Craftsman 917.37841 owner manual Model

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

NO.

 

143,016708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY

PART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY

PART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO.

NO.

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO.

NO.

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

37465

 

Cylinder

 

IncL

2 & 20)

 

 

172

36784

 

Valve

Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

26727

 

Dowe

 

Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

174

30200

 

Screw,

10-24

x 9/16"

 

 

6

33734

 

Breather

 

Element

 

 

 

 

178

29752

 

Nut

&

Lock Washer,

1/4-28

7

36557

 

Breather

 

Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)

182

6201

 

Screw,

1/4-28

x

 

7/8"

 

 

12

36775

 

Breather

 

Tube

 

 

 

 

 

184

26756

*

Carburetor

 

To Intake

Pipe

12A

36558

 

Breather

 

Cover

&

Tube

(Incl.

 

 

 

Gasket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

185

37466

 

Intake

 

Pipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12B

36694

 

Brea

her Tube

Elbow

 

 

186

32653

 

Governor

Link

 

 

 

 

 

14

28277

 

Washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

189

650839

 

Screw,

1/4-20

x

 

3/8"

 

 

15

30589

 

Governor

Rod

(Ind.

14)

 

191

36559A

 

S.E.

Brake

Bracket

(Ind.

195)

16

34839A

 

Governor

Lever

 

 

 

 

195

610973

 

Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

31335

 

Governor

Lever Clamp

 

207

34336

 

ThrOttle Link

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

651018

 

Screw,

Tor-x T-15,

8-32 x 19/

216

33086

 

R.RM.

 

Ad'usUng]!Lever

 

 

 

 

64"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

223

650451

 

Screw,

1/4-20

x

 

I"

 

 

 

19

36281

 

Extension

Spring

 

 

 

 

224

36786

*

intake

Pip_e Gasket

 

 

 

20

32600

 

Oil

Seal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

238

650932

 

Screw,

10-32

x 49/64"

 

30

37464

 

Crankshaft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239

34338

*

Air

Cleaner

Gasket

 

 

 

40

40027

 

Piston,

 

Pin

& Ring

Set

(Std.)

241

36919

 

Air

Cleaner

Collar

 

 

 

41

40042

 

Piston

&

Pin Ass'y. (Std.)

245

36905

 

Air

Cleaner

Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Incl. 43)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

37122

 

Air

Cleaner

Cover

 

 

 

42

40006

 

Ring

Set

(Std.)

 

 

 

 

 

260

36980

 

Blower

Housing

 

 

 

 

 

43

20381

 

Piston

Pin

Retaining

Ring

261

30200

 

Screw,

10-24

x 9/16"

 

 

45

36777

 

Connecting

Rod Ass'y. (Incl.

262

650831

 

Screw,

1/4-20

x

 

1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

46)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

263A

37184

 

Starter

Gdll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

32610A

 

Connecting

Rod

Bolt

 

 

275

37462

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

27241

 

Valve

 

Lifter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

277

650988

 

Screw,

1/4-20

x

 

2-5/16"

 

50

37460

 

Camshaft

Exhaust(MCR)(Inc.

285

35000A

 

Starter

Cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ref

104)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

287

650926

 

Screw,

8-32 x 21/64"

 

 

52

29914

 

Oil

Pump

Ass'y.

 

 

 

 

290

29774

 

Fuel

Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69

37609

*

Mounting

Flange

Gasket

292

26460

 

Fuel

Line

Clamp

 

 

 

 

 

70

37608

 

Mounting

Flange

(Incl.

72

298

28763

 

Screw,

10-32

x 35164"

 

 

 

 

thru

83)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

36916

 

Fuel Tank

(Incl.

292

& 301

72

37615

 

Oil

Dram

Rug

 

(Incl.

73)

 

301

36246

 

Fuel

Cap

(Black)

 

 

 

 

73

28833

 

Drain

Plug

Gasket

 

 

 

305

35647

 

Oil

Fill Tube

 

 

 

 

 

 

75

27897

 

Oil Seal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

306

37610

*

"O'-Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

30574A

 

Governor

Shaft

 

 

 

 

307

35499

 

"O'-RJng

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

81

30590A

 

Washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

309

650562

 

Screw,

10-32

x

1/2"

 

 

82

30591

 

Governor

Gear

Ass'y. (Incl.

