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Craftsman 917.378072 Owner's Manual

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JCRIIFTSMHN*J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.378072
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/craflsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMHN*J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.0 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.378072 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/craflsman...
  • Page 2 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

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

  • Page 6: Operation

    KNOWYOUR 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL 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. control lever forward until it clicks;...

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    • Check oil level before each use. Add TO CONVERT MOWER oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. Your mower is shipped ready to be used • Change the oil after every 25 hours of as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or operation or each season.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    1. To start a cold engine, push primer MULCHING MOWING TIPS three (3) times before trying to start. IMPORTANT: For best performance, Use a firm push. This step is not keep mower housing free of built-up usually necessary when starting an grass and trash.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MA,NTENANCESC,EDU'E AS YOU COMPLETE /__€'_-_'_O_I==\IIPI= n ..Check for Loose Fasteners (IfClean/Inspect Grass Catcher Equipped) '_/' Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Ch_-"kdrive beWpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers1 11/4 BE Check En_lineOil Level Change Engine Oil _1.2 Inspect Muffler...

  • Page 11: Product 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

    GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in (If purchased as an accesssory) cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils • The grass catcher may be hosed with will result in increased oil consumption water, but must be dry when used. when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Service/Adjustments

    TO CLEANAIR FILTER SPARK PLUG 1. Loosenscrewand tilt cover to remove. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 2. Carefully removecartridge. 3. Clean by gentlytapping on a hours of operation, whichever occurs first. flat Spark plug type and gap setting are surface.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. 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 up. 3. Remove blade. 4. Remove debris shield. 5.

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain mois- 3.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. _ghten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS 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 seg0n las instrucciones para la operanibn y el mantenimiento...
  • Page 19 II. OPERACION SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con m&s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes courren completamente con los controles y el use debido a resbaladas o ca|das, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Pare esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mSquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...

  • Page 21: Los Accesorios

    Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA 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 daSar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO 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 pare refamncia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadore o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI6N segadora puede haoor que • La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujotar la salten objetos extra_os dentro barra de control que exige la presencia del La oporaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede operador hacia abajo en el mango y al producir da_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA AGREGUE GASOLINA AVISO: Antes de rellenar el deposito de Su segadora es enviada para usarse como acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n carburante, remover y descartar los residuos de ensacado o de descarga: del tapon que se encuentran al interior del •...

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR 2. Mueva la palanca de control de aceleracibn del motor a la posici6n de ACOLCHAR RAPIDO. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor 3. Sujete la barra do 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 ouE C OMPLErE susERv,o,o REaULAR " '".oc..soE SORV.C,O Revisar si hay sujetaderes sueltos Limpiariinspeccionar el recogedor de c6sped (si viene equipado) Umpiar la segadera U.m_r dedejo _ la cuNerla de la trons- rnisl_ (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_ladoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revlsar (Yafilar/cambiar la cuchilla V / 3...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt_mero de serie: Fecha de compra: 1.5 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED AVlSO: A pesar de que los aceites de (Si comprado como accesorio) multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima fdo, estos acoites de • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que de aceite cuando se usan en temperatures estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BUJ|AS PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE Cambie las bujlas al comlenzo de cada 1. Suelte el tomillo e incline la cubierta para removerlo. temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho.
  • 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 fUtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora pare el Barradecontrolque _'t _ f,,__,,,. almacenamiento al final de cada temporeda o exigela presencia del'_"_/_.,) _ .,_/,2_,_. "i,,', si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mds. AIII ADB_ANI'E/_/" J,'y Mango sup edor_'_ //_//PARA /_'- SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drone el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y ct_brala para pmtegerla cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de •...

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n aproplada en el manual amenos que entro de servlco Sears. est6 dlrigido a un CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte- Cuchilla desgestada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. dlsparejo Altura de las ruedas dispareja.

  • Page 34: Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378072 > 41...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378072 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Danger Decal 166860X479 Upper Handle 85463 Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 149293 Zone Control Cable 149741 Hex Locknut Bracket, Anti-Fold STD541425 165108 Debris Shield 179585 RopeGuide 134612...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378072...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378072 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hubcap Control Bar 180637 146771 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Locknut 1/4-20 143603 S_1425 DriveCover Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 137088 158755 Locknut...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378072 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x I-1/4 137055X(X)4 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 2640-B1 I1019 LABEL KIT I 5251/ 635 _) 307_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 2640-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163 _"'_ \\ 708 Q 617_) 276_ 127_ 130 9E i1_ CARBUR_O. O_ER.,OL _7_ 276 708® I._ 27s_ 127_3...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS& STRA'n'ON MODEL NUMBER12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 2640-B1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS& STRATrON MODEL NUMBER12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 2640-B1 3 ,Y 505 _ 616_ 621_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692315 493260 Cylinder Assembly Flywheel 222698 Key-Flywheel 499429 299819 • - " ( oSide) Piston Assembly (Standard) 499430 493279 Sump-Engine Piston Assembly (.010" O.S.) 691160 Head-Cylinder 499431...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4-.CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 2640-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 262652 Valve-Intake 495264 Dipstick 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 495265 Tube-Dipstick 692194 Retainer-Valve 691923 Grommet 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 92613 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 690548 Tappet-Valve 692342...
  • Page 44 For repairof major brand appliancesin your own home... no matterwho made it,no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, day ornight (1-800-469-4663) (U.SAandCanada) www.seals.com W.sears.ca For repairof carry-inproducts like vacuums, lawn equipment,end electronics, callfor the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyth_, d ay orright (U.S_.only) w/,tw..seers.com For the replacement parts, accessories end owner's manuals...

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