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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual ® HORSEPOWER EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Vlodel No. )17.377420 Safety o Assembly o Operation • Maintenance o Espa_ol o Repair Parts .AUTnON. _ead and follow all ;afety Rules and instructions )efore operating this equipment ,ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 33 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lub[...]

  • Page 3

    Check fuel tank beforestarting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.Allow the engineto cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilledgasoline beforestarting the engine. Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower° Never attempt to do this while t[...]

  • Page 4

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at mostSears retailoutlets and sewice centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower: Someof these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower: LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR F[...]

  • Page 5

    _qOWER FO UNFOLD HANDLE MPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so _s not to pinch or damage control cables,, Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handles and tighten both handle knobs.. Remove handle padding holding opera- tor presence con[...]

  • Page 6

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RUIFS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the _lustralJons 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 prod- [...]

  • Page 7

    [he operation of any lawn mower can esult in foreign objects throwninto the _yes, which can result in severe eye dam- _ge. Always wear safety glasses or eye _hields while operating your lawn mower or )efforming any adjustments or repairs.. We ecommea, d a wide vision safetymask over :he spectacles or standard safetyglasses. :4OW TO USE YOUR LAWN MO[...]

  • Page 8

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. o Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. o Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Re- sponsibilities section of this manua[...]

  • Page 9

    _ULCHING MOWING TIPS MPORTANT: For best performance, keep nower housing free of built-up grass and rash° Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER -lOUSING after each use, See "Cleaning" n CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sec- ion of this manual, The special mulching blade wilt recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall on[...]

  • Page 10

    Check for Loose Fasteners _ I ........ _,f ......................... Clean/InSpect Grass Catcher (if Equipped} ................. t_ V* _. . , _ .................... l_ Clean Lawn Mower _v I V" , .............. O clean Under Drive Cover W (Power-Propelled MOWers) ........... _" Check drive be|t/pulleys ...................... : ............[...]

  • Page 11

    RODUOT SPE¢ F CATUONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377420 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 1256 CUo IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: Io25 QtJARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: °030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: ,,00[...]

  • Page 12

    NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade bal- anced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower: o To che[...]

  • Page 13

    .'£O CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE" Before tipping lawn mower to :lrain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface° , Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain [...]

  • Page 14

    CAUTION: Before performing any ser- vice or adjustments: o Release control bar. o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of[...]

  • Page 15

    _'NGINE _,ARBURETOR Y'our carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed -nain jet for mixturecontrol, tf your engine :loes not operate properly due to suspect- _d carburetor problems, take your lawn -nower to an authorized servicecenter for epair or adjustment° ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory seL Do not attempt to increase engine[...]

  • Page 16

    CYUNDER ° Remove spark plugo o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. ° Putt starter handle slowly a few times to c[_ tn'bute oil. o Replace with new spark plug_ OTHER ° Do not store gasoline from one season to another, o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and!or dirt in your gasoline wi[...]

  • Page 17

    "ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) o Worn, bent or loose blade_ o Wheel heights uneven. o Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. o Worn, bent or loose blade. o Bent engine crankshaft.. • Engine flywheel brake is on when contro[...]

  • Page 18

    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directlyto your home Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week 1 =800-,366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Catt 24 hours a day, 7 days a week I=800o4=REPAnR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a dom[...]