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Craftsman 917.376168 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 22" multi-cut
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CRRFTSMIIN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376168
• EspaSol, p. 19
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 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376168 • EspaSol, p. 19 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 fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies...
  • 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 containersinsidea vehicle, on • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Always place containerson the ground mentin good condition. awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling. • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailerand refuel it on the •...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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...
  • Page 7 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...
  • Page 8 presence control bar The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye dam- Drive age.Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye control bar shieldswhile operatingyour lawn mower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs. DRIVE We recommenda standardsafetyglasses CONTROL DISENGAGED or wide vision safetymaskworn over...

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector 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. •...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Engine Lift up on grass catcher using the oil cap frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
  • 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 grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings...

  • Page 12: Lubrication Chart

    BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher* Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen...
  • Page 13 4. Use blockof wood betweenbladeand LAWN MOWER lawn mowerhousingand tightenthe Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- blade bolt, turningclockwise. formingany maintenance. • The recommendedtighteningtorque is TIRES 35-40ft. Ibs. • Keep tires free of gasoline,oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber. If bolt needs replacing,replaceonly with •...
  • Page 14 ENGINE engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. LU BRICATION Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick Use only high quality detergent oil rated with before starting engine. API service classification SG-SL Select the Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your...
  • Page 15 • We do not recommendusing a garden _CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire hoseto clean lawn mowerunlessthe from spark plug and place wirewhere it electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and cannotcomein contactwith plug. carburetorare coveredto keepwater • Cleanthe undersideof your lawn mower out. Water in enginecan resultin short- by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass ened enginelife.
  • Page 16 4. Turn lower handleover to raiseor ENGINE lower handle. ENGINE SPEED 5. Squeezelowerhandleinandpositionholes Your engine speed has been factory set. onto mountingpins on handle bracket. Do not attempt to increase engine speed 6. Reassembleupper handleand all or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, Remove spark plug.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of mower housing Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 19 Sears, al Centre de Repuestos y Reparacion, 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 20 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 que II.
  • Page 21 • 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 22 Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su • Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado fonico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 23 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 excepcion de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y 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 25 Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador La operacion de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre Barra de use anteojos de seguridad o proteccion para accionamiento los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Desviador de la descarga Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora.
  • Page 27 Mango pa del bastidor deposito de recogedor aceite Tapa del rellenador gasolina Cebador ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR AGREGUE GASOLINA MOTOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del AGREGUE ACEITE estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor.
  • Page 28 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AVISO: Debido a las capas protectoras del mo- sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 29 PROGRAMA ANTES DEsPuEs CADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DE CADA OE CADA 2S.ORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO uso .ORASTEMPORADA.ORAS.AM,E.TO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas...
  • Page 30 SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- 1. Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ando haga el mantenimiento. ciguefial del motor. AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue- LLANTAS fial esten alineados.
  • Page 31 Parar de adadir aceite cuando se alcanza la solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. De el nOmero del modelo de la sedal de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un segadora cuando Io ordene. minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle. ContinQe agregando cantidades pequeas CAJA DE ENGRANAJES de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla...
  • Page 32 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga l assuperficies p ulidas y lasrue- dassingasolina, aceite, e tc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor r endimineto, • Norecomendamos el usodeunamanguera mantenga l acajadelasegadora s inacumulacion dejardinparalimpiar l asegadora a menos decesped y basura. L impie la partedeabajode queelsistema electrico, el silenciador, el su segadora d espues decadauso.
  • Page 33 MOTOR Apreite el mango inferior hacia dentro para removerlo de las clavijas de montaje. VELOClDAD DEL MOTOR Gire el mango inferior por encima para La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en levantar o bajar el mango. la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla por del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones encima de las clavijas de montaje.
  • Page 34 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es Jmportante evJtaF que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se former depositos de coma en partes ClLINDRO fundamentales...
  • Page 35 SOLUCION PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos un centro de servico Sears. est_ dirigido CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376168 37 35 (..o •...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376168 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194200X479 Upper Handle 180413X004 Axle Arm Assembly 404763 Danger Decal 183567 Engine Zone Control Cable 189808X428 Selector Knob 17600406 Screw, Type TT 1/4-20 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop...
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  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376168 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 407816 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 73800400 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20 191039 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 406558 Spring 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 408018 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 c> 383_ 307_ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 443_ 365_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 133, I 633_ 104_ 6330 276_ 127_ 276_ 127_ 130 9 o:F: o / 977 CARBURETOR ] 19231 _ 16_1 __GASKETSET =" 334_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 209_202 842_) 524C_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 564_ 670 _ 592 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Pin-Piston Cylinder Assembly 499423 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 499424 Rod-Connecting 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 493279 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696565 Shaft-Throttle 791850 Clamp-Hose 691242 Cover-Control Pin-Float Hinge 698588 117 494870 Starter-Rewind Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 691340 Screw (Muffler) 790821 Carburetor 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft...
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