Craftsman 917.377543 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377543

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espafiol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14
Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17
Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Pads 37
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAELWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of pumhase, 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 matedal or workmanship.
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn dudng normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service CentedDepartment inthe United States. This warranty applies only while

this product is in use in the United States.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped

with such controls. Do not attempt to
defeat the function of the operator
presence controls under any

circumstances.

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

rrlower.

• Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.

• Keep the area.of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and

pets.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this manual.

• Do not operate mower ifit has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

• Do net use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-

turar. Use of such attachmerits may be

hazardous.

• The blade rums when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear itof all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the blade

and cao cause severe injury.

• Alwayswearsefetyglassesoreye

shields when starting and while using
your rnower.

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• Dress properly. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoos 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 thiswhile the engine is

running.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

tight.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other

interests distract you.

• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear ofthe discharge
opening at all times.

• Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of matedal toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or ropaidng
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you

mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.

• Never cut grass by pu_ing the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions -- maintain
good footing.

• Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

• Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease

and oil.

• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace wom bags.

Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.

• Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

• Allow engine to cool before stodng in any

enclosure.

• Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.

&CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of

Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

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These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also
available at most Sears retailoutlets and servicecenters. Most Sears stoles can also order

repairpartsfor you,=whenyou providethe modelnumber ofyour lawn mower. Some of these

accessories may not applyto your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

Read these instmclfonsand this manual in its
entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or
operate your new lawn mower. Yournew
rnower has been assembled at the factorywi_
the _ of those parts leftunassembled
for shippingpuqooses.Allparts such as nuts,

washers, bolts,etc., necessary to complete the
assembly have been placed inthe parts bag.

To ensure sere and proper operationofyour

lawn mower, ail partsand hardware you
assemble mustbe _htenecl securely. Use the

correcttoolsas necessary to ensure proper

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MOWERS

BELTS BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove louseparts induded withmower.

• Cut down two end comem of cartonandlay

endpanddownnat

• Removeall_ materialsexcept

paddlng between uppar and lower handle

andpadcr_gho_ngoparatorpresence

controfbarto upper handle,

MULCHERKITS

/ FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

! GRASS CATCHERS

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CIUtS

€

AIRFILTERS

• Rolllawn rnower out ofcarton and chenk

cartonthoroughlyforadd_onallooseparts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefullysoas
notto pinchordamage control cables.

• Raise handlGsuntillower handle section

locksintoplace in mowing position.

• Remove protective padding, raise uppa_

handle seclion into place on lower handle
and lightenboth handle IqK_bs.

• Remove handle padding holdingoparator
_ contlol bar to uppar hendle.

• Your lawn mower handle ca_ be adjusted
for your mowing cordort. Refer to 'Adjust

Handle"intbeServk:eandAdjustment

sec_onof this manual

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SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Liftup

Lowerhandle

bar TOINSTALLA'i'FA_-IMENTS

Yourla_mm_v,_rwasshipl_d=readytobe

used as a rr_clwr. Tocc_Ted to Ixl_ or

• Open reardoorandremovemuter I_Ug.

_om mulcher i_ug in a safe place.

• Youcan nowinslal calcherorolXional

Clil_ de_lec_.

• To m_m_omu_t_ _,_

muncherpluginlodischargeopeningof

motto. Be surealltabs are seated

propedy.

MuU_rp_

&CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower
wittmut.rnuJcher plug in place or approved

dipping deflectororgrasscatcher in place.

Never attemptto operatethe lawn mower
withthe mar door removedor propped

Op_1Q

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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPEI:_TINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.ComparetheiL_'b"atJonswi_yourlawnmowertofamilarizeyourselfwiththe
locationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.

_ symbolsmayappem'onyourlain1motororIn_ _0qplbd wilhll_el=Odu_ I._m md mdlerstmd
U_ro mmtxj.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone controlcable

Operator presence controlbar

\

Drive controllever

Starter handle

Handle knob

Grasscatcher

Mulcherplug

Engineoil

cap w/

dipstick

Gasolinecap

Primer

Housing

Wheel adJUSter

(oneachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENT8
Seam rota,'ywalk-behind power lawn mowem co_on-n to g-_es_detystandards of theAn'_dcan

NaUor_Standardsk_tuZeandU_eU.S.Consum_ProductSaf_y_. TheUade
rumswhenU'mermineisn_ng.

