Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 60 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377150 • • • • • • 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.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance LIMITED 2 2 4 6 10 10 TWO YEAR WARRANTY Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 11 14 16 17 37 Back Cover 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 will repair free of charge any defect in mater
• 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 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. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and servP.e 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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATrACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 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 daflector. • To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are seated IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the I_?_|i?n of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. "llweesymbo_mayappearonyourlawnrnow_ orin literatura_Rdied w#htheproduct.
Plate Tab mower can result in foreign The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, which can 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW'tO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle.
DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOUNE • 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. NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released.
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. 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.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 IBELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG IGAP: VALVE CLEARANCE: REGULAR CHAMPION .030" I INTAKE: EXHAUST: RJ19LM .004 - .008 .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. IN. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached lawn mower housing.Record provided above.
IMPORTANT: treated. Blade bolt is grade 8 heat TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Cam should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • 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.
TO CHANGEENGINEOIL NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto 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 as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. • Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine.
_kCAUTION: Before performing any service and 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 CUTFING HEIGHT See '9"0 ADJUST CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS ENGINE SPEED CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place.
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. Operator presence control bar Fold foward for storage LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean if thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN|NG" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Poor cut- uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. I. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Replace blade. "13ghten blade bolt. Set all wheeis at same 3. Low engine speed 3. height Contact an authorized center/ 4. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. department Clean underside of 1, Wom, bent or looseblade. 1. 2. Bent engine cranksh_. 2. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377150 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 IT 1 i KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X(X)4 137053 57072 48373 7 8 77881 137051 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) Beadng Worm Shaft 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO. 137074 57079 131484 700343 86447 137050 750436X 750369 12000003 850848 81585X004 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 PART NO. 145755 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88060 88118 67725 701037 DESCRIPTION ControlCable Assembly Locknut#10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 V-Befl SpringRetainer Hubcap FlangedNut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring l_nion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer I/2 x 1-I/2 x .134 SelectorKnob KEY NO. 26 28 31 PART NO. 917.
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