309A

650783

 

Screw,

10-24

x 3/4"

590568

 

 

 

81)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

310

35648

 

Dipstick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83

30588A

 

Governor

S_p(oct

 

 

 

 

311A

7611

 

Hold

Down

Bracket

 

 

 

66

650488

 

Screw,

114-_0 x 1-1/4"

 

313

34080

 

Spacer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89

611004

 

Flywheel

Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

347

651038

 

Screw,

10-32

x 51/64"

 

90

611112

 

Flywheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

355

590701

 

Starter

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

92

650815

 

Belleville

Washer

 

 

 

 

370A

36261

 

Lubrication

Decal

 

 

 

93

650816

 

Flywheel

Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

370C

37318

 

primer

Decal

(3 X)

 

 

 

100

34443C

 

Solid

 

State

Ignition

 

 

 

370R

37317

 

Warning

Decal

 

 

 

 

 

101

610118

 

Spark

Plug

Cover

 

 

 

 

380

640271

 

Carburetor

IncL

184)

 

103

651007

 

Screw,

Torx T-15,

10-24

x 15/

390

590739

 

Rewnd

Starter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400

36792B

 

Gasket

Set

(Incl.

Items

 

104

37480

 

Cam

Bushing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marked*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110

37047

 

Ground

Wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

416

36085

 

Spark

Arrestor Kit (tac.

 

119

36787

*

Cylinder

 

Head

Gasket

 

 

 

 

417)(Optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

36825

 

Cylinder

 

Head

 

 

 

 

 

417

650760

 

Screw,

8-32

x 3/8"

Optional)

125

36780

 

Exhaust

 

Valve

(1132"

GS)

900

------

 

Replacement

Engine

NONE

 

 

 

(IncL

 

151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

900

750865

 

Replacement

S/B

Order

from

125

37288

 

Exhaust

Valve

Std.)

(Ind.

 

 

 

7%999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

126

37289

 

161 l

e Valve

(Std.)

(In_l. 151)

 

 

 

RPM

High

2900

 

to 3200

 

 

Inta

 

 

 

 

 

130

6021A

 

Sc_=w, 5/16-t6

x

1-112"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

37598

 

Resistor

Spark

Plug

 

 

NOTE;

This

engine could

have

been

built with

 

 

 

(RJ19LM4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

590702

starter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

31672

 

Valve

Spnng

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

151

31673

 

Valve

Spdn 9 Cap

 

 

 

NOTE;

All component

dimensions

given

in U.S.

151A

40017

 

Intake

Valve

Seal

 

 

 

inches

1 inch

= 25.4 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169

36783

*

Valve

Cover

Gasket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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917.37841 specifications

The Craftsman 917.37841 is a versatile and robust riding lawn mower designed to make lawn care more efficient and enjoyable. With an emphasis on user-friendly features and powerful performance, this model caters to homeowners seeking a reliable machine for maintaining their lawns and gardens.

One of the standout features of the Craftsman 917.37841 is its 42-inch cutting deck. This wide deck allows for a more extensive cutting path, helping users complete their mowing tasks in less time. The multiple cutting height settings, ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches, provide versatility to manage different grass types and terrains effectively.

Equipped with a 19 HP Briggs & Stratton engine, the Craftsman 917.37841 delivers reliable power, making it well-suited for various lawn conditions. This engine is known for its durability and ease of maintenance, ensuring that users can count on it for years to come. The hydrostatic transmission enhances the driving experience, allowing for smooth acceleration and easy maneuverability without the need for constant gear shifting.

The Craftsman 917.37841 also features an ergonomic and comfortable seating area, which is essential for longer mowing sessions. The adjustable seat allows users to find their preferred position easily, while the easy-to-reach controls enhance the overall user experience.

One of the key technologies incorporated into this riding mower is the "Yard Command" technology, which integrates advanced features for improved efficiency. This technology can include easy-to-read gauges that provide real-time data on fuel levels and battery status, allowing users to manage their mowing sessions effectively.

Additionally, the Craftsman 917.37841 promotes ease of maintenance with a removable deck for cleaning and servicing. The built-in deck wash system simplifies the cleaning process, helping to prolong the mower's life and maintain its performance.

Overall, the Craftsman 917.37841 combines functionality, comfort, and cutting-edge technology to offer a comprehensive lawn care solution. Whether tackling expansive lawns or navigating tight spaces, this riding mower stands out as a dependable choice for homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor maintenance efforts.