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Craftsman 917.378211 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378211
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I L 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www, seam.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I L 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www, seam.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......Back Cover LIMITEDTWOYEAR WARRAN'[Y 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 ALook f orthis symbol topoint o ut ,&WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and important safety related accessories contain lead and lead p recautions. It means CAUTIONltl BECOMEALERTt!I YOUR compounds, chemicals known to the State of Calitomia to cause cancer and birth SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN 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. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in Raise handles until lowerhandle the engine.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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 The operation ofanylawn DRIVE CONTROL mower canresult 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;then Always wear safety glasses or eye releasing the lever.

  • Page 8: Operation

    .TO CONVERT MOWER Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lif_rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame books onto the door pivot pins. •...
  • Page 9 NOTE: Allow oiltosettle d own i nto problems, the fuel system should be engine for accurate reading. To read proper level, emptied before storage of 30 days or insert the dipstickinto the tube and rest longer. Drainthe gas tank, start the engine oil cap on the tube.
  • Page 10 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the the height of cut to reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 11 AS YOU COMPLETE /__'_0_ ..Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher IIfEquipped) 1# / Clean Lawn Mower _W! Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propefled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulleys RE (Power_propelle_PMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Bla_ IV/ :l Lubrication Chart = _,/ Clean Battery/Rachar Electric Start Mowe_ e 11_4 E Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ERIALNUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F OIL CAPACITY: 18.5 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") NGK BPR6ES BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 13 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 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils manufacturer approved replacement (5W30, 10W30 etc,) improve starting in...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 Replace the air filter every 100 hours of hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Yourengine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury, if you believe that the engine is running too fast {:)rive or too slow, take your lawn mower to a cover Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower storage at the end of the season or if the control bar Fold 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 17: Troubleshooting

