Craftsman 917.376990 Owner's Manual

160cc honda engine power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower

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Manual
CRRFTSMIIN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376990
• EspaSol, p. 21
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 160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376990 • EspaSol, p. 21 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

    ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman 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 &...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & • Read, understand, and follow all fall accidents which can result in severe instructions on the machine and in the injury. All slopes require extra caution. manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4: General Service

    • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check the truck or trailerand refuel it on the their proper operationregularly. ground. If this is not possible,then • Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill- container,ratherthan from a gasoline age.Allow machinetocoolbeforestoring. dispensernozzle.
  • 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 Read these instructions and this manual Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION 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 assem- bled at the factory...
  • 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 The operation of any lawn 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign wire from spark plug. Turn nut on underside of drive control objectsthrownintothe eyes, which can result in severe to increase drive speed.
  • Page 9 SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob. •...
  • Page 10 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container 1. Open round door of discharge chute to down the oil fill spout into the engine. move starter rope out and away from Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
  • Page 11: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear NOTE: Dueto protectivecoatingson the and clean of grass clippings and chaff. engine, a smallamountof smoke may be This will help engine air flow and extend presentduringthe initialuse of the product engine life.
  • Page 12: Lubrication Chart

    BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys heck / Sharpen...
  • Page 13 Trailinc LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- Blade adapter forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 14 ENGINE Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn Maintenance,repair,or replacementof mower or side of engine. the emissioncontroldevicesand systems, Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil which are beingdone at the customersex- down the oil fill spout into the engine. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. pense,may be performedby any non-road Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick...
  • Page 15 CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. AI:;_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where cannot come in contact with plug. •...
  • Page 16 AWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before Return spring Drive cable anchor performing any service and adjustments: Drive belt Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come...
  • Page 17 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST HANDLE Place new drive belt in the belt retainer The handle on your lawn mower of the debris shield. Be sure to route multiple height positions - adjust to height belt between belt keepers and through that suits you.
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT:Nevertamperwith the the engine-governedhighspeed needs enginegovernor,which is factory set adjusting,contacta Searsor other for proper enginespeed. Overspeeding qualifiedservicecenter,which has proper the engineabove the factory high speed equipmentand experienceto make any setting can be dangerous. If you think necessaryadjustments. Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Bolt storageat the end of the season or if the unitwill not be usedfor 30 days or more.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Replace with new spark plug. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable OTHER alternative...
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 21 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 case que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar y comprender todas las instrucciones que en graves lesiones.
  • Page 23 • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- mente su funcionamiento correcto. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar.
  • Page 24 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 25 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 26 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 27 queda la misma), la correa de transmisi6n La operacion de cualquier esta desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida. segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de Barra de control que, _resencia del operador sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos.
  • Page 28 Fijar la parte trasera del canal de descarga Fijar la parte trasera del deflector de des- al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del carga lateral al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo. pomo. Colocar el mango trasero del dep6sito de •...
  • Page 29 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero 1. Abierto la puerta redonda del canal incli- de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. nado de la descarga para mover la cuerda del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el lnserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite.
  • Page 30 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con - Para parar el motor y si no intenta ponerlo en el uso y los recogedores recaudaran menos marcha de nuevo, alivie la barra de control cesped.
  • Page 31: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sue_tos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar _aSegadora ..
  • Page 32 SEGADORA Borde de Adaptador salida Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden da5ar la goma. •...
  • Page 33 MOTOR Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- dora yen el lado del motor. El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Rellene el motor con aceite. Vierta lenta- de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control mente el aceite en el tubo de relleno del de la emision, los cuales sean hechos al costo motor.
  • Page 34 LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. Oreja _,PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.
  • Page 35 _ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Cable de mando ancla El resorte antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer Correa de mando ajustes: / Orificio en el bastidor 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 36 PARA CAMBIAR LACORREA DEIMPULSION 10. Volver a colocar el cable del mando y el re- 1. Colocar l anueva correa demando en el sorte de vuelta en el conjunto de la palanca estribo de la pantalla de los escombros. de transmision, luego fijar el cable de mando al ancla.
  • Page 37 CARBURADOR para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carbu- de la fabrica.
  • Page 38: Aceite Del Motor

    AVI$O:Elestabilizador decombustible esuna 3. Tirela manilla dearranque lentamente u nas alternativa a ceptable parareducir a unminimo cuantas v ecesparadistribuir e laceite. laformaci6n d edepositos d egomaenel com- 4. Vuelva a montar l a nueva bujia. bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina enel OTROS estanque decombustible o enel envase parael...
  • Page 39 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 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376990...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376990 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188505X418 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 191730 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 1/4-20 750634 Screw 65322 Hairpin Cotter 183445 Rod, Hinge 86899X004 Bracket, Upstop Nut, Hex 1/4-20 183483 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376990 16_,T, ---_-- 25 -_-28 \\ I 6 _: 69 3...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376990 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 196785 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 17060410 Cover, Dust, Wheel 195745 Cover, Drive Control, Top 183457 187353 Pulley, Drive Control 88348 Washer, Flat 3/8...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376990 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 188294 .. : _ ..12 ¸ PART DESCRIPTION 187530 Case, Lower 191245 Case, Upper 187532 Gear, 24 Teeth 191246 Shaft, Worm 183505 Wireform...
  • Page 45 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 46 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A LABEL CHOKE °It • CAMSHAFT PULLEY J CARBURETOR ........
  • Page 47 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A LABELS CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication 7049679 Pulley Comp., Camshaft 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G200) CHOKE 5580089 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve 5580097 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve PART 5580105...
  • Page 48: Fan Cover

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A FAN COVER RECOILSTARTER AIR CLEANER E*3 • FLYWHEEL...
  • Page 49 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6092886 Starter Assembly, Recoil 3683646 Rubber Supporter (107 mm) 5580634 Grip, Starter 7357379 Cock Assembly, Fuel 5580642 5189352 Bracket, Fuel Cock Rope, Recoil Starter 6478812 Nut, Flange 6 mm 6673289 Cap Assembly,...
  • Page 50 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD J OIL PANI CRANKSHAFT i--.- MUFFLER...
  • Page 51 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 6771489 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder Pan Assembly, 2399780 5716915 Clip, Valve Guide Gauge Assembly, Oil Level 5579990 1452754 Cover, Head Packing, Oil Filler cap 5580006 5664503 Cover Comp., Breather Extension,...
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