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Craftsman 917.377665 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.377665
• 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.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.377665 • 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.corn/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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: Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION OPERATION II. SLOPE • 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 • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Grass catcher components are subject attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- to wear, damage, and deterioration, ment in good condition. which could expose moving parts or • Never tamper with safety devices. Check allow objects to be thrown.
  • 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 DEFLECTORS...
  • Page 6 Read these instructionsand this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble controlbar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine. Yournew lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for...
  • 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 pealing the above steps will return your The operation of any lawn unitto the proper adjustmentand speed. mower can resultin foreign 4. If conditionfails to improveafter the objects thrown intothe above steps (forwardspeed remains eyes, which can result in the same), your drive belt is worn and severe eye damage.
  • Page 9 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container 2.
  • Page 10 TO STOP ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippingsand chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- This will help engine air flow and extend ence controlbar. engine life. TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatingson the IMPORTANT: For best performance,...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE 'aEPORE AFTER EVE EVERYEVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Checkfor LooseFasteners Ik / _V _ CheckTires CheckDriv Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean Lawl Clean under Drive Cover *** _ Clean und( Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Always observe safety rules when per- Key _ keyway forming any maintenance. TIRES Blade • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 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 SFoSJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your settles at FULL.
  • Page 14 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 housingfree of built-grassand hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler,air filter and after each use.
  • Page 15 Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown. 10. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 11. Use block of wood between blade and Handl, lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.

  • Page 16: Storage

    HANDLE gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel Youcan fold your lawn mower handle for filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. storage. NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-fold" Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol bracket located on the right side of the or using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start 1, Dirty air filter, 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2. Set all wheels at same 2.
  • Page 19 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueho, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 I'IACER: I. OPERACION • 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-...
  • Page 21 • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los • Los componentes del receptor de la hierba dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- van sujetos a desgaste, dafios y deterioro, mente su funcionamiento correcto. que pueden exponer las partes en mov- • Mantenga la mdquina libre de hierba, hojas imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara- u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio.
  • Page 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambidn est_.n 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 DESVUU)OR DE RECORTES...
  • Page 23 Barrade control Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- =la presenciadel operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mangosuperior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. MangoInferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR f,_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.
  • Page 24 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. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 25 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de bujia de la bujfa. segadora puede hacer que Tirar el bot6n en la parte inferior del mando salten objetos extrafios dentro de La operaci6n de cualquier de transmisi6n, luego empujarlo otra vez. sus ojos, Io que puede producir Opera la segadora para probar la velocidad dafios graves en _stos.
  • Page 26 PARAVAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero mango del bastidor. de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los AVISO: El terrapl_n inicialdel aceite requiem sola- recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora.
  • Page 27 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Mantenga la parte superior del motor, ,_lf-o_ • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes troles que exigen la presencia del operador. de c6sped y paja. Esto ayudard el flujo del aire del motor y extenderd su duraci6n.
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA ANTES CADA :)E CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORADA NAMIENTO Umpiar/lnspeccionarel Recogedorde Crisped * Controlar los Neurn&ticos Revisar si hay SujetadoresSuelto_ Controlarlas Ruedas Motrices°** Lira plsr la Segadora ..Umplar debajo la Cublerta de fa Transmlsldn *** Revlsar las Correasy las Poleas Impuisadas*** _isar / Afilar/ CamNar la Cuchilla...
  • Page 29 SEGADORA Adaptador de la cuchilla ciguenal Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS Cuchillz • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insec- tos que pueden daSar la 9oma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden da5ar a las Ilantas.
  • Page 30 MOTOR Parar de aSadir aceite cuando se alcanza la LUBRICAClON serial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un minuto pare dejar que el aceite se ar- Usesolamente aceitededetergents de alta regle. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de Contin0e agregando cantidades pequeas servicio API.
  • Page 31 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor rendimineto, • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de jardfn para limpiar la segadora a menos de cesped y baeura.
  • Page 32 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. El mangodesusegadoracuentacontres (3) posicio- Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva nes de altura- aj_stelo a la altura que le acomode. correa de mando a tray,s del orificio en el •...
  • Page 33 MANGO durante el almacenamiento. Los combustibles Puede doblarel mango de su segadora para el mezclados con alcohol (conocido come almacenamiento. gasohol o que tienen etanol o metanol) NOTA: El mango superior tiene un soporte "con- Pueden atraer humedad, Io que conduce a la tra-dobla °...
  • Page 34 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido un centro de eervico Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N No arranca Filtro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. Combustible rancio.
  • Page 35 Carnbie el cable de la impulsi6n, de la El sistema de control del Ajuste el control del mecanismo velocidad mecanismo impulsor "suelto". impulsor. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377665 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 188645 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377665 •...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377665 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handle, Upper, with Grip 188816 Grassbag 161105X479 Handle, Lower 188817 Frame, Grassbag 182748 Grip, Foam 85463 Danger Decal 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 179783X004 Idler Bracket Assembly...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377665...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377665 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181232 Wheel 9 x 2 Decal, Drive Control 180545 181233 Decal, Ddve Control Operation 180607 Spring,PulleyAdjuster 180612 Cable, Drive 180626 Hubcap,Mag, Platinum 182494 Decal, Drive Control Adjustment...
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  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 443_ r® 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 % 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 127_ 633 _ 276 _)
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 969 | 615 0 404 (_ 505 _ 455 (_ _305 592 _ 58 __,_ _._..---_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690912 Screw (CylinderHead) 697322 CylinderAssembly 691680 Plug-OilDrain 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Crankshaft...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-O258-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (AirCleaner PrimerBase) Filter-AirCleaner Cartridge 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel Plate-Pawl Friction 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
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