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Craftsman 917.378960 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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CRRFTSMFIH °
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.378960
Espahol, p. 19
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/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRRFTSMFIH ° 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.378960 Espahol, p. 19 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/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 OPERATmON H. SLOPE OPERATmON * 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 in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help 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 These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mowerwas produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Some of these accessoriesmay not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS STABILIZER REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS CANS...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence controU bar its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Upper mMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception...
  • 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 manuat future reference. These symbols may appear on your...
  • Page 8 erator presence control bar The operation of any lawn SA_ETYGLASSES mower can result in for- eign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Drive Always wear safety glasses or eye shields control bar whileoperatingyourlawnmoweror perform- DRIVE DRIVE ing any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom-...
  • Page 9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. To convert to mulching or discharging...
  • Page 10 BEFORE STARTmNG ENGmNE Gasoline ADD OraL filler cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTmON: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 11 MOWING TIPS I_IULCHmNG MOWmNG TraPS * Under certain conditions, such as very mMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the effort and to keep from overloading Maintenance...
  • Page 12 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 ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys W Check / Sharpen / Replace...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen per- engine. forming any maintenance. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into TmRES blade adapter and crankshaft. ,, Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Use block of wood between...
  • Page 14 GEAR CASE oil from the container down the oil fill Tokeepyour drivesystem working spout into the engine. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. properly,the gearcase and area around the drive should be keptclean and free Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick of trash build-up.
  • Page 15 MUFFLER Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it and trash. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs SPARK...
  • Page 16 TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or Maintenance, repair, or replacement low position. The mounting holes in the the emission control devices and systems, bottom of lower handle are off center which are being done at the customers raising or lowering the handle.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: When folding the handle Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- storage or transportation, be sure to fold gine and letting it run until the fuel lines the handle as shown or you may damage and carburetor are empty. the control cables.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTmNG o See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEi_I CAUSE CORRECTmON Does not start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. (continued) Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Loose blade or broken Tighten blade bolt or blade adapter.
  • Page 19 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segun las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears reparara"...
  • Page 20 HACER: L OPERACION ° Antes de empezar, debe famHiarizarse compUe- Puede recortar a trav6s de [a superfic[e de tamente con [os controUes y e[ uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. [a maquina. Para esto, debe [eery comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas [as [nstrucciones que aparecen en [a ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 21 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda r_pida pot tei_fono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® estb, dise_ado f6nico por parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiabb por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Estos accesorios estaban disponiMes cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Est&n disponiMes en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apHquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones yeH manuaH compHeo Barra de control que sxig _ Ia presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SiN ACEHTE O GASOLHNA en el motor. Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en Ha LEVANTAR...
  • Page 24 FAMmUARmCESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEi/OY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURUDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare UasHustraciones con su segadora para famHiarizarse con Uaubicaci6n de Uosdiversos controUes y ajustes. Guarde este manuaU para referencia en eUfuturo. Estos s_mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada...
  • Page 25 Barra de control que Ia presencia del operador La operaci6n de cuaUqubr segadora puede hacer que saUten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os Tornillo graves en 6stos. Siempre use ano de apriete Barra de teojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos manual accionamiento mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga...
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada Hsta para usarse como acoUchadora de capa vegetal Para convertir Uaa una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA o Levantar Uapuerta trasera de cortac6sped y coUocar Uosganchos deUarmaz6n de Ua recoUectora de hierba en Uospasadores deU quicio de Uapuerta.
  • Page 27 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR Tapa del MOTOR relienador AGREGUE ACEtaTE de gasolina Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en ei motor. Para ei tipo y ei grado dell aceite a utHizar, vea ei "MOTOR" en Hasecci6n dell Mantenimbnto este manual _i_PRECAUCl6N: NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumar_, pesa demante del silenciador...
  • Page 28 CONSEJOSPARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR o Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c6sped muy alto, puede set necesario el elevar la II_IPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor reno altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo dimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin necesario para empujar la segadora y para acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 29 PROGRAMA ANTEs DESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACEo MANTENIMIENTO uso .oRAsTEMPORADA,ORAS .AMm.TO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum_:_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 30 PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA SEGAOORA Sbmpre observe UasregUas de seguridad cuo Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ando haga eUmantenimbnto. cigue_al del motor. Asegurese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigueo _al est6n alineados. LLANTAS Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de 6sta Mantenga UasHantas sin gasoHna, aceite o...
  • Page 31 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR o El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociado AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que nat el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible estar seco a usar.
  • Page 32 BUJI'A FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo- manera incorrecta con un fHtro deUaire sucio. rada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas Sustituir eUpapeUdeUcartucho una vez aUa_o o de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 33 Posici6n segar Clavij_ Cubierta de la impulsion Puntal Clavija mango Fi]ador de la correa montaje POSICION BAJA POSICION ALTA EMPUJAR HACHAABAJO MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control E[mango puede sermontado a una posici6n de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo aUtao baja.
  • Page 34 SueUte Uospernos de montaje deUmango suo o Vaciar el dep6sito del carburante poniendo en perior Uosuficiente como para permitir que eU marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar hasta que mango superior se pueda doMar hacia atras. el carburante termine y el carburador est6 vacio. IlVlPORTANTE: Cuando dome eUmango para eU o Nuncauselos productos paralimpiezadel carbuo aUmacenamiento o eUtransporte, asegurese que...
  • Page 35 PROBLEI_IA CAUSA CORRECCmON NO a[cranca Bujia mama. Cambie Habujia. (continuado) Cuch[[[a sue[ta o adaptador Apriete eHperno de HacuchiHHa de UacuchiUUa quebrado. cambie eHadaptador de HacuchiHHa. Barra de control en Ua Presione Habarra de controH posici6n sueUta. hacia e[ mango. Barra de control defectuosa. Cambie Habarra de control 10.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.378960...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.378960 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185508X479 Upper Handle 185573 Hubcap 151721X479 Lower Handle 184193 Bolt 182810 Control Bar 150078 Thread Cutting Screw w/Sems 5/16-18 x 3/4 182755 Washer Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o- MODEL NUMBER 917.378960...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378960 PART PART DESCRmPTION DESCRIPTION 189182 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 187212 Gear Case Assembly, Complete 169911 Bearing, WheeI Adjuster 73800400 Locknut 1/4-20 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 182226 Spring...
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  • Page 42 HONDA 4oCYCLE ENGmNE I_vIODEL NUI_IBER GCV-160oAS3A LABELS CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRmPTmON 7049679 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication Pulley ComR, Camshaft 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G200) CHOKE 5580089 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve 5580097 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve PART 5580105 Shaft, Rocker Arm...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGmNE I_vIODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYUNDER BARREL OraL PAN PART PART DESCR{PTION DESCRmPTION 6771489 6842413 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder Pan Assembly, Oil 5716915 2399780 Clip, VaIve Guide Gauge AssembIy, Oil Level 1452754 5579990 Cover, Head Packing, Oil Filler cap 5664503 5580006 Cover Comp.
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