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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.37706 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions 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 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by re turn ing the Craftsman power mower to the near est Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This war ran ty ap plies only while this product is used in the United States. - Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safe ty glasses with side shields when op er - • Read, understand, and follow all at ing mower. in struc tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly II.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before fi... - Page 5 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 requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
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Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 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 the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION 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 4. If condition fails to improve after the The operation of any lawn above steps (forward speed remains mower can result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects thrown into the should be re placed. eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
- Page 9 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector must be 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings from under lawn mower han dle.
- Page 10 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 3. Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fi ll- ing tank with gasoline. ADD OIL Replace cartridge when empty (about Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in once a season). Check preserver level the engine. For type and grade of oil to visually.
- Page 11 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 12: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication... - Page 13 LAWN MOWER 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. form ing any main te nance. • The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m. •...
- Page 14 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout, Starplex Pre mi um 1 Grease, Part No. stopping every few ounces to check 750369. Do not substitute. the oil level with the dipstick. 6.
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Page 15: Service And Adjustments
CLEANING • Keep fi nished 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-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. -
Page 16: Storage
3. Return mower to upright position. align hole in handle with desired hole in 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm handle bracket and reassemble bolt and assembly, then around the drive pulley. knob and tighten securely. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 3. - Page 17 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or sides of the upper handle and allow using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle to fold down to the rear. moisture which leads to separation and 2.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. - 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.
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