Operator IXeSence _,ndlml bar -must be

beJddowntoglehaxle toslarttheengine.

RCeasetostoptheen_ne.

_ - puml_ addllionalfuelfrom the
cazburetorto 1hecy_r for use when stading

a€oldeng_e.

Drive control lever - used to engage power-

_ for_a_lrnotionof lawnrnower.
Mulcherplug- mustberemovedtoconvertto

zx_g orcr_'_w_ngoperauoN.

s_ _- md forsZa_g__jne.

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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
ENGE_E SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed _s not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of

blade contact injury. Do not under any

circumstances attempt to defeat the
function.of the operator control, The blade
turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower isequipped with an

operatorpresence control bar which

requirestheoperatortobepos_

behindthe lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTnNG HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for lowcut and lower whsels

for highcut.

• Adjust cuttingheight to suityour requira-

ments.Medumpos_onisbestformost

lawns.

• TochangecutUnghe_htsquseze_r

leverfoward wheel Move wbeel op or

down to su_ your rsquimmen_. Be sure aJl
wheeis are Inlhe sarne sst_ng,

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plato tab inserts into hole in lever,

Also,9-positionadjusters(ifsoequipped)

allow lover to be positioned between the
plate tabs,

Rate Tab

LowerWheels for _ _r-,L=

TO A'FrACH GRASS CATCHER

• Qosethen_d. R_ M mustbedosed

while opemlJng lawn rnower_

• Liftthe rear door on the mower housingand

place tbe grass cstcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear dcor hinge brackst.

• The grass catcher issecursd to b_e lawn

moworhousingwhenthereardooris

lowered ontothe grass catcher frame.

&CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without dipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.

Hinge

Rear door

Grasscatcher
frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove grasscstcher, retease operator
presence controlbar to stop engine.

• Ult up rear door and remove the grsss

catcherbytbehanae.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Ra_ Wheels forLow Cut

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DRIVECONTROL

• Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding
theoperatorpresencecontrolbarclown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

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 self-
propelling.

• To keep drive control engaged when
turning comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while
turning lawn mower.

Ol_mtor presenceconUo4bar Drive

'_ conu_

GAS

• F'lfue_tanl_Usehlesh,dean,regular

unleaded gasoine fidh a _ of 87

octane.Donom_ oZv_lh0asoine.

Purchase fuel in quanmk_ Ihat can be used

._hin 30 daysto assure [ueifreshness.

WARNING: _ ir,ci_ b"_ .!_t:daot

Uendedfu_ (adedgaso_orus_ge_nd

or me0_ can attract _re which leacls

toseparaUcmandfommUonofacUs_x_g

storage.Aci_ gascandarnagetheluel
symmc_anenginewMeinsUxaoe.Toavoid

er_noproUem__hefu_s,_temshoedbe

envied beam stora_ d 30daysorkx_0er.

Dlainthe0as tank,startthe en0m andleti

run unil_'_e luel lines and cadxn'etor are
empty. Use lresh luel next season. See

$tora0eir,_ lot ad_ k'lfom_Jon.

Never use engine or cad)uteri" deaner
i:xoducts inthe fuel tank or pennanent

dama0emayoccu_

En0ine oil cap

Gasoline li_ cam

Toengage drive Drive control

oonv_ d_nga_d

BEFORESTAFmNGENGaNE

OIL
Your lawn mower isshippedwilhout oi inIhe

en_ne.

• Be sure rnowerts level and area arotmd oi
fll isdean.

• P,_veenumoZcapandmto_Urme

onu_

• Use20ozs.of oil.Fortypeandgradeo_oi

to use, see "ENGINE" in IVl_ntenance

sec_on of _s manual.

• Pour oilsk)wly. Do notover lilL

• Chec_levelbefomeachuse. Addoili

needed. RII to_11line on cSpsti_

• To read proper levet,lightenengine oilcap

each lime.

• P.einsta,en0_neoicapand,O_ten.

• Changetheo_afl_ evely25hoursof

operation oreach season. You may need

tochangetheoimoreo_enunderdusty,

c_rtycondmons.

TO START BNGIq_

• Tos_t ac_den0_e,pushpdmerUve(S)

_es be_e U,/ingtosta_ Use a rumpush,
Thisstepisnotusua_ necessmy._en

sm_g aneng_ whlchhasalreadyrunfor

a few rninum.

