Craftsman 917.377970 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRAFTXMI:IN°6.75 HORSEPOWER21" MULTI-CUTPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.377970• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Main

MOWINGTIPS• For most cutting conditions and betterbagging performance, the enginespeedshould be set in the fast position.• Under certain conditions, s

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._FILL IN DATES _O_ _AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERV ICE _(,_Check forLoose Fasteners II/ I_'Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equi

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.377970;ERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER:GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):6.751.5 QUARTSUNLE

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

Checkthecrankcaseoillevelbeforestartingtheengineandaftereachlive(5)hoursofcontinuoususe. T_hten oil pkig securely eachtime you check the oil level.TO

CAUTION:BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Release control bar and stop engine.• Make sure the blade and all movingparts have completely st

Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerforstorageatthe end of the season or if the unitwill not be used for30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is to be

• Cover your unit with a suitable protectivecover that does not mta'_nmoisture. Do notusa plastic. Plastic cannot breathe whichallows condensatio

TROUBLESHC OTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONGrass catcher 1. Cuffing height too low. 1. Raise cuffing height.not filling 2. Lift on blade wom off. 2

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 12Safety Rules _. 2 Service and Adjustments 15Assembly 4 Storage ; 16Operation X 6 Troubleshooting 17Maintenance Sch

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 domicil

• Checkfuel tank before starting engine. DonotflU ges tank indoors, when the engine isrunning or when the engine is hot. Allow theengine to cool for s

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarenotshippedwithyourmower.TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters

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

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to fami

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultinforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or eye shi

SIMPLESTEPSTOREMEMBERWHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWNMOWERFOR MULCHING -• Rear mulcher plug installed.• Mulcher door closed.FOR REAR BAGGING -• Rear mulcher

octane.(Useof leadedgasolinewillincreasecarbonandleadoxidedepositsandreducevalvelife).Donotmixoilwifhgasoline.Purchasefuel in quantities thatcan be us