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Craftsman 917.377960 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377960
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377960 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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: Operation

    • Checkfueltankbefore stading engine.Do • Never cutgrass by pullingthe mower notfillgastankindoors, w hentheengine is towardsyou. Mow acrossthe tace of running orwhenthe engine is hoL Allowthe slopes, never up and down oryou might engineto coolfor several minutesbefore loseyourfooting. Do not mow excesaively fillingthe gastank.

  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawnmowerwas They are not shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, when you providethe model number of yourlawn mower. Soma ofthese accessoriesmay notapplyto your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 5 • Your handles may be adjusted'ior your TO INSTALL ATFACHMENTS mowing comfort. Refer to Service and Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be Adjustments section of this manual. used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See OPERATION section Operator presence of this manual.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWI_ MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationofvariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manualfor futurereference. _lese symbols may appear on your lawn mower orin literaturesuppliedwiththe product. Learn and understandtheir meaning.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    The operation ofanylawnmowercan result i n TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM foreign objects thrownintotheeyes, w hichcan • With engine running, select ground resultinsevere eyedamage.Always wear speed by moving speed control lever to safetyglasses oreyeshieldswhileopereltng desired position. your lawn mower orperformingany adjust- •...
  • Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEI_BER CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower without rear mulcherplugor approvedgrass WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN catcher in place. Never attemptto operatethe MOWER lawnmower withthe rear doorremovedor FOR MULCHING - propped open. • Rear mulcherplug installed. Rear door •...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    Make the second cut to the desired height. octane. (L of loaded gasoline will For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the increase carbon and lead oxide deposits width of cut. and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with Pores in cloth grass catchers can become gasoline.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,,____O_/_._ " AS YOU COMPLETE /_'___.qr:l::lVlP.l:: REGULARSERVICE f_,_O_,_;/'_._7 SERVICE DATES CheckforLooseFasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (M Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) " _' (If Equipped) _Ch_ drive I_l_uHeys (Power-Propelled Mowers) CheddSharpan/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IB_ s_rtMower_ E Check En_lineOil LeVelchange...
  • Page 11 ; ;,1ODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.377960 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=) OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 27 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") INTAKE: .004 - .008...

  • Page 12: Engine Lubrication

    TO SHARPEN BLADE • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is grease.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    Checkthe_-ankcsse oil level before stadk_ the engine end after each five (5) hours of continuous use.T.jhtenoilplug securely each time you check the oil level. Cover knob TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Air filter cover NOTE: Before t_ng lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank Hinge is empty.

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Handle pin SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control b ar. Med. • 3-position • Make sure the blade and all moving Handle parts have completely stopped. adjustment • Disconnect spark plug wire from bracket spark plug andplace wheeitcannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately p repare yourlawnmower ENGINE f or storage at the end of the season or if the unit FUEL SYSTEM will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: Itis important to preventgum LAWN MOWER depositsfromformingin essentialfuel system partssuchas carburetor, f uel filter,fuel hose, When lawn moweristo be storedfor a period ortank duringstorage.Also,experience oftime, clean itthoroughly, r emoveall dirt,...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Nevercover mower while CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESH( OTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. Lift on blade worn off. not filling Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. (If so equipped) Catcher not venting air. Set engine speed control in Low engine speed.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960 ¢o...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Coral. (Includes Grip) ..Engine (See Breakdown) 161105X479 Craftsman 143.996710 Handle, Lower 131036 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Coral. BIk 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 132001 161358 Grass Catcher Frame ,Guide, Rope, Side...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377960...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377960 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166047 Drive Control 161118X004 Retainer Drive Asm. Stmp, 167259 Ball Control Drive 57808 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 54583 Screw 166453 Drive Pawl 167498 Ddve Cable 156450 Pinion, Drive 161537 Cover Drive...
  • Page 22 (_RrAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 187A...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON 36177 Cylinder(Incl.2,10,12,20 & 31673 LowerValve SpringCap 125) 151A 40016A Intake Velve Seal 27652 DowelPin 27234A • Valve SpdngBox Gasket 36059 " BreatherElemont 32755 ValveSlxlng BoxCover 59O568 Screw, 10-24 x 3/4"...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) _2_9 Throttle Shaft & Lever Asssmbly 632593 Duet Seal _2_1 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw _2773 Venturi _75A Float Bowl _2544 Float Shaft...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 59O600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 26 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a dornicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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