• Hold _ presence contrd bar down to

thehardeandpu_starterharde quic_y.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

• Tostopee0m, r_easeopemtorpe_sence

control bar.

NOTE: Incooler weather itmay be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmerweatherover pdmin0 may cause

flooding and engine wifl not start. If you do

flood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat

priming steps.

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_OWING 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 mqwer over

the area a second time.
For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously cut
path and mow slowly.

For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing
speed) and/or run the lawn mower over

the area a second time.

If a trail of'clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in a
clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the next pass.

Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. To

prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best ll_erfo_, keep

mower housingfree ofbuilt-upgrass and
trash. See "Cleaning"in Maln[enanca section

ofthis manual.

• The special mulchingblade will recutthe

grass clippingsmany Umes and reduce

them insize so that as they fall onto the

lawn they w111disperse intothe grass and
not be noticed. Also, the mulched grasswill

blodegrade quiddy to provide nutrientsfor
the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this willprovide the
best recuttingaction of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is weL Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. T_ best lime to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At
this time the grass has dried and the newly

cutarea will not be exposed to the direct

• sun.

• For best resuits, adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheightso that the lawn mower cuts
offonly the top one-third of the grass blades.

Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary

to raise the heightof cutto reduce pushing

effortandto keep from overloadingthe
engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce yourwidth of cut by overlapping

previouslycutpath and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grassconddJons

may requirethat an area be mulched a
second time to completely hide the

dippings.Whendoingasecondcut,mow

across or perpendicular to the first cutpath.

• ChangeyourcuWngpatternfromweekto

week. Mow northto south one week then
change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and greJningof the

lawn.

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MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE

FILL IN DATES ___,,,,_o"._._"_J_" G_,/^ _u/__ _ _,_,/c.,_u_

CheckforLooseFasteners l/ I,/

CleanlinspantGrass Catcher

M cleanLawnMower

(Power.Propelled Mowers) !/

O Clean UnderDriveCover

Check ddve belt/pulleys li/

RE (Power-PropelledMowers)

Check/Sharpen/ReplaceBlade _=

LubricationChart I_

CleanBattery/Rasberge

IE_c st_Mow_I v' _',

NEc_ F_J_o, L_t I/

ChangeEngleeOa I_1

? clean AirRller _

InspectMuffler

N clean er RepleceSpad( Plug

ReplaceAirFilterPaperCerlddge z

DATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this
manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check

blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubdcated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine

oil

Brake

sprig

(_) Reardoorbrack_

(_ Handle bracket

mountingpin

(_) Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"

sec_on.

IMPORTANT: Do not oUor grease plasl_

hinge

_ee_bea_ngs._4scousUxicar__"_attract

dustanderr_atw=shor_ther_eo__es_f
u_o_ngbea_ngs,ffyouf_ theymustbe

lubricated,use only a dry, powdered graphite

typetubdcantspa_nCy.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.377543
SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

-IORSEPOWER: 6.5
31SPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS

UN5LEADED 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: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID'STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the roar of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space
provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always obselve safety rules when performing
any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tiresfroe ofgasoline, oil,or insect
controlchemicals which can haml rubber.

• Avoidstumps,stones,deapruts,sharp

objectsand other hazards that may cause

tirodamage.

BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

•Tum lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up.

• Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer and hardened
washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.
The key must be in good condition to work
properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the engine

crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
crankshaft keyway are aligned.

• Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.

• Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

• Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into blade

adapter and crankshaft.

• Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tlghteniqg torque is
35-40 ft. Ibs.

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IMPORTANT:Bladeboltis grade8heat
treated.

TOSHARPEN 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. Place center

hole of blade over the head of 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 Crank shaft

keyway

• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from

inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive

wheel gear teeth.,

• Put wheels back in place.

If after cleaning, the d_ive wheels do not
turn freely, contact your nearest

authorized service center.

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. The only
time the lubricant needs attention is if

service has been performed on the gear
case.

• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco

Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No.

750369. Do not substitute.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Blade

Crank

bolt shaft

Lock Blade
washer Hardened edge adapter

washer

GRASS CATCHER

• ThegrasscatchermaybehosedwHh

water, but must be dry when used.

• Check yourgrass catcher orion fordamage

or deterioration. Through normal use it will

wear.ncatcherneedsrapladng,replace

only wi_ a manufacturer approved

replacement catcber. Give thetawn mower
model number when ordering.

DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before

you mow to be sure they move freely.
The wheels not tuming freely means trash,

grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel
area and must be cleaned to free drive

wheels;
If necessary to clean the drive wheels,

check both front wheels.

• Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and
washers.

• Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or
SH. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAEVkSCOSITYGP,_J_S

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running

low on oH.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the
lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year.
Check the crankcase o'd level before
starting the engine and after each five

(5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil
plug securely each time you check the

oil level.

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TOCHANGEENGINEOIL

NOTE:Beforetippinglawnmowertodrain
oil,drainfueltankbyrunningengineuntil

fuel tank is empty.

• Disconnect spark plugwire from spark plug

and place wire where itcannot come in

contactwithsparkplug.

• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a dean

surface.

• Tip lawn mower on its sideas shown and
drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn

mower back and forthto remove any oil
trapped inside of engine.

• W'_oeoff any spilladoilon lawn mower and

on side of engine.

• Fillengine wi_ oil. Fillonlyto _ "FULL"

lineon the crq0etick.DO NOT oveditl.

• Replace engine oilcap.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

\

Container

AIR RLTER

Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more

often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions. Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

• Remove the air filter by turning clock-

wise to the stop and pull away from

collar.

• Remove filter from inside of cover,

• Clean the inside of the cover and the

collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

• Insert new filter into cover.

• Put air filter Cover and filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot.

• Push in on cover and turn counterclock-

wise to tighten.

Collar

MUFFLER
Inspectand replace cog_led muffler as it

could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG
Change yourspark plug each year to make

yourengine starteasier and mn better. Set

spark gapat.030inch.

CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.

&,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.

• Tum lawn mower on itsside. Make sure air

filterand carburetor are up. Clean the

underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up ofgrass and trash.

• Clean engine oftan to keep trash from

accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.

• Keap finished surfaces and wheels free d
all gasoline, oil,etc.

• We de not recommend usinga garden

hose to clean lawn mower unlessthe
electricalsystem, muffler,air filterand

carburetorare covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can resultinshortened
engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at leasttwice a

season. Scrape underside of cover with putty
knife or similartoolto remove any build-up of
trash or grass on underside of drivecover.

Slot

Air Filter Tab

Tum

to

Remove

Tum
Counter-

Air Filter Clockwise to

Cover Tighten 13

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 CLrI'nNG HEIGHT
See "tO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" inthe
Operation seclion of thismanual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

• The rear deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of yourlawn mower, isprovidedto

minimize the possibilitythat objectswill be
thrownoutthe rear of the lawn mower into the

operators mowing position. If the rear
deflectorbecoFl_" damaged, itshouldbe "

replaced

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

• Remove drive cover. Remove belt by

pushingdown on gear case pulleyand roll
beltoff

• Turn lawn mower on itsside with carburetor
and fuel cap up.

• Remove blade.

• Remove debds shield

• Remove belt from engine pulley on

crankshaft.

• Installnew belt by reversing above steps.

• Alwaysuse factory approved belt toassure

fitand long life.

• Remove the •rope guide from the

upper handle

• Remove hairpincotters

• Disconnectthe lower handlefrom the

handle brackets.

•Tum the handle over and reassemble the
hairpincotters that have been removed.

• Reassemble the starter rope guide.

• Reassemble the controlsand the operator

presence controlber to the upper handle.

&CAUTION: The operator presence
control bar must pivot freely to permit
blade brake engagement when control bar
is released. Do not over tighten the

fasteners holding the controls to the upper
handle.

• To change from medium low to high
positiononly _ upper handle sectionwill

have to be turned over.

• To change from rnedium lowto low position,
only the lower handle section will have to be

turned over.

Shippingposition

Medium low

mhigh

o.ve \

Belt _

Push

down f

TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or

lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)
positions are available: high, medium high,

medium low and low. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.

• To change from medium low to medium
high position,the upper and lowerhandle

sectbns will have to be fumed over.

• Remove the cable dips.

• Remove the controlsand operator presence
control bar from the upper handle.

OW

Lowerhandle

Squeeze to

remove

Hairpinclip Handle

bracket

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ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personalinjury. If you

believe that the engine is runningtoo fast
or too slow,take your lawn mowerto an
authorizedservice center for repair and
adjustment.

