Craftsman 917.377401 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFTSMAN+6.0 HORSEPOWER22" EZ MULCHPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.377401• Safety• ' Assembly• Operation•

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS917.377401luMODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER: 6.0DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.SASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS

IMPORTANT:Bladebolt is grade 8 heattreated.TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpeningblade - but if you do, be sure the blade isbalanced.Car

TOCHANGEENGINEOILNOTE: Beforetippinglawnmowerto drainoil,drainfueltankby runningengine untilfuel tank is empty.• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

ACAUTION: Before performing anyservice and adjustments:• Release control bar and stop engine.• Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely

ACAUTION: The operator wesencecontrol bar must pivot freely to permitblade/brake engagement when control baris released. Do not overtighten thefastene

ENGINEFUELSYSTEMIMPORTANT:Itisimportanttopreventgumdeposits from forming in essential fuel systemparts such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose,or ta

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLoss of powerPoor cut- unevenExcesoivevibrationStarter rope hardto pullGrass catchernot filling (if soequipped)Hard t

IROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377401GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7025111IKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20x1-1/42 13

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Warranty • 2 Product Specifications , 10Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13Assembly 4 Storage 14Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15Maintenance Schedu

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004O-370K2982922g0120I 41612611g12531046

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For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Pare ordenar p

• Dress pmpedy. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or wearing open sandals.Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.• Check fuel tank before

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthis lawn mower was produced. They are alsoavailable at most Sears retail outlets and servicecenters. Most Sea_ store

• Yourlawnmowerhandle can beadjusted for your mowing comfort.Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Serviceand Adjustment section of this manual.Op

The opera,on of any lawn mower can resultinforeign objects thrown intothe eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or eye

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OILYour lawn mower is shipped without oil in theengine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oilfill is clean.• Remove engin

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPSIMPORTANT:Forbeatpe_ormanne,keepmowerhousingfree of built-up grass andtrash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCEsection of this

.EOU SE V,CE OATESCheck for Loose Fasteners !If J I_Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped)M Clean Lawn MowerO Clean Under Drive Cover_Power-Prope_kK