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Craftsman 917.377521 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.377521 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377521
Safety
Assembly
o
Operation
o
Maintenance
o
Espafiol
o
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377521 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Power Mower

    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

    o Never cut grass by pulling the mower hot, Allow the engine to cool for several towards you. Mow across the face of minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean slopes, never up and down or you might off any spilled gasoline before starting the lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced. T heyarealso available at mostSearsretail o utlets andservice centers.MostSearsstores can alsoorder repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovide themodel n umberofyourlawnmower.Someofthese accessories m aynotapplytoyourlawnmower: LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KfTS GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS...
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be wheels on your lawn mower are not used as a mutcher, To convert to bagging or adjusted to the same position as the front discharging: wheels.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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...
  • Page 7 The operationof any lawn mowercan Plate Tab resultin foreign objectsthrownintothe Lower Wheels for High Cut eyes, which can result in severeeye damage, Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn Lever moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda wide vision Raise Wheels for Low Cut safety mask over the spectaclesor TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER standardsafety glasses.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE o Self-propelling is controlled by holding o Fillfuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular' the operator presence control bar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handle and pushing the drive octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TiPS warmew: weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and do flood engine, wait a few minutes before trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section attempting to start and do not repeat of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher ,.v' (If,uEquipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power.Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys ..(Power-Propelled Mowers) check/Sha_en/Repface Blade Lubrication Chart i Ciean BatterylRecharge ' (Electric Start Uowe_) ..E !Check Ep, g inff Oil Level N (3,h,a, nge Engine Oi,I ......
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPEC FUCAT ONS MODEL NUMBER 9"t 7.377521 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 5°0 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CUr iN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (AP1-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZSo SPARK PLUG(GAP: _030")

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    NOTE: We do not recommendsharpen- o Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive ing blade- but if you do, be sure tile blade wheel gear teeth. is balanced. ° Put wheels back in place. TO SHARPEN BLADE °...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER contact with spark plug. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it surface, could create a fire hazard and!or damage. SPARK PLUG Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING o Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle. ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Remove hairpin cotters_ = Releasecontrolbar. Disconnect the lower handle from the • el ¸ o Make surethe bladeand ali moving handle brackets. parts havecompletelystopped. o Turn the handle over and reassemble the = Disconnectspark plug wire fromspark hairpin cotters that have been removed.

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Upper Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar 7 handle 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, Fold grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OiL cause problems, o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Drain oil (with engine ,warm)and replace with itto give protection from dust and dirt. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual), • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM o Set to "Higher Cut" o Rear of lawn mower housing Loss of power position° or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Set to "Higher CL_' o Cutting too much grass_ position, C_ean/rep_ace air filter, o Dirty air filter_ Clean underside of mower °...
  • Page 18 LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN For dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segL_nlas instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duedo, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 Vfstase en forma adecuadao No opere la Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras que et motor est_ funcionando direcci6n - mantenga un buen equilibno , Siegue siempre durante el d_a o con buena Nunca opere la segadora sin las luz artificial protecciones adecuadas, las planchas, el...
  • Page 20 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. Tambi_n estdn disponibles en la mayofia de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayofia de las tiendas Sea,s tambi_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si los proporciona el nurnero del modelo de su segadora.
  • Page 21 PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS Barra de control que exige la presencia clef operado \._,=. Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse como una acolchadom de capa vegetal. Para converlirla de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar: Mango superior .-..._J Levanta.r!i ,Ji_ •...
  • Page 22 FAMULIARJCESIE CON SU SEGADOP_ LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes.Gua_e este manual para referencia en e!future_........Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 23: Velocidad Del Motor

    .a operaciSn de cualquier segadora puede Orejas de la _acer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus Para un corte alto, baje las placa _jos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _.stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o }rotecciSn para los ojos mientras opere su ;egadora o cuando haga ajustes o ruedas _M_ang...
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSK)N Despu_s de las dos (2) pdmeras horas de siega, cambie el aceite y cada 25 horas de o La autoimpulsi6n se contmlaal sujetarla barra ahi en adelante, Puede necesitar cambiar el de controlque exige la presenciadel operador aceite m_s a menudo cuando las hada abajo en el mango y al empujarla palanca condiciones son polvorosas o sucia&...

