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Craftsman 917.378342 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.378342 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378342 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.25 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378342
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.conYcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ](RnFTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.25 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378342 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.conYcraftsman...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITEDTWO 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: Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the operating mower. 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 and fall accidents which can result in...
  • Page 4 • 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 aLtempl 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 Your lawn mower handle can be adiusted in its entirety before you attempt for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- JUST HANDLE" in the Service assemble or operate your new lawn mower, Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 6 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 product.
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER ADD GASOLINE 1, Lift up on grass catcher using the • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler frame handle. neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, 2. Removegrass catcherwith clippings regular unleaded gasoline with a from under lawn mower handle. minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    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 ,,,,T,,A,O, Check for Loose Fasteners (If Equipped) Clean,q nspect Grass Catcher M I clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) WI (Power-Propelled Mowers) CheddSharpen/Replace Blade i_ _ Lubdcetion Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Check Engine Oil Level NE IBeclric StartMowers) Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 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-viscosi|y oils • The grass catcher may be hosed with (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting 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...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter, could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season,...
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 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 fi_ter and carburetor Remove blade, Anti-fold Remove debris shield, bracket 5.
  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the M owing position unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle _ LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly,...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower to another. with gasoline in the tank inside a building • Replace your gasoline can if your can where fumes may reach an open flame or...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cur' housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aries, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline seg0n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenfmiento en el manual del duefio.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m_,s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse an las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el use debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina, Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga fun¢ionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un _rea cerrada. objeto. Rep_relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas inetrucciones y el manual Barra de control ( la presencia dot operador completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango supodor IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR l&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas pades que se dejaron sin montar per razones de...
  • Page 22 FAMIMARICESE 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 ta ubicaci_Sn de tos diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para relerencia en el futuro, Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje salten objetos extrafios dentro las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de sus ojos, Io que puede de code para que se acomode a sus producir dafios graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR AGREGUE GASOLINA CF:SPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inlerior del cuello de relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped 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 limpia con el mfnimo de 87...
  • Page 25 1. Para hacer arrancar un motor fn'o, empuje CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR el cebador tres (3) veces antes de ACOLCHAR tratarlo. Empuje firmemente. Este paso IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el meier normahnente no es necesario cuando se rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora hace arrancar un motor qua ya ha eatado sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 Revlsar $I hay suJetadore$ sueltos Limpiar/'mspeccionarel reoogedor de Lirnpiar la_gador8 (segado_sa mlsl_ con poder propulsor) sad= Isagadoms _ pealer propulsor) Revissr o/afllar/cambiai" Is cuchUls R Tabladelubriceci6n Llmplar labeterfa/recelg_ (segadoras conarranque e lGctrlco) 1##4 Revisar e lniv_del Csmbiar elaceite del 1_1,,'] aceite motor _d811enclador...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt3mero de Serie: -'echa de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F 20 Onzas Capacidad de Aceite: 13ujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) meioran con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que el arranque en clima frio, estos aceites de multiviscosidad van ha aumentar et consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BUJiA FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averlas y funcionar de Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de carla manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. temporada de siega o daspu_s de cada 100 Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o horas de operaci6n, Io qua suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DEIMPULSION 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 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra Posici6n para segar exige la wesencia almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o del operador _DOBLAR si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Marlgo cierto periodo de tiempo, I[mpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 CILINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector 1. Remueva la bujfa. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No Vacie 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a traves use pl_.stico. El plastico no puede respirar. Io que permite la forma¢i6n de condensaci6n, del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Code rods alto." 2.
  • Page 34 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378342 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180184 15 12 PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 193498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft, Input...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378342 "39'...
  • Page 37 Available accessories not included with lawn mower: 85543 Engine Pulley 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505 917.33314 Clipping Deflector (Available in Service Dept, 0nly) Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 71 33623 Gas Can 143.026200 (See Breakdown) 71 33500 Fuel S,tab41zer 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Stew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378342...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,378342 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 184586 Ork,eCover Control Cable Assembly 175065 167387 Hex Range Nut Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 132010 Locknut #10-24 137052 751152 Drive Pulley Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 126 t51A10 174172 370C...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 29752 Nut & Lock Washer. 1/4-28 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers 2, 20 and 150) 6201 Screw, 1/4-28x 718" 26727 Dowel Pin 26766 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 33734...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 PART DESCRIPTION 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 " Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal 640070 Throttle Shutter 65O5O6 • Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Screw, Throttle Crack/Idle Speed...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4*CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 5,90600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
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