Craftsman 917.377431 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFTSMI:IN°65 HORSEPOWER22 EZ MULCHPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.377431• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,,,,,'_ .,/__.,,,____.0_/_,:AS YOU COMPLETECheck for Loose Fasteners I_ IfClean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) . l_&ap

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.377431SERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER: 6.5DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYP_ 1.25 QUARTSO

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OILNOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drainoil, drain fuel tank by running engine untilfuel tank is empty.• Disconnect spark plug wir

A, CAUTION: Before performing anyservice and adjustments:• Release control bar and stop engine.• Make sure the blade and all movingparts have complete

Squeeze toremoveLower handleHandle bracketMountingPinHairpincotterENGINEENGINE SPEEDYour engine speed has been factory set.Do not attempt to increase

• Drain the fuel tank.• Start the engine and let it run until the fuellines and carburetor are empty.• Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts

PROBLEMLoss of powerTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Rear of lawn mower housingor cuttingblade draggingin heavy grass• Cuttingtoo much grassPoor cut- uneve

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IROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377431GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 70251171715KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14Assembly 4 Storage 15Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16Maintenance Schedule 1

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377431BATTERY ASSEMBLY34251KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1234587297X479 BatteryBracket750909 Battery111549X Battery C

REPAIR PARTS4ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.37743174684O72262539354O7138

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REPAIR PARTSROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377431242122232140

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.377431KEY PARTNO. NO DESCRIPTION1 1457932 STD5414254 1587555 1463236 1465279 15049512 75115215 70103718 8811819 6772

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504347263A%8"E'_--3oo110_1201304101781821_370C 262/_119125174195"305238 25042

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.MODEL NUMBER 143.996504PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 372662 267276 337347 3655712 3677512A 3655812B 36

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504KEYNO.1245671617182020A252728,293031353636A374O44474848A6O_37?--=7PARTNO. DESCRIPTION640174 Carburetor

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE11CMODEL NUMBER 143.99650412123I,fKEYNO.w--1234A5B67810A11C12131415161718PARTNO.35709349553495O3495434949A34953349455905003571

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504-- 11m5Ore2KEY PARTNO. NO.---- 5907021 590599A2 5906003 5906964 5906015 5906976 5906987 5906998 590700

• Dross properly. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or weadng open sandals.Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.• Check fuel tank befor

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504KEY PARTNO. NO.---- 5907393 5g07406 5906167 5906178 590618A11 59O63812 59053513 59070114 590760DESCRIP

Fortherepairor replacementpartsyouneeddelivereddirectly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar piezas c

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

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

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to f

Theoperation of any lawn mower can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or e

BEFORESTARTINGENGINEOILYourlawnmowerisshippedwithout_ in theengine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oilfill is clean.• Remove angine oil cap a

MOWING TIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushing effortand to keep from