CARBURETOR
Yourcarburetorhas a non-adjustablefixed

mainjet for mixturecontrol. If yourengine

does not operate propedydue to sus-

pectedcarburetor problems,take your
lawnmower to an authorizedservice

center for repair and/or adjustment.

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 the end of
frame down inside the bag as shown in

inset,

• Slide sewn hem evenly around the

tubular frame until both ends of frame
are exposed out of the front opening.

• Assemble lower frame to tubular frame

as shown. Be sure handle is outside of
bag and frames are fully seated as

shown in Inset.

• 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.

• Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

&,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.

Sewn

Tubular frame herp

Sewn hem lid

Lowerframe

(Frames
mustbe

fut_i
seated)

!

Tubularframe

Lowerframehandle

15

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmower for

storage at the end ofthe season or ifthe unit
willnot be used for 30 days or .more.

LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period

of time, clean itthoroughly,remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area.

• Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section ofthis manual).

• Lubricateas shown inthe Maintenance

sectionofthis manual.

• Be sum that ail nuts, belts, screws, and pins

are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rustedor chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.

HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then

move handle forward.

• Loosenupper handle mounting belts

enough toallow upper handle to be folded
back.

IMPORTANT: When foldingthe handle for
storage ortransportation,be sure tofoldthe

handle as shownoryou any damage the
controlcables.

• When settingup your handle fromthe

storage position,the lowerhandle will

automaticallylock into_ mowing position.

Lower
handle

Squeeze tofold

bracket

controlbar

handle

Foldforward

for storage

Fold
backward

Mowingposition

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum

depositsfromformingin essentialfuel system
parts such as carburetor,f fuel filter,fuel hose

or tank during storage.Also, experience
indicatesthatalcoholblended fuels ( called

gasoholor using ethanol or methanol) can
attractmoisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidicgas

can damage the fuel system of an engine

while instorage.

• Drainthe fueltank.

• Startthe engine and let it run untilthefuel

linesand carburetorare empty.

• Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner
productsin thefuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizerisan acceptable
aitemative in minimizingthe formationof fuel

gum depositsduringstorage. Add stabilizerto
gasolinein fuel tank or storage container.

Always fellow the mix ratiofoundon stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
afteradding stabilizertoallow the stabilizerto
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas

tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.

Hairpin

cotter

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ENGINEOIL
Drainoil 0Nithengine warm) and replacewith

dean engineoil. (See "ENGINE" in the
Maintenance sectlen of thismanual)
CYMNDER

• Removesparkp_g.

• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark

plugholeintocyr_er.

• PuWstarter handle slowly afew timesto

distribute oil.

• Replece with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do notstore gasoline from one season to

ano_r.

• Replace your gasoline can if yourcan stads

to rust. Rustand/or dirt inyour gasoline will

caLISe problems.

IfpossUe,storeyourunitindoorsandcover

_to_ivepretecuonf_omd_ and_

• Cover your unitwith a suitable protective

cover that does not retain moisture. Donot
use plastic. Plesticcannot breathe which

allowscondensaUonto form and will cause
yourunitto rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are slillwarm.

ACAUTION: 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

Doesn_start

CAUSE

• Dirtyairfilter.

• Out of fuel.

• Stale fuel.

• Waterinfuoi,

• Sparkp_gwireis

• Badsparkp_g.

• Looee blade or brokanblade

adapter,

• Controlbar in released

posen,

• Controlbar defec_ve.

CORRECTION

• Clean/replace airfilter.

• RII fuel tank.

• Draintank and reBIwith

fresh clean fuel.

• Drainfuel tank and
casburetorand refilltank

withfreshgasoline.

• Connectwiretoplug.

• Replacesparkplug,

• T_htenbledeboitor

replacebladeadapter.

• Depresscont_herto

handle.

- ReplaceconVolbar.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Lossofpower

CAUSE

• Rearoflawnmowerhousing
orcuttingbladedragging

inheaWgrass.

• Cuttingtoo much grass.

• Dirtyairfilter.

• Buildupofgrass, leaves,

end trash under mower.

• Toomuch oil in engine.

• Waiking speed too fast.

Poor cut - uneven

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Wheel heights uneven.

• Bul_p of grass, leaves
end trash under mowar.

CORRECTION

• Set to "H'_her Cut"

potion. =t

• Set to 'Higher Cut"

position.

• ClearVreplace airflltor.

• Clean underside of mower
housing.

• Check oillevel.

• Cut at slowarwaiking

speed.

