Craftsman 917.377971 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRRFTXMRNo6.75 HORSEPOWER21" MULTI-CUTPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.377971• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

MOWING TIPS• For mostcuttingconditionsand betterbaggingperformance,the engine speedshouldbe setinthe fast position.• Undar certaincenditJorts,such as

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheckfor Loose Fasteners "ll_ " " "=Clean/Inspeot Grass Catcher Me(

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBER 917.377971SERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEHORSEPOWER: 6.75GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTSUNLEADED REGULAROlLTYPE (A

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

Check _ crankcase oil level before starlingthe engine and after each five (5) hours ofcor_dnuoususe, T_jhten oil plug securely eachti_ _ d-N_ckII_ oil

_CAUTION" BEFORE PERFORMINGANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Release controlbarand stopengine.• Make surethe blade andall movingpartshave completelyst

Immediatelyprepareyourlawn mowerforstorageatthe end ofthe seasonorifthe unitwillnotbe usedfor 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is to be store

• Cover your unit with a suitable protectivecover that does not retain moisture. Do notuse plastic. Plastic cannot breathe whichallows condensation to

TROUBLESHC OTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONGrass catchernot filling(If so equipped)Hard topushLoss ofdr_e1. Cutting height too low.2. Lifton blade

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WarrantySafety RulesAssemblyOperation iMaintenance ScheduleMaintenance2 Product Specifications 122 Service and Adjustments 154 Storage 166 Troubleshoo

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_RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996712301/29230O_26290025138O45187A13542

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• Checkfueltank beforestarlingangine. Donotfll ges tankindoors, when the engine isrunningorwhenthe engineis hot. Allowtheengineto coolforseveral minut

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 domici

'ere notshipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and servicecenters. Most Sears stores can also order repair

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

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to fa

Theoper_onofanylawn mower can resultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes, whichcanresultinsevere eye damage. Alwayswearsafe,_yglassesor eye shieldswhile

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBERWHENCONVERTINGYOURLAWNMOWERFOR MULCHING -• Rear muleher plug installed.• Mulcher door dosed.FOR REAR BAGGING -• Rear mulcherpl

GAS• RIIfuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regularunleaded gasolinewith a minimum of 87octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewillincreasecarbon and lead oxide depos