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Owner's Manual
IC..FTSM..°I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377240
• 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 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377240 • 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 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 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...
- 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. You r new lawn mower has been assembled at LIFT the factory with the exception 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 resultin foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always }rive wear safetyglasses or eye shields while control bar operatingyour lawn moweror performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- CONTROL CONTROL mend a standard safetyglasses or wide...
- Page 9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
- Page 10 NOTE: Do not remove the silver foil seal TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER on the side of cartridge that snaps into 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. fuel cap. 2. Grasp the white peel tab and pull to 2.
- Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the prod- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the uct and should be considered normal.
- Page 12 MAINTENANCE BEFORE A PTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** D Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
- Page 13 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Crankshaft control chemicals which can harm rubber.
- 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, API service classification SF-SJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your settles at FULL.
- Page 15 CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep of all gasoline, oil, etc. mower housing free of built-grass and • We do not recommend using a garden trash. Clean the underside of your mower hose to clean lawn mower unless the after each use.
- Page 16 or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn...
- Page 17 ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.
- Page 19 Contratapa GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) ai_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt]n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueiSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
- Page 20 HACER: I. OPERAClON ° Puede recortar a trav_s de la superficie de ° Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba 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 21 Su • 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 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo ta segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n estAn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
- Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control que la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica LEVANTAR con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de-...
- Page 24 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y 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. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
- Page 25 Barra de control que ,perador Laoperaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerque satten objetos extraSos d entrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daSos graves en_stos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para Barra de losojosmientras operesusegadora o cuando accionamiento hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascara deseguridad devisi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA ampliadeseguridad usada sobrelasgafas.
- Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac(_sped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta.
- Page 27 Sustituir el cartucho cuando est#, vacio (aproxi- madamente uno cada temporada). Controlar visualmente el nivel del preservador. • ILPELIGRO: El fluido del cartucho es DAI_IINO O LETAL Sl SE TRAGA. Evitar el contacto con los ojos, ta piel o la ropa. No asirlo internamente.
- Page 28 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora y se debe considerar normal.
- Page 29 PROGRAMA CADA ANTESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DEuso CADA TEMPORADA 2S HORAS ALMACE- ES Umpiadlnspeccionar el RecogedordeC_sped Controlar tos Neum_ticos Controlar tas Ruedas Mortices Umpiar la Segadora ..mpiar debajo la Cubierta de la TransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y las Poteas Impulsadas Revisar / Afitar / Cambiar la Cuchilta Lubricaci6n Umpiar / Recargar la Bateria * *...
- Page 30 SEGADORA Adaptador de Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. Cuchilla LLANTAS • Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dai_ar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las gdetas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros Perno que pueden daiSar alas Ilantas.
- Page 31 Parar de afiadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR serial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un LUBRICACI(_N minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle. Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta Contint_e agregando cantidades pequeas calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla servicio API.
- Page 32 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga ta caja de la segadora de jardfn para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
- Page 33 nando demasiado r#,pido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CARBURADOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor no est&...
- Page 34 MOTOR AVISO: El sistema tap6n del carburante y car- tucho FRESH START gotea automAticamente SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE un preservador concentrado de carburante en el IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que dep6sito del carburante y es una aceptable alter- se formen depositos de coma en partes nativa a afiadir un estabilizador de carburante.
- Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la attura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
- Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377240...
- Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377240 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185508X479 Upper Handle 188102 Keeper, Belt 151721X479 Lower Handle 173715 Screw 182810 Control Bar 188040 Screw 182755 Bottom Belt Cover Engine Zone Control Cable 187038 131959 Handle Bolt...
- Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377240...
- Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377240 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189182 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 187212 Gear Case Assembly, Complete 169911 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 73800400 Locknut 1/4-20 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 182226 Spring...
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- Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 592 @ 127% 1350 1171 j__ 613 % i_o_i I_ 883_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAULKIT 633_;@ 104_ 163_ 127{_ 134_ _ 51 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 524_...
- Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 592 _ 1211 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 9231 334 _ 48 37 t 358 ENGINE GASKET 1022 163_ 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1019 LABEL KIT I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 690021 Cylinder Assembly Piston Assembly (Standard)
- Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692748 Short Block 95162 Clamp-Hose 692668 *Q$+Gasket-lntake 497680 Starter-Rewind 697735 Gasket-Intake 691108 Screw(Muffler) 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 613A 691140 Screw(Muffler) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 697316 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 698801 Crank-Governor 281434 Grip-Starter Rope...
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