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Craftsman 917.37707 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.37707
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
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 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.37707 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions 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: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by re turn ing the Craftsman power mower to the near est Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This war ran ty ap plies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er - • Read, understand, and follow all at ing mower. in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly II.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before fi...
  • Page 5 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 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in 2. Insert handle bolt through handle and its entirety before you attempt to assemble bracket and secure with knob. or operate your new lawn mower. 3. Repeat for opposite side of handle. 4.
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER TO PREPARE BATTERY 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with NOTE: Your battery must be charged rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure before you can start your lawn mower. the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 1.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION 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 9 4. If condition fails to improve after the The operation of any lawn above steps (forward speed remains mower can result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects thrown into the should be re placed. eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 10 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector must be 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings from under lawn mower han dle.
  • Page 11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE DANGER: Cartridge fl uid is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid contact ADD OIL to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in internally. Do not inhale fl uid vapor. Keep the engine.
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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 your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 14 LAWN MOWER 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. form ing any main te nance. • The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m. •...
  • Page 15 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout, Starplex Pre mi um 1 Grease, Part No. stopping every few ounces to check 750369. Do not substitute. the oil level with the dipstick. 6.

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING • Keep fi nished 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 17: Storage

    3. Return mower to upright position. 3. Align opposite side of handle with 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm same positioning hole and secure with assembly, then around the drive pulley. bolt and knob. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5.
  • Page 18 HANDLE ENGINE You can fold your mower han dle for storage. FUEL SYS TEM 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent sides of the upper handle and allow gum deposits from forming in essential handle to fold down to the rear.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while en gine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gaso line in the tank inside a build ing starts to rust.
  • Page 20 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.
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