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Craftsman 917.377790 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ICRAFTSMAN"I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377790
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN"I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377790 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman web,_te:www, s ears.¢omlcraftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover:. • Expendable...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all operating mower. instructions on the machine and in the II, SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls Slopes are a major factor related to slip...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restading. • Never attempt to make wheel height with the engine (motor) running.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping...

  • Page 6: Product View

    KNOWYOUR 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 on your lawn mower or in literature supplied...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the eyes, the operator presence control bar down which can result in severe to the handle and pulling the drive eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. and place the grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the rear •...

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher. •...

  • Page 10: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Oil filler cap/dipstick ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual, CAUTION: DO NOT ovedill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

  • Page 11: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, move throttle control IMPORTANT: For best performance, lever to STOP position. Wait until blade keep mower housing free of built-up and all moving parts have stopped and grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE _" ,_-'4_ ._,;/_-'4_-,,/_ b _€'_. _" DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect GrassCatcher (If Equlppeo') M clean Lawn Mower Ow CleanUnderDriveCover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ipfa LubdcationChert Clean Batfory/Rechaqle Ie , e ..owars ! E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 Oil Capacity: 18.5 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") NGK BPR6ES Blade Bolt Torque: 36-44 ft. Ibs. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 14 GRASS CATCHER 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. • The grass catcher may be hosed with Rock lawn mower back and forth to water, but must be dry when used. remove any oil trapped inside...
  • Page 15 • I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire MUFFLER from spark plug and place wire where it Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it cannot come in contact with the spark cou{d create a fire hazard and/or dam- plug. age. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up SPARK PLUG...

  • Page 16: Lawn Mower

    ENGINE CARBURETOR ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" 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 o a Sears Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2, Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 19 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segl.in las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueho, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe tamiliarizarae en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucoiones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una m_iquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Rep&relo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaclones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones yet manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operarsu segadoranueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la exeepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envio.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEIgO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarse 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 24 La operaci6n de cualquier _kPRECAUCI6N: Las normativas federales segadora puede hater que requieren que este mando de cuchilla/freno salten objetos extrafios dentro minimice el rlesgo de heridas provocadas por de sus ojos, Io que puede el contacto con la cuchilla. En ningQncaao producir dafios graves en Hstos.
  • Page 25 Empujar el bot6n en la parle trasera del PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR mando. Con el botbn apretado, revuelva la RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED palanca de controles del mecanismo 1. Levante la puerta trasera de la segadora impulsor a la posici6n desenganchada de c_sped y ponga el marco del recogedor TODO DELANTERO HAClA el mango.
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensaeado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Gudrdela en un lugar seguro.
  • Page 27 Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del Tapa del re0enador tubo de desarga de aceite. Aseg,'=reseque gasolina el borde del tubo de relleno de aoeite este limpio. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de acoite en el tubo de relleno del motor.

  • Page 28: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor mueva la palanca de mando de control de aceleraci6n a la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier posici6n de STOP. Espere hasta que la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora cuchilla y todae las piezas m6viles se hallan sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 29: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisat slhaysuJetadoro6 sueltos Ump_r/Inspecdonar el reoogedo_ SE r"_ Llmpiar la segadom (sl vtone °quips°) " t_ _ mlsi6n (segsdoms conpoder p ropulsor) Limpisirde_ de la cubiorbi de la tnms- (sogadoms c on pod_ propuleor) Revlsar lascorreas y laspolem_i ]mpul- Revlsar o/sllladcambtar V w 3 cuchl]la Tabla delu_icacldv/I...

  • Page 30: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N6mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.0 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) SAE 10W30 Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): Capacidad de Aceite: 18.50nzas NGK BPR6ES Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla: 36-44 ft, Ibs, El n_mero del nodelo y el de sede se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora.
  • Page 31 FILTRO DE AIRE ruedas de impulsi6n y de la cubierta contra el polvo y tienen que limpiarse para liberarlas. Su motor puede sufrlr averfes y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un filtro del airs sucio. Es necesario limplar las ruedas de impulsl6n; revise ambas ruedas traseras.
  • Page 32 _v_.DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesibnes sedas, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Soporte 1, Suelte la barm de control y pare el motor. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detanido completamente. Alta Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.

  • Page 33: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmedlatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_is. mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tJempo, Iimpiela cuidado- samente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 34 ClLINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no rotenga la humedad. No 1. Remueva la bujfa. use plf=stJco. E l pl_stico no puede resplrar, 2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a travds Io que permite la formacibn de del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.

  • Page 35: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirlgldo a un centro de servlco Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno disparejo o suelta, de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER., - MODEL NUMBER 917,377790...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377790 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182724 Handle, Upper, with Grip 750097 Screw 161105X479 Handle, Lower 182131 Belt Guide, Stud 182748 Grip, Foam 179783X004 Bracket Assembly 179585 Screw Guide, Rope. Side 57808 132004...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377790 11_, .. -,:, o,_ " _...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.377790 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181071 EZ Walk Drive Control Assembly 82923 Nut Hex Flange Lock 180612 Cable, Drive 180626 Hubcap, Mag Platinum 54583 Screw 160785)(004 Shaft Asm. Roar Cover Drive 160786X004 Shaft Asm. Front 161537 Screw Thdrel 10-25 x .50...
  • Page 40 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CONTROLJ FAN COVER CAMSHAFT I RECOIL STARTER I ,_ _T_ 1'0 9 13---- CARBURETOR FLYWHEEL I_'' _...
  • Page 41 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAF CONTROL FANCOVER KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Aim, Governor 3683646 Rubber, Supporter, 107 mm 5580329 Rod, Governor 5(_28923 Petcock Assembly, Manual 5580345 Spring,Governor 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 5580451 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 4438428 Spring, Lever...
  • Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-A1AF OIL PAN CYLINDER BARREL ¢f PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT AIR CLEANER MUFFLER!
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE PISTON CONNECTING ROD CYUNDER BARREL KEY PART PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580014 Piston 5579982 CylinderAssembly 1426576 Pin, Piston Clip, Valve Guide 2399780 Cover, Head 55800_2 Rod Assembly, Connecting 5579990 Cover Comp., Breather 1431055 Bolt, Connecting Rod 5580006 Bolt, Flange (6 x 12)
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