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Craftsman 917.377680 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377680
• EspaSol, p. 20
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.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377680 • EspaSol, p. 20 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.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
  • Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 5 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR 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 supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 _rator presence control bar The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile Drive operatingyour lawn moweror performing control lever any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- Adjustment ENGAGE DRIVE menda standard safetyglasses or wide button (on...
  • Page 9 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks into the slots of the rear door. •...
  • Page 10 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the sary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:_°_/_o_%y REGO ,RSERV,OE E2V'C AS YOU COMPLETE Lubrication CheckTires Check DriveWheels (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check for Loose Fasteners 14 / Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 13 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock LAWN MOWER washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. forming any maintenance. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the TIRES blade bolt, turning clockwise.
  • Page 14 ENGINE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, re- API service classification SF-SJ. Select the checking the dipstick until oil level settles oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your at FULL.
  • Page 15 CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and after each use.
  • Page 16 4. Install newdrive belt into idler arm assembly,then aroundthe drivepulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved. 6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetorare up. Medium 7. Reattachdebris shield to housingwith bracket tab of debris shield in housinghole.
  • Page 17 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 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 Handle pin all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 18 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 20 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 21 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia ardba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 22 • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA diseSado f6nico per parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 23 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n est&n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR 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 simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 26 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier Barra de control que ,perador segadora puedehacerque satten objetos extrafios dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgraves en_stos. S iempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n p ara Control losojosmientras o peresusegadora o cuando hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos la impulsi6r PARA gafaso unamascara deseguridad d evisi6n CONTROL DE LA Bot6n ajuste ENGANCHAR EL...
  • Page 27 PARA MONTARY ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA DOR DE ClaSPED Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para Levante la puerta trasera de la segadora de c6sped y ponga et marco del recogedor de convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de c6sped a dentro de las ranuras de la puerta descarga:...
  • Page 28 Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de aceite en el tubo de retleno del motor. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. Agregue aceite si es necesario.
  • Page 29 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor troles que exigen la presencia del operador. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AMISO: En climas mAs frios puede que sea sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO //// -./_'_ ,p _. CHAS Lubdcaci6n Controlar losneumdticos Controlar lasrusdas rnotricos Revisar s i (segadoras con poder propulsor) hay sujetadoros sueRos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Limpiar l asegadom Limpiar debajo delacubierta d e latrans- misi6n (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) sadas (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) Revisar l ascorreas y las...
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Instale el pemo de la cuchilla con la aran- Siempre observe lasreglas deseguridad cu- dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida andohagael mantenimiento. en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueSal. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apdete el perno LLANTAS de la cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que...
  • Page 32 Parar de afiadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR serial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar LUBRICACI(_N un minute para dejar que el aceite se ar- Use sotamente aceite de detergente de alta call- regle. dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de ser- Contint]e agregando cantidades pequeas vicio API.
  • Page 33 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga ta caja de la segadora de jardfn para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSI(_N Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a trav6s del orificio en el bastidor. Volver a colocar el cortac6sped en posici6n vertical. Puntal Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la patanca de transmisi6n, luego alrededor de la polea de mando.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, mango remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cerrado y ct]brala para protegerla contra el c&mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
  • Page 37 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI()N Falta de Eleve la attura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377680 61-_ 28 58...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377680 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handle, Upper, with Grip 57808 Screw 161105X479 Handle, Lower 166042 Pulley, V-Groove 182748 Grip, Foam 166050 Spacer, Idler Arm 186079 Rope Guide/Anti-Fold Bracket 145212 Nut, Hex, Flanged...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377680...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377680 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181232 Decal, Drive Control 180626 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum 181233 Decal, Drive Control Operation 160785 X004 Shaft Assemby, Rear 180612 Cable, Drive 160786X004 Shaft Assembly, Front 182494 Decal, Drive Control Adjustment (back)
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377680 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180868 PART DESCRIPTION 17541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24 x .668 160672 Gear Case, Upper 57072 Seal 179754 Drive Shaft 160818 Bearing, Needle, Thrust 77881 Bearing...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.036704 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal 64O07O Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.036704...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.036704 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder 37727 Engine Shroud Valve Cover Gasket (Includes Key Numbers 2 and 20) 36783 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer 1/4-28 Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
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