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Craftsman 917.378841 Owner's Manual

21" multi-cut power propelled 6.5 hp rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAW I
6.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378841
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espahol
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Repair Parts
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

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  • Page 1 917.378841 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts 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...
  • Page 2 If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
  • Page 3 • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Be alert and turn machine off if children drives, walks, or roads. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, leave the equipment, before cleaning look behind and down for small the mower or unclogging the chute.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and &,Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and lead important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth SAFETY IS INVOLVED. defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 on your lawn mower or in literature supplied...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    The operation of any lawn Drive control 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. We recommend a wide vision safety TO ENGAGE DRIVE...
  • Page 8 SIDE DISCHARGING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Rear door must be closed. ADD OIL • Open mulcher door and install dis- Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in charge deflector under door as shown. the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. •...

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    Gasoline To prevent this, regularly hose catcher oil cap off with water and let dry before using. (Discard • Keep top of engine around starter clear debris and clean of grass clippings and chaff. plug This will help engine air flow and inside) extend engine life.
  • Page 10 MA,NTENANCESC,',EOU'E AS YOU COMPLETE ./'__'_-_"_'O_l:l_,,,Pl:: I"1..EGU . SE.V,OE SERV'OE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) I' _ Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beWp011eys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen'Replace Blade 11/3 Lubrication Char_ Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers) 11/4...

  • Page 11: Lawn Mower

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-$J): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RC12YC BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • 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 AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plugs at the beginning be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season,...
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag from gearcase pulley by pushing with rigid part of bag on the bottom. down on pulley and rolling belt off it. Make sure the frame handle is outside 2.
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove handl_ all dirt, grease,...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and Remove spark plug. dirt. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. "13ghten vibration blade bolt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released.
  • Page 18 Orden de Partes/Servicio ....Contrapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segl3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba IV. SERVIClO est6 mojada. Asegt_rese siempre de tener • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina buena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga el y los demds combustibles. Son inflamables mango firmemente y camine; nunca corra. y los gases son explosivos.
  • Page 20 _DVERTENCIA: El tubode escape del motor, de_lmRECA .UCl6N: El silenciador y otras piezas algunosde sus _ntes y algunos otor ilegan a ser extremadamente componentesdel vehiculo contieneno calientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo dosprenden productos quimicosconocidos en el calientes despuds de que el motor haya Estado de Californiacomo causa de c_mcery parade.
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_Sarlos SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y I_AS 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 proporclonada el producto.
  • Page 23 Barrade control q ue exige Control de la segadora pu_le hacerque la presencia del operador impulsi6n saltonobjatos axtrafios dsntro Laoperaci6n d e cualquier desusojos,Io quo pusde producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de segufidad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o roparaciones.
  • Page 24 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • La puerta trasera tiene que estar cerrada. AGREGUE ACEITE • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el instale el desviador de contra la descarga motor.
  • Page 25 _PRECAUCI(_N: Llene hasta la parte inferior • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo No Io Ilene demasiado. Limpie el aceite o el con el uso y los recogedores recaudaran combustible derramado.
  • Page 26 ouE o oMP. E su SERV,C,O REGU . Revisar Si hay suietadores sueltos Limpiar/_nspeccionarel recogedor de SE c_sped (s' viene equipad°) Lirnpiar la segadora GA Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misibn (segadoras c?n poder propulsor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcaci6n...
  • Page 27 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: 3APACIDAD YTIPO DEGASOLINA: 1.6 CUARTOS IREGULAR SIN PLOMO) SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F) rlPO DEACEITE _API-SF-SJ): 3APACIDAD DEACEITE: 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD CHAMPION RCI2YC 3UJ[A(ABERTURA: .030") FORSI6NDEL PERNODELA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 MOTOR RECOGEDOR DE CriSPED • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado LUBRICACI(_N con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ •...
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ|AS Su motor puede sufrir averias y funoionar de Cambie las bujfas al comienzo de cada manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. temporada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 Sustituir el papal del cartucho una vez al a_o o horas de operacibn, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR PARA REMOVER/CAMBIAR LA CORREA RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED DE IMPULSI6N Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la bolsa del c6sped con la parte dgida de la bolsa en la parte inferior.Aseg_rese en la polea de la caja de engranajes.
  • Page 31 Inmedialamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o opemdor si la unidad no sa va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por. Mango cierto pedodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la...

  • Page 32: Identificacion De Problemas

    ClUNDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un 1. Remueva l a bujia. recinto cerrado y c_brala para protegeda 2. Vacfe 29 ml (unaonza)de contra el polvo y la mugre. aceite a tray,s • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro.
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI()N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Vlbracl6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el exces|va o euelta, perno de la cuchilla. 2. CigueSal del motor doblado. 2. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378841 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 175258 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378841 22._1p'23...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMB ER 917.378841 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 175575X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 175391X479 Upper Handle Hubcap 151721X479 LowerHandle 177321 Bolt 169780 ControlBar 165912 Screw, Thread Cutting, Sems 5/16-18 x 3/4 133107...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMB ER 917.378841...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378841 PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drive Cover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 175065 Hex Flange Nut Locknut #10-24 132010 751152 Drive Pulley Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 158755 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 120602-0153-E1 5__I 1022i'_z 585_ 868_) J35_ 1029_ 238_) 619 _' 1034_ • REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 914_ 3853_ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2271 615_ %%_ 14o4 ® 718 0 I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 24(_ 7411 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATFON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 120602-0153-E1 425 e_. 968 _ 443 _ 443A_ 122{_ 613"e 190_ 670_ 883_ 121 CARBURETOR j_-,r OVERHAUL KIT 524_ 633_) 104_ 127_ 134_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_ 276_ 1370 51_ _ 163_ 122_/_...
  • Page 42 MODEL NUMBER 120602-0153-E1 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 592_ .___ 689 o 1211 I 1°36 L ABE'-EM,ssI°Ns 1019 KIT-LABEL 358 ENGINE GASKET ,55@ 1005@ KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691137 692670 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Plug-Oil Drain Crankshaft 691457 299819...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 120602-O153-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP'nON Plate-Pawl Fdctlon 692299 499631 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) PawI.Ratchet 281505 692785 Ring Set-Piston (010" O.S) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 692786 Ring Set-Piston (.020" O.S.) 499621 Dipstick 692787 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it] 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® AnylJme, dayornight (1_00-469-4663) (u.s.A.andCanada) _N/w.seafs.corlll W_,%sealrs.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 dayorright(U.SA.

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