowl Retainer

40 632676 Main Fuel Jet

47 632554 Welch Plug, Idle Mixing Well

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

oZzL

O--2

590702 Recoil Starter

590599A S 3ring Pin (lncL 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.

1! 590703 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

II .....

590739 Rewind Starter

3 590740 Retainer

6 590616 Starter Dog

7 590617 Dog Spring

8 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y

11 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y

(40 degree grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope

(Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

14 590741 Locking Tab

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.377300

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

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

I=800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

£RIIFTSMIIN<+

6.6 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Each Jawn mower has its own model number. Each en-

gine has its own modet number.

The model number for your +awn mower will be found on a

decal attached to the rear of the {awn mower housing.

The modei number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

Ati 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:

+PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER

+MODEL NUMBER - 9!7.377300

+ENGINE MODEL NO. -143.976600

• 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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