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Craftsman 917.377710 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 7,0 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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ICRRFTSMFIN"J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7,0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377710
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMFIN"J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7,0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377710 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears Service ...... Back 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the operating mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip the proper use of the machine before...
  • Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine (motor) is Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to...
  • Page 5 Read these instructionsand this manual 3. Remove any packing material from around control bar. in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted mower. for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is JUST HANDLE"...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature...
  • Page 7 DRIVE CONTROL mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in to the handle and pulling the drive severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO ADJUSTCUTTINGHEIGHT TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. and place the grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the rear ° Pull adjustor lever toward wheel. To door.

  • Page 9: Operation

    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher. •...
  • Page 10 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation of the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.
  • Page 11 TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator IMPORTANT: For best performance, presence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__o__ F,LL ,.O TES ___.._ko._"o_ _,_ _9 _o_ xx_ko_ AS YOU COMPLETE ./"_/_,_"'_ _O_',_ SERVICE .EGU . SE.V,OE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher ,,,Eqaipp l " W Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) E i Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecWShaq_erdReplaceBlade...

  • Page 13: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number:. Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 quarts (unleaded regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .020") Champion RC12YC Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 14 TO CHANGE ENGINE GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Check your grass catcher often for 1.
  • Page 15 CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of _lour 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.

  • Page 16: Storage

    ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE SPEED 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank Handle and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. bracket ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position, dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 19 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman so mantenga, lubrique y afine segdn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el manfenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 20 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I, OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar an graves lesiones.
  • Page 21 • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacedo an'ancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completaments antes de tratar de montar u Banrr_:seup_e_toml que sx'ge_esencia d' I °P_.;j/_._r operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN Mangolnfedor_/////_ANTAR ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fdbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 IMPULSION CONTROL DE LA segadora puede hacer que • La aulopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo salten objetos extrafios dentro la palanca de mando oparador prasenta La operacibn de cualquier de sus ojos, Io qua puede abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de producir dafios graves en dstos.
  • Page 25 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR CORTE RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Las cuatro ruedas son ajustadas con una 1. Levante la puerta trasera de la segadora palanca dnica. de cdsped y ponga el marco del recogedor • Tire de la palanca de ajustes hacia la de cdsped a dentro de las ranuras de la rueda.
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Gudrdela en un lugar seguro. •...
  • Page 27 _I_PRECAUCI(_N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de _cidos duranta el motor.
  • Page 28 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR ACOLCHAR • Pars parar el motor, suelte la barra de contreles que exigen la pmsencia del IMPORTANTE: Pars obtener el mejor operador. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadore AVISO: En climas mds frfos puede que sea sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 29 FEC.,S OE SE Vi IO Revlsar st hay sujetaderes sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de Umpiar la segadora misibn (segadoras con poder propulsor) umpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- (segaderas ! sadas c on poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impu - Revisar o/alilar/cambiar la cuchil[a V' $ Tabla de lubdcaci6n...
  • Page 30 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero de sede: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Bujia (abertura: .020") Champion RC12YC 35-40 FT.
  • Page 31 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Incline la cortadora de c6sped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que aceite en un recipiente id6neo. Mueva la ester seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 32 SlLENClADOR _PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd la bujla y p6ngalo en donde no pueda ontrar en contacto con 6sta. corrofdo puede producir un peligre de incendio y/o dafio. • Utopia la parte inferior de su segadore raspdndola para remover la acumulaci6n de BUJ|AS c6sped y basura.
  • Page 33 personalas. Si cree que el motor estd _, PRECAUCI6N: No haaa funcionar su funcionando demasiado r&pido o demasiado segadora sin el desviador _e recortes o sin el lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centre recogedor de c6sped, aprobados, en su de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de lugar.
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y SISTIEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de formen depositos de coma en partes este manual.) fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales como el carburador, el filtra del combus-...
  • Page 35 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que eat6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Code mds alto." fuerza o suelta.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377710 14 13...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.377710 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handle, Upper, withGrip 57808 Screw 161105X479 Handle, Lower 166042 V-Groove Pulley 182747 Grip, Foam 166050 Idler Arm Spacer 179585 Guide, Rope, Side 145212 Flange Nut 132004 Nut, Hex Lockwasher 1/4-20...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377710...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377710 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181071 EZ Walk Drive Control Assembly 82923 Nut Hex Flange Lock 180612 Cable, Drive 180626 Hubcap,Mag Platinum Screw 160785X004 Shaft Asm. Rear 54583 CoverDrive 160786X004 Shaft Asm. Front 161537 Screw Thdrol 10-25 x .50...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 _ 1615o _14°4® 718 0 sos___J J 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL 616 {_ 24 _ 741, 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT ls8 28_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 1oo_ °_% 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 524_ 9. CARBURETOR GASKET 137_"%276 _ 51 $.._" 163I_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212.E1 592e 305_ 456 O 334_ 7.030 1lO36 _ BEL-EMISSION I 1019 K IT'LABEL I 332_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022 1005 842 O ;1A_ PART PART DE_RIFI1ON DIESCRIFT1ON 692670 Cylinder Assembty 691137 _rew (CylinderHead) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 IG_f PART KEY PART DESCRII:R1ON DESCRIPTION 499631 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692299 Plata-Pawl Friction 692785 Ring Set-Piston (.010" O.S.) 281505 Pawi-Ratchet 697623 Panel 692786 Ring Set-Piston (.020" O.S.) 692787 Ring Set-Piston (.030" O.S.) 231082 Nut (Govemor ControlLever) 691866...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matterwhosold 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, c _,_y or nk3ht (1-800-4694663) (U.S.A.and Canada) W.sear_om I_vw.seEir&ca For repairofcarry-inproducts likevacuums,lawnequipment,and electronics, callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 dayornight (U.SA only) iJ_N,seEir_Lcom For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...