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Craftsman 917.377651 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377651 Owner's Manual

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ICRRFTSMRW I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Power-Propelled
Model No.
917.377651
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis 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 ICRRFTSMRW I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Power-Propelled Model No. 917.377651 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 instructions the owner's...
  • Page 3 I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Road, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in tho operating mower. I1. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls Slopes are a major factor related to slip...
  • Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restarting. with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height Disconnect the spark plug wire, and adjustments...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual Your handles may be adjusted for your in its entirety before you attempt mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST assemble or operate your new lawn HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments mower. section of this manual. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped...
  • Page 6 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM mower can result in foreign • With engine running, select ground objects thrown into the speed by moving drive speed control The operation of any lawn lever to desired position. eyes, which can result in • To start forward motion, pull drive severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door slots Grass • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear catcher discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under guard as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. •...
  • Page 9 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN ADD GASOLINE CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, FOR MULCHING regular unleaded gasoline with a 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil Mulcher door closed.
  • Page 10 TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE= Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep engine, a small amount of smoke may be mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance present during the initial use of the product and should be considered section of this manual.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._ G_ _y _'_/ _" _._ FILL IN DATES q.,_ _'_ k_ ._'_- _ SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners I V # Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower i (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.25 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 13 5. There are arrows embossed on both TO SHARPEN BLADE sides of the pinion gear. With the NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening arrow at the top of the pinion, the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is arrow must point towards the front of balanced.
  • Page 14 TURN TO CHANGE ENGINE CLOCKWISE NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Collar drain oil, drain fuel tank by running REMOVE engine until fuel tank is empty. Clip 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark p_ug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER _WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjust- 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag ments: with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the frame handle is outside Make sure the blade and all moving of the bag top.
  • Page 16 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 all dirt, grease,...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING appropriate - See section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. -lighten uneven blade bolt. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 19 Sears reparard gra_ todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadera Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garantia s61ose aplica por noventa (gO) dias a parfir de la fechade compra.
  • Page 20 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERAClON Los accidentes ocurren con m_.s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe faminarizarse en las cuestas. Estos acoidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, clebe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 21 • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual Barradecontrolquesxig_la presencia del operador completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango supedor ,///_ IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor, Mangolnferior,_ _/_'LEVANTAR // 1_,_// Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fdbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envfo.
  • Page 23 CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubioaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmboloe pueden apareser sobre su aegadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 EL IMPULSl6N segadora puede hacer qua salten • La velocidad de recorrido purde ser objetos extrar3os dentro de sus seleccionada moviendo la palanca de ojos, Io que puede producir La operaci6n de cualquier conteol de la impulsi6n a la posici6n daSos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 25 Ranuras de la Puerta SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA Mango del LATERAL basUdordal • La tap6n acolchadora debe ser instalada recogedorde adentro de la abertura de la descarga trasera. • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se muestra.
  • Page 26 PASOS SlMPLES DE RECORDAR • Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA operacibn o una vez por temporada. Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite mds a menudo PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. 1.
  • Page 27 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR NOTA: Debido a las capas protectoras del IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor rendimiento motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede mantengala caja de la segadora sin acumulac6n de c_spedy basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA"en la secci6n estar presente durante el uso inloial del de Mantanimento de este manual.
  • Page 28 p.oo.,., , >,= J._ JlJ Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos it# # Limpiar/inspeccionarel recogedor de cdsped (si vierle equipado) IJmpiar la segadora misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) umpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afiladcambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcaci6n...
  • Page 29 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NL_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.25 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla:...
  • Page 30 PAPA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA En los dos lados de los pifiones se hallan unas flechas. Si la flecha estd en la parte AVISO" No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla - superior del pifion, 6sta teine pue apuntar pero si Io hace, asegDrese de que quede hacia la padre anterior de la segadera.
  • Page 31 GIRE EN EL SENTIDO A LAS PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE MANILLASDEL MOTOR Collar RELOJ PAPA AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para REMOVER drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio. 1.
  • Page 32 _A.DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de RECOGEDOR DE CESPED hacer ajustes: • Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c6sped 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte r|gida de 2.
  • Page 33 Inmed_atarnenteprepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cade temporadeo si la unidadno se va a usar pot 30 dfas o m&s. del mango SEGADORA Cuandose va a guardarla segadora por clerto perfodode tiempo,timpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas,etc. Gu_,rdelaen un _vea limpiay seca.
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible,guarde su unidaden un recinto cerrade y c0brala para protegerlacontrael Drene el a_ite (con el motor caliente)y c&mbielo polvoy la mugre. con aceite de motorlimpio. (Vea =MOTOR" en la • Cubra su unidad con un form protector s6cel6rlde Mantenimento este manual.) adecuade que no retengala humedad.
  • Page 35 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n aproplada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCl6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada "Code m_.s alto." fuerza o suelta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377651...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUM BER 917.37651 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Comf. (Includes Grip) 183648 Grass Catcher Bag 161105X479 Handle, Lower 180026 Grass Catcher Frame 175788 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Comf. BIk 85463 Danger Decai...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377651 •...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377651 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Pawl 170011 178916 SpeedControl 166450 Pinion,Drive Bail Control Drive 175786 52160 Washer Screw 54583 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 DdveCable 179049 Cover, DustWheel 180504 Cover Drive 161537 Washer 112x 1-1/2 x .134 67725 Screw Thdro110-25 x .50...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 103., _'310 O,.,_.3o 7 3O9A 311A...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 KEY PART KL=Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key 37727 EngineShreud Numbers 2, 20 end 150) 26727 DowelPin 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 33734 BreatherElement 36784 Valve Cover...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 " Dust Seal Washer 631183 * DustSeal 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 --3. 0--2 PART DESCRIPTION 590766 Rewind Starter 5_K)599A Spdng Pin (includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 599696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Assembly...
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