Craftsman 917.378781 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.378781
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 917.378781 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378781 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 7.0 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Available languages

Available languages

Quick Links

Owner's Manual
ICRnFT MnN°I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378781
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.com/craftsman

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.378781

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.378781

  • Page 1 ICRnFT MnN°I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378781 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.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. 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: •...

  • Page 3: Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow operating mower. instructions on the machine and in the I1. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in...

  • 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...
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • 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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down eyes, which can result in to the handle and pushing the drive severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO CONVERTMOWER 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. Make sure that rim of spout is clean. Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 3. You receive a container of oil with the used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging: unit.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the product and should be considered Maintenance...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__°_,__ " FILL ,.O..ES _,,_ R,_,_ SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chert CleanBatted/Recharge Electric Start Mowers I Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • 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: .020") Champion RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. •...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac- NOTE: Although multi-viscosity...

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every age.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 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. Remove debris shield. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
  • Page 15 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for ENGINE SPEED proper engine speed. Overspeeding Your engine speed has been factory set. engine above the factory high speed Do not attempt to increase engine speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM 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 Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANTiA 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 aline segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m_s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y eomprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un _.rea cerrada. objeto. Repa.relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor estd en marcha. •...
  • 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 eortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEIqO 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 future. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 • El movimiento hacia adelante parard cuando segadora puede hacer que la barra de control que exige la presencia salten objetos extraSos dentro del operador se suelta. Para parar el La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede movimiento hacia adelante sin parar el producir daSos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la A(_PRECAUCI6N: No haga funcionar su unidad. Vierta lentamente 3/4 (15 onzas) segadora sin puerta trasera cerrada o el de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. desviador de recortes o sin el recogedor de Permita que el aceite se asiente.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR ACOLCHAR AVISO; Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor estar presente durante el uso inioial del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora producto y se debe considerar normal.
  • Page 26 ,,oG,,,,o, ,/EJ yf,/ 0 sEa iaJo Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos I# # Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de SE c6sped (si viene equipado) Umplar la segadora misk_n (segadoras con poder propulsor) I_ e Limpiar clebajo de la cubierta de la trans- sadas (se_adoras con poder propu!sor) evisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afi_ar/cambiar la cuchilla...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NL_mero 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: .020") Champion RC12YC Torsi6n del Pemo de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED CAUDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene qua estar seco cuando vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de c_sped a menudo para verificar si est._ dafiado o deteriorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no va a funcionar en forma Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ adecuada si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio elemento del prefiltro de espuma despues de y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N 1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. 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 CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbdca est,. funcionando en forma adecuada debido a para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede problemas que se sospecha vienen del ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 • Nunca use los productos para limpieza del 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente carburador o del motor en el estanque de unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes. Cambie por una bujfa nueva. •...

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos centro de servico Sears. estd dirigido a un CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "torte m_.s alto." Ajuste a ia posici6n de Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARYLAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378781 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180184 9"_t) 15 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft,...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378781 "F" 36.._ _...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378781 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 183485 Upper Handle (with Grip) 175053X004 Selector Spring 151721X479 LowerHandle 63124 Nut5/16-18 180955 ControlBar 175575X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 133107 EngineZone Control Cable 180620 Hubcap 131959 HandleBolt 165912...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378781...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378781 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 179681 Control Cable Assembly 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 DriveCover Looknut #10-24 175065 751152 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0215-E1 1022 _51A 584 _4 1034_ 619_" 718 0 I lo58OWNER'S MANUAL 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 868_ 1022_ 15_ 2o_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRA'FTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0215-E1 443% 44s 2760 j._.j 276 _ 190_' 670 _ 287_' 842(_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 524_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_-_ 276_ 51 _ 163 L_'...
  • Page 42 MODEL NUMBER 128602-0215-E1 MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 459 _ 689 o 305p_ 456 _ 597 _' I ,1210_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSION L lo19 KIT-LABEL 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883_ 1005 PART KEY PARIF DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 691137 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 399269 691680 Kit-Bushing/Seal...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0215-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499631 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 695161 Cup-Rywheel 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 692785 Ring Set-Piston (.010" O.S.) 281505 PawI-Ratchet 692786 Ring Set-Piston (.02(TO.S.) 692787 Ring Set-Piston (.030" O.S.) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691866 Lock-Piston Pin 499621...
  • Page 44 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it[ For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

Table of Contents