  • Page 25: Consejos Para Segar

    PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR ,, Para hacer arrancar un motor fr_o,empuje el IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimeinto cebador tres (3) veces antes de tratarlo..Empuje mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumladon de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de S c6SP_ (sivieneequipado) ....Limpiar ,a segadora ......Limp iar debajo de la cubierta de la Irans- misl6n (segadoras con poder proputsor) Revisarlas ¢or'reas ..t _/ ..' ..i ylas poleas impul. __ ..

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPECnFnCAC ONIES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377521 _0MERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU. IN_ CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.6 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...

  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    CAJA DE ENGRANAJES o Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y ta caja de la segadora y apriete el pemo de la ° Para mantener el sistema de impulsi(_n cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que giran las funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de manillas del retoj.
  • Page 29 Cambie e! aceite despu_s de 25 horas de plancha trase operaci6n o por io menos una vez al a_o si la labio segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aSo_ ranuras Revise el nivel del aceite del c_rter antes de arrancar el motor y despu6s de cada dnco (5) horas de uso continuado.
  • Page 30 ° Remueva las abrazaderas del cable. PRECAUCION: ANTES DE DAR CUALQU_ER SERVICIO O DE HACER o Remueva los controles y la barra de control que exige la presencia del operador del mango AJUSTES: supenor......o Suelte la barra de control y pare el rnotor_ °...
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR Su carburador no es ajustable, Si su motor no est& funcionando en forma adecuada debido a La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la problemas que se sospecha vienen del f&bdca. No trate de aumentar la velocidad det carburador, lleve su segadora a un centro de motor pues se pueden producir lesiones servicio autorizado para repararla y/o ajustarta.
  • Page 32 ,, Drene ClUNDRO e l estanque de combustible. o Haga arrancar et motor y d_jelo funcionar hasta o Remueva la bujia. que tas lineas de! combustible y el carburador o Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s del est_n vacfos.
  • Page 33 IDENTtFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEIVIA CAUSA No arranca • Limpie/cambie el filtro de aireo o Filtro de aire sucio. • Llene el estanque de combustible. = Sin combustible. , Combustible rancio. • Drene el estanque y vuelva a llenado con combustible fimpio y nuevo_ °...
  • Page 34 PROBLEiViA cAUSA ..CORRECCION .... Hal corte -disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o ° Cambie la cuchilla_ Apriete e! suelta. perno de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. ° Ajuste todas las ruedas a ta misma altura. AcumutaciSn de c_sped, hojas o °...

  • Page 35: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377521 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Shaft 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 57079 Clutch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 137053 Shifter 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 86447...
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  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NOo12H802 TYPE NO. 1978-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE 969_ 971A 92_P 1131 1 ,34...

  • Page 41: Briggs & Stratton

    MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO, 1978-E1 ,,4-CYCLE ENGINE ....................29-1 %_o_® _4 :284 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1978-E1 670A i 358 GASKET SET 524(_ (_ 634 _617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR j 62O 670A...
  • Page 43 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1978-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE sis O 1036 LABEL KIT - EMISS1ON I...
  • Page 44 BR_GGS & STRATrON MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 1978-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493737 493260 Cylinder Assembly Slinger, Oil 293708 272199 Bushing, Cylinder " Gasket, Intake Elbow 299819 94526 Seal, Oil Screw, Hex Head 493279 497442 Sump, Eng_e Housing, Rewind Starte_ 214368 498144 Head, Cylinder...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 ,..4-CyCLEENGINE ........TYPE NO. 1978-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor - - + *'* Washer, Shaft (Sold in 67072 Washer, Thrust Kit Only) 94512 Screw, Hex Head 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank 94511...
  • Page 48 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 arn - 7 pm, 7 days a week l=800=366°PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week I=800=4=REPAnR (1-800-473-7274)

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