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Craftsman 917.378494 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Manual
CRIIFTSMRH °
q'[
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378494
EspaSo[, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow a[[
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 CRIIFTSMRH ° 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378494 EspaSo[, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow a[[ Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......Back Cover 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...
  • Page 3 L GENERAL OPERATION JL SLOPE OPERATION * Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar...
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast hemp by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. mMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR 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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your...
  • Page 8 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operationof any lawn wire from spark plug. SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise objectsthrown into the to tighten the drive cable. eyes, which can result in Operate mower to test drive speed. severeeye damage.Always If condition fails to improve...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    Pivot pins Rear Grass ADD GASOUNE catcher Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. handle Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- MULCHING MOWING TIPS sary to repeatprimingsteps. In warmer mMPORTANT: For best performance, weather over priming may cause flooding keep mower housing free of built-up andengine will not start. If you do flood grass and trash.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER mMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TmRES * Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Crankshaft...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    Stop adding oil when you reach FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRmCATmON minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with Continue adding small amounts of oil, API service classification SF-SJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level...

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    Keep finished surfaces and wheels free mMPORTANT: For best performance, keep of all gasoline, oil, etc. mower housing free of built-grass We do not recommend using a garden trash. Clean the underside of your mower hose to clean lawn mower unless after each use.
  • Page 15 or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus-...

  • Page 16: Troubleshoot

    ENG(NE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEI_,! with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" (MPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essentia( CYUNDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel Remove spark plug.

  • Page 17: Troubleshootmng

    TROUBLESHOOTmNG o See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 18 Programa de Mantenimiento ......27 GARANTiA LUMUTADADE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de Uafecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Uubrique y afine segun Uasinstrucciones para Uaoperaci6n y eUmantenimbnto en eUmanuaU deU due_o, Soars reparara"...
  • Page 19 HACER: 1o OPERACION o Antes de empezar, debe famHiarizarse compb- o Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de tamente con bs controbs y eUuso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. Uamaquina. Para esto, debe her y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas Uasinstrucciones que aparecen en Uama- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 20 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda r_pida pot tel_fono - soporte teleo nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico pot parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiabb por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponiMes cuando se produjo Uasegadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n est&n disponiMes en Uamayoria de Uastiendas de Sears yen Uoscentros de servicio. AUgunos de estos accesorios taUvez no se apHquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR DE RECORTES ENVASES...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manuaH compHeo Barra de control que sxig _resencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior iMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SiN ACEHTE O GASOLHNA en el motor. Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en Ha LEVANTAR fabrica con Haexcepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 23 FAMmUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR 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 s_mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada...
  • Page 24 Si las condiciones no mejoran despu6s de los La operaci6n de cuaUquier pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante segadora puede hacer que queda la misma), la correa de transmisi6n saUten objetos extra_os dentro de esta desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida. sus ojos, Uoque puede producir AVlSO: Si el segadora comienza "a arrastrarse"...
  • Page 25 AGREGUE GASOLINA Pasador det ¢ " Puerta Mango del trasera bastidor del o Llene el estanque de combustible hasta recogedor la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del de cesped estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- Sujete la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador abajo en el mango CHAR y tire el mango del arrancador r&pidamente. IIVIPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor No permita que el cord6n arrancador se rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 27: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 28 SEGADORA Asegurese de que el borde de salida de la cuchilla (opuesto al borde afilado) est6 Siempre observe UasregUas de seguridad cuo hacia arriba hacia el motor. ando haga eUmantenimiento. Instale el perno de la cuchilla con la arano LLANTAS dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida o Mantenga UasHantas sin gasoHna, aceite o en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigue_al.
  • Page 29 o Lacajade engranajes se llenaconlubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la segao hastaelnivel a decuado enla fabrica. L a dora yen el lado del motor. unicavezqueel lubricante necesita atenci6n Echar aceite despacio en el conducto escuando se le haprestado servicio a la aceite, parandose a intervalos regulates para cajade engranaje&...
  • Page 30 UMPIEZA Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue° das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener eUmejor No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga Uacaja de Uasegadora de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumuUacion de cesped y basura. Limpb que el sistema el6.ctrico, el sibnciador, Uaparte de abajo de su segadora despues de filtro de aire y el carburador est6n tapados...
  • Page 31 nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, lleve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado. CARBURADOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor no esta funcionando en forma adecuada '\.J debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentaUes deUsistemade combustibUe taUes como eUcarburador, eUfHtro deUcombustiMe, CJLJNDRO...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEiViAS oVea ia secci6n apropiada en ei manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEIV1A CAUSA CORRECCI6N Faita de Eieve la aitura de corte. CucMHa desgastada, doMada fuerza o sueUta. Eleve la altura de corte. AUtura de Uasruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.378494...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378494 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186111 Upper Handle (Includes Foam Grip) 188152 O-Ring 151721X479 Lower Handle 184193 Bolt 182815 Control Bar 150078 Thread Cutting Screw w/Sems 5/16-18 x 3/4 182755 Washer Engine Zone Control Cable...
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  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.378494 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185685 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 180915 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, LH 169911 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster (Includes Knob and Bearing) 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 187212...
  • Page 38 BRJGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 8471 1019 LABEL KITI 383_ 718_ 307_ 146_...
  • Page 39 BRJGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 443_ 977 CARBURETOR 633 0 GASKET SET 365_ 276_ 127_...
  • Page 40 BRmGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 564_ _670 190_ 592_ 4so l 456 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 41 BRmGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_©_ 20_ 842_) 524 <_ 668 0 163 "_ 58.= 617_ 334 _...
  • Page 42 BRmGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTmON 697322 Cylinder Assembly 498829 Short Block (Replacement 399269 Kit-Bushing/SeaI Engine 125K02-0253) Manifoldqntake 299819 ,, SeaI-Qil (Magneto Side) 497465 Gasketqntake 493279 Sump-Engine 272199 691160 Head-Cylinder 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 692249 ,, Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 43 BRmGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTmON 695161 Screen/Cup Assembly 691855 Spring-Friction 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690959 Pin-Locating 695711 Armature-Magneto 691830 Gear-Timing 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 691648 Screw (Brake) 802592 Spark Plug 691031 , SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 692390 Wire-Stop 692017...
  • Page 44 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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