• Repasebk_de.'r_nte_

blade boil

• Set allwheels at same

hekjht

• Cleen underside of

mowarhousing.

Excessive
vibration

Startarrope hard
to pull

Grass catcher
not filling ('ifso

equipped)

Hardto push

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bunt engine crankshaft.

• Engine flywheel brake is on

when controlbar is released.

• Bent engine crankshaft..

• Bade adapter broken.

• Blade draggingin grass.

• Cuttingheighttoolow.

• Lifton bladewornoff.

• Catchernotventingair.

• Grass istoo highor v/neel

heightistoo low.

• Rear of lewn mower

housingorblade dragging
ingrass.

• Grass catcher too full.

• Handleheightpositionnot

r_htforyou

• Replace blade. T_jhten

blade bolt.

• Contactan authorized

servicecenter.

• Depress controlbar to

upper handle before
pullingstarterrope.

• Contact an authorized

servicecenter.

• Replace blade adapter.

• Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface
to startengine.

• RaL_ecut,ngh_ght

• Replace blade.

• Clean grass catcher.

• Paisecuttinghaight.

• Raise rear oflewn mower

housingone (1) seffing
higher.

• Empty grass catcher.

• Adjusthandlehoig_to

suit.

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NO. 917.377543

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER702511

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14

KEY PART
NO. NO.

I 17490416

2 137055X004
3 137053
4 57072
6 48373

7 77881

-8 137051

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TappingScrew 1/4-20 x 9 137074 DriveShaft
1-1/4 10 57079 HardenedWesher
EngagementBracket 11 131484 ClutchYoke

Shifter 12 700343 Bushblg
Seal 13 86447 Plug
GearCase Halveslot 14 137050 HelicalGear

(IncludesKey Nos. 4, 5, 15 750436X ClutchJaw

and 7) 16 750369 Grease
Beating 17 12000003 E-Ring

WormShaft 18 850848 H_Pro Key

19 81585X004 SpringBracket

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven
in U.S. inches. 1 inch= 25.4 mm

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543

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13

27

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 165451X479
2 156577
4 150425
5 66426

6 136376
8 145793
9 151023

10 128415
11 150050

12 8TD512505
13 77400
14 156374X479
15 700365X479
16 1331gOX479

17 140661)(479

18 63601

20 140540
22 85543
23 87677
25 83923
27 151158
28 14_'48

62335
30 1459_LSXO04
31 701037
32 700331X004

34 146630

35 700325X007

37 150078
39 151512X479
40 151511X479

KEY PART

DESCRIFqlON NO. NO. DESCRIP'nON

Upper Handle
EngineZone ControlCable
MulcherPlug

WireTie
HandleKnob

ControlBar

Rear DoorKit
Pop Rivet
SelfTappingScrew #10-24 x 5/8
Hex TsppingScreww/Seres 114-20x 1/2

•Hubcap
Back Plate

Side Baffle

DischargeBeffie

Baffle

KepaLocknut1/4-20
Rear Skirt

EnginePulley
Hi-Pro Key #505
Hex FlangeNut

Wheel
ShoulderB_t 3/8-16 x 1

BeUevllleWasher

/udeAnn
SelectorKnob

Selector Sprig

Spacer

Wheel AdjustingBracket
ThreadCuttingScreww/serns 5/16-18 x 3/4
Hand_ Bncket AsNmbly (Left)

41 150406
44 161769

46 851514
47 157101
48 851074
49 850263

50 851084

51 165548
52 85463
55 751592
56 88652

57 51793
58 157081X479
59 131959

61 132001
62 134612

64 °o.°..

- - 161058

-- 166080

Availableaccessories not includedwith lawnmower:

- - 71 33303 ClippingDeflector

-. 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

- - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

- - 71 33300 SAE 30W Oil (20oz.)

