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Craftsman 917.378461 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge
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JCRAFTSMAN J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378461
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conYcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378461 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conYcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Power Mower

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the operating mower. I1. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restarting. with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height Disconnect the spark plug wire, and adjustments while the engine (motor) is...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual Operator control bar 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- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for Mowing...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    Operator presence control bar Drive co, r° I The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 8: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fJller 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings regular unleaded gasoline wtth a from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS Turn electric start key clockwise crank engine. IMPORTANT: For best performance, IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more keep mower housing free of built-up than five continous seconds between grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. each time you try to start.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    SC.E°.'E MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE R, _ ;_t=_v_ut= REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ! / 3 Lubrication Chart ¥1 Clean Battery/Recharge...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    TO CLEAN AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of 2. Carefully remove cartridge. each mowing season or after every 100 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat hours of operation, whichever occurs first, surface.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT Mowing Mowing position _<_ position 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor Remove blade.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Yourcarburetoris not adjustable. If your engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the enginedoes not operate properlydue to engine above the factory high speed suspectedcarburetorproblems,take your lawn mowerto a Sears or other qualified setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    BATTERY • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent Disconnect the battery from the engine damage may occur. connector and charge battery 48 hours. • Use fresh fuel next season. OTHER NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segOn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERAClON Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o caidas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de moRtar u B_seu_e_to_l que sxge'_e senciadel°_ e,f._c_., " operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin mortar pot razones de envfo.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Barrade control q ue exigela presenciadel operador segadora puede hacer que '_ L _,,_delaii; ncortrOI salten objetos extrafios dentro La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR AGREGUE GASOLINA ClaSPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene mango del bastidor. demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin Remueva el recogedor de c6sped, con los plomo, nueva y Utopia con el minimo de 87 recortes, de debajo del mango de la...
  • Page 25 • Mantenga la parte superior del motor, Mueva la palanca de control de aceleraci6n del motor a la posici6n de alrededor del arrancador, despejada y sin R/_PIDO. recorles de c6sped y Pain. Esto ayudar_ el Sujete la barra de control que exige la flujo del aire del motor y extender_ su duraci6n.
  • Page 26 p.oo..ouE O OMPL E so SE.V,O,O.EGU . FEC..o Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccior_r el recogedor de c6sped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora misk_n(segadoras con poder propulsor) Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la ,rans- sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilia IJ 3...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOmero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pare tiene qua el arranque en clima frio, estos aceites de multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ|AS Cambie las buj_asal comienzo de cada 1. Suelte el tornillo e incline la cubierta para removerlo. temporada de siega o despuds de cada 100 2. Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho. horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de buj{a y el ajuste de la abertura Lfmpielo golpedndolo suavemente en una aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES...
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSION Posici6n ,-<; Posici6n ,'-'-<, 1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. ..D'_parasegarll _parasegar ,' i Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la polea de la caja de engranajes. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador CARBURADOR del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbrica Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido a set peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una problemas que se sospecha vienen del velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 • Nuncause los productos para limpieza del Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente carburador o del motor en el estanque de unas cuantas veces para distdbuir el combustible pues se pueden producir aceite. da5os permanentes. Cambie por una bujia nueva. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Cone mds alto." 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378461...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378461 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Bolt 183485 Upper Handle, with Grip 165912 175245X479 LowerHandle 164265 HandleGrip, Foam Control Bar 176185 180955 Washer, Step Nut, Push 133107 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378461...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378461 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'T1ON 179681 Control Cable Assembly 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 751152 Locknut #10-24 178843 Drive Cover 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2,12...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378461 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180184 15 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0184-E1 11019 LABEL KIT I 52z1_ 842_ 7180 43 € 123K07-0184-E1...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0184-E1 443 _, 970_1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 123K07'-0184-E1...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0184-E1 969 | 5101 742 _' 784_ 651 t 513 _) 783A • 803_ 310_ 455 @ _'1119 474 _ 6_o(__,o_ 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-O184-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 299819 • SeaI-Oil(MagnetoSide) 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 493279 Sump-Engine 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0183-E1 KEY PAFrr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 95162 Clamp-Hose 497680 Starter-Rewind 691421 Housing-RewindStarter 691340 Screw(Muffler) 692259 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 281434 Grip-Starter Rope 691308 Crank-Governor 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 270344 ,_ SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 691108...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold iU 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® Anytime,day or night (1-800469-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for _e nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyene,dayor night(U.SA.only) For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...

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