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Craftsman 917.378440 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge
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ICRRFTSMRN'I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378440
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sea
rs.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378440 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sea rs.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: General Operation

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

  • 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 while the engine (motor) is keep the wire away from the plug to...

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to 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 MANUALAND 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 supplied...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    Drive control mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower DRIVE or performing any adjustments or repairs. ENGAGE CONTROL We recommend standard safety glasses...

  • Page 8: Before Starting

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, Remove grass catcher with clippirlgs regular unleaded gasoline with a from under lawn mower handle.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    2. Move throttle control lever to FAST MULCHING MOWING TIPS position. IMPORTANT: For best performance, 3. Hold operator presence control bar keep mower housing free of built-up down to the handle and pull starter grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the handle quickly.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    SC.EeU'E MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecldSharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electde Start Mowers ! 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: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.
  • 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°1=.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 Carefully remove cartridge. hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Clean by gently tapping on a flat Spark plug type and gap setting are surface.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from geamase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up. Remove blade. Remove debris shield. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your proper engine speed. Overspeeding engine does not operate properly due to engine above the factory high speed suspected carburetor problems, take your setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent • Do not store gasoline from one season damage may occur. to another. • Use fresh fuel next season. • Replace your gasoline can if your can NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1, Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS 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 afine segDn 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 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los acoidentas ocurren con m_s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiafizarse en las cuestas. Estos acoidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las euales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientres el motor estO en marcha. En ningOncaso hay que regular la altura de las ruedas mientras el motor estd en Desconecto el cable de la bujfa, y...
  • 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 SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO 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 futuro. Estos slmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Barra de control ( Control segadora puede hacer que de la ira- salten objetos extraSos dentro La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en 6stos. Siempra use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su CONTROL segadora o cuando haga ajustes o DELA...
  • Page 24 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR ClaSPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c6sped usando el estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene mango del bastidor. demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin Remueva el recogedor de c6sped, con los plomo, nueva y Iimpia con el mfnimo de 87...

  • Page 25: Para Parar

    Mueva la palanca de control de CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR aceleraci6n del motor a la posici6n de ACOLCHAR RAPIDO. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor Sujete la barra de controles que exigen la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora presencia del operador abajo en el mango sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    ..o o ..o..,.,.. T Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar,'inspecciona r el recogedor de c,sped (si viene equipado) qr_# _ _' V' V' Lirnpiar la segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n (segacloras con poder propulsor) sadas (segaderas con poder propulsor) Revisar tas correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero 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 Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del perno de la cuchilla: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CriSPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado el arranque en clima fifo, estos aceites de con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BuJi'AS PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE Cambie las bujl'asal comienzo de cada 1. Suelte el tomillo e incline la cubierta para temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 removerlo. horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El 2. Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho. tipo de bujfa y el ajuste de la abertura Lfmpielo golpedndolo suavemente en una aparecen en "ESPECIFICACIONES...
  • 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 del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbdca Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no estd funcionando en forma adecuada debido a para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una problemas que se sospecha vienen del velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 • Nunca use los productos para limpieza del 2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a traves carburador o del motor en el estanque de del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente combustible pues se pueden producir daSos permanentes.

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos dirigido estd a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Code m_.s alto." 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378440 _2 30...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378440 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181472 Upper Handle, with Grip 175060X004 Selector Spring 151721X479 Lower Handle 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 180955 Control Bar 180625 Hubcap 165912 Bolt 133107 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378440...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378440 PARr KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179681 ControlCableAssembly 178843 DriveCover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 Drive Pu]ley 175436 V-Bert 151521 Wheel AdjusterAssembly (Left)
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378440 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUMBER 175258 PART 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 39 BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 IlOlS LABEL KITI 684 "_ _86- 7180 o. o ..
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 _88_ 445_- 163_ 12____1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163_137 617_ 633_6 Q 127_ I_1 P.ARRI]RI::T('_R _VFRHAI]I KI" 2760 633_ 2760...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRA'rI'ON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 969 | 6s_' 592 _ 58 (.C.._,_ 689 _ s97_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 1231(02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 404 (_ 616_ PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 399781 • Seal, Oil, PTO Side 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal 691092 Screw, Engine Surnp 299819 •...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 KIEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499424 Rod, Connecting 691219 Cup, Rywheel 691664 Screw, Connecting Rod 692299 Plate, Pawl Friction 695759 Screw, Connecting Rod 281505 Pawl, Ratchet 262651 Valve, Exhaust 231082 Nut, Governor Control Lever 262652...
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