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Craftsman 917.377821 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 7.0 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377821
• EspaSol, 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 webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377821 • EspaSol, 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 webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor relatedto slip and fall accidents which san result in instructions on the machine and in the severe injury.All slopes require extra cau- manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly tion.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Fast help by phone - phone support Congratulations on making a smart pur- 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. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 5 These accessorieswere available when this lawn mowerwas produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTORS CANS REAR DISCHARGE...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. Upper IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. LIFT Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOMR 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 withthe locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 , control bar The operation of any lawn mower can resultin foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always controlbar wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your lawn mower or performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustments or repairs.We recom- CONTROL CONTROL mend a standard safety glasses or wide...
  • Page 9 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING 1. Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower • Open reardoorand removemulcherplug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks onto the door pivot pins. • You can now installthe grass catcher or 2.
  • Page 10 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. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
  • Page 11 Ine oll cap • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippingsand chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE eEmRE mvE.v asFoRs EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON Checkfor LooseFasteners CheckTires Olean/ InspectGrass Catcher* _ Check DriveWheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .._ Clean underDriveCover *** ""1Check DriveBelt / Pulleys*** Check/ Sharpen/ ReplaceBlade iR Lubrication Cleanand Recharge Battery** Check Engine Oil level _ Change EngineOil Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. Always observe safety ruleswhen per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Crankshaft controlchemicalswhichcan harm rubber.
  • Page 14 6. Stop adding oil Whenyou reach the ENGINE FULL n_arkon the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. ConUnueaddingsmallamountsofoil, re- API service classification SF-SJ. Select the checkingthe dipstickuntiloil levelsettles oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your at FULL.
  • 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-grassand 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 4. Install new ddve belt into idler arm Handle pin assembly,then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assembly with hex nut previouslyremoved. 6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 7.
  • Page 17 Immediately prepara 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, leaves, etc.
  • Page 18 ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in • If possible,store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cuttingheight. Loss of power housingor cuttingblade draggingin heavy grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 2. Cuttingtoo much grass. 3.
  • Page 20 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS A_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) argos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantanga, lubrique y afine segdn las instrucciones pare la operacl6n y el mantenlmiento en el manual del duei_o, Sears reparard gratis todo defsctS'en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 21 HACER: I. OPERACION • Antas de empezar, debe farnJlladzarse comple- • Puede recortar a travds de la superflcle de tamente con los contmles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacla arrlba y hacla abajo. la maqulna. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proosda con extrama precaucl6n cuando todas las Instrucclones que aparacan en la ma- cambie de dlrecci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 22 • Ayuda rdplda pot telMono - soporte tele- Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su f6nico por parts de un t6cnico Sears sobre nuevo producto Craftsman® estd disei_ado productos que requleren un arreglo en casa, y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos ai_os.
  • Page 23 Estos accesodos estaban dlsponlbles cuando se produJo la segadom. No son facllltados Junto el cortacesped. Tambl6n estdn dlsponlbles en la mayorfa de las tlendas de Sears yen los centros de servlclo. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadom, RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVL_DOR DE RECORTE$...
  • Page 24 Barra de control¢ la presencladel operador Lea estas Instrucclones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped vlane SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fdbdca con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de env|o.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustracionescon su segadors para famillarlzarsecon la ublcacl6nde los dlversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guards este manual para referenda an el futuro. Estoa s|mboloa pueden apareser aobre au segadora o en la Ilteratura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 26 _oerader Barra de controlqua La operacl6nde cualquler segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrarmsdentrode sue oJos, I o que puede produclr datios gravesan 6stos. Slempre use anteoJosde seguddad o proteccl6npara manual los ojosmlentras opera su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaclones.Recomendamos CONTROL DE LA gafaso una mascara de saguddadde visi6n PARAENGANCHAR...
  • Page 27 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- Su segadorarue envlada Ilstapara usarse DOR DE ClaSPED como acolchadorade capa vegetal. Para Levanta la puerta tmsem del cortac6sped convertldaa una opemcl_)n de ensacado o de y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la descarga: reco ectora de hlerba en los pasaaores de SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA...
  • Page 28 AVISO: El terrepl6n Inlclal del aceite requiem solamente 18 onzas debldo al acalte residual en el motor de la prueba de cafldad de 100% del fabdcante. AI camblar el acelte puede necesitar 20 onzas. Inserte y apdete la varilla medldore de aceite. IMPORTANTE: •...
