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Craftsman 917.377800 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377800
•
Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and InstructiSB_eived.
before operating this equil_t_r/
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60_
Visit our Craftsman
website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.377800 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and InstructiSB_eived. before operating this equil_t_r/ Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60_ Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    Parts Ordering ...... 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Be alert and turn machine off if children until the blade comes to complete stop enter the area. before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking backwards, • Mow only in daylight or good artificial look behind and down for small light.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    _l_Look for this symbol to point out _I_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent...
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully IMPORTANT." This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • 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: To Adjust Cutting Height

    Lower Wheels for high cut can result in foreign objects The operation of any lawn mower Wheel thrown into the eyes, which can Adjuster result in severe eye damage. Always wear Lever safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs.

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or Open discharging: mulcher door REAR BAGGING- - Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place, •...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in gasoline near an open flame. the engine.

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 11: General Recommendations

    F,LL,N OATE AS YOU COMPLETE (€2 _VICE _/" SERVICE DATES REGU LAR SERV,CE _'___"_O_ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (,,Equ,pped) ,,, Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I,/ 3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers /...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS JNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:...

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    If you remove the drive pinions, wipe • The blade can be sharpened with a file clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or to sharpen while on the mower. •...

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. TEjhten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by runningengine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 15 _I=CAUTION: Before performing any sewice _kCAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower or adjustments: without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the • Release control bar and stop engine. lawn mower with the rear door removed or •...
  • 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. / Handle pin High _ 3-position LAWN MOWER Med. Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a period adjustment bracket of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    • Replace your gasoline can if your can IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your engine and exhaust areas are still warm. gasoline will cause problems. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • If possible, store your unit indoors and with gasoline in the tank inside a building cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

  • Page 18: Troubleshcoting

    TROUBLESHCOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. Lift on blade worn off. not filling Replace blade, (If so equipped Catcher not venting air. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push Grass is too high or Raise cutting height.

  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICENOTES...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.377800...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.377800 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Coral. (includes Grip) 85463 DangerDecal 161105X479 Handle, Lower 144929 Screw 131036 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Comf. BIk 63601 132001 Guide, Rope, Side 166034 Rod, Pulley Engage 63601 Nut, Hex Lockwasher 1/4-20...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377800...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377800 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RetainerDriveAsm.Stmp. 161118X004 1710£_) Speed Control Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 BailControl Drive 57808 167259 Drive Pawl Screw 170011 17060408 166450 Pinion, Drive DriveCabie 170050 Washer CoverDrive 52160 175011 Screw Thdre110-25 x .50 120OOO58...

  • Page 24: Parts List (120602-0138-E1)

    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 1022 lOq_ 1026 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 914_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1022 1227 J 4o4] 7180 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 2_ o 126 1 _ 32=_J 15_ 2o_;_...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 365_, 276_) 127(_ 188 _ 122(_ 287_ I _lf-------'- 601 121 CARBURETOR 883 _ 842_ 634 Q 104_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 122_ 137 _ ©...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 5st, 592 @ 58 689 0 1211 305 _P' 3_5_ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION 358 GASKET SET 332_ 455(_ 0_ 20@ 1°22_'_153_ 1005...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692703 • Carburetor Overhaul Kit 692670 Cylinder Assembly 692799 -_••+ Carburetor Spacer 399269 Bushing/Seal 694202 Carburetor (MagnetoSide) 694468 • Welch Plug 299819 Cr Oil Seal (Magneto Side) 691203 Throttle Valve 499619 EngineSump...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4-CYCLE ENGINE 120602-0138-E1 PARr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19374 Spark Plug Wrench 493880 Spark PlugTerminal _r+ Valve Seal 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 498592 _+ Exhaust Gasket 94872 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 691893 94118 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 691108 Screw (Rocker Cover) Brake Spring...
  • Page 29 SERVICENOTES...
  • Page 30 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, day or night (1-800-468-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...

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