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Craftsman 917.377791 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377791
• 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377791 • 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: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General 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. 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: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • 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 The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by hold- objectsthrown into the ing the operator presence control bar eyes, which can result in down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle. severeeye damage.Always The farther toward the handle the lever wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile...
  • Page 9 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT TO CONVERT MOWER All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging raise mower, move lever forward to or discharging: desired position.
  • Page 10 Oil filler cap/dipstick Upper limit Lower limit Gasoline filler cap SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING - 1. Rear mulcher plug removed. 2. Grass catcher installed. 3.

  • Page 11: To Start Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the prod- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the uct and should be considered normal.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:_°'_o_y ""DATES REGO RSERV.OE =E#V'C AS YOU COMPLETE Lubrication It#' CheckTires Check Drive Wheels (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower CleanUnder DriveCover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _//$ Clean Battery/Recharge...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treat- LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- ed. If bolts need replacing, replace only with approved bolts shown in the Repair forming any maintenance. Parts section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect TO SHARPEN BLADE control chemicals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 14 TO CHANGEENGINEOIL _i, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain kerosene, are not to be used to clean car- oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until tridge. They may cause deterioration of the fuel tank is empty. cartridge.
  • Page 15 ENGINE /i, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: Maintenance, repair, or replacement 1. Release control bar and stop engine. the emission control devices and systems, 2. Make sure the blade and all moving which are being done at the customers ex- parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    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 Handle When lawn mower isto be stored for a period bracket of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and • Do not store gasoline from one season will cause your unit to rust. to another. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace your gasoline can if your can engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 19 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane 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 • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA diseSado f6nico per parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Est&n disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tat vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION La operaci6n de cualquier • La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo segadora puede hacer que la palanca de mando operador presente satten objetos extrafios dentro de abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de sus ojos, Io que puede producir accionamiento atrAs hacia el mango.
  • Page 26 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Las cuatro ruedas son ajustadas con una Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse come palanca 0nica. acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertida a • Tire de la palanca de ajustes hacia la rueda. Le- una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA...
  • Page 27 Tapa del rellenador de gasolina Mama superior""" Mama inferior rapa del rellenador de gasolina PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada. Tapa del La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. deposito PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - con varilla La tap6n acolchadora trasera removida.
  • Page 28 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred- AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es- de c_sped y paja. Esto ayudarA el flujo del tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto aire del motor y extenderA su duraci6n.
  • Page 29 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 30 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad pemos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados cuando haga el mantenimiento. mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n LLANTAS de este manual.
  • Page 31 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE 1. Remueva la cubierta. AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho. nar el aceite, vaciar el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque Limpielo golpe_ndolo suavemente en una est6 vacio.
  • Page 32 _';LADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, MOTOR antes de dar calquier service o de hacer ajustes: El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control Asegt]rese que lacuchillayque todaslas partes de ta emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo movibles se hayan detenido completamente.

  • Page 33: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el atmacenamiento at final de cada temporada mango si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto Puntal periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidado-samente, del mango remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 34 OTROS que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producirA la oxidaci6n de su unidad. • No guarde lagasolina de una temporada a la otra. IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora mien- • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- tras el motor y las areas de escape to davia ieza a oxidar.
  • Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI()N Vibracion 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el exce- siva o suelta, perno de la cuchilla. CigueSal del motor doblado.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377791...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377791 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Stud, Belt Guide Handle, Upper, with Grip 182131 161105X479 Handle, Lower 179783X004 Bracket Assembly Screw 182748 Grip, Foam 57808 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 166042...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377791 &3...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377791 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181071 EZ Walk Drive Control Assembly 181609 Connector, Lever/Pulley 180612 Cable, Drive 181233 Decal, Drive Control Operation 54583 Screw 19572216 Washer 181232 Decal, Drive Control 180601 Cover, Top, EZ Walk Drive Control...

  • Page 40: Recoil Starter

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CONTROL] COVER 12 -'% RECOIL STARTER FLYWHEEL A{R CLEANER CARBURETOR...
  • Page 41 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber, Supporter (107mm) 6092886 Starter Assemby, Recoil, 5028923 Petcock Assembly (Manual) Long Rope, Black 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 5580634 Knob, Recoil Starter 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter 5580469...

  • Page 42: Piston Connecting Rod

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD 1 j" CRANKSHAFT OIL PAN]- BLADE BRAKECLUTCH MUFFLER CAMSHAFT PULLEY I o,,@m ,T°...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CYLINDER BARREL BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 Cylinder Assembly (010) 6651327 Holder Assembly, Blade 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 7058951 Plate Assembly, Ball Control 5579990 Cover, Head 6651467 Ball, Steel 5580006 Cover, Breather 6651434 Plate, Spring Hook (Breather Valve Assembly)
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