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    Owner's Manual £RRFTSMRN ° 6.75 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377582 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 601[...]

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    Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance 2 Product Specifications 11 2 Service and Adjustments 14 4 Storage 16 6 Troubleshooting 17 10 Repair Parts 37 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover I LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from dat e of 15umhase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, [...]

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    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing opensandals. Wear onlysolid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any sp[...]

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    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also avaH_d:)io at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order i_ir 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 DEFLECTO[...]

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    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handles and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle paddi[...]

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    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER"S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with yourlawn mowerto 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[...]

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    The operationofany lawn mower can reeultin foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields whileoperating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or _alm. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE S[...]

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    )RIVE CONTROL Self-propelling is controllid by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control liver forward until it clicks; then release the liver. Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence co[...]

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    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. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutti[...]

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    .A, ENANCE SCNEOULE FILL IN DATES _ _ _ _ _ REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners (p/ ti/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) II / Check ddve belt/pulleys E Power.Propelled Mowers) b/ CheckJSharpeNReplace Blade I,/3 Lubrication Chart ll/ II_ Clean BatteP//Recha =rge v' v', [...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377582 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. _ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004-[...]

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    MPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat teated. ro SHARPEN BLADE _IOTE: We do not recommend sharpening )lade - but if you do, be sure the blade is _alanced. 3are should be taken to keep the blade _alanced. An unbalanced blade will cause =.ventual damage to lawn mower or .=ngine. , The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not a[...]

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    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping 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 wire where it 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 sui[...]

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    `&CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • 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 cu'n'ING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEI[...]

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    Lower Handle Squeezeto _" F remove_ Hairpin Cotter Handle Bracket TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • 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. • When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work [...]

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    "nmediately prepare your lawn mower for torage at the end of the season or if the unit ,,ill not be used for30 days or more. .AWN MOWER Vhen lawn mower is to be stored for a period ,f time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, trease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance[...]

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    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. [...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull i Loss of drive (Self-Propelled Mowing) Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push •Wom, bent or loose blade. bolt. • Bent engine crankshaft. • Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. • Bent engine crankshaft • Blade adapter br[...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377582 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 1 I KEY PART NO. NO. 1 17490416 2 137055X004 3 137053 4 57072 6 48373 7 77881 8 137051 9 137074 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) Beadng Worm Shaft Drive Shaft KEY NO. PART NO. [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377582 0o 12 13 27 3O 28[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377582 KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION (D 1 165451X479 2 158152 4 150425 5 66426 6 136376 8 145793 9 151023 10 128415 11 150050 12 STD512505 13 150181 14 156374X479 15 700365X479 15 133190X479 17 140661X479 18 63601 20 140540 22 85543 23 87677 25 83923 27 150341 28 142748 29 62[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377582 .b. O 14 15 '11 /[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377582 j=. KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 25 26 PART NO. 145755 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88080 88118 67725 701037 152903 143603 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 28 154990 Control Cable Assembly 31 132010 Locknut #10-24 32 137052 Hex Washer Head[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996704 301 3OO ! 2g_ _310 12 24O 42 75 42[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGII_ MODEL NUMBER 143.99670, KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36177 2 27652 6 36059 9 590568 10 36002 11 36003A 12 32447 12C 36005A 14 28277 15 36006 16 36008 17 31335 18 651018 19 36103 20 36010 25 37149 26 650802 30 36185 40 40004 40005 41 36070 36071 42 40006 40007 43 20381 45 36023A 46 32610A 48 36030 50 36031A 52 29914 69 360[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996704 I KEY PART NO. NO. ---- 640020A 1 632539 5 632593 6 632541 7 650506 14A 632773 25 632675A 27 632544 28 632543 29 632548 30 632709 32 632672 33 632673 36 640022 37 632547 37A 632547 38 632545 38A 632545 39 632549 40 640021 47 632554 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) Th[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996704 --S KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 PART NO. 590702 590599A 590600 59O696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'[...]

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    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART {1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domt[...]