Craftsman 917.377422 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual[RAFTSNRNo6.5 HORSEPOWER22" EZ MULCHPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917,377422• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintena

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.377422;ERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER: 6.5DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 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

TOCHANGEENGINE OILNOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drainoil, drain fuel tank by running engine untilfuel tank is empty.• Disconnect spark plug wire

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

• Tochangefrommediumlowto highpositiononlytheupperhandlesectionwillhaveto be turned over.• To change from medium low to lowposition, only the lower ha

ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gumdeposits fromforming in essential fuel systemparts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLoss of powerPoor cut- unevenExcessivevibrationStarterropehardto pullGrass catchernot filling (if soequipped)Hardtopu

IROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377422GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 70251117ISKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 17490416 Tappingserew 1/4-20x1-1/42 1

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 10Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13Assembly 4 Storage 14Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15Maintenance Schedule 9

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996510130120119416 1 12519186". _74172181821_/17838

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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(1-80o-366-7278)Para ordenar p

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

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are alsoavailable at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sear

• Your lawn mower handle can beadjusted for your mowing comfort.Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Serviceand Adjustment section of this manual

Theoperationofanylawnmowercanresultinforeign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which canresultin ,severeeye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or eye shields

BEFORESTARTINGENGINEOILYourlawnmower is shipped withoutoil intheengine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oilfillis clean.• Remove engine oil ca

MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: For best peffo_, keepmower housingfree of built-upgrass andtrash. See "Cleaning"in MAINTENANCEsectionof thism

Check forLoose Fasteners _ ll/Clean/Inspect Grass CatcherM CleanLawn MowerO Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propelled MowersI _/'Check drive belt/p