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Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.375830
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe ty Rules ..........................................2-3 Maintenance......................................12-15 Warranty ...................................................4 Service and Ad just ments...................15-16 Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions..............................5 Stor age..............................................17-18 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6 Trou ble shoot ing .................................18-19 Op era tion..............
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DO: � Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. � Mow across the face of slopes: nev er Always place containers on the ground up and down. Exercise extreme caution away from your vehicle before fi lling. when changing direction on slopes. � Remove gas-powered equipment from the � Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If limbs, etc. this is not possible, then refuel such equip- � Watch for holes, r
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WARRANTY SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY (4) Additional damage to parts or components due to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) continued use occurring after any of the above. warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER to be free from defects in material and workmanship THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of THE PUR CHAS ER. HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE the product as set forth
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. � The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record b
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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this man u al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and p
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. Drive Operator presence control bar control lever Handle knob Drive cover Starter handl
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Operator presence control bar The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye Drive shields while operating your lawn mower control TO lever or performing any ad just ments or repairs. ENGAGE DRIVE We recommend a standard safety glasses Adjustment DRIVE CONTROL or wide vision safety mask worn over turnbuckle CONTROL DISENGAGED spectacles. DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT HOW TO USE Y
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TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge defl ector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING � Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. � You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping defl ector. � To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower. Mulcher plug SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING
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ADD GASOLINE Grass � Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. catcher Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular frame unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 handle octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur- chase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open fl ame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CA UTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual. � Under certain conditions, such as very � The special mulching blade will recut tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise the grass clip pings many times and the
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with fo rming an y main te nance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES Blade adapter Key Crankshaft � Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect keyway control chemi cals which can harm rubber. Lockwasher � Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Blade cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear d
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7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, ENGINE rechecking the dipstick until oil level LUBRICATION settles at FULL. DO NOT overfi ll, or Use only high quality detergent oil rated engine will smoke heavily from the with API service classifi cation SG–SL. Se- muffl er on startup. lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick to your expected operating temperature. before starting engine. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 9. Re con nect spark plug wire to spa
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� Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free CLEANING of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, � We do not recommend using a garden keep mower housing free of built-grass hose to clean lawn mower unless the and trash. Clean the underside of your elec tri cal system, muffl er, air fi lter and mower after each use. carburetor are covered to keep water CA UTION: Disconnect spark plug wire out. Water in engine can result in short- from spark plug and place wire where it ene
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10.Remove drive belt from engine pulley; High Handle pin discard old belt. Medium TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley. SQUEEZE 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. Low 3. Return mower to upright position. Handle 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm bracket assembly, then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattach idler arm assembly with hex nut previously removed. 6. Turn lawn mower on
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Handle pin When lawn mower is to be stored for a SQUEEZE period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. Handle 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See bracket “CLEANING” in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Main te nance section of this manual. 3. Be sure t
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NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable OTHER alternative in min i miz ing the formation of � Do not store gasoline from one season fuel gum deposits during stor age. Add to another. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- � Replace your gasoline can if your can age container. Always follow the mix ratio starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your found on stabilizer container. Run engine gasoline will cause problems. at least 10 minutes after adding stabiliz er � If possible, stor
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar. (continued) 10.Fuel valve lever (if so 10.Turn fuel valve lever equipped) in OFF position. to the ON position. 11.Weak battery
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REPAIR PARTS 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375830
