Craftsman 917.376543 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.376543 Owner's Manual

160cc or 190cc honda engine power-propelled 22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower

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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc or 190cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376543
• Espa_ol, p. 20
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 or 190cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376543 • Espa_ol, p. 20 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 Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
  • 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 related to slip &...
  • Page 4 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • 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 sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
  • Page 8 handle to lift the front wheels off the The operation of any lawn ground while turning lawn mower. SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe Over time, the drive control system may eye damage.
  • Page 9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and Unlock place the grass catcher frame hooks latch onto the grass bag brackets.
  • Page 10 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings unleaded gasoline with a minimum of from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TiPS lever IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on blade adapter. forming any maintenance. 3. Be sure trailing edge of blade (opposite TIRES sharp edge) is up toward the engine. •...
  • Page 14 GRASS CATCHER 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot • The grass catcher may be hosed with come in contact with plug. water, but must be dry when used. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick; lay aside •...
  • Page 15 TO CLEANAIR FILTER out. Water in engine can result in short- 1. Remove cover. ened engine life. 2. Carefully remove cartridge. WATER WASHOUT FEATURE 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur- Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting face.
  • Page 16 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 17 ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine does not operate properly due emission control devices and systems, which to suspected carburetor problems, take are being done at the customers expense, your lawn mower to a Sears or other may be performed by any non-road engine qualified service center for repair and/or repair establishment...
  • Page 18 ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in 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, 1.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 20 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, 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 21 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 II.
  • Page 22 • Nuncarepostar l a maquina al interior de un * Mantenga lastuercasy lospernos, e spe- local. cialmente lospernos delaccesorio de la • Nuncaguardar l a maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, a pretados y mantenga el equipo en buenascondiciones. degasolina dondehayunallamaabierta, chispao luzpilotocomounacalderau otros * Nuncamanipule deformaindebida los dispositivos.
  • Page 23 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 24 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 excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26 AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operaci6n decualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puedehacerque SEGURIDAD "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la saltenobjetos extra_os dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable. Pro- da_osgravesenestos.Siempre ceder de la siguiente manera: useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para...
  • Page 27 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA 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 • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de cesped.
  • Page 28 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la CESPED parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. mango del bastidor. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los pia con el minimo de 87 octanos.
  • Page 29 APAGADO Patanca de ta CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- (OFF) ulacidn CHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento este manual. • La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces, y los reduce en tamafio, de modo que...
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador. IMPORTANTE: Para asegurar la instalacion Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ropiada, posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. con la estrella del conjunto del adaptador. LLANTAS AsegQrese de que el borde de salida de •...
  • Page 32 RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite;...
  • Page 33 PARA LIMPIAR ELFILTRO DEAIRE DERRUBIO DEL AGUA 1. Remueva la cubierta. Su cortacespedes de cesped se equipa de una 2. Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho. guarnici6n que permita la limpieza rapida y facil 3. Limpielo golpeandolo suavemente e n una del superficie inferior de la cubierta. Para utilizar superficie plana.Siesta muysuciocambie esta caracteristica, siga de la forma siguiente:...
  • Page 34 AI:iLADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta SEGADORA de la impulsi6n.
  • Page 35 CARBURADOR MOTOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no El mantenJmJento, la reparacJ6n, o el reemplazo ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor de cualquJer dJsposJtJvos o sJstemas del control no esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido de la emJsJ6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carbu- del clJente, pueden ser realJzados por cualquJer rador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro...
  • Page 36 ACEiTE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE 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 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A CRANKSHAFT CYLINDER BARREL ® 3tS-24UNF 2B TAP --135.7-- _86.7 L_" . CARBURETOR 1 ^,_4 o.,,. W ._;_,/ _-"7 :__ M " ,o ,_, ,_o<. ,_! ___-__j -29_7_,<...,_ ... RECOIL STARTER 11J=_l.i/'I -_-_-- 28 "o/_ {_"...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A CYLIND£R BARR£L CONTROL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 12000-ZOL-406 Cylinder Assembly 1 16551-ZM0-010 Arm, Governor 12000-ZOL-840 Cylinder Assembly 2 16555-ZOL-801 Rod, Governor 3 12310-ZOJ-000 Cover, Cylinder Head 3 16561-ZOL-000 Spring, Governor 12311-ZL8-D00 Cover, Head 4 16562-ZM0-000 Spring, Throttle Return 12311-ZL8-000...
  • Page 44 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A -- 14 FLYWHEEL AIR CLEANER MUFFLER...
  • Page 45 16 17636-ZOL-000 11 90018-ZE1-000 Gauge, Fuel Level Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) 21 19610-ZOL-861 Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) 12 90018-ZE1-000 "T89" (Craftsman Red) Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) 19610-ZOL-861 Cover Assembly, (CT200) 13 90201-Z0%800 "T89" ("NHI")(Black) Nut, Special (14 mm)
  • Page 46 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A _''_" ......> ;i i CAMSHAFT PULLEY • .l_.P "@ 'P_-2 ..CONNECTING _'-'_L,_I I _J _g__._::T /-/_",#-" L..J E_.__'_,,_ CHOKE BASE...
  • Page 47 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAS3A CAMSHAFT PULLEY PISTON / CONNECTING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 14320-ZL8-010 1 13101-Z2A-010 Piston Pulley, Camshaft 2 14324-ZL8-000 2 13111-ZE0-000 Shaft, Cam Pulley Pin, Piston 3 14400-ZOJ-014 3 13200-ZOJ-000 Belt, Timing Connecting Rod Assembly 4 90001-ZEI-000 (84HU7 G-200) Bolt, Connecting...
  • Page 48 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GcvIg0-LAS3A PISTON / CAMSHAFT PULLEY CONNECTING '_ _'_b BARREL .."...
  • Page 49 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GcvIg0-LAS3A CAMSHAFT PULLEY OIL PAN PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 12209-ZM0-003 1 11300-ZOY-406 Seal, Valve Stem Pan Assembly, Oil 2 14320-ZOY-000 2 15625-ZE6-000 Pulley, Camshaft Gasket, Oil Filler Cap 3 14324-ZL8-000 3 15631-ZM0-000 Shaft, Cam Pulley Extension, Oil Filler 4 14400-ZOJ-014 4 15639-ZM0-000...
  • Page 50 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GcvIg0-LAS3A CARBURETOR AiR CLEANER LABELS RECOIL STARTER MUFFLER...
  • Page 51 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GcvIg0-LAS3A CARBURETOR MUFFLER PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 1 16010-883-015 Gasket Set 1 06180-Z0J-000 Kit, SparkArrester 2 16013-ZL1-003 Float Set 2 18310-ZOY-000 Muffler 3 16015-887-782 Chamber Set, Float 3 18321-ZOL-J00 Protector, Muffler 4 16016-ZG0-W00 Screw Set 4 18350-ZL8-000 Arrester, Spark 5 16024-ZEI-811...
  • Page 52 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-190-LAS3A CHOKE LEVER =_±_J FLYWHEEL 9 i " ,!,-1_ ..._19 __._1 [---1 _-14 °"=_ li __,2...
  • Page 53 Engine Stop (NC) 16 17636-ZOL-000 7 51125-Z0L-003 Gauge, Fuel Level Holder, Wire (Fastex) 21 19610-ZOL-861 90681-959-003 Cover Assembly, Fan Clip A, Cable (3.Bmm) "T89" (Craftsman Red) (Black) (NIFCO) 19610-ZOL-861 8 75110-Z0L-800 Cover Assembly, Brake Sub-Assembly "T89" ("NHI")(Black) (SIN 1877909 and below)
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
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