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Craftsman 917.377711 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
JCRI_FTSMIIN° J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377711
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 Owner's Manual JCRI_FTSMIIN° J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377711 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 Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety • Read, understand, a nd glasses with side shields when follow instructions on the machine and in the operating mower. U. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Stop and inspect the equipment if you • Never run a machine inside a closed strike an object. Repair, if necessary, area. before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs • Never attempt to make wheel height with the engine (motor) running. adjustments while the engine (motor) is Disconnect the spark plug wire, and running.

  • Page 5: Howto Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and 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- JUST HANDLE"...

  • Page 6: Before Operating

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 7: Drive Control Adjustment

    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 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT TO A'I-rACH GRASS CATCHER Lift the rear door of the lawn mower All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. and place the grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the rear • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To door.

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert 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

    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 TO STOP ENGINE 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: Lubrication Chart

    MA,.TENA.CE SCREDULE AS YOU COMPLETE RE o ,RSERV.O BERV.CE Illll Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-PropelledMowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I/'3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers! I114 E Check EngineOil Level ¥s...

  • Page 13: 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: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 14 TO CHANGE ENGINE GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 15 Back CLEANING Slots IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. A, CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
  • Page 16 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 of the bag top.

  • 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. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1, Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 19 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el matedal y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 II. OPERACION SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con rnds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o ca{das, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Pare esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones hacerlo arrancar. mientras el motor astd en marcha. •...
  • Page 22 Barra de control c t la presencia del operador Lea estas instrucclones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u Mango superior operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN Mango Inferior ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR fdbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas pades...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I-AS 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 qua • La autopropulsi_n se controla manteniendo salten objetos extrafios dentro la palanca de mando operador presente La operaci6n de cualquiar de sus ojos, Io que puede abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de producir dafios graves en _stos.
  • Page 25 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR CESPED CORTE RECOGEDOR Las cuatro ruedas son ajustadas con una 1. Levante la puerta trasera de la segadora palanca Onica. de c_sped y ponga el marco del recogedor • Tire de la palanca de ajustes hacia la de c6sped a dentro de las ranuras de la puerta trasera.
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora rue envlada lista pare usarse como acolchadora de Papa vegetal. Para convertida 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_PRECAUCI6N: 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 fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de dcidos durante el motor.

  • Page 28: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y PARA PARAR EL MOTOR ACOLCHAR ° Pars parar el motor, suelte la barre de controles que exigen la presencia del IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor operador. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AVISO: En climas mds frfos puede que sea sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 29: Antes De Cada Uso

    QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR .f_r ./'__.,.,_._" t_,'/ Revisar si hay suietadores sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Umpiar la segadora AG Limplar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_ladorascon poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas ImpuF Revisar o/afilar/camblar la cuchilla 14/3...

  • Page 30: Del Producto

    ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO N0mero de serie: 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: Bujfa (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM 35-40 FT.
  • Page 31 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 3. incline la cortadora de c6sped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado aceite en un recipiente id6neo. Mueva la con el agua de la manguera pere tiene que segadora de atrds para adelante para estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 32 SILENCIADOR _I, PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y i_ngalo en donde no pueda entrar Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ en contacto con _sta. corrol'dopuede producir un peligro de incendio • Limpie la pane inferior de su segadora y/o daSo.
  • Page 33 personales. Si crae qua el motor estfJ • 1_ PRECAUCI6N: No haga funcionar su funcionando demasiado r_pido o damasiado segadora sin el desviador i_la mcortes o sin el lento, lleve su segadora a mas con su centro recogedor de c_sped, aprobados, en su de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de lugar.
  • Page 34 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y SISTEMA 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 filtro del combus-...
  • Page 35 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCl6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Cone mds alto." fuerza o suelta. 2.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377711 61_62 14 13 _-_65 _..I...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377711 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handle, Upper, with Grip 57808 Screw 161105X479 Handle, Lower 166042 V-Groove Pulley 182747 Grip, Foam 166050 Idler Arm Spacer 179585 Guide, Rope, Side 145212 Flange Nut...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377711...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377711 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181071 EZWalk Drive Control Assembly 180545 Wheel 9 x 2 Cable, Drive 82923 Nut Hex Flange Lock 180612 Screw 180626 Hubcap, Mag Platinum 54583 Cover Drive 160785 X004 Shaft Asm.

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