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Craftsman 917.377650 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377650 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower .75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power-propelled
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I (RRFT.TMRW I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Power-Propelled
Model No.
917.377650
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.comlcraftsman

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  • Page 1 I (RRFT.TMRW I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Power-Propelled Model No. 917.377650 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.comlcraftsman...
  • Page 2 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 in 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 • Read, understand, and follow all glasses with side shields when 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 and fall accidents which can result in...
  • 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 while the engine (motor) is...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Operator mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE the engine. LIFT Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled shipping purposes.
  • 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.
  • Page 7 TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM The operationof any lawn mower can result in foreign • With engine running, select ground objects thrown into the speed by moving drive speed control lever to desired position. eyes, which can result in • To start forward motion, pull drive severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 Rear door slots SIDE DISCHARGING 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE IMPORTANT: Forbeet performance, keep NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the mower housing free of built-up grass and engine, a small amount of smoke may be trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance present during the initial use of the section of this manual.
  • Page 11 FiLL ,N O.TES _O_. _j_.l_ RVIC E DATE S AS YOU COMPLETE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-PropelledMowers) (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Check drive belt/pulleys LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers! E Check Engine Oil Level Change EngineOil I/!,2...
  • 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TURN CLOCKWISE NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Collar drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Clip 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 15 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER _I_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 bracket all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 17 OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope, Contact a Sears or other Bent engine...
  • Page 19 Servicio Sears ......... Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ar3ce,a parlJrde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y afioe segt3nlas inst_es para la operaci6ny el mantanimiento en et manualdel duefio, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defectoen el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 II. OPERACIONSOBRELAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familianzarse Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia completamente con los controles y el uso en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucoiones 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 hacedo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 22 Remueva el material de empaque de Lea estas instrucciones y el manual alrsdedor de la barra de control. completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Sus mangos pusden ajustarse para qus le acomode al segar. Refi_rase a "ADJUSTE DEL IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 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 ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 24 EL IMPULSI(_N segadora puede hacer que salten • La velocidad de recorrido purde ser 'objetos extrai_os dentro de sus saleccionada moviendo la palanca de La operaci6n de cualquier ojos, Io que puede producir conteol de la impulsi6n a la posici6n 'da_os graves en _stos.
  • Page 25 Ranuras de la Puerta SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA trasera Mango del LATERAL bastidordel • 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 AGREGUE GASOLINA PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte infedor del cuello de relleno del PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene 1. La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada. demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin 2.
  • Page 27 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el majorrendimianto NOTA: Debido alas capas protectoras del rnantengala caja de la segadora sin acumulac6n motor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede estar presente durante el uso inicial del de cdspsdy basura.
  • Page 28 Revisar si ha)" suietadotes sueltos Lirnpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de s.°(.,onoo0u.0o, €€ Umpiar la segadora Lirn_iar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misl(_ (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las pole=asimpul- Revlsar o/afllar/cambiar la cuchilla 1#/3 Tabla de lubdcacibn Limpiar la baten'a/recargar...
  • Page 29 ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOmero de serie: Fecha de compra: 1.25 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 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 30 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA En los dos lados de los pifiones se hallan unas flechas. Si la flecha est& en la parte AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla - superior del pifion, Osta teine pue apuntar pero si Io hace, asegL_resede que quede hacia la padre anterior de la segadora.
  • Page 31 PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE GIRE EN EL SENTIDOA LAS MANILLASDEL MOTOR CoDa RELOJ PAPA AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para REMOVER drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haciendo correr el motor basra que el tanque estO vacio. 1.
  • Page 32 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL _DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes RECOGEDOR DE CESPED sedas, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: • Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c6sped Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte dgida de 2.
  • Page 33 Inmediatamente prepare su segadera para el almacenamientoaJfinalde cada temporede o si la unided no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. mango SEGADORA Cuande se va a guarder la segadora por cierto APRIETE pedodo de tiempo, limpiela coidadosarnente, remuevatoda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas,etc.
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidaden un recinto cerradey cdbrela para protegerlacontrael Drene el aceite (con el motorcaliente)y cdmbielo polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motorlimpioo (Vea IVIOTOF_ en la • Cubra su un'_lad con un forroprotector secck_ de Mantenimento este manual.) adecuadoque no retengala humedad.No use ClLINDRO...
  • Page 35 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Mal code- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el disparejo o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 37 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.) 166032 Pulley, Fixed 33500 Fuel Stebilizer 179222 Bearing Support Assy. 33000 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.) 150406 Bolt, Engine Engine,Craftsman Model Number 143.026706 NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches. (SeeBreakdown) 1 inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMB ER 917.377650 • 33 32...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.377650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 178916 Speed Control 170011 DrivePawl 175786 BailControlDrive 166450 Pinion,Drive 17060408 Screw 52160 Washer 179049 Drive Cable 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 161537 Cover Drive 180504 Cover, Dust Wheel 750634 Screw Thdro110-25 x .50 67725 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 .12B ..20...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 PART I_'Y PARr DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 150 36784 Valve Cover 26727 DowelPin 30200 Screw, 10-24x9/16" 33734 BreatherElement 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 6201 Screw, 1/4-26 x 7/8 •...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640303 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026706 B--5 PART DESCRIPTION RewindStarter 59O766 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 5906OO Retainer 59O696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y. 590764 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 44 For repairof major brand appliancesin your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® Any'a'ne, dayor_ht (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) www.sears.corll wlt,/w..._em'8.c_l For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anylime, day or night (U.S.A.

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