Owner's Manual £RAFTZMANo 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT L,_ POWER PROPELLE_ _ ROTARY LAWN MO__EI:_ Model No. 917.377912 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hotfman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ Maintenance ......................................... LIMITED TWO-_'EAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 6 11 11 Product Specifications .......................... 12 Service and Adjustments ...................... 15 Storage ...............................
Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped centers. number LAWN with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO UNFOLDHANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See OPERATION section of this manual. IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. _ symbolsmayappearon yourlawnmoweror in r_eraturesuppliedwithU,de product.Leamend understand them meaning.
TO OPERATE mower can result in foreign The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE • With engine running, select ground speed by moving speed control lever to desired position.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING • Rear mulcher plug installed. • Mulcher door closed. £t m_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without roar mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the roar door removed or propped open. door slots FOR REAR BAGGING • Rear mulcher plug removed. • Grass catcher installed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Grass handle Catcher frame hook - • Rear mulcher plug installed.
octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan_les that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. _WpAoRNING: E.xp#.rieneaindicates that I blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /_/v"/n¢_<_ /__'_._00___ REGULARSERVICE oi _z- ..... /_'9,_,/_b_.,x-/ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher _ (If Equipped) I/ SERVICE DATES i_/ _ Clean Under Lawn Mower Clean Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) i## _ Check drive belVpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} I/' R Check/Sharpen/Replace I_s Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge ,IElectric Start Mowers / RECheck ChangeEngine EngineOil OilLevel !/ .
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008 .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. Collar TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
&CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUI'FING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CU'I-I'ING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.
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. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened.
CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM _/ill not start Loss of power Excessive _ibration CHART CORRECTION CAUSE 1. 2.
TROUBLESHO :)TING CHART PROBLEM Starter rope hard to pull CORRECTION CAUSE 1, Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft 2, 3, 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. Grass catcher 1. not filling (If so equipped) 2. 3. 4. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. 1. 2. 3. 4. Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Set engine speed control in fast position. Hard to push 1. 1. Raise cutting height. 2.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377912 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 PART NO, 167163 161105X479 131036 132001 63601 66426 131959 87692 164265 161551 73990500 51793 161586 850733X004 83816 162085 161548 165261 166907 161568X479 168227X479 150078 163183 63124 161333 163409 161550 88652 166036X479 851514 159267 851074 850263 851084 DESCRIPTION Handle, Upper DIx Coral. (Includes Grip) Handle, Lower Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Comf.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377912 KEY NO. 4:=, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PART NO. 166047 167259 17060408 170050 161537 750634 166060 132010 166049 166021X004 17541011 166189 166388 145354 57079 161584X479 161602 160477X004 167650 12000022 163365 189911 161118X004 DESCRIPTION SpeedControl BailControlDrive Screw DriveCable CoverDrlve ScrewThdro110-25x .50 V-BaR Nut LockFlanged 3/8-16 Zinc PulleyDriven Belt KeeperBracket Screw HexWash Head 10-.24X .
_:I::IAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 ", 370A 4OO 161 .160 130A / 285 103.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE KEY NO. __i 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 2O 20A 25 27 28 29 3O 31 35 36 36A 37 4O 44 47 48 48A 6O ENGINE PART NO. 64O195 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 65O5O6 6318O7 651025 63O766 640027 640053 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 36045A 64OO8O 632766 632547 632746 27110A 630748 631027 631027 632760 MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION Carburetor(Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996702 --11 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 590702 590599A 590600 59O696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 KEY NO. 45 PART NO. PART NO. 3 6 7 8 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 11 59O638 12 59O535 13 14 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSpdng Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y.
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