Owner's Manual £RI FTSM IN° 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377574 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • • Espa_o! 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 .
•_ Dress properly. Do-not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes w_hgoocLtrac_or_ when mowing. • Check fueltankbefomstertfng 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 rUling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheeF-height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
Thase accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mowerwas produced. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsand servicecenters. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, whan you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Sorne ofthese accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawnmower.
Operator TO PREPARE bar BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. Lift up Mowing position Lower handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 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.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mowerto familiarizeyourself withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save this manualforfuture reference. Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourla_nmowerorInlilmatum supplied withtheproduct.
The operation of any lawn mowercan 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 ENGINE SPEED • The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
DRIVECONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it dicks; 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. Hold operator presence control bar down tO handle to continue mowing without selfpropelling.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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. IMPORTANT: For best psrfonnance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.
nEGO ,O /SER IOE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive bed/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) _ W R v' I I/' " I/ t__ hi' Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ifs LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start MowersI t/ E Check Oil Level ChangeEngine EngineOil GI Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler _ - I/'4 l# ° _2 BE Replace Clean orAir Replace Spark Cartridge Plug Filter Paper 1 2 3
PRODUCT MODEL SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER SERIAL 917.377574 NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE 1.25 QUARTS CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG (GAP: 32°F) 20 OZS. .030") CHAMPION VALVE CLEARANCE: RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION ;AIR GAP: I .... BLADE .0:125 IN. • BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
treated. 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 ihto a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
TOCHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. MUFFLER • 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 s'Klea_ _ and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
ACAUTION: 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 CuI"nNG • Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle. • Remove hairpin cotters. • Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets.
ENGINE SPEED Sewn hem Tubular frame 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. 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 for30 days or more. LAWN Operator presence control bar Fold foward for storage MOWER When _wn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a ='lean, d_J area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance ' section of this manual.
ENGINEOIL Drainoil(withenginewarm)andreplacewith cleanengineoil. (See"ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounca (29 ml) of oil threugh spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slo_y a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. BATrERY Disconnect the battery from the engine' connector and charge battery 48 hours. OTHER • Do net store ga_ine another. from one season to TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Does not start • .
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of l_-wer • Rear oflawn mower housing or cuttingblade dragging in heavygrass • Cuttingtoo much grass • Set to =HigherCut" position • Dirty air filter, • Clean/replace air filter • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, end trash under mower • Too much oil in engine • Walking speed too fast • Set to "Higher Cut" position housing • Check oil level • Cut at slower walking speed Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent'orlooseblade.
ROTARY GEAR LAWN MOWER MODEL CASE ASSEMBLY NUMBER PART NUMBER 917.377574 702511 i 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 77881 137051 137074 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/'4 Engagement Bracket Shifte_ Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos. 4, 5, and 7) Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 BATTERY ART 4 3 \ 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3i 4 5 PART NO. 157553 750909 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery HexWasher Head Screw 13x.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 KEY NO, Co _D 1 2 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 37 38 39 4O PART N_ 165451X479 158655 63601 136376 751152 151023 128415 150050 STD512505 144929 156374X479 700365X479 13313OX479 14O661X479 140540 150425 85543 87677 83923 57143 151138 142748 61651 750913X004 701037 700331X004 146630 700325X007 15O078 88348 161814X479 161512X479 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Zone ControlAsm.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377574 =_. KEY NO. PART NO. 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 145755 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88080 88118 67725 145793 701037 143603 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Hex Washer Head Scrow 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 V-Belt Spdng Retainer Hubcap Hex Nut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 Control Bar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 KEY NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGII_E MODEL NO. 143.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE KEY NO. ENGINE PART NO. 640174 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 640053 25 J 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 36045A 36 64O08O 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 48A 631027 6O 632760 MODEL NO. 143.996504 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Ind.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 11C 12 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4A 5B 6 7 8 10A 11C 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 35709 34955 34950 34954 34949A 34953 33450 o34944 34945 590500 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 590608 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter (12 Volt) Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Spdng Gear Drive End Cap Ass'y. Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass'y. Thrust Washer Commutator End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. brushes) Bolt.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.99650_ -- fl 13 O ,, '_3 5 O_2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 t4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 Recoil Starter Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y, (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996504 V--14 ! 13 Ill /I -7 KEY NO. PART NO. 3 6 7 8 11 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A o 590638 12 590535 13 14 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y Starter Housirtg Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.
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