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Craftsman 917.377794 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377794
• EspaSol, p. 19
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 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377794 • EspaSol, p. 19 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: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
  • Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...

  • Page 6: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    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 engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 8 DRIVE CONTROL The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by hold- objectsthrown into the ing the operator presence control bar eyes, which can result in down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle. severeeye damage.Always The farther toward the handle the lever wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile...

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER LEVER BACKWARD Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Height TO LOWER used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging adjuster MOWER or discharging: lever REAR BAGGING ° Open rear door, remove mulcher plug. LEVER Store mulcher plug in a safe place. FORWARD •...
  • Page 10 • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL' in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE •...

  • Page 11: To Start Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the prod- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the uct and should be considered normal.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE APTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners AL 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 IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treat- LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- ed. If bolts need replacing, replace only with approved bolts shown in the Repair forming any maintenance. Parts section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect TO SHARPEN BLADE control chemicals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 14 TO CHANGEENGINEOIL _i, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain kerosene, are not to be used to clean car- oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until tridge. They may cause deterioration of the fuel tank is empty. cartridge.
  • Page 15 ENGINE /i, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: Maintenance, repair, or replacement 1. Release control bar and stop engine. the emission control devices and systems, 2. Make sure the blade and all moving which are being done at the customers ex- parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    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 Handle When lawn mower isto be stored for a period bracket of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and • Do not store gasoline from one season will cause your unit to rust. to another. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace your gasoline can if your can engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 19 GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Iubrique y aline segL_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y e[ mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defeeto en el material y Ia mano de obra.
  • Page 20 HACER: I, OPERAClON * Antesdeempezar, debefamiliarizarsecomple- • Puede recortar a trav_s de Ia superfieie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Prcceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas los instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en los cuestas.
  • Page 21 • Ayuda r_pida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo produeto Craftsman@ est_ diseSado f6nico pot parte de un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de mode liable per productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al eortaeesped. EstAn disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 23 PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA LA CAJA DE CARTON Pinza det Remueva las partes sueltas que se inctuyen mango con la segadora. Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de la caja de cartSn y tienda el panel del Soporte extremo piano. de mango Remueva todo e! material de empaque, ex- cepto la cu_a entre el mango superior y 61...
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE 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 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 25 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION La operaci6n de cualquier • La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo segadora puede hacer que la palanca de mando operador presente satten objetos extrafios dentro de abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de sus ojos, Io que puede producir accionamiento atrAs hacia el mango.
  • Page 26 PARA MONTARY ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- DOR DE ClaSPED Levante la puerta trasera del cortac_sped y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta. El recogedor de c_sped queda asegurado en la caja de la segadora cuando se baja la puerta trasera para descansar en el basti- _dor del recogedor de c_sped.
  • Page 27 AGREGUE GASOLINA • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta Ia parte inferior del euello de retleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasotina regular, sin plomo, nueva y iim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanes, No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina, Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre...
  • Page 28 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred- AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es- de c_sped y paja. Esto ayudarA el flujo del tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto aire del motor y extenderA su duraci6n.
  • Page 29 PROGRAMA DESPUES CADA ANTES DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORADA E_ Umpiadlnspeccionar el RecogedordeC_sped Controlar tos Neum_ticos Controlar tas Ruedas Mortices Umpiar la Segadora ..Umpiar debajo la Cubierta de la TransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y las Poteas Impulsadas Revisar / Afitar / Cambiar la Cuchilta Lubricaci6n...
  • Page 30 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad pemos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados cuando haga el mantenimiento. mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n LLANTAS de este manual.
  • Page 31 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE 1. Remueva la cubierta. AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho. nar el aceite, vaciar el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque Limpielo golpe_ndolo suavemente en una est6 vacio.
  • Page 32 _';LADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, MOTOR antes de dar calquier service o de hacer ajustes: El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control Asegt]rese que lacuchillayque todaslas partes de ta emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo movibles se hayan detenido completamente.

  • Page 33: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el atmacenamiento at final de cada temporada mango si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto Puntal periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidado-samente, del mango remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 34 OTROS que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producirA la oxidaci6n de su unidad. • No guarde lagasolina de una temporada a la otra. IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora mien- • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- tras el motor y las areas de escape to davia ieza a oxidar.
  • Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Vibraci6n 1. CucHla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchiIla, Apriete el exce- siva o suelta. pemo de la euchilla. CiguehaI del motor doblado.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377794 59 ..
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377794 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189746 Bait Guide, Stud Handle, Upper, with Grip 182131 161105){479 Handle, Lower t 79783X004 Bracket Assembly Screw 182748 Grip, Foam 57808 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377794 t..,O...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377794 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187803 EZ Waik Drive Controt Assembly 189403 Cover, Dust, WheeI 186297 Cover, Top t80607 Spring, Pulley Adjuster 187353 Wheei 9 x 2 Putley 180763 188281 Lever 83923...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377794 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 187213 PART DESCRIPTION 187530 Case, Lower 187531 Case, Upper 187532 Gear, 24 Teeth 187533 Shaft, Input 183505 Wire, Formed 183506 Bearing, Bail 183508 Seal, Output Shaft...

  • Page 41: Blade Brake Clutch

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CYLINDER BARREL] PISTON CONNECTING ROD I CRANKSHAFT ] OIL PAN] BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH MUFFLER CAMSHAFT PULLEY 1...

  • Page 42: Recoil Starter

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CONTROL] COVER] • 12 -_ FLYWHEEL ] RECOIL STARTER lAIR CLEANER CARBURETOR FAN COVER CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 7049679 Rubber, Supporter (1O7mm) Pulley, Camshaft 5028923 5580063 Petcock Assembly (Manual) Shaft, Camputley 5189352 7058985 Bracket, Petocck...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH MUFFLER CYLINDER BARREL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580485 Muffler 6842413 Cylioder Assembly (010) 5664610 Protector, Muffler (CBU) 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 5580972 Bolt, Flange (6 x 79) (CT200) 5579990 Cover, Head 0636845 Bolt, Flange (6 x 12) (CT280) 5580006 Cover, Breather 5737457...
  • Page 44 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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