Craftsman 917.378772 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICR.FTSM.WlROTARY LAWN MOWER7.0 HorsepowerPower-Propelled21" Rear DischargeModel No.917.378772CAUTION:Read and followallSafety

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE/__o_._:o__o_yFILL 'N DATES _ __'_€_-_'_*_'s_-_"_O_,BYouCheckforLooseFastanem II/'Clean/InspectGrass

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F);

GRASS CATCHER• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry when used.• Check your grass catcher often for dam-age or deterioration. Thro

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleanerafter every 25 hours of operation or everyseason. Repla

TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt fromgearcase pulley by pushing down onpulley and rolling belt off it.2. Turn lawn mower on its

Immediately prepare your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or if theunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower i

OTHER• Do not store gasoline from one seasonto another.• Replace your gasoline can if your canstarts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will ca

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

Garantfa ... 18Reglas de Seguridad ... 18-20Montaje / Pre-Operacibn

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

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

• Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentrode un &tea cerrada.• Nunca haga aiustes o reparaciones mientrasel motor est_ en marcha. Desconecte el

Lea estas instrucciones y el manual comple-tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar susegadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SINACEITE O

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

teojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojosmientras opere su segadora o cuando hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso una mascara de segur

d_.°RECAUCI6N: No haga funcionar su sega-dora sin puerta trasera cerrada o el desviadorde recortes o sin el recogedor de c0sped,aprobados, en su lugar

PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTORAVISO; Debido alas capas protectopasdel mo-tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede es-tar presente durante el use inicial

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ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTON_mero de Serie:Fecha de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo)Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• El reCogedor de ¢_sped puede ser rociadocon el agua de la manguera pero tiene queestar seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor no va a funcionar en forma adec-uada si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el elementodel prefiltro de espuma despuds de cada 25hopas

I.GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow allinstructions on the machine and in themanual(s) before starting, Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the c

PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSI_)N1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. Rem-ueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en lapelea de la caja de engranaj

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento al final de cada temporada o sila unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o re&s.SEGADORACuand

CILINDRO1. Remueva la buj|a.2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a tray,sdel agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.3. Tire la manilta de arranque lentamen

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• Never run a machine inside a closedarea.• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0215-E11034_ 619_'585s0s_ I J616 {_270914_'3_SlA 3 741'718 0I lossOWNER'S

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

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREADTHISOWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into theeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

TO CONVERT MOWERYourlawn mower was shipped ready to beused as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:• Lift rear door of the lawn mower andplace the grass c

TO START ENGINENOTE: Due to protective coatings on theengine, a small amount of smoke may bepresent during the initial use of the prod-uct and should