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Craftsman 917.377031 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 875 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 21" multi-cut
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CRRFTSMIIN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
875 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377031
• EspaSol, p. 21
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
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 875 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377031 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts &...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & • Read, understand, and follow all fall accidents which can result in severe instructions on the machine and in the injury. All slopes require extra caution. manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check the truck or trailerand refuel it on the their proper operationregularly. ground. If this is not possible,then • Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill- container,ratherthan from a gasoline age.Allow machinetocoolbeforestoring. dispensernozzle.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOWER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully...
  • Page 7 TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. Bolt 1. Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). Knob Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. Leave battery charger connected 24 hours before starting your engine...
  • Page 8 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...
  • Page 9 The operation of any lawn speed. There is a turnbuckle on the SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign underside of the drive control housing increase tension on the drive cable. Pro- objectsthrownintothe eyes, which can result in severe ceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 10 SIDE DISCHARGING • Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. • Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. • Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob.

  • Page 11: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 1. Open round door of discharge chute to You receive a container of oil with the move starter rope out and away from unit.
  • Page 12 TO STOP ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- This will help engine air flow and extend ence control bar. engine life. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings...

  • Page 13: Lubrication Chart

    BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys heck / Sharpen...
  • Page 14 Trailinc LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- Blade adapter forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 15 ENGINE Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. LU BRICATION Reconnect spark plug wire to spark Use only high quality detergent oil rated plug. with service classification SG-SL. AIR FILTER Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according Your engine will not run properly using to your expected...
  • Page 16 • Wedonotrecommend usingagardenhose ACAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire to clean lawn mowerunlessthe electrical from spark plug and place wirewhere it system,muffler, a irfilterandcarburetor a re cannotcomein contactwith plug. covered tokeepwaterout.Waterinengine • Cleanthe undersideof your lawn mower can result in shortenedengine life. by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass CLEAN UNDER DRIVECOVER and trash.
  • Page 17 Use a wood block between blade and Install new drive belt into idler arm mower housing to prevent blade from assembly, then around the drive pulley turning when removing blade bolt. (See Figure NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
  • Page 18 CARBURETOR for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think engine does not operate properly due to sus- the engine-governed high speed needs pected carburetor problems, take your lawn...

  • Page 19: Engine Oil

    BATTERY • Emptythe fuel tank by startingthe en- gine and lettingit run until the fuel lines Disconnectthe batteryfrom the engine and carburetorare empty. connectorand chargebattery 48 hours. • Neveruse engineor carburetorcleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent OTHER damagemay occur. •...
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of mower housing Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 21 Sears, al Centre de Repuestos y Reparacion, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en case que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar y comprender todas las instrucciones que en graves lesiones.
  • Page 23 • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- mente su funcionamiento correcto. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar.
  • Page 24 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 25 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dadar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATERiA PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS AVlSO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. como una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para 1. Conecte el conector del cargador de la convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o bateria (macho) al conector de la arnes descarga, refierase a "PARA CONVERTIR LA...
  • Page 27 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion 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 28 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de Laoperacion d e cualquier segadora puede hacerque bujia de la bujia. Vuelta el tuerca en la parte inferior del salten objetos extrafios dentro de mando de transmision para aumentar la susojos,Ioquepuede producir velocidad del mecanismo.
  • Page 29 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL LengQetas del tubo de descarga • Hay que quitar el deposito de hierba y el canal de eyeccion. • Abrir la puerta de la puerta del acabador e instalar la parte delantera del deflector de descarga lateral debajo la puerta y colocar el parte trasero en la esparrago fileteado.
  • Page 30 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero 1. Abierto la puerta redonda del canal incli- de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. nado de la descarga para mover la cuerda del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual...
  • Page 31 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- de cesped y paja. Esto ayudara el flujo del troles que exigen la presencia del operador. aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n.

  • Page 32: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sue_tos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar _aSegadora ..
  • Page 33 SEGADORA Borde de Adaptador salida Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden da5ar la goma. •...
  • Page 34 MOTOR 8. AsegQrese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor. LUBRICACION Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujia a Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- esta. dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- vicio API.
  • Page 35 • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera _PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, el contacto con esta. filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados •...
  • Page 36 Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora para evitar que la conjunto de la palanca de transmisi6n, cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno. luego alrededor de la polea de mando (Vea AVlSO: Proteja sus manos con guantes y/o...
  • Page 37 rador, I levesusegadoraa contacto consu cen- velocidad p orsobreel ajuste dealtavelocidad trodeservicio Sears o conunotrocentro de delafabrica. S icreequela velocidad a ltaregu- servicio cualificado pararepararla y /oajustarla. ladadelmotor necesita ajuste, c ontacto consu centrodeservicio Searso conunotrocentro IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule e l regulador delmotor, e l quehasidoajustado enlafabrica deservicio cualificado, el quecuenta conel paralavelocidad d elmotor adecuada.
  • Page 38 BATERiA AVI$O: El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo Separe la bateria del conector del motor y la formaci6n de depositos de goma en el com- cargue la bateria durante 48 horas. bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el OTROS estanque de combustible o en el envase para el...
  • Page 39 SOLUCION PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos un centro de servico Sears. est_ dirigido CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.377031...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.377031 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 193849 188505X428 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 183446 Spring, Mulcher Door Kit, Housing 65322 Hairpin Cotter 404763 Decal, Danger Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 12S505- 183483 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377031 j--x\ 16--_ 69 3...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377031 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 196785 Idler Arm Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 408004X004 406260X428 Cover, Drive Control, Top 166043 Pulley, Idler 187353 Pulley, Drive Control 160829 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 1/2...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377031 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 188294 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 412736 Case, Upper 412741 Pin, Output Shaft 413269 Shaft, Output, Long 412740 Movable Dog Clutch, LH 183508 Seal, Output Shaft...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 1022 868_ 238 _ 1020 6849 32 _ 32A_D 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _) 15_ 2o_...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 137_ 443% 445_ _____ 276 _) 127_ 259_ 1631 883_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 524_ 633 _ 104_ 127_ 134_ 163 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51._ 633 _...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 592_ 58 __ 459 @ 689 o 305_ 456 @ 1211 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 334 _ 1210_-_ Sj 969_ I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883 _...
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 651 _ 784 ,_-_i_"_ 513 _ 310! ..802 ..____ Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code Jl1940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 498978 Cylinder Assembly Jet-Main (High Altitude) 399269 792383 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Bushing/Seal 299819s 792382 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Spacer-Carburetor 493279 790120 Carburetor Sump-Engine 792381 694468 Head-Cylinder Plug-Welch 697230 696564 Valve-Throttle Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 50 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 695891 Brake 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 398758 Switch-Interlock 495265 Tube-Dipstick 690786 Starter-Armature 691325 Spline-Starter 492919 Washer Set 699985 Cap-Fuel Tank 92613 Bolt 690243 Base-Air Cleaner Primer 273356 Filter-Pre Cleaner (Governor Control Lever) 691342 Cover-Air Cleaner...
  • Page 51 SERVICE NOTES...
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