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Craftsman 917.377971 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377971
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Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.377971 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO.YEAR WARR/_NTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned Up _ccot_ing 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 • Never cutgrass by pullingthe mower • Checkfuel tank beforestarlingangine. Do towardsyou. Mow across thefaceof notfll ges tank indoors, when the engine is slopes, never up and downor you might runningorwhen the engineis hot. Allowthe Icee your footing. DO notmow excessively engineto coolforseveral minutes before steepslopes, Use cautionwhen operating tillingthe gas tank.
  • Page 4 'ere not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 5 TO PREPARE BATTERY • Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to Service and NOTE: Your battery must be charged Adjustments section of this manual. before you can start your lawn mower. • Disconnect engine battery connector Operator presence (male) from battery connector (female) control bar...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 Iitersture supplied with the product.

  • Page 7: Operation I

    Theoper_onofany TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM lawn mower can resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan • With engine running, select ground resultin severe eye damage. Always wear speed by moving speed control lever to safe,_y g lasses or eye shieldswhile operating desired position. your lawn mower or performingany adjust- •...
  • Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER _CAUTION: Do not.runyour lawn .mower WHEN CONVERTING YOURLAWN without rear mulcherplug or approvea grass catcherinplace. Never attemptto operatethe MOWER lawn mowerwith the rear door removed or FOR MULCHING propped open. door • Rear muleher plug installed. •...
  • Page 9 TO START ENGINE • RII fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular • To start a coldengine,push primerthree (3) unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87 times before tryingto start. Use a _rm push. octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill This step is notusuallynecessarywhen increase carbon and lead oxide deposits startingan enginewhichhas aJready runfor a few minutes.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • For most cuttingconditionsand better IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep mower housingfree of built-upgrass and bagging performance,the engine speed shouldbe set in the fast position. bash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual. • Undar certain cenditJorts,such as when mowing very tall grass, raisethe mower •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 3ERVICE DATE6 REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "ll_ " " " (if Equipped) =Clean/Inspeot Grass Catcher M i Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers! E_f Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) If #...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377971 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OlLTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:...
  • Page 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 14 Check _ crankcase oil level before starling the engine and after each five (5) hours of cor_dnuoususe, T_jhten oil plug securely each Air filter cover ti_ _ d-N_ck II_ oil _. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, Coverknob drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank Hinge...
  • Page 15 Handlepin _CAUTION" BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Med. • Release controlbar and stopengine. 3-position Handle • Make surethe blade and all moving partshave completelystopped. adjustment bracket • Disconnectspark plugwirefrom spark plugand place where it cannot come in contact withplug. LAWN MOWER ENGINE TO ADJUST Cut-rING HEIGHT...

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor ENGINE storageat the end of the season orifthe unit FUEL SYSTEM willnot be usedfor 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: Itis important to prevent gum LAWN MOWER deposits fromformingin essentialfuel system partssuchas carburetor, f uel filter,fuel hose, When lawn mower is to be stored for a period or tank duringstorage.Also, experience of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, indicatesthatalcoholblendedfuels (called...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    • Cover your unit with a suitable protective _CAUTION: Never store the lawn cover that does not retain moisture. Do not mower with gasoline in the tank inside a use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which building where fumes may reach an ope allows condensation to form and will cause flame or spark.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHC OTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. Lift on blade wom off. Replace blade. not filling (If so equipped) Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. Low engine speed, Set engine speed control in fast position.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO.917.377971 BA'I-I'ERY PART DESCRIPTION 161334 Battery box 750909 Batte_ 17411312 Screw 86353 Clip Connector 111549X Battery Charger...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377971...

  • Page 21: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377971 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper Dtx Comf. (Includes Grip) 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 161105X479 Handle, Lower 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 131036 Bail, Cont, Wlre DIx Comf. BIk 85463 Danger Decal 132001 144929 Screw...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917,377971...
  • Page 23 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377971 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166047 Speed Control 161118X004 Retainer Drive Asm. Stmp. 167259 BailControlDrive 57808 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1/4-20 x .75 54583 Screw 170011 Drive Pawl 170050 DriveCable 166450 Pinion,Drive RH 161552 Cover Drive 52160 Washer...
  • Page 24 _RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996712 _262 187A...
  • Page 25 MODEL NUMBER 143.996712 QFIAF['SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder(Ind. 2,10,12,20 & 32755 ValveSpdngBox Cover 125) 30200 Screw, 10-24x9/16' 27652 Dow_ Pin 6509_5A Carburetor Moun_ngStud 36059 _Bemerd 36183 Carburetor G,_sket 590568 Serew, 10-24 x 3/4" 360G9 Governor Unk 360GZ BreafflerValve Body 187A...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996712 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640020A Carburetor (Incl. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter 65O5O6 Throttle Shutter Screw 632773 Ventu_ 632875A Float 632544 Float Shaft...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996712 PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O60O Washer 59O696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 59O699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 30 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...