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Craftsman 917.377780 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377780
• 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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377780 • 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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 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 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • 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 _rator presence control bar The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile contmlbar operatingyour lawn moweror performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- CONTROL CONTROL menda standard safetyglasses or wide ENGAGED DISENGAGED...
  • Page 9 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
  • Page 10 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the sary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE BEFORE APTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners AL Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 13 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock LAWN MOWER washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. forming any maintenance. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the TIRES blade bolt, turning clockwise.
  • Page 14 ENGINE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, re- API service classification SF-SJ. Select the checking the dipstick until oil level settles 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-grass and 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 newdrive belt into idler arm assembly,then aroundthe drivepulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved. 6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetorare up. Medium 7. Reattachdebris shield to housingwith bracket tab of debris shield in housinghole.
  • Page 17 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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove Handle pin all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 18 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 • 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 23 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n estAn disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR 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. I=stos si'mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el...
  • Page 26 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier Barra de _ntrol la presencia del operador segadora puedehacerque saltenobjetos extraiios dentrode susoios,Ioquepuedeproducir daSos graves en_stos. S iempre useanteojos deseguddad o protecci6n p ara Barra de manual accionamiento losojosrnientras o peresusegadora o cuando hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafasouna mascara deseguridad devisi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA...
  • Page 27 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA DOR DE ClaSPED Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse corno aeolchadora de capa vegetal. Para Levante la puerta trasera del cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos del arrnazon de la convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de reeolectora de hierba en los pasadores del descarga:...
  • Page 28 Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentarnente el envase enters de aceite en el tube de relleno del motor. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada use. Agregue aeeite si es necesario.
  • Page 29 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier troles que exigen la preseneia del operador. rendirniento rnantenga la caja de la segadora AVISO: En cl;rnas rn_s fries puede que sea sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA A.TES OESPUES CAOA CAOA CAOAANTES OE, )E CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO FLORAS TEMPORAD,_ HORAS NAMIENTO RovEsar si hay Sujetadores SueEto_ E_ Limpiadln_peccionarel Fiecogc<JordeG6sped Cof_rol_tr los Neurn_ioo_ Con_rol_tr la_ Fiuoda_ Mo_ric_s *** Limpiar la Segadora ..impiar deb_jo I_ Cubierta de Ea Tran_mi_i6n R_Esar las Correas y la_ Pole_ Impul_.ada_ ***...
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Instale el pemo de la cuchiIla con la aran- dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida Siempre observe las regIas de seguridad cu- en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueiiat. ando haga el mantenimiento. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caia de Ia segadora y apriete el pemo LLANTAS de la cuchilla gir_ndolo en el sentido en que...
  • Page 32 Parar de aiiadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR seiial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilIa. Esperar LUBRICACION un rninuto para dejar que el aceite se ar- Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta caIi- regle. dad clasificado con Ia clasificaci6n SF-SJ de ser- ContinUe agregando cantidades pequeas vioio API.
  • Page 33 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga Ias superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasoiina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el use de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora de jardln para limpiar Ia segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORRI=A DE IMPULSION Colocar Ia nueva correa de polea del motor. Colocar Ia otra extremidad de la nueva correa de rnando a trav6s del orificio en el bastidor. Velvet a colocar el cortac6sped en posici6n vertical. Puntal Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la palanca de transrnisi6n, luego alrededor de la poiea de mando.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el aIrnacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dlas o rn_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto periodo de tiernpo, limpiela cuidadosamente, rernueva toda Ia mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 ACEITE DI=L MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cerrado y c_brala para protegerla contra el c_mbielo con aceite de motor lirnpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y Ia rnugre. TOR _ en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este °...
  • Page 37 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta. Limpie/carnbie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de Ia segadora.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377780 77 76 59- i...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377780 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189663;(479 Handle Upper 85463 Danger DesaF I6II05X479 Handle Lower I79783X004 Bresket Assembly 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 57808 Screw 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 184543 Pulley Assembly 132004 Nut.
  • Page 40 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - " MODEL NUMBER 917,377780 "_ "...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377780 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189181 Drive Control Assembly, VarbSpeed, with Cable 180504 Cover, Dust, Wheel 188975 Control Bar, Drive 145212 Nut, Hex, Flanged 751152 Wheel 9 x 2 Nut, Hex 180762...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377780 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 187213 PART DESCRIPTION 187530 Case, Lower 187531 Case, Upper 187532 Gear, 24 Teeth 187533 Shaft, Input 183505 Wire, Formed 183506 Bearing, Ball 183508 Seal, Output Shaft...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (Includes Key Number I84 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring * Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 * Dust Seal Throttle Shutter 640070...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 !_\292 • 306 <...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Intake Valve Seal Cylinder (Includes 15IA 40017 Key Numbers 2, 20 and I50) 37727 Engine Shroud 26727 Dowel Pin 36763 Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36764 Valve Cover 36557 Screw, #I 0-24 x 9/16"...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
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