    • If possible, store your unit indoors and CYLINDER 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 moisture.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2, Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard 1.
  • Page 19 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuande esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline seg0n las instrucciones peru la operesibn y el rnantenimiento an el manual del duefio, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 • Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba IV, SERVIClO est_ mojada. Aseg_rese siempre de tenet • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina buena traccien en sus pies; rnantenga el y Losdernds combustibles. Son inflamables mango firmemente y cam]ne; nunca corra. y los gases son explosivos.
  • Page 21 _ADVERTENCIA: [] _ubode escape del motor, _IPRECAUCI6N: El silenciader y otras piezas a_fanos de sus constituy_te_ y algun(_ del motor Ilegan a ser extremadamente componentes de_veh|culo con_enen o calientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo desprenden produclosquirT_OSconocidosel el calientes despu6s de que el motor haya Estado de Carrfomiacornocausa de cancery parade.
  • Page 22 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. |MPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da6ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 23 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEl;JOY I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustmciones con su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los direr'sos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro, Estos sfmbolos puedan apareser sobre su segadora o en la llteratura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI6N operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que • La autoimpulsibn se controla al sujetar la salten objetos exlra5os dentro barra de control qua exige la presencia del sus ojos. Io qua puede operador hacia abajo en el mango y al producir da_os graves en estos.
  • Page 25 pasadordel ¢ PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Mango del trasera bastidor del Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse recogedor como acolchadora de capa vegetal, para de c_sped convertida a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA •...
  • Page 26 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _,PRECAUCI(_N: L)ene hasta la parte infeder del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. MOTOR No Io Ilene demasiado. Limpie el aceite o el AGREGUE ACEITE combustible derramado, No elmacene, Su segadora rue enviada sin acelte an el derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama motor.
  • Page 27 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor y si no intenta ponedo rendimointo mantenga ta caja de la segador a en marcha de nuevo, alivie la barra de sin acumlacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 28 1 - Carrlbiarrn&sa menudo cuando N opere bajo carga peeada o en arnbkmte6 con a_ 2 * De_ _m4clo ti_a a mimudo cual!dc= se ape_e an COnd_ Buciaa o polvoro_, 3 oCalnbie las cuCh_llaS r_s a menudo cuai_dosiegue an terreno a_os_ 4 °...
  • Page 29 ESPECIRCACIONES PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPAC[DAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.0 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF*SJ): SAE 30 ISOBRE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 18.5 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD NGK BPR6ES BUJ{A (ABERTURA: .030") TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILL_ 35-40 F-ELBS.
  • Page 30 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED MOTOR • El recogedor de cesped puede set rociado LUBRICACI()N con el agua de ;a rnanguera pero tLenequa Use solamente aceite de detergente de alia es_r seco cuande se vaya a uaar. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ •...
  • Page 31 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufdr averias y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estzt manera incorrecta con un flltro del aire s_cio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o daSo, tras 100 horas de funcionarniento, rn_s a menudo sl se utiliza en condiciones de...
  • Page 32 APRECAUCI6N: Antes de der calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el molor. 2. Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas tas pe,'les movibles se hayan detenido Manilla de completamente. llango 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngolo an donde no pueda entrar an contaclo con _sta.
  • Page 33 PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador de] motor, el que ha side ajustado an la f&bdca El carburador de su motor as de emisi6n baja. El tornillo de mezcla on vaclo esta apropiado para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede con un capuchbn limitador que previene el ser peligmso hacer funcionar el motor a una enriquecimiento exceelvo de la mezcla de...
  • Page 34 MANGO gasohol o que tienen etanol o rnetanol) pueden atraer humedad, Io que conduce a ta Puede doblar el mango de su segadera para el almacenamiento. separacion y a la formacion de acidos durante el almacenamiento. La gasolina acidica puede 1.
  • Page 35 )ENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 2. Sin combustible. ! 2. Llene el estanque de combus fibre. 3. Combustible rancio. 3. Drene et estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible lirnpio y nuevo.
  • Page 36 IDENTIFICACIC)N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCK_N Vibrac|6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el excesiva o suelta, pemo de la cuchitla. 2. CigueSai del motor doblado. 2. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de sarvicio cualificado.
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NU MBER 917.378211 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUM BER 175258 J" r" KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw I/4-20x 1-1/4 700343 _shlng 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NU MBER 917.378211...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.378211 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 175391X479 Upper HarldJe 151721X479 LowerHandle 15018_ Hubcap 165912 Bolt 169780 Co_drolBar 176185 Washer 130861 Engine Zone Control Cable 176235 Pushnut 171407 Hazldle Bolt...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NU MBER 917.378211 .,.,.. ; ;., ,".
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.378211 PART PART DF.._CRIP11ON DE..%"RIP11ON 145755 DdveCover ControlCable Assembly 175G65 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Range Nut 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137(;62. Drive Pulley 175436 VoBelt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 150485 Spring Re_.iner...
  • Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 CAMSHAFTJ 13._4, _ 1211...
  • Page 43 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CONTROL CARBURETOR PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gasket Set 5580311 Arm, Governor 3088416 Float Set 5580329 Rod, Governor 5580162 Chamber Set, Float 5580345 Spdng, Governor 4930756 Screw Set 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 4481818 Screw Set 4439428 Swing, Lever...
  • Page 44 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE FAN COVER I FLYWHEEL.J RECOIL STARTER AIR CLEANER...
  • Page 45 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE FAN COVER AIR CLEANER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIP'rlON DESCRIPTION 5580154 Tube, Breather 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm 5580402 Element, Air Cleaner 5028923 Petoock Assy. Man 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5581410 Case Assy.,Air Cleaner 5664560 Gasket, A_rCleaner 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank...
  • Page 46 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5,5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CYLINDER BARREL J OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT] PISTON CONNECTING RODJ ._ ..__...
  • Page 47 MODEL NUMBER GCV16O-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CYLINDER BARREL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580030 CrankshaftComp. (N1-Type) 5579982 C linder Assy. C_ip.Valve Guide 5581012 Washer Thrust 2399780 Cover, Head 5579990 Cover Comp., Breather 5580006 PISTON CONNECTING ROD 0636845 Bolt, Flange 6X12 Bolt, Flange /66X141 0803819 Oil Seal 25.4X62X6...
  • Page 48 For r epair ofmajor brand appliances in your own home... no matterwhomade it,no matter who sold 1-SOO-4-MY-HOME_ Anytrne, day orr_l_ (i-8004S9-4_) (U.S.A. and Canada) w%_'w.se_lPs_oIn www.seal_.ca Forrepair of carry-in products like vacuums,bwn equipment, a nd electr_k;s, callfor me nearestSears Partsand Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Ar_me,day o_ r_l (U.S.A.