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Craftsman 917.377801 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
6.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377801
•
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,com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377801 • 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,com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........Parts Ordering ..... Sack Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 themower orunclogging thechute, • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Shut theengine ( motor) offandwait enter the area. until t heblade comes t ocomplete stop • Before and while walking backwards, before removing grass catcher. look behind and down for small •...
  • Page 4 _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _l,Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer CAUTION: In order to prevent and birth defects or other reproductive...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the as not to pinch or damage control cables.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY R ULES B EFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare theillustrations withyourlawn mower tofamiliarize yourself withthelocation o fvarious c ontrols a ndadjustments, Save thismanual forfuture reference, These symbols may appear onyourlawn mower o rinliterature s upplied w iththe product.
  • Page 7 The operation of Lower Wheels any lawn mower can result in foreign for HighCut objects thrown into the _i_/ Wheel eyes, which can result in adjuster __'_i severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye lever shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 8: Operation

    COMBI-CUT MOWERS TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shippedready to Open be used as a mulcher. Toconvertto mulcher door bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe Discharge deflector place.
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING E NGINE ADD OIL Your Engine oil cap l awnmower is shipped without oil in Gasoline the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. filler cap For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in effort and to keep from overloading the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
  • Page 11 MA,NTE.A.CESO.EDULE FILL 'N DATES REGULAR SERVICE J__O,_,_//._,'_._ I" SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I1 / Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive bell/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar tElectric Start Mowers ! E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): 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 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:...
  • Page 13 Blade Crank- Correct Incorrect adapler ._ shaft Wave Hasher Blade Blade _P"b..._S_, Oustcover Hardenbd" ' " \ _/,._,=,,.,,-.- Washer washer Trailing Blade keyway edge adapter GRASS CATCHER "Hubcap • The grass catcher may be hosed with ENGINE water, but must be dry when used, •...
  • Page 14 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Back NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Slots 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.
  • Page 15 d_,CAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for High 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 did, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable pmtec. • tire cover that does not retain mois- Do not store gasoline from one season ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot to another. breathe which allows condensation • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Engineflywheelbmkeison 'Starter rope hard 1. Depress control bar to whencontmlbaris ralease¢ topull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft, 2. Contact a qualified service center, 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter, 4.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377801 ¢...
  • Page 20 PiU I AHY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377801 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Coral. (Includes Grip) 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 161105X479 Handle, Lower 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 175788 Bail Cont. Wire Ctx Corot. BLk 85463 Dam:jet Deca_ 132001 Guide, Rope, Side 144929...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377801...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.377801 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161118X004 Retainer Drive Asm. Strnp. 171050 SpeedContml Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 57808 Bail Control Drive 175786 Drive Pawl 170011 17060408 Screw Pinion, Drive 166450 DriveCable 170050 52183 Washer Cover Dnve 175011...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 I022 883 _J 1029_ 238 0 1034 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 914 _ 10231 1022 6liP; 306"_ > 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 33.., 24 _ 1005 VALVE OVERHAUL 10_ 2o_...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELNUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 122{_ 287_ 121 CARBURETOR 42q:_ 634 _ 104_...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 305 _P 334 _' 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 358 GASKET SET t005 363 _ 122_...
  • Page 26 BR|GGS & STRATTON MODEL NUI 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-013a KE_" PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692703 O Carburetor Overhaul I 692670 Cylinder Assembly 692799 ,,O:_+Carburelor Spacer 399269 Bushing/Seat Kit (Magneto 694202 Carburetor Side) 694468 Q Welch Plug 299819 • Oil Seal (Magneto Side) 691203 Throttle Valve 499619...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STI_ATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spark PluJgTerminal 19374 Spark Plu_A'Vrench 493880 • + Valve Seal 690272 Washer (uuvemor Crank) 498592 691893 • + Exhaust Gasket 94872 Screw Air Cleaner Cover) Screw (Rocker Cover) 94118 Screw (Air C eaner Primer 691108...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800"4"MY'HO MEs" Anytime, dayornight (1.800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...