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Craftsman 917.377783 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377783
• EspaSol, p. 20
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 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377783 • EspaSol, p. 20 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. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion 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 ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
  • Page 10 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing.
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the sary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE BEFORE A PTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L 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, re- API service classification SF-SJ. Select the checking the dipstick until oil level settles oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your at FULL.
  • Page 15 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 housing free of built-grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and after each use.
  • Page 16 4. Installnew drive belt into idler arm assembly,then aroundthe drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved. High 6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetorare up. Medium 7.
  • Page 17 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 18 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 20 GARANTiA 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 afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 21 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia ardba 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 22 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 23 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n estAn 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 DESVIADOR...
  • Page 24 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 side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 PARA MONTARY ADJUNTAR EL RECOGE- PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA DOR DE ClaSPED Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para Levante la puerta trasera del cortac_sped convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la descarga: recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del SEGADORAS...
  • Page 28 AVISO: El terrapl_n inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual en el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puede necesitar 20 onzas. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: •...
  • Page 29 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor troles que exigen la presencia del operador. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AMISO: En climas mAs frios puede que sea sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA CADA ANTES DE, MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- TEMPORADA NAMIENTO Rovisar si ha}, Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiadlnspeccionar el Fiecogc*dor de C_sped Controtar los Neum_ticos Oontrotar las Fiuedas Motfie4_s *** Limpiar la Segadora **** impiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Rovisar Ias Oorreas y Ias Poleas Impuisadas Ro'_4sar/ Afilar / Oambiar la Ouchiila Lubricaci6n...
  • Page 31 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El pemo de Ia cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. pemos, sustituirlos s6Io con pemos aprobados LLANTAS mostrados en la secciOn Partes de ReparaciOn de este manual.
  • Page 32 Parar de aSadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR seSal de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar LUBRICACI(_N un minuto para de]ar que el aceite se ar- Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta caIi- regle. dad clasificado con la ctasificaci6n SF-SJ de ser- Contin_e agregando eantidades pequeas vicio API.
  • Page 33 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 la caja de la segadora de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a trav#s del orificio en el bastidor. 'Alta Velvet a colocar el cortac#sped en posiciSn vertical.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 divas o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, ta grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 ACI=ITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cerrado y c_brala para protegerla contra el c_,mbielo con aceite de motor limp!o, (Vea "MO- polvo y Ia mugre, TOR _ en la secciSn de Mantenimento de este •...
  • Page 37 CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchitla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta, Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de Ia basura debajo de Ia segadora.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377783 61._...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377783 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189663X479 Handle, Upper 1888I 7 Frame, Grassbag 16I 105X479 Handle Lower 85463 Danger Decal 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 179783X004 Bracket Assembiy 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377783 33 34 22 21,...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,377783 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189181 Drive Controi Assembly, Vari-Speed, wif¢_Cable t80762 Wheal 9 x 2 188952X428 Control Bar Drive 83923 Nut, Hex Fiangeiock 3/8-I6 751152 Nut, He:< 77400 Hubcap, Mag, Platinum...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 1_36 r" •...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 intake Valve Seal Cylinder(Includes 15IA 40017 Key Numbers 2, 20 and 150) 37727 Engine Shroud 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 36784 36557...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (Includes Key Number I84 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...
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