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Husqvarna 917.37583 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 7.0 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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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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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3 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).

  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    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.

  • Page 6: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    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.

  • Page 7: Operation

    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...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Sched Ule

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: 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 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 18: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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.
  • Page 19 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).
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375830...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375830...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1022 1029 1034 1026 914A 1023 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET MODEL NUMBER 128602-0551-E1 1059 1059 613A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1211 1210 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 493279 Sump-Engine 792381 Head-Cylinder 697230 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 495786 Breather Assembly 699833 Gasket-Breather 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly) 691260 Tube-Breather 692937 Tube-Breather 692232 •...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 398188 Ø Valve-Needle/Seat 693981 ؇ Gasket-Float Bowl 691894•Ø‡+ Gasket-Air Cleaner 791766 Line-Fuel (Cut to Length) 691147 Screw (Control Bracket) 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank) 694543 Ball-Rocker Arm 691303 Link-Mechanical Governor 691851 Spring-Governor 697614 Bracket-Control 691467 Control Lever-Governor...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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