  • Page 29 • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped de 4_kPRECAUCI6N: Umpls el acelte o el tsla pueden Uenarse con mugre y polvo con combustible derramado. No almacene, dsrrame el uso y los recogedores recaudardn menos o use gasolina cerca de una llama sxpuesta. c6sped.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA CADA CADA ANTES DEL ANTES 25 HORAS O DE CADA DECADA ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORADA PIORASNAMIENTO Revtsarel hay SujetadoreeSueltoo Umpladh_pecctonar el Recogedorde Cdeped" Controlarlos NeumdtJcoe Controlartas Ruedas Motrlcee "" Llmpiar la Segadora "t" Limper debajola Cubierta de la _lsl6n "_ Revlsar las Cormas y _ Poleas Impulsadas'** Revism / Afltar/ Carnblarla Cuchllla Umplar / Recargar la Baterfa "_'...
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: El pernode la cuchillaes tmtado SEGADORA a calo. Si es neceserlosustitulrlos pernos,sus- Slempre observe las reglas de seguddad cu- tituidoss61ocon pernosaprobadosmostrados en ando haga el mantenimlento. la seccl6nPartes de Reparaci6nde estemanual. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o Adaptadorde substancias qufmicas pare control de Insec- toe qua pueden dal_ar la goma.
  • Page 32 Parar de afiadlr aoslte cuando se alcanza la MOTOR serial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar LUBRICACI6N un minuto para deJar que el acelte se ar- Usesolarnente a celtededetergente de alta call- regle. dad claslficado con la claslflcacl6n SF-SJ de ser- Continde agragando cantidades pequeas vlclo API.
  • Page 33 • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- LIMPIEZA das sin gasollna, acsete, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendlmlneto, mantenga la caJa de la segadora de jardfn para Ilmplar la segadora a menos sin acumulaclon de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DEIMPULSI6N 1. Colocarla nueva correade poleadelmotor. 2. Colocarlaotraextremldad de la nueva correade mando a trav6sdelodflcloen basUdor. Volver a colocar el cortac6sped en poslci6n vertical. APRIETE Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la palanca de transmisl6n, Puntal luego alrededor de la polea de mando.
  • Page 35 Inmedlatamante prepare su segadora para el almacenamlento al final de cada temporadao sl la unldad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o mds. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por clarto pariodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela culdadosamanta, mango remuava toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 OTROS AVISO: El slstema tap_n del carburante y car- tucho FRESH START gotea automdticarnante • No guards la gasollna de una temporada a la otra. un preservador concentrado de carburante en el delXSSitodel carburante yes una acept- • Camble el envase de lagasollna sl se emp- able alternatlva a artadlr un establllzador de leza a oxldar.
  • Page 37 CAUSA CORRECCION =ROBLEMA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suaita. Eleve la altura de code. Altura de las ruedas dlspareja. Velocldad del motor lenta, Limple/camble el flltro de aim. Llmple la parte infedor de la Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377821...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377821 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189663X479 Handle, Upper 85463 Danger Decal 161105X479 Handla, Lower 179783X004 Assembly 186053 57808 Screw Spdng,Rear Door,RH 186079 Rope Guide/ AnU-Fold Bracket 184543 Pulley,V-Groove,Idler 132004 Nut, He.x,with Lockwasher Insert 1/4-20...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377821 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive ControlAssembly, V ari-Speed,withCable 180762 Wheal 9 x 2 189181 ControlBar, Ddve 83923 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3/8-16 188952X428 Nut, Hex 77400 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum 751152 Screw 189180X004...
  • Page 42 MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 BRIGGS & STRA'I'rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1034 914_' 38;3_ 914A_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I so7& 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-03O4-E1 533 O 592e 524_...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 332_ 689o 456 0 11330 REPAIR MANUAL3341' 358 ENGINE GASKET ILO19 ILO36 11329 LABEL KIT I EMISSION LABEL I REPLACEMENT ENGINE I KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Ring Set-Piston(Standard) 692670 CylinderAssembly 499631 Ring Sat-Piston(.020' Oversize) 399269...
  • Page 45 BRiGGS & STRATFON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697316 Rope-Starter(Cut to Length) 691108 Screw(Muffler) 281434 Grip-StarterRope 613A 691140 Screw(Muffler) 690837 Screw (RewindStarter) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 691108 Screw (FlywheelGuard) 698801 Crank-Governor 691636 Screw (ThrottleValve) 691108 Screw(CylinderHead Plate) 499682 Shaft-Throttle...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 Your Home For repair - In your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement pads, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.