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Craftsman 917.377823 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 7.0 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377823
• Espa_ol, 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 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377823 • Espa_ol, 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: 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: Slope 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.
  • Page 4 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 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...

  • Page 8: Lawn Mower

    erator presence control bar The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while cont_lbar operatingyour lawn moweror performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- CONTROL CONTROL mend a standard safetyglasses or wide ENGAGED DISENGAGED...

  • Page 9: Rear Bagging

    REAR BAGGING TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: * Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.

  • Page 11: Mowing Tips

    * Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING"...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * CheckTires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...

  • Page 13: Drive Wheels

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with forming any maintenance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter control chemicals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 14 ENGINE Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with Continue adding small amounts of oil, re- API service classification SG-SL Select the checking...
  • 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-grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and after each use.
  • Page 16 Install new drive belt into idler arm Handle pin assembly, then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. Reattach idler arm assembly with hex nut previously removed. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up.
  • Page 17 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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and!or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" • If possible, store your unit indoors the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 20 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y dine seg_n las instrueeiones para la operaci6n y et mantenimiento en el manual del due5o, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 21 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Puede recortar a tray,s de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- 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 Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas tas instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direccion en tas cuestas.
  • Page 22 Su • Ayuda rdpida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est& diseSado f6nico por parte de un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.

  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortaeesped. Tambi_n est&n 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 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual compte- Barra de control que sxig la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE Q GASOLINA en el motor. Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR...
  • Page 25 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 controtes y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pusdsn aparsser sobrs su segadora o sn la litsratura...
  • Page 26 Barra de control que " le la presencia del operador Laoperacibn decualquier segadora puedehacerque saltenobjetos extraSos d entrode susojos,toquepuedeproducir dahosgraves en_stos.Siempre useanteojos deseguddad o proteccibn para Barra de }osojosmientras operesusegadora o cuando accionamiento hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos galaso unamascara deseguridad devisibn PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA ampliadeseguridad usada sobretasgalas.
  • Page 27 PARA MONTARY ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA DOR DE CESPED Su segadora fue enviada tista para usarse como acoichadora de capa vegetal. Para Levante ta puerta trasera del cortac_sped convertirla a una operaci6n de ensaoado o de y colocar los ganchos del armazon de ta descarga: recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del SEGADORAS...
  • Page 28 AMISO: El terrapl_n iniciat del aceite requiere sotamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual en et motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puede necesitar 20 onzas. Inserte y apriete la varina medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: •...
  • Page 29 • Los poros en los recogedores de c_sped de Ai:_PRECAUCION: Umpie et aceite o el tela pueden llenarse con mugre y polvo con combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame el uso y los recogedores recaudar4n menos o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. c6sped.

  • Page 30: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA CADA ANTES DE, MANTENIMIENTO DEUSO CADA TEMPORADA 2,.ORAS O A,MACE- Revisar s[ hay Sujetadores Sue[tos ES LimpJar/h_specciol_ar e4 RecogedordeC6sped Co£trola_ r los Neum_ticos Co£trola_ r las Ruedas MotrFces *** LimpJar la Segadora ..impJar debajo 4a Cubierta de FaTransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y ]as Poleas tmpulsadas "Jr Revisar / Afila r / Cambia r la Cuchilla...
  • Page 31 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El pemo de la cuchilla es tratado a cato. Si es necesario sustituir los pemos, sus- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. tituirIos s6to con pemos aprobados mostrados en LLANTAS la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n de este manual. •...

  • Page 32: Para Cambiar El Aceite Del Motor

    Parar de aSadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR seSal de Neno (FULL) en la varilta. Esperar LUBRICAClON un minuto para dejar que el aceite se ar- Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta caN- regle. dad clasificado con la clasificacidn SG-SL de ser- Contin6e agregando cantidades pequeas vicio API.
  • Page 33 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasoNna, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos et uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora de jard[n para timpiar ta segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. Colocar Ia otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a tray,s del orificio en el bastidor. Volver a coiocar el cortac_sped en posici6n vertical. APRIETE Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la palanca de transmisi6n,...
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora pare. el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d[as o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar ta segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, timpiela cuidadosamente, mango remueva toda la mugre, Ia grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 OTROS AMISO: El sistema tap6n del carburante y car- tucho FRESH START _' gotea autom&ticamente • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la un preservador concentrado de carburante en otra. el dep6sito det carburante yes una acept- • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- able atternativa a ahad}r un estabilizador }eza a oxidar.
  • Page 37 CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchiila desgastada, doblada fuerza o suetta. Eleve la altura de corte. Atfura de tas ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenfa. Limpie!cambie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377823 77 76...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189663X479 Handle, Upper 188817 Frame, Grassbag 161105X479 Handle, Lower 85463 Danger Decal 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 179783X004 Bracket Assembly 186079 57808 Screw Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377823 •...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189181 Drive Control Assembly, Vari-Speed, with Cable 180772 Wheel 9 x 2 188952X428 Control Bar Drive 83923 Nut Hex Flangelock 3/8-16 751152 Nut, Hex 77400 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum...

  • Page 42: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 1022 8861 505@ 25 I 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 858_ 15_¢ 158 2o_...

  • Page 43: Gasket Set

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 97___ 592 @ 137_ 276_ 1350 613 % __202 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 ® lo4_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 524_...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 592 _ 1211 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 9231 334 _ 48 37 I 358 ENGINE GASKET SET lO22 7 163 - 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1019 LABEL KIT I KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697316 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 691108 Screw (Muffler) 281434 Grip-Starter Rope 613A 691140 Screw (Muffler) 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 698801 Crank-Governor 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 691108...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
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