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Craftsman 917.377660 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.377660
• 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 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.377660 • 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 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 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 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR 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 ADJUSTMENT The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may be- objectsthrown into the come "loose", resulting in decreased speed. There is a button on the underside of the drive eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always control housing to increase tension on the drive cable.
  • Page 9 Rear door slots BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Grass ADD OIL catcher Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in handle the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
  • Page 10 TO STOP ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- This will help engine air flow and extend ence control bar. engine life. TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:;,_°_o_y REGO RSERV,CE AS YOU COMPLETE Lubrication It#' CheckTires Check DriveWheels (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower RE Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Always observe safety rules when per- Key _ keyway forming any maintenance. TIRES Blade • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your engine will not run properly and may cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will be damaged by using a dirty air filter. result in increased oil consumption when Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, which- used above 32°E Check your engine oil...
  • Page 14 CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Clean under drive cover at least twice a of all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden season. Scrape underside of cover with hose to clean lawn mower unless the putty knife or similar tool to remove any...
  • Page 15 9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- positesharp edge) is up towardthe engineas shown. 10.Installthe bladebolt with the lock washerand hardenedwasher into bladeadapter and crankshaft. 11.Use blockof wood between bladeand Handle lawn mowerhousingand tighten the bracket blade bolt, turning clockwise. •...
  • Page 16 HANDLE gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-fold" Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol bracket located on the right side of the or using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height.
  • Page 19 Contratapa GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) ai_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt]n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueiSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia ardba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 21 • Nunca manipule deforma indebida los • Loscomponentes delreceptor d ela hierba dispositivos d eseguddad. Controle regular- vansujetos a desgaste, daSos y deterioro, mentesufuncionamiento correcto. quepueden exponer l aspartesenmov- • Mantenga lamAquina libredehierba, h ojas imiento o permitir q ueobjetos seandispara- u otrasacumulaciones dedesperdicio.
  • Page 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n est&n disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR 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 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de La operaci6n de cualquier bujia de la bujfa. segadora puede hacer que Tirar la palanca de accionamiento TODO satten objetos extrafios dentro de ATR/_S HACIA el mango. sus ojos, Io que puede producir Empujar el bot6n en la parte trasera del dafios graves en _stos.
  • Page 26 Ranuras de Puerta ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR Mango del MOTOR bastidor del AGREGUE ACEITE recogedor de Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en et motor. c_sped Para et tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual.
  • Page 27 del reloj, solapando un poco para recaudar los Tapa del recortes en la pr6xima pasada. deposito de • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped de aceite tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con el uso y los recogedores recaudar&n menos c_sped.
  • Page 28 PROQRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO _-_'_ Lubricaci6n Controlar losneum_.ticos Controlar lasruedas motrices Revisar s ihaysujetadores sueltos (segadoras con poder propulsor) Limpiar/inspecoionar el recogedor de c_sped (siviene equipado) Limpiar l asegadora delacubierta d e latrans- misidn (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) Limpiar debajo (segadoras sadas con poder propulsor) Revisar l ascorreas y laspoleas impul-...
  • Page 29 SEGADORA / ciguenal Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- Rant ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS Cuchilla • Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qu[micas para control de insec- tos que pueden dai_ar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las gdetas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden daSar alas Ilantas.
  • Page 30 Cambie el aceitedespu6s de25horasde _ilLPRECAUCI(_N: Los solventes de petr61eo, operaci6n o porIomenosunavezalafiosi la tales como el kerosene, no se deben usar para segadora se utilizamenos25horaselafio. limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro Revise e lnivel d elaceite delcarter antes dearran- de 6ste.
  • Page 31 _DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes sedas, CigueSal Orificio en de la antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: el bastidor, cuchilla Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegSrese quela cuchillayque todaslas partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta.
  • Page 32 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO MOTOR El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3) VELOClDAD DEL MOTOR posiciones de altura - ajt]stelo a la altura que le La velocidad del motor ha side ajustada en acomode. la f&brica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad •...
  • Page 33 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales det sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible,...
  • Page 34 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la attura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377660 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 180868 PART DESCRIPTION 17541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24 x .668 160672 Gear Case, Upper 57072 Seal 179754 Drive Shaft 160818 Bearing, Needle, Thrust 77881 Bearing 160817...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377660 77 76 "5...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377660 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179783X004 Bracket Assembly 182724 Handle, Upper, with Grip 57808 Screw 161105X479 Handle, Lower 166042 Pulley, V-Groove 182748 Grip, Foam 166050 Spacer, Idler Arm 186079 Rope Guide /Anti-Fold...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377660 --62 28 27...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377660 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181232 Decal, Drive Control 180626 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum 181233 Decal, Drive Control Operation 160785 X004 Shaft Assembly, Rear 180612 Cable, Drive 160786X004 Shaft Assembly, R'ont 182494 Decal, Drive Control Adjustment...
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  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 443_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 842@ s24_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 6330 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 127_ 130 95 6330 276_ 127_ 276_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 969 ! 505 8 332 @ 334_ 592_ 597_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690912 697322 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Plug-Oil Drain 691450 Crankshaft 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 399781 493279 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel Plate-Pawl Friction 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
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