- - 71 33417 DustShield

- - 71 33316 Mower Cover

- - 71 33723 High Wheel Kit

HexHead ThreadRollingScrew 5/8-16 x 1-1/8

LawnMower Housing(Incl. Key #14, 15, 51)
BladeAdapter

Blade22"
HardenedWasher
HelicalWasher 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8
Hex Head MachineScrew 3/8-24 x 1-3/5 Gr. 8
FrontBaffle

DangerDecal
Locknut 3/8-16

HingeScrew 1/4-20x 1-1/4
HairpinCotler

LowerHandle

HandleBolt

Rope Guide
DebrisShield

Engine- (See Breakdown)
Tecumseh ModelNo.143.996510

WarningDecal(NotShown)
Owner'sManual(English/Spanish)

Ha_e Omd__mb_y (FUght)

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377543

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 145755
3 7Sli r:Q
4 158755

S 146527
6 150495
8 77400
9 148212

11 151156
12 12000058

ill

13 137054
14 88080
15 88118
16 67725
18 701037

26 143e03

DESCRUrnON

Con_o_Cable AI_ 28 lS40QO
Lodmut#10-24 32 1_17062

PsnHeld Maddne 8crew 114x2.12 35 161821

V-Belt

8pdngRetainer 38 70Q_11
Hubcap" 38 (13_01

Assembly 41 151EL10

E-FUng S3 144747

Pinion 54 166069
Dult Cover 55 86012

Felt Wuhet 57 144748

Washer 1/2x 1-1/2 x .134

Sek_or Knob
Pin Head Tapping8crow #10-24 x2-3/4

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

31 182010

37 137000

DdveCover

Hex FlangeNut
Ddve Puhy

GearCm Ammbly

Nut
s_ngsng

AdjusterAssembly(RSght)

Frlme

a_ Tube

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE • . MODEL NO. 143.996510

301

182,

4OO

1821i

130

416

19

2OO

126

120

119

125

186

2_ 245 25O

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRII_ON

1 37266 Cylinder(|ncl. 2,20 & 150) 169 36783 " Valve CoverGasket

2 26727 Dowel Pin 172 36784 Valve Cover
6 33734 Breather Element 174 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"
7 36557 BreatherASS"/.(Incl.6 & 12A) 178 29752 Nut& LockWasher, 1/4-28

12 36775 BreatherTube 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"

12A 36558 BreatberCover &Tube (Incl. 184 26756 * Cerbureto(To Intake Pipe
12B 36694 BreatherTube Elbow 185 36785 Intake Pipe

14 28277 Washer 186 32653 GovernorLink

15 30589 Governer Rod (incl. 14) 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"

16 34839A GovernorLever 191 36559A S.E. BrakeBracket(Incl.195)
17 31335 GovernorLever Clamp 195 610973 Terminal

18 651018 Screw, TorxT-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 207 34336 ThroftleUnk
19 36281 ExtensionSpdng 216 33086 R.P.M. AdjustingLever

20 32600 O11Seal 223 6504,51 Screw, 114.20x 1"
30 35801 Crankshaft 224 36786 • Intake PipeGasket
40 40(_7 Piston0Pin & RingSet (Std.) 238 650932 Screw, I0-32 x 49/84"

40028 Piston,Pin& RingSet (.01(Y' 239 34338 * Air Cleaner Gasket

41 40025 Piston& PinAss'y.(Std.) (Incl. 245 36905 Air CleanerFIItm

40(126 Piston& Pin Ass'y.(.010" OS) 260 369e0 Blower Houslng

42 40006 RingSet (Std.) 262 650831 Screw, 1/4.20 x I/2"

40007 RingSet (.010" OS) 263A 36821 StarterGrill
43 20381 PistonPM RetainingRing 275 36790A Muffler
45 36777 ConnectlngRod Ass'y. (Incl. 277 650988 Screw, I14.20 x 2-5/16"

46 32610A ConnectingRodBOR 287 650926 Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"
48 27241 Valve Lifter 290 29774 FuelLine

50 36778 Camshaft(MCR) 292 26460 FuelLine Clamp
52 29914 Oil PumpAss'y. 298 28763 Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

69 35261 * MounUngFisnge Gasket 300 36916 Fuel Tank (Incl.292 & 301)
70 34311E MounUngFlange (Ind. 72 thru 301 36246 FuelCap

72 30572 Oil Drain Plug(Incl. 73) 306 36996 ° "O'-Ring
73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 307 35499 "O'-Ring

75 27897 OilSeal 309 650562 Screw, 10-32x 1/2"
80 30574A GovernorShaft 310 35648 Di_
81 30590A Washer 313 34080 Spacer
82 30591 GovernorGear Ass'y. (Ind. 81) 325 37152 ,Spdng

83 30588A GovernorSpool 347 651038 Screw, 10-32 x 51/64"
86 650488 Screw, 1/4-.20x 1-114" 370A 36261 Lupdce_onDecal

