Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAWJ 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377151 • • • • • • 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 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ...................... Maintenance ....................................... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 5 6 10 10 Product Specifications ........................ 11 Service and Adjustments .................... 14 Storage ........................................
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine (motor). • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERTH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- TO UNFOLD IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. 2.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols product. may appear on your lawn mower or in literature Learn and understand CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF supplied with the there meaning.
Plate Tab The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign 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. Lower Wheels for High Cutr--_._.AlgP _(_ _ Lever Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1.
DRIVE CONTROL • 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 releasing the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To slop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages.
TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. 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 IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE OILTYPE CAPACITY/TYPE: (API-SF-SJ): REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: ;PARK PLUG (GAP: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED 20 OZS. .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: CHAMPION RJ19LM INTAKE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008 .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. OR J19LM The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Blade adapter Crankshaft Key keyway Lockwasher Crank GEAR CASE • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL MUFFLER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3, 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. 4.
_,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" the Operation section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. 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. 2. 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. _I, CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
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. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engone and exhaust .areas are still warm. A CAUTION:Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start CORRECTION 1, Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 5. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHART CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged. 2. Belt not driving 1. Adjust or replace drive control cable. 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken. Grass catcher not filling (ifso equipped) 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade worn off. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1, Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377151 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 17 15 14 i 10 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 6 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 10 77881 137051 137074 57079 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
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