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Craftsman 917.377070 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377070
• EspaSol, p. 21
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 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377070 • EspaSol, p. 21 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 oper- • Read, understand, and follow all ating 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...

  • 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 Insert handle bolt through handle bracket and secure with knob. its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Repeat for opposite side of handle. Remove protective padding, raise up- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT...
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY Putgrass catcher frame intograss bagwith NOTE: Your battery must be charged rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure before you can start your lawn mower. the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 1.
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR 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 9: Drive Control

    If condition fails to improve after the The operationof any lawn above steps (forward speed remains SAFE, GLASSES mowercan result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects throwninto the should be replaced. eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always _resence control bar wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile...

  • Page 10: To Convert Mower

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag.
  • Page 11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE DANGER: Cartridge fluid is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in internally. Do not inhale fluid vapor. Keep the engine. For type and grade of oil to out of reach of children.
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. • The recommended tightening torque TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 N-m. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

  • Page 15: Engine Lubrication

    • If lubricantis required,use onlyTexaco Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, StarplexPremium 1 Grease,Part No. stopping every few ounces to check 750369. Do not substitute. the oil level with the dipstick. Stop adding oil when you reach the ENGINE FULL mark on the dipstick.
  • Page 16 CLEANING Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep We do not recommend using a garden mowerhousingfree of built-upgrass and hose to clean lawn mower unless trash. Cleanthe undersideof your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and aftereach use.
  • Page 17 3. Return mowerto upright position. 3. Align oppositeside of handlewith 4. Install newdrive belt into idler arm same positioninghole and securewith bolt and knob. assembly,then aroundthe drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved.
  • Page 18 HANDLE ENGINE Youcanfold your mowerhandleforstorage. FUEL SYSTEM 1. Loosenthe two (2) handle knobson IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent sides of the upper handleand allow gum deposits from forming in essential handleto fold down to the rear. fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 2.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Do not store gasoline from one season engine and exhaust areas are still warm. to another. _I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gasoline in the tank inside a building starts to rust.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 21 Contratapa GARANTIA LtMtTADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, 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 dueSo, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 22 • Permita que solamente las personas re- • Renueva todos los objetos extra5os, tales sponsables que esten familiarizadas con las como guijarros, ramas, etc. instrucciones operen la maquina. • Debe prestar atencion a hoyos, baches o • Despeje el area de objetos tales como piedras, protuberancias.

  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    V. SERVlClO • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un objeto. Reparelo, si es necesario, antes de • Nunca haga funcionar una maquina dentro hacerlo arrancar. de un area cerrada. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras •...
  • Page 24 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta dise5ado fonico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a5os.
  • Page 25 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor. PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO AVlSO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo est_in muy IMPORTANTE: Oespliegue el mango con duros, metalos en agua caliente por algunos mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daSar los minutos.
  • Page 26 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 ubicaciSn 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 27 Barra de control oresencia del operador La operacion de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccion para Control los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando la impulsi6n haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 28 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado ClaSPED o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la proteccion contra la Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el descarga debe estar cerrada. mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora.
  • Page 29 ANTESDEHACERARRANCARELMOTOR Sustituir el cartucho cuando esta vacio (aproxi- madamente uno cada temporada). Controlar AGREGUE ACEITE visualmente el nivel del preservador. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. PELIGRO: El fluido del cartucho es Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea DANINO O LETAL SI SE TRAGA.
  • Page 30 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR YACOLCHAR PRECAUCION: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 31 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CAOAiDE CAOA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO NORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 32 SEGADORA Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido en que ando haga el mantenimiento. giran las manillas del reloj. LLANTAS •...
  • Page 33 • La caja de engranajes se Ilena con lubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- hasta el nivel adecuado en la fabrica. La dora y en el lado del motor. Qnica vez que el lubricante necesita atencion Echar aceite despacio en el conducto es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la aceite, parandose a intervalos regulares para...
  • Page 34 LIMPIEZA No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor rendimiento, que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, el mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados para evitar que les entre el agua.
  • Page 35 PARA CAMBIAR LACORREA DE IMPULSION AI mismo tiempo que sujeta el conjunto del Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. mango, remueva la manilla y el perno porta- Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa dor del lado opuesto, alinee el agujero en el de mando a traves del orificio en el bastidor.
  • Page 36 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si Soporte la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. Perno de mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 37 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y ieza a oxidar. La oxidacion y/o la mugre en cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Yea "MO- su gasolina produciran problemas. TOR"...
  • Page 38 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca Filtro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. Combustible rancio.
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377070 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194579X479 Handle, Upper - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 193664X479 Handle, Lower 123KO5-O478-E1 (See Breakdown) 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 194445 Grassbag 179585 Rope Guide...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377070...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377070 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 195989 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 195745 Cover, Top 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 187353 Pulley 73800400 Nut, Hex 195585 Lever, Drive Control 175098 Pawl...
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