89 611004 Flywheel Key 370C 37199 PrimerDecal
90 611112 Flywheel 380 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184)

92 650815 Bellevlb Washer 390 580739 Rewind Sterter
93 650816 Flywheal NUt 400 36792B GasketSet (IncLItems

100 344438 Solid State Igni_on Marked ")

101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 416 36085 SparkArrastorKit(lasL 417)

103 651007 Screw,TorxT-15, (Optional)
110 37047 GroundWire 900 ---- ReplacementEngine NONE

119 36787 " Cyllnde(Head Gasket 900 ---- ReplacementS/B 750832A,
120 36825 Cyftr,der Head erder horn71-999

125 37288 ExhaustValve (Std.) (IncL151) ---- RPM I!_gh2900 to 3200
126 37289 Intske Valve (Std.) (IncL 151)

130 6021A Somw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" NOTE: This englea ceuld have bean bulftwith5907no
135 35.395 ResistorSpark Plug(RJ19LM) starter).

150 31672 Valve Spring
161 31673 Valve Spf_ Cap NOTE: Ailcemponent dlmer",_iormg_lenIn U.S. Indlas

151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal I inch= 25A mm

12B) Gasket

OS) 241 36919 AirCleaner Collar

43) 250 36_0 Air Qean_ COv_
(Ind. 43) 261 30_00 Screw, 10-24x 9/16"

46) 285 35000A StarterCup

83,306) 305 35647 Oil Ril Tube

10.24 x 15/16" 417 _1 So'ew, 10.32 x 1/2" (Op_,ocel)

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996510

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

---- 640174

1 631615
2 631767
4 631184
5 631183

6 640070
7 650506

16 631807
17 651025
18 630766
20 640018

20A 640053

25 631867

27 631024

28 632019
29 631028

30 631021
31 631022

35 36045A
36 640080

36A 632766

37 632547
40 640175

44 27110A
47 630748

48 631027

48A 631027

60 632760

Carburetor(Incl.184 ofEngine PartsList)
ThrottleShaft & LeverAssembly
ThrottleRetumSpdng

• DustSeal Washer

• DustSeal (Throttle)

ThrottleShutter

* ShutterScrew

Fuel Fitting
Throttle Crack Screw/IdleSpeedScrew
TensionSpring

Idle Fl_lrl_ Screw
Idle Resll_l_ S_'_ Clip

Float

* FloatShalt

Float

" Float Bowl_ Ring

• Inlet Needle, Sasl, & Clip {Incl.31)

SpringClip
Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube
CarburetorTube

• "O"Ring, MainNozzle Tube
HighSpeed BowlNut

BowlNut Washer

• WelchPlug, IdleMixtureWell

• WelchPlug, AtmosphericVent

• WelchPlug
Repairkit (Ind. Items Marked*)

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13

KEY

NO.

--m

11
12

13

1
2
3

4

5

6
7

8

PART
NO.

59O7O2
5905ggA

590600
590696
59O6O1
5,9O697
590698
59O699

59O70O
59O703
59O535

59O701

DESCRIPTION
RecoilStarter

SpringPin(Ind.4)
Washer

Retainer

Washer
B_ke Spring

s_ Dog

DogSpring
Pul_ &Rew_ S_ngAss',/.

HousingAss'y.(40degreegrommet)

Startm"Rope(98"X9/64"d_a.)

StarterHandle

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12

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13

roll

KEY
NO.

_n

3
6

7
8

11
12
13

14

PART
NO.

590739
59074O
590616

590617
590618A

59O638
59O535

590701
59O76O

DESCRIPTION

RewindStarter
Retainer

StarterDog

Dog,Sp_ng

Puney&P,e_nd

springAss'y

StarterHousingAss'y
(4Odegree grommet)

StarterRope (Length
98"x 9/64"d_.)

Stalter Handle

Slx_ C_

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Fortherepairor replacementpartsyouneed

delivereddirectlytoyourhome
Call7am- 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar plezas con entrega a

domicilio- 1-800-656-7084

For in-house major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)
Pare pedir eervioio de reparaci6n a

domloillo - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and
Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement or to Inquire

about an existing Agreement
Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting ser_ce or ordedng
parts, always provide the following

information:

• Product Type • Part Number

• Model Number • Part Description

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America's Repair Speciansts

166080 REV.1 02.12.99 VB/SV/VB Pdnted in U.S.A.