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Craftsman 917.379700 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower; 160cc honda engine power-propelled 22" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.379700
• Espa_ol, p. 20
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.379700 • Espa_ol, p. 20 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your 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...

  • Page 8: Drive Control Adjustment

    NOTE: It is normal to hear the belt slip The operation of any lawn as the blade is engaged and comes up to SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign speed. objects thrown into the eyes, • Do not start the blade in uncut grass. which can result in severe Move the mower out of uncut grass eye damage.

  • Page 9: Rear Bagging

    door Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as required. If condition fails to improve after the bracket Grass above steps (forward speed remains catcher the same), your drive belt is worn and handle should be replaced. Grass Full ba( catcher indicator frame hook...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. FOR MULCHING • Change the oil after every 25 hours of 1. Rear door closed. operation or each season.

  • Page 11: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the and catchers will collect less grass. To engine, a small amount of smoke may be prevent this, regularly hose catcher off present during the initial use of the product with water and let dry before using.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***...
  • Page 13 5. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolts, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. • The recommended tightening torque is 36-44 ft. Ibs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treat- •...

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    GEAR CASE 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. • To keep your drive system working Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free move any oil trapped inside of engine.
  • Page 15 TO CLEAN AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG 1. Remove cover. Replace spark plug at the beginning of 2. Carefully remove cartridge. each mowing season or after every 100 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur- hours of operation, whichever occurs face.
  • Page 16 A_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Handle before performing any service and bracket adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Knob parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Bolt plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 17: Engine Oil

    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. Handle LAWN MOWER bracket When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uneven 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height. 3. Clean underside of 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
  • Page 20 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 21 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 22 • Nuncarepostar l a maquina al interior de un • Mantenga lastuercasy lospernos, e spe- local. cialmente lospernos delaccesorio de la • Nuncaguardar l a maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, a pretados y mantenga el equipo en buenascondiciones. degasolina dondehayunallamaabierta, chispao luzpilotocomounacalderau otros •...
  • Page 23 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
  • Page 26 La operaci6n decualquier * No accionar la cuchilla en presencia de hi- segadora puedehacerque erba muy alta por cortar. Llevar la segadora SEGURIDAD fuera de la hierba alta antes de accionar la saltenobjetos extra_os dentrode cuchilla. susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir _b,PRECAUCI6N: Las normativas federales da_osgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para requieren que este mando de cuchilla/freno...
  • Page 27 Si las condiciones no mejoran despues Sopo_e det puerta trasera recogedorde cesped de los pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante queda la misma), la correa de Mango det transmisi6n esta desgastada y tiene que ser bastidordel sustituida. \\recogedorde cesped det bastidor de bolsa det recogedor ltena...
  • Page 28 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel. La puerta trasera cerrada. •...
  • Page 29 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Para un mejor ensacado del cesped y para la mayoria de las condiciones de corte, la velo- AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras delmo- cidad del motor debe ajustarse a la posici6n tor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede es- de R/kPIDO.

  • Page 30: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 SEGADORA • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 36 - 44 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: Los pernos de la cuchilla es ando haga el mantenimiento. tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados LLANTAS mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n...

  • Page 32: Cajade Engranajes

    CAJADE ENGRANAJES Incline la cortadora de cesped por este • Paramantener e l sistemadeimpulsi6n costado tal como se muestra y purgue el funcionando e n forma adecuada, la caja aceite en un recipiente id6neo. Mueva la de engranajes y el area alrededor de la segadora de atras para adelante para re- impulsi6n tienen que mantenerse Iimpias y...
  • Page 33 BUJiA FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo= manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. rada de siega o despues de cada 100 horas de Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al afio o operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 34 _ILADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Soporte antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer de mango ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la Soporte unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. de mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c0brala para protegerla contra el Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- polvo y la mugre. bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- TOR"...
  • Page 37 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal corte= Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de la segadora.
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  • Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH FLY_VHI=EL CARBURETOR .<s;2_:: IDa2 CRAHKSHAFT FAN COVER -_i _ CAMSHAFT PULLEY CONTROL ""...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH 5580063 FLYWHEEL Shaft, Campulley 7058985 PART Belt, Timing (84HU7 G-200) DESCRIPTION 5580089 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve 8980237 5580097 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve Pulley, Starter 0348433 5580105 Shaft, Rocker Arm Key, Woodruff, Special 0294819 Adjustment Screw, Tappet (25 x 18) 8311326...
  • Page 44 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH...
  • Page 45 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHHH 5580972 Bolt, Flange (6 x 79) (CT200) RECOIL STARTER 0636845 Bolt, Flange (6 x 12) (CT200) PART 1431121 Screw, Tapping #4x6 DESCRIPTION Starter Assemby, Recoil, 8140147 LABELS Long Rope, Black PART Knob, Recoil Starter 5580634 DESCRIPTION 8106791...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
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