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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...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe ty Rules ...2-3 Warranty ...4 Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions ...5 Assembly / Pre-Operation ...6 Op er a tion...7-11 Maintenance Sched ule ...12 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects.
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Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest Husqvarna or other authorized service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
It is the Owner’s and Dealer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly fi lled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confi rm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Blade Bolt Torque: • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your 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.
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...
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The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
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TO CONVERT MOWER 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...
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er on startup.
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At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
5 - And after each 5 hours of use. GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
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1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air fi lter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning when re mov ing blade bolt.
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2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- move any oil trapped inside of engine.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
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Do not attempt to increase en gine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Husqvarna or other qualifi ed service cen ter for repair and ad just ment.
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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to dis trib ute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 9. Control bar defective. (continued) 10. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position. 11. Weak battery (if equipped).
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375830...
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192980X479 Handle Bracket Asembly, LH 192979X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH 150078 Screw, Hex Washer Head IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION 163183...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375830...
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Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART DESCRIPTION...
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