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Craftsman 917.377890 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377890
• 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. 917.377890 • 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 Service ......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...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Never tamper with safety devices.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    Operator presence control bar Blade / brake The operationof any lawn control lever SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while ENGAGE operating your lawn mower or performing BLADE...

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Grass catcher All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. frame • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. LEVER Height adjuster BACKWARD lever TO LOWER...
  • Page 10 • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE Oil" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE •...
  • Page 11 START ENGINE with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the and clean of grass clippings and chaff. engine, a small amount of smoke may be This will help engine air flow and extend present during...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of Always observe safety rules when per- the straight nail exposed. Place center forming any maintenance. hole of blade over the head of the nail. TIRES If blade is balanced, it should...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 Continue adding small amounts etc.) improve starting in cold weather, oil and rechecking the dipstick until it you should check your engine oil level fre- reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine quently to avoid possible engine damage will smoke...
  • Page 15 • Clean engineoften to keeptrash from out. Water in engine can result in short- accumulating.A cloggedengineruns ened engine life. hotter and shortens enginelife. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER • Keepfinished surfacesand wheelsfree Clean under drive cover at least twice a of all gasoline,oil, etc. •...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Handle storage at the end of the season or if the bracket unit will not be used for 30 daysor 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 17: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears or other Bent engine crankshaft.
  • Page 19 Orden de Partes ....... Contratapa GARANTIA LtMtTADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn las instrucciones para la operacion y el mantenimiento en el manual del due5o, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 21 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLtNA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica 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 DUENOY 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 operacion de cualquier • La autopropulsion se controla manteniendo segadora puede hacer que la palanca de mando operador presente salten 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 MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- DOR DE CO:SPED Levante la puerta trasera del cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta. El recogedor de cesped queda asegurado en la caja de la segadora cuando se baja la puerta trasera para descansar en el basti- ,_dor...
  • Page 27 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Tapa del deposito Tapa del CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA de aceite rellenador PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO de gasolina varilla La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. nivel PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - La tap6n acolchadora trasera removida. Recogedor del cesped instalado.
  • Page 28 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de AVlSO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es- el uso y los recogedores recaudaran menos tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto cesped.
  • Page 29 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAiDE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO NORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 30 una rueda rectificadora. No trate de afilarla SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad mientras se encuentra en la segadora. Para revisar el balance de la cuchilla, clave un cuando haga el mantenimiento. clavo en una viga o en la pared. Deje alrededor LLANTAS de una pulgada de un clavo recto expuesto.
  • Page 31 AVlSO: Los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, ContinQe agregando cantidades pequeas 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima frio, de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla y revise el nivel del aceite del motor menudo, medidora hasta que lea Ileno (FULL). sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumara para evitar un posible dafio en el motor, debido cuando Io valla a arrancar.
  • Page 32 • Mantenga lassuperficies p ulidas y lasrue- queel sistema electrico, e lsilenciador, el dassingasolina, aceite, e tc. filtrodeairey el carburador estentapados • Norecomendamos el usodeunamanguera paraevitarquelesentreel agua.Elaguaen dejardinparalimpiarlasegadora a menos el motorpuedeacortarladuraci6n deeste. _ADVERTENClA: P araevitarlesi6nes serias, antesdedarcalquier s ervico o dehacer a justes: 1.
  • Page 33 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora parael almacenamiento al finaldecadatemporada o si Soporte la unidad nose vaa usarpor30diaso mas. Perno SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidado-samente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardela en un area limpia y seca.
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la polvo y la mugre. seccion de Mantenimiento de este manual).
  • Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Vibracion 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el excesiva o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. Cigue_al del motor doblado.
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  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377890 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189746 Handle, Upper (Includes Foam Grip, Key #59) 184543 Pulley Assembly, V-Groove 193664X479 Handle, Lower 145212 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 186053 Nut, Hex, Centerlock 5/16-18 Spring, Rear Door, RH...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377890 28 \...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377890 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187803 EZ Walk Drive Control Assembly 180774 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 9 x 2 186297 Cover, 83923 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 187353 Pulley 180626 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum...
  • Page 40 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-ABHH CYLINDER BARREL J PISTON CONNECTING ROD I /_ jj CRANKSHAFT OIL PAN J BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH MUFFLER _---14 ®, CAMSHAFT PULLEY J...
  • Page 41 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-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...
  • Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-ABHH COVERJ CONTROLJ FLYWHEEL ] RECOIL STARTER J CARBURETOR...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-ABHH RECOIL STARTER FAN COVER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6092886 Starter Assemby, Recoil, 3683646 Rubber, Supporter (107mm) Long Rope, Black 5028923 Petcock Assembly (Manual) 5580634 Knob, Recoil Starter 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank...
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