Craftsman 917.377960 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN+6.75 HORSEPOWER21" MULTI-CUTPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.377960• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,,____O_/_._ "AS YOU COMPLETE /_'___.qr:l::lVlP.l:: nREGULARSERVICE f_,_O_,_;/'_._7 SERVICE DATESCheckforLooseFa

; ;,1ODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER:GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:;PARK PLUG(GA

TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpeningblade - but if you do, be sure the blade isbalanced.Care should be taken to keep the bladebalanced

Checkthe_-ankcsseoillevel before stadk_the engine end after each five (5) hours ofcontinuoususe.T.jhtenoilplugsecurelyeachtime you check the oil level

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Release controlbar.• Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely stopped.• Disconne

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerforstorage at the end of the season or if the unitwill not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn moweristo be

IMPORTANT:Nevercovermower whileengine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.CAUTION: Never store the lawn mowerwith gasoline in the tank inside a buildingwh

TROUBLESH( OTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONGrass catchernot filling(If so equipped)Hard to pushLoss of drive1. Cutting height too low.2. Lifton bla

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14Assembly 4 Storage 14Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16Maintenance Schedule 1

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(_RrAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996710301!2D23OO1245187A454O251754O

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For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-Home sM(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a dornici

• Checkfueltankbeforestadingengine.Donotfillgastankindoors,whentheengineisrunningorwhentheengineis hoL Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral minutesbeforefil

These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawnmowerwas They are notshipped with your mower. They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsandservicec

• Your handles may be adjusted'ior yourmowing comfort. Refer to Service andAdjustments section of this manual.Operator presencecontrol barUpper h

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWI_MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswithyourlawn mowerto famil

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileopereltn

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEI_BERWHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWNMOWERFOR MULCHING -• Rear mulcherplug installed.• Mulcherdoorclosed.FOR REAR BAGGING -* Rear mulcher

octane. (L of loaded gasoline willincrease carbon and lead oxide depositsand reduce valve life). Do not mix oil withgasoline. Purchase fuel in quantit