Download
Share
Print this page
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.378060
  6. Owner's manual

Craftsman 917.378060 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,378060
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaRol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visft our Craftsman web_te:www, sears.conVcra ftsman

Advertisement

loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.378060

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.378060

  • Page 1 Safety • • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaRol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visft our Craftsman web_te:www, sears.conVcra ftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 • Stop theblade(s) when crossing g ravel • Keep children out of the trimming area drives, walks, or roads. and under the watchful care of another responsible adutt. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Be alert and turn machine off if children leave the equipment, before cleaning enter the area.
  • Page 4 ALook forthissymbol topoint o ut AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety p recautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- CAUTION!!I BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to SAFETY I SINVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer A WARNING."...
  • 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: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarizeyourself withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operation ofanylawn NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned mower can result in when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, g-position adjusters (if so equipped) foreign objects thrown into allow lever to be positioned between the the eyes, which can result plate tabs.
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove • Selfopropelling is controlled by holding and discard the debris plug that is inside the operator presence control bar down the tank, to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then •...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under corta'm conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tail grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See =Cleaning" in the height of cut to reduce pushing MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MA,N,E.ANCESCHE°°LE REGULAR SERVICE d,,*f__'9,_/_._" SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beW Ileys Chack/Shaq_dReplace Blade I_ 2 Chart L_atlon Clean Battery/Recha IElectdc Start Mowe_sr_ e E Check EncjIne Oil Level N Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OlLTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPIONR J19LM OR Jt9LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space...
  • Page 12 Blade • If lubdcant is required, use only Texaco adapter Starplex Premium I Grease, Part No. Crankshaft 750369. Do not substitute. Key,._._..__/ keyway ENGINE Lockwasher__ LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oirs SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER Inspectand replacecorrodedmuffleras it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. Container SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may CLEANING be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _kCAUTION: Before performing any 1. Remove upper handle and all parts service or adjustments: attached to lower handle. 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower 2. Make sure the blade and all moving handle bracket mounting pin. parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYSTEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel When lawn mower is to be stored for a filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ,A CAUTION:Never store the lawn mower IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION .oss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive with drive control engaged, control cable. 2. Belt not driving 2. Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken, ._rass catcher 1.
  • Page 18 ROTARY L AWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378060 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping,Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Busing 137055X004 Engugement Bracket 86447 137Gr_3 Shifter 137(To0 HelicalGear 57072 Seal 750436X Clutch Jaw 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes 750Q69 Grease Key NOS.
  • Page 19 ROTARY L AWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 9 17.378060 334,...
  • Page 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER o- MODEL NO. 917.378060 PART 85463 DangerDecal PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166860X479 Upper Handffi 149741 149293 ZoneControlCa_e Thread Cuffing Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 63601 Hex Locknut 153638 RopeGuide 134612 Debris Shield 146771 Contr_ Bar 15O406 131959 Hanele Belt Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/6-16 x 1-1/_ 851084 66426...
  • Page 21 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378060 "j...
  • Page 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.378060 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145755 1436O3 Con_ol Cable Assembly Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2- 751152 Locknut 1/4-20 158755 HexWasherHeadScrew 1/4 x 2.0 137088 DdveCover 146527 V,.B_t 132010 Locknut 1504S5 Retainer Spdng 137062 Ddve Pulley 145212...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 KaTJ Llo19 LABEL 51 _._ 3831 1095 VALVE GASKET SET lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL] /rr --_...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 188_ 966i 1591_ 443_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET +: +- _+]:: 7080 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 617 __ J 708 !@ 617 \_, ..\_:.+]j 104"_% )) 2761<++) 127_+...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 332 _ 455 i+ _: '_i 305 _ ..-•_ 5j 459 E _._.. 689 C_* 1210 ___ 597_ L 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 : ..I e51 _,_ _.i "_ 615 ___ 404 _...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATrON TYPE NO. 2640-B1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 694468 O Plug-Welch 399269 Ktt-Bushlr_/Seal 691203 Vatve-Thtottte 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 398187 Float-Carburetor 493278 Sump.Engine 398188 _ Valve-Needle/Seat 691160 Head-Cylinder 693981 _: Gasket-Float Bowl 692249 ,+ Gasket.Cylinder Head...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 2640-B1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCR|P'nON DESCRIPTION 85162 Clamp-Hose 691669 Screw (Air Cleaner Pdmer 497680 Starter-Rewind Bracket) 691340 Screw (Muffler) 495224 Tank-Fuel 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 493640 Bowl-Float 691306 Crank-Governor 496115 Pdmer-Carburetor 270344 _)_t SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 498261 Set-Ca_reto_ Gasket...
  • Page 31 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" Anytime, dayor night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...