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Owner's Manual
(RRFTSMRN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.376523
• Espahol, p. 18
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 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.376523 • Espahol, p. 18 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 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 owner's...
- 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 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, • 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 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 requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
- Page 6 MOWING Read these instructions and this manual Operator POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory...
- 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear...
- Page 8 Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) The operation of any lawn allow lever to be positioned between SAFETY GLASSESmower can result in foreign plate tabs. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in LEVER BACKWARD Plate tab severe eye damage. Always TO LOWER MOWER wear...
- Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE =gine oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
- Page 10 • Under certain conditions,such as very MULCHING MOWING TIPS tall grass, it may be necessaryto raise IMPORTANT: For best performance, the height of cut to reduce pushing keep mower housing free of built-up effort and to keepfrom overloadingthe grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the engine and leavingclumps of grassclip- Maintenance...
- Page 11 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 12 LAWN MOWER Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. forming any maintenance. Use block of wood between blade and TIRES lawn mower housing and tighten •...
- Page 13 • The gearcase is filledwith lubricanttothe Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn proper level at the factory. The only time mower or side of engine. the lubricant needs attentionis if service Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, has been performedon the gear case.
- Page 14 SPARK PLUG Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs Replace spark plug at the beginning hotter and shortens engine life. each mowing season or after every 100 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free hours of operation, whichever occurs of all gasoline,...
- Page 15 6. Reassembleupper handle and all ENGINE parts removedfrom lower handle. ENGINE SPEED Mowing _, Mowing Your engine speed has been factory set. position i i position Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine...
- Page 16 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 CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel Remove spark plug.
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 10. Turn fuel valve lever Does not start 10 Fuel valve lever (if so (continued) equipped) in OFF position. to the ON position. 11.
- Page 18 Contratapa GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
- Page 19 I. OPERAClON • 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 20 • Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
- Page 21 • Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. dise_ado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.
- Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- POSICION Barra de tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA que sxige la segadora nueva. presencia del _}! SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. z_/// Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
- Page 23 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 o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
- Page 24 PALANCAHACIA ATRAS PARA Man( La operaci6n de cualquier BAJAR EL CORTACFtSPED segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
- Page 25 ANTES DE HACERARRANCAR EL MOTOR La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Vea las Instrucciones Para El Almacenamiento AGREGUE ACEITE para m_.s informaci6n. Nunca use productos de Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en Para el tipo y el graclo clel aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR"...
- Page 26 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- PRECAUCION: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garantfa.
- Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES BESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAiDE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO NORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
- Page 28 PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ando haga el mantenimiento. cigue_al del motor. Asegt3rese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue- LLANTAS _al est_n alineados.
- Page 29 Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- CAJA DE ENGRANAJES dora yen el lado del motor. • Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n Echar aceite despacio en el conducto funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de aceite, par_tndose a intervalos regulares para engranajes y el _trea alrededor de la impulsi6n controlar el nivel del aceite con la varilla.
- Page 30 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 31 nando demasiado r_.pido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CARBURADOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor no ester funcionando en forma adecuada debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto...
- Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_.mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible,...
- Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
- Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376523...
- Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376523 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194200X479 87877 Selector Knob Upper Handle 151721X479 Lower Handle 175060X004 Selector Spring 194199X428 Control Bar 189597X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH 183567 184193 Bolt Engine Zone Control Cable...
- Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376523...
- Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376523 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194653 Cable Assembly, Drive Control 194377 Grassbag Assembly 191019 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 175739 Driveshaft Cover 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 188815 Frame, G rassbag...
- Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0447-E1 718_ 307_ 868 40 32A _@ 11019 LABEL KI'I] I 1330 REPAIR MANUAq...
- Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0447-E1 188_ 443_ 970_ 977 CARBURETOR 633 _ GASKET SET 365_ 633 _ 276_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_...
- Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0447-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET 842_ s24_ 334_ 404 _ 2271 _332 505 ° 60 ¸ 689 _;_ 597_@ I lo36 EMISSIONS LABEL I...
- Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0447-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 690548 Tappet-Valve Camshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal 691449 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 498829 Short Block (Replacement 493279 Sump-Engine Engine 123K02-0025-E1) Manifold-Intake 691160 Head-Cylinder 497465 •...
- Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0447-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691648 Screw (Brake) 802574 Armature-Magneto 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube 802592 Plug-Spark 493880 Terminal-Spark Plug 697338 Seal-Valve 692390 Wire-Stop 497316 Engine Gasket Set...
- Page 43 SERVICE NOTES...
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