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6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.377663 • 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- positesharp edge) is up towardthe engineas shown. 10.Installthe bladebolt with the lock washer and hardenedwasher into bladeadapter and crankshaft. 11.Use blockof wood between bladeand Handle lawn mowerhousingand tighten the bracket blade bolt, turning clockwise. °...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS A_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN For dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
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HACER: I, OPERAClON * Antesdeempezar, debefamiliarizarsecomple- • Puede recortar a tray,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 las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
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• Nunca manipule deforma indebida los Los componentes del receptor de la hierba dispositivos d eseguridad. Controle regular- van sujetos a desgaste, da_os y deterioro, mentesufuncionamiento correcto. que pueden exporter las partes en mov- • Mantenga lamAquina libredehierba, h ojas imiente o permitir que objetos scan dispara- u otrasacumulaciones dedesperdieio.
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Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi_n est_n disponibles en la mayor[a 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 DE RECORTES...
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Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de conlroI c ta presencia det 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 sido montada en la LEVANTAR f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse 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...
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Laoperaci6n d ecualquier 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de bujia de Ia bujla. segadora puedehacerque Tirar la palanca de accionamiento TODO saltenobjetos extraSos d entrode ATR,_S HACIA el mango. susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daSos graves Empujar el bot6n en la parte trasera del en _stos.
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Ranuras de ta Puerta ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR Mango det MOTOR bastidor del AGREGUE ACEITE recogedor de Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. c_sped Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual.
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PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Mantenga ia parte superior del motor, aired- • Para parar e! motor, suelte la barra de con- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes troles que exigen ta preseneia del operador. de c_sped y paja. Esto ayudar_ el flujo del aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n.
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Lubricaci6n Controlar log neurn_ticos Controlarlagruadasmotriceg Revisarsi hay sujetadores sueltco (gegadoras con poder propuigor) Limpiar.,1nspecoionarel recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Uropiar la segadora Umpiar debajo de la cubiertade la trans- misidn(segadorasconpoderpropulsor) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisarlas correasy las poleasimpul- Revisaro/afilar/cambiar l a cuchilla V' 3 Limpiarla baterfa/recargar...
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SEGADORA ciguenat Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qu[micas para control de insec- tos que pueden daSar Ia goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden daSar a las Ilantas.
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Cambie el aceitedespu_s de25horasde _i, PRECAUCI6N: Los sotventes de petr61eo, operaci6n o pot Iomenosunavezala_osi la tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para segadora se utilizamenos25horaselaSo. Iimpiar el cartucho, Pueden producir el deterioro Revise e ! nivet det aceite del carter antes de arran- de #ste.
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,_,DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, CigueSat Orifieio en de la antes de dar calquier service o de hacer ajustes: el bastidor, euehitla Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Aseg_rese quela cuchillayque todaslas partes movibtes se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta.
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PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO MOTOR El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3) VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR posiciones de altura - aj_stelo a la altura que Ie La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en aoomode. Ia fabric& No trate de aumentar la velocidad •...
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ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceke (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR _ en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secciSn de Mantenimento de este manual). se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el fUtro del combustible,...
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchitla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377663 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 180868 PART DESCRIPTION 17541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24 × .668 160672 Gear Case, Upper 57072 Seat 179754 Drive Shaft 160818 Bearing, Needte, Thrust 77881 Bearing 160817...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377663 77 76 61.-__-_...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377663 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handte, Upper with Grip I79783X004 Bracket Assembly 161t 05X479 Handle, Lower 57808 Screw 182748 Grip, Foam t 66042 Pulley, V-Groove t 86079 Rope Guide I Anti-Fold Bracket...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377663 11,.._ _-62...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377663 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181232 Decat Drive Control I80626 Hubcap, Mag Pta_num 181233 Decal, Drive ControI Operation t 60785 XOO4 Shaft Assembly, Rear 180612 CabIe, Drive t 60786)(004 Shaft Assembly. Front...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 I 1019 LABEL KI'I1 _ 84_zj 383_ 52511 635 _ 718_ 27 _=_...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 969 ! 615 O 505 8 _305 5928 597_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690912 697322 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680 399269 Kit-BushingfSea_ Plug-Oil Drain Crankshaft 691450 29981g •...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw (Air CIeaner Primer Base) 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air CIeaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel P_ate-Pawl Friction 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
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