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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377011
• Espa_ol, p. 20
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 ................... 15-17 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 17-18 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 18-19 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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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can resultin foreign Over time, the drive control system may be- come "loose", resulting in decreased speed. objectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on eye damage. Atways wear the drive cable. Proceed as follows: safety glasses or eye shields while oper- 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug ating your lawn mower or perf
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SIDE DISCHARGING • Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. • Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. • 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 • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn housin
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the 1. Open round door of discharge chute to manufacturers 100% quality testing. When move starter rope out and away from changing oil you may need 20 oz. grass catcher. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: \ X Front • Check oil level before each use. Add oil OPEN if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to ch
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A CAUTION: Alcoholblendedfuels Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. (calledgasoholor usingethanolor metha- This will help engine air flow and extend nol) canattractmoisturewhichleadsto engine life. separationand formationof acids during storage. Acidicgas candamagethe fuel MULCHING MOWING TIPS systemof anenginewhilein storage. To IMPORTANT: For best performance, avoidengine problems,thefuel system keep mower housing free of built-up shouldbeemptiedbefor
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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 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. LU BRICATION 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark Use only high quality detergent oil rated plug. with API service classification SG-SL. AIR FILTER Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according Your engine will not run properly and to your expected operating temperature. may be damaged by using a dirty air SAE VISCOSITY GRADES filter. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichev
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• Wedonotrecommend usingagardenhose ACAUTION: Disconnectsparkplugwire to cleanlawnmowerunlesstheelectrical from sparkplugand placewirewhere it system,muffler,airfilterandcarburetor are cannotcomein contactwithplug. coveredtokeepwaterout.Waterinengine • Cleanthe undersideof yourlawn mower canresultinshortenedengine life. by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass CLEAN UNDERDRIVECOVER and trash. Cleanunderdrive coverat leasttwicea • Cleanengineoftento keeptrashfrom season.Scrapeundersideof coverwith ac
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7. Use a wood block between blade and 9. Install new drive belt into idler arm mower housing to prevent blade from assembly, then around the drive pulley turning when removing blade bolt. (See Figure B). NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. it on the drive pulley) will cause the other 8. Remove blade bolt. end of the belt to free itself from the debris 9. Remove blade, attaching hardware shield retainer and properly
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CARBURETOR for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think engine does not operate properly due to sus- the engine-governed high speed needs pected carburetor problems, take your lawn adjusting, contact a Sears or other mower to a Sears or other qualified service qualified service center, which has proper center for repair and/or adjustment. equipment and experience to make any IMPORTA
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CYLINDER • Emptythefuel tank bystartingthe en- gineand lettingit rununtil thefuel lines 1. Remove spark plug. and carburetorare empty. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Neveruseengineor carburetorcleaner spark plug hole into cylinder. productsin thefuel tankor permanent 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. damagemayoccur. • Usefresh fuel nextseason. 4. Replace with new spark plug. NOTE: Fuelstabilizeris anacceptable OTHER alternativein minimizingthe formationof •
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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
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Garantia ......................................................... 20 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 31 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 33-35 AImacenamiento ....................................... 35-36 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22 Identificacion de problemas ...................... 36-37 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 24 Operaci6n ..........
