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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
160cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.371813
• Espa_ol, 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
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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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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Ii. SLOPE OPERATION IoGENERAL OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & • Read, understand,and follow all fall accidents which can result in severe instructionson the machineand 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. familiarwith the controls and the proper DO: useof the machinebefore starting. • Mow across the face of slopes: never • Do not put hands or feet near or under up and down. Exe
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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Never tamperwith safetydevices. Check the truck or trailer and refuel it on the their properoperation regularly. ground. Ifthis is not possible,then • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or refuel suchequipmentwith a portable otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoil orfuelspill- container,ratherthan from a gasoline age.Allowmachineto coolbeforestoring. dispenser nozzle. • Stop and inspectthe equipment if you • Keep the nozzle in contactwith the rim strike an object. Repair
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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- LIFT Upper bled at the factory with the exception of 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 tight-
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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 mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may be- come "loose", resulting in decreased speed, objectsthrownintotheeyes, There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the which can result in severe drive control housing to increase tension on eye damage, Always 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 performing any wir
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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 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: \ Front • Check oil level before each use. Add oil X handle.. 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
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TO START ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff, NOTE: Due to protectivecoatingson the This will help engine air flow and extend engine,a small amount of smoke maybe engine life, presentduring the initialuse of the product and should be considerednormal, MULCHING MOWING TIPS 1, Be sure fuel valve is inthe ON po- IMPORTANT: For best performance, sition, keep mower housing free of built-up 2, Hold operator presencecontrol bar grass and trash, See "CLE
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BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... v' v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level _' Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter v' _ Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug IE Repl
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LAWN MOWER Trailing Always observe safety rules when per- Blade ada 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 cov
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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 emissioncontrol devices and systems, down the oil fill spout into the engine. which are beingdone at the customersex- 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. pense, may be performedby any non-road Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick for engine repair establishmentor individual. checking level. Insert dipstick into Warranty repairs must be perform
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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 _kCAUTION: 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 covel • Keep finished su
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_I:_WARNING: 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 Drive hole TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT pulley Idler arm 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 kee side. Align hole in handle with desired hole in hand
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IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the the engine-governed high speed needs engine governor, which is factory set adjusting, contact a Sears or other for proper engine speed. Overspeeding qualified service center, which has proper the engine above the factory high speed equipment and experience to make any setting can be dangerous. If you think necessary adjustments. Immediately prepare your lawn mower for \ Bolt storage at the end of the season or if the Knob \ unit will not be used for 30 days or mo
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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
