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Craftsman 917.374823 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.374823
• EspaSol, 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374823 • EspaSol, 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 Sears Service ......Back Cover 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...
  • Page 3 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...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Never tamper with safety devices.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar 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- LIFT sembled...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR 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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your...

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    )resence control bar The operationof any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always Drive wear safety glasses or eye shields while control bar operating your lawn mower or performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustments...
  • Page 9 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING Lift the rear door of the lawn mower • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. and place the grass catcher frame side Store mulcher plug in a safe place. hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    Be sure lawnmower is level. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the...
  • Page 11 TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the sary to repeat priming steps.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Crankshaft Blade adapter.
  • Page 14 ENGINE Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with Continue adding small amounts ofoil, re- API service classification SG-SL Select the checking the dipstick...

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep • We do not recommend using a garden mowerhousingfree of built-grassand hose to clean lawn mower unless trash. Cleanthe undersideof your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and...

  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    4. Install newdrive belt into idler arm assembly,then aroundthe drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved. High 6. Turnlawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetorare up. Medium 7.

  • 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. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Handle pin period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,...
  • Page 18 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 20 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS 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 segQn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 21 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion 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 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado fonico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control que sxig oresencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 26 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier segado- Opere la segadora para probar la velocidad rapuede hacerquesalten objetos del mecanismo. extraSos dentro desusojos,Ioque Si las condiciones no mejoran despues de los puedeproducir d aSos gravesen pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante estos.Siempreuse anteojosde queda la misma), la correa de transmision seguridad o proteccion paralos esta desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida.
  • Page 27 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO Mango La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada. bastidor La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. recogedor PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - Man( de cesped labolsa La tapon acolchadora trasera removida. Recogedor del cesped instalado. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada.
  • Page 28 _PRECAUCl6N:Limpie elaceiteo el • Para un mejor ensacado del cesped y para la mayoria de las condiciones de corte, la velo- combustible d erramado. Noalmacene, derrame cidad del motor debe ajustarse a la posicion o usegasolina cercade unallamaexpuesta. de R/kPIDO. _PRECAUCl6N:Loscombustibles mezclados •...
  • Page 29 PROGRAMA ANTEs DESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACEo MANTENIMIENTO uso .oRAsTEMPORADA,ORAS .AMmE.TO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum_:_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 30 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados LLANTAS mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparacion de este manual. •...

  • Page 31: Filtro De Aire

    Parar de adadir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR sedal de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar LUBRICACION un minuto para dejar que el aceite se ar- Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- regle. dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- ContinQe agregando cantidades pequeas vicio API.
  • Page 32 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 33 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. del mango Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a traves del orificio en el APRIETE bastidor. Volver a colocar el cortacesped en posici6n vertical.
  • Page 34 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, mango remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 35 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la polvo y la mugre. secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual).

  • Page 36: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Yea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 189_ " 305 <_ < </_...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.046702 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Intake Valve Seal Cylinder (includes 151A 40017 Key Numbers 2, 20 and 150) 37727 Engine Shroud 26727 Dowel 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER 143.046702 PART DESCRIPTION 640303 Carburetor (includes Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 * Shutter...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374823...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189663X479 Screw, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Handle, Upper 851084 161105X479 Handle, Lower 188786 Debris Shield 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 188040 Screw, Machine 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374823 °...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374823 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189181 Drive Control Assembly, Vari-Speed, with Cable 180772 Wheel, Rear, Driven 9 x 2 188952X428 Control Bar, Drive 83923 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3/8-16 751152 Nut, Hex, Flangelock...
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