Craftsman 917.377790 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN"IROTARY LAWN MOWER5.5 HorsepowerPower-Propelled21" Multi-CutModel No.917.377790CAUTION:Read and follow allSafe

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. For type and grade of oil touse, see "ENGINE" in the Mainte

TO STOP ENGINE• To stop engine, move throttle controllever to STOP position. Wait until bladeand all moving parts have stopped andturn fuel valve to O

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEAS YOU COMPLETE EREGULARSERVICE _" ,_-'4_ ._,;/_-'4_-,,/_b_€'_._" DATESCheck for Loose Fasteners _ ;Clean

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30Oil Capacity:

GRASS CATCHER• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry when used.• Check your grass catcher often fordamage or deterioration. Throug

MUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler as itcou{d create a fire hazard and/or dam-age.SPARK PLUGReplace spark plug at the beginning ofeach mowing

ENGINEENGINE SPEEDYour engine speed has been factory set.Do not attempt to increase engine speedor it may result in personal injury. If youbelieve tha

ENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essentialfuel system parts such as carburetor, fuelfilter, fuel hos

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directedo a Sears Service Center.CAUSEPROBLEMLoss of powerPoor cut -unevenExcessivevibratio

Garant fa ... 19Reglas de Seguridad ... 19-21Montaja / Pre-Operaci6n

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2-4Assembly / Pre-Operation ...

I. OPERACION• Antes de empezar, debe tamiliarizaraecompletamente con los controles y el usocorrecto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leery comprender to

• Nunca haga funcionar una m_iquina dentrode un drea cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparaclonesmientras el motor est6 en marcha.Desconecte el cable d

Lea estas instruccionesyet manual completamenteantes de tratarde montar u operarsu segadoranueva.IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOL

FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEIgO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segador

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hater quesalten objetos extrafios dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir dafios graves en Hstos.Siempre use a

3. Empujar el bot6n en la parle trasera delmando. Con el botbn apretado, revuelva lapalanca de controles del mecanismoimpulsor a la posici6n desenganc

PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORASu segadora rue enviada lista para usarsecomo acolchadora de capa vegetal. Paraconvertirla a una operaci6n de ensaeado o ded

2. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite deltubo de desarga de aceite. Aseg,'=resequeel borde del tubo de relleno de aoeite estelimpio.3. Usted re

PARA PARAR EL MOTOR• Para parar el motor mueva la palanca demando de control de aceleraci6n a laposici6n de STOP. Espere hasta que lacuchilla y todae

RevisatslhaysuJetadoro6sueltos ll_Ump_r/Inspecdonarel reoogedo_deSE r"_ (slvtone °quips°)Llmpiar la segadom " t__ _1_G Limpisirde_ de la cub

I.GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow allinstructions on the machine and in themanual(s) before starting. Be thor-oughly familiar with the

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTON6mero de Serie:Fecha de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina:Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):Capacidad de Aceite:Bujfa (Abertu

ruedas de impulsi6ny de la cubierta contra elpolvo y tienen que limpiarse para liberarlas.Es necesario limplar las ruedas de impulsl6n;revise ambas ru

_v_.DVERTENCIA:Para evitar lesibnessedas, antes de dar calquier servico o dehacer ajustes:1, Suelte la barm de control y pare el motor.2. Aseg0rese qu

Inmedlatamente prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento al final de cada temporada o sila unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_is.SEGADORACuando se

ClLINDRO1. Remueva la bujfa.2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a travdsdel agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamen

SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos queest_ dirlgldo a un centro de servlco Sears.PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_NMal corte

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• Never run a machine inside a closedarea.• Never make adjustments or repairswith the engine (motor) running.Disconnect the spark plug wire, andkeep t

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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assembleor operate your new lawn mower.IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shi

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severeeye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or ey

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHTAll four wheels are adjusted by a singlelever.• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. Toraise mower, move lever forward todesired

TO CONVERT MOWERYour lawn mower was shipped ready tobe used as a mulcher. To convert tobagging or discharging:REAR BAGGING• Open rear door and remove