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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377911
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Safety
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Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety
Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 917.377911 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 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 in use in the United States.
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Page 3: Operation
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower not fill gas tank indoors, when be engine is towards you. Mow across the face of running or when the engine is hot. Allow the slopes, never up and down or you might engine to cool for several minutes before lose your footing. -
Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton
.=available when this lawn mower was ' are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. - Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS • Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to Service and Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Adjustments section of this manual. used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See OPERATION section of this manual.
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 The operation of any lawn mower can result in TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM foreign objects brown into the eyes, which can • With engine running, select ground result in severe eye damage. Always wear speed by moving speed control lever to safety glasses or eye shields while operalJng desired position.
- Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN without rear mulcher plug or approved grass MOWER catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or FOR MULCHING propped open..
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Page 9: To Start Engine
TO START ENGINE octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits • To start a cold engine, push primer three and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm gasoline. -
Page 10: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For most cutting conditions and better IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep bagging performance, the engine speed mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Sea "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE shouldbe setinthefast position. section of this manual. •... -
Page 11: General Recommendations
F, LL ,N DATES YOU COMPL. E Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower I If Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pu,eys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade (Power-Propelled Mowers) I' _ LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers 1 It/' I/'4 Check Engine Oil Level... -
Page 12: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377911 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 6.75 HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:... -
Page 13: Drive Wheels
TO SHARPEN BLADE • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. -
Page 14: Air Filter
Check the crankcase oil level before starting Turn the engine and after each five (5) hours of Collar clockwise to continuous use. "Tighten oil plug securely each remove time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, ,_Clip drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank Slot,.! -
Page 15: Rear Deflector
_'_,CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Handle pin ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release control bar and stop engine. 3-position Make sure the blade and all moving Handle parts have completely stopped. adjustment Disconnect spark plug wire from bracket spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
Page 16: Engine Fuel System
ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit FUELSYSTEM will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum LAWN MOWER deposits from forming in essential fuel system When lawn mower is to be stored for a period parts such as carburetor, fuel tilter, fuel hose, of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while _CAUTION: Never store the lawn engine and exhaust areas are still warm. mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. - Page 18 TROUBLESH( OTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. Lift on blade worn off. Replace blade. not filling Catcher not venting air. Clean grass catcher. (if so equipped) Set engine speed control in Low engine speed.
- Page 19 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377911 "68...
- Page 21 850263 Lockwasher, Helica_Spring3/8 851084 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.) Screw, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1.38 166032 _3500 Fuel Stabilizer Pulley, Fixed 33000 SAE 30W Oi1(20 oz.) 170O45 Bearing Support Assy. 150406 Bolt, Engine Engine (See Breakdown) ..Craftsman 143.996702...
- Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377911...
- Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377911 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166047 Speed Control 161118X004 Retainer Drive Asm. Stmp. 167259 BailControl Drive 57808 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 54583 Screw 170011 Drive Pawl 170050 DdveCable 166450 Pinion,Drive RH 161537 Cover Ddve 52160...
- Page 24 _RAPTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 1160 41 /a 182 216 48 _ <-_ ///_/...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36835A Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 154 650913 Rocker Arm Stud 2 26727 Dowel Pin 155 35624A RockerArm 6 33734 BreatherElement 157 650914...
- Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 _--36 _--37 PART DESCRIPTION 640195 Carburetor (incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal ('Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 30 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...