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Craftsman 917.377061 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377061
• Espahol, 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 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377061 • Espahol, 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 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 in the owner's...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper- • Read, understand, and follow all ating mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes...
  • Page 4 • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Nevertamper with safetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the •...
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman@ product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOURLAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDALLSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER.Comparethe illustrationswithyourlawn mowerto familiarizeyourselfwith 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. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE...
  • Page 8 If condition fails to improve after the The operationof any lawn above steps (forward speed remains SAFE.GLASSES mowercan result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects throwninto the should be replaced. eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.
  • Page 9 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle, 3, Empty clippings from bag, NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp-...
  • Page 10 Grasp the white peel tab and pull to _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn remove the entire seal. mower without mulcher plug or approved Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill- grass catcher in place. Never attempt ing tank with gasoline. operate the lawn mower with the rear door...
  • Page 11 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS _Ib CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. • The recommended tightening torque TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 N-m. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 14 • If lubricantis required,use onlyTexaco Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, StarplexPremium 1 Grease,Part No. stopping every few ounces to check 750369. Do not substitute. the oil level with the dipstick. Stop adding oil when you reach the ENGINE FULL mark on the dipstick.
  • 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-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash.
  • Page 16 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT While holding handle assembly, remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side, Place new drive belt on engine pulley. Route the other end of the new drive align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and belt through...
  • Page 17 HANDLE Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol using ethanol or methanol) can attract You can fold your mower handle for storage. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on moisture which leads to separation sides of the upper handle and allow formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heaw grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 20 Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS 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 aline segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis rode defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 21 • Permita que solamente las personas re- • Renueva todos los objetos extra_os, tales sponsables que esten familiarizadas con las como guijarros, ramas, etc. instrucciones operen la m_tquina. • Debe prestar atenci6n a hoyos, baches o • Despeje el Area de objetos tales como piedras, protuberancias.
  • Page 22 V. SERVICIO • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un objeto. Rep_.relo, si es necesario, antes de • Nunca haga funcionar una m_tquina dentro hacerlo arrancar. de un Area cerrada. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras •...
  • Page 23 • Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estdt dise_ado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO 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 para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 26 Barra de control que oresencia del operador La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para Control de los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando la impulsi6n haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 27 • Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga CESPED debe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el descarga debe estar cerrada. mango del bastidor.
  • Page 28 Agarrar la etiqueta blanca removible y tirar _Ib PRECAUClON: No haga funcionar su para quitar el entero precinto. segadora sin la placa de la acolchadora o sin Enrocar el tapdn del carburante en el el recogedor c_sped aprobados en su lugar. depdsito del carburante despu_s de Ilenar Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se el depdsito con gasolina.
  • Page 29 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR PRECAUCION: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden da_ar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos SE Limpiar/]nspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped" Controlar los Neumdticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices --" Limpiar la Segadora **_ Umpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n ""...
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla gir_.ndolo en el sentido en que ando haga el mantenimiento. giran las manillas del reloj. LLANTAS •...
  • Page 32 • Lacajade engranajes se Ilenaconlubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- hastaelnivel a decuado enla f_.brica. La dora yen el lado del motor. t3nica vezqueel lubricante necesita atenci6n Echar aceite despacio en el conducto escuandosele haprestado servicio a la aceite, par_tndose a intervalos regulares para cajade engranajes.
  • Page 33 UMPIEZA • No recomendamos el use de una rnanguera IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor rendimiento, de jardfn para limpiar la segadora a menos que el sistema eldctrico, el silenciador, el mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacfon filtre de aire y el carburador est6n tapados de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION AI mismo tiempo que sujeta el conjunto del Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. mango, remueva la manilla y el perno porta- Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva dor del lado opuesto, alinee el agujero en el correa de mando a traves del orificio en el mango con el agujero deseado en el puntal bastidor.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si Soporte la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. Perno de mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, 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 c_brala para protegerla contra el c_.mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
  • Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377061...

  • Page 39: Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377061 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194579X479 Handle, Upper 851084 Bolt, Hex Head 193664X479 Handle, Lower 188786 Debris Shield 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 192325 Bolt 179585 Rope Guide 150406 Bolt, Engine 132004...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377061...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377061 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 195989 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 195745 Cover, Top 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 187353 Pulley 73800400 Nut, Hex 195585 Lever, Drive Control 175098 Pawl...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0479-E1 8471 383_ 635 _ 718_ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAq...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0479-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A _9 633 _9 p_ 276_ 36s _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633A 0 633_ lO4_ 276 _ 127 G 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ 842_ 524<_ 163 _...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0479-E1 6081 592_ 564_ 190_ 332_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 299819° Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694086 Guard-Flywheel 493279 Retainer-Valve Sump-Engine 692194 691160...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0479-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696564 Valve-Throttle 270344•O$ SeaI-O Ring 398187 Float-Carburetor (Intake Manifold) 3981880 Valve-Needle/Seat 692310 Switch-Stop Seal-Throttle Shaft 693981 O$ Gasket-Float Bowl 6913210$ 691753 Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer Seal-Throttle Shaft 633A 693867 O$ 66538 272653•O$ Gasket-Air Cleaner...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
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