Craftsman 917.377061 User Manual

Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377061
• Espahol, p. 20
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Craftsman 917.377061 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.377061
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Warranty Information

Safety Rules and Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Important warnings and cautions for safe operation.

General Operation Guidelines

Child Safety During Mowing

Safe Gasoline Handling

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Removing Mower from Carton

Steps to safely unpack the lawn mower from its shipping box.

Setting Up the Mower Handle

Instructions for unfolding and adjusting the mower handle.

Lawn Mower Operation

Knowing Your Lawn Mower Controls

Identification and function of mower controls and indicators.

Meeting Safety Requirements

Confirmation of compliance with CPSC safety standards.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Engine Speed and Control

Understanding engine speed settings and controls.

Drive Control Operation

How to use the self-propel and drive mechanisms.

Adjusting Cutting Height

Converting Your Lawn Mower

Rear Bagging Conversion

Side Discharging Conversion

Conversion Summary Steps

Before Starting the Engine

Adding Engine Oil

Procedure for checking and filling engine oil.

Adding Gasoline

Guidelines for safely refueling the mower's fuel tank.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

How to safely start and shut off the engine.

Maintenance Overview

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for mower parts.

Lubrication Chart and Points

Locations and types of lubricants for the mower.

General Maintenance Recommendations

Lawn Mower Specific Maintenance

Blade Care and Sharpening

Engine Maintenance Procedures

Engine Lubrication and Oil Changes

How to check, change, and select engine oil.

Air Filter Service

Muffler and Spark Plug Care

Cleaning the Mower

Service and Adjustments

Adjusting Cutting Height

Drive Belt Removal and Replacement

Handle Adjustment and Storage Preparation

Handle Height Adjustment

Engine Fuel System and Oil for Storage

Fuel System Storage Preparation

Troubleshooting Engine Start

Engine Start-Up Issues

Common causes and solutions for a mower that won't start.

Troubleshooting Performance and Drive

Performance and Drive Problems

Solutions for loss of power, poor cut, and drive issues.

Operator Effort and Catcher Issues

Repair Parts Diagrams

Repair Parts List