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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.371811
• EspaSol, p. 21
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ...................................... 12-15 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 16-18 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 18-19 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 19-20 Operation ...................................
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I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & • Read, understand, and follow all fall accidents which can result in severe instructions on the machine and in the injury. All slopes require extra caution. If manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. familiar with the controls and the proper DO: use of the machine before starting. • Mow across the face of slopes: never • Do not put hands or feet near or under up and d
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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Check thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the theirproperoperationregularly. ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then • Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or refuelsuchequipmentwith a portable otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill- container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline age.Allowmachinetocoolbeforestoring. dispensernozzle. • Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you • Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim strikean object.Repair,if necessary, of th
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative on designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling. ucts, it may require repair from time to Once you purchase the Agreement, a time. That's when having a Repair Protec- simple phone call is all that it takes for you tion Agree
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Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION 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 assem- bled at the factory with the exception of Upper UP handle those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be ti
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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. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator pre
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1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operation of any lawn wire from spark plug. SAFETY GLASSES mower can resultin foreign 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control objectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe to increase drive speed. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. eye damage. Atways wear Readjust as required. safety glasses or eye shields while oper- 4. If condition fails to improve after the ating your lawn mower or performingany above steps (forward speed remains adju
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SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. 2. Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. 3. Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob. • Mower is now ready for side discharging operation. • To convert to mulching operation, side Hinge bracket Mulcher door discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower 3. Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn ho
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 3. You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container 1. Open round door of discharge chute to down the oil fill spout into the engine. move starter rope out and away from 4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick. grass catcher. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil \ X Front if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. OPEN • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more oft
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TO START ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. NOTE:Dueto protectivecoatingsonthe This will help engine air flow and extend engine,a smallamountof smokemaybe engine life. presentduringthe initialuseof the product andshouldbeconsiderednormal. MULCHING MOWING TIPS 1. Besurefuelvalve is inthe ON po- IMPORTANT: For best performance, sition. keep mower housing free of built-up 2. Holdoperatorpresencecontrolbar grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the dow
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BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 BEFORE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * _ Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .... v' v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** v' v'3 _ heck / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level _' Change Engine Oil 1##_,2 N Clean Air Filter v' _ Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug E R
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Trailinc LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- Blade adapter forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. Lock- DRIVE WHEELS washer Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the Hardened Blade drive wheel and dust
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, ENGINE Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. Maintenance,repair,or replacementof 5. Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil the emissioncontroldevicesand systems, down the oil fill spout into the engine. whichare beingdone at the customersex- 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. pense,maybe performedby anynon-road Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick for engine repairestablishmentor individual. checking level. Insert dipstick into Warrantyrepairsmustbe performedbyan the
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CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Tab AI:;_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. Cartridge • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. Filter • Keep finished surfa
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AWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before Return spring Drive cable anchor performing any service and adjustments: / Drive belt 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Housing LAWN MOWER hole TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT pulley Idler arm • C-._j See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in Belt keeper PIVOT \ assembly the Operation section
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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST HANDLE 1. Place new drive belt in the belt retainer The handle on your lawn mower has of the debris shield. Be sure to route multiple height positions - adjust to height belt between belt keepers and through that suits you. slot (See Figure D). 1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on left side of the lower handle. Belt retainer. Tab 2. While holding handle assembly, re- Belt move knob and carriage bolt from right side. Align hole in handle with desired hole in handle
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IMPORTANT:Nevertamperwith the the engine-governedhighspeed needs enginegovernor,which isfactory set adjusting,contacta Searsor other for properenginespeed. Overspeeding qualifiedservicecenter,which hasproper the engineabovethefactory highspeed equipmentand experienceto makeany settingcanbe dangerous. Ifyou think necessaryadjustments. Immediatelyprepareyourlawn mowerfor Bolt storageat the end of theseasonor if the unitwill not beusedfor 30daysor more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored fo
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• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 4. Replace with new spark plug. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable OTHER alternative in minimizing the formation of • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel gum deposits during storage. Add to another. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- • Replace your gasoline can if your can age container. A
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower
