Owner's Manual CRAFTXMAN° 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917.377565 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • • EspaSol 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 websits: www.sears.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Maintenance LIMITED 2 2 4 6 10 10 Schedule TWO YEAR WARRANTY Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 11 14 16 17 37 Back Cover POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, _ubricated, 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
Wear only solid 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 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.
These accassorias 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 service 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 A'f'£ACHMENTS 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 deflector, • 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 illustrations with your lawn mower to familianze yourself with the location of various controls and adil_'tm_n_. _av_ thi_ manu_l for flr_ure refgrence. Thesesymbds may appeeron your lawn moweror in literaturesuppliedwiff=the product.Leamand underst_d e_re meaning.
TO ATTACH 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. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGtNE housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
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. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING'rIPS • 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 cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
.A,.TENANCESCNEOULE M ! Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive bell/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcation Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start MowersI Change I_ if' v' I/ Engine Oil E Check En_}ineOit Level _ InspectorMuffler Clean Replace Spark Plug I/"4 Ill.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: VALVE CLEARANCE: SOLID STATE AIR GAP: .030") CHAMPION INTAKE: EXHAUST: RJ19LM OR J19LM .004- .008 .004 - .008 IGNITION BLADE BOLT TORQUE: .0125 IN. 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
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. Care 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 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 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.
ACAUTION: Before performing service and adjustments: any • • 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 CuI'rlNG HEIGHT See 'q'O ADJUST CUFFING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINESPEED Tubular Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. Sewn hem frame CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.
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, Fold toward LAWNMOWER You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. • Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. • Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be fok_ed back.
CYLINDER cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a • Remove spark plug. • Pour on_ ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive vibration Starterropehard topul CORRECTION 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. Replace blade. 13ghten blade bolt. Contact an authorized service center. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NO. 917.377565 PART NUMBER 702511 I 17 18 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 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) Bearing 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 in U.S. inches.
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