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Craftsman 917.378430 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378430 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
J CRRFT.TMRWI
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378430
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
Espa6ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman websfte: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.378430 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa6ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman websfte: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITEDTWOYEAR 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • • Be alert and turn machine off if children Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area, drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 _IIWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _,Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION= In order to prevent...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator control bar in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Lift u shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled shipping purposes.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 operation of any lawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result in Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye •...
  • Page 8 DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Self-prepelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of ,the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso- control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more MULCHING MOWINGTIPS than five continous seconds between IMPORTANT: For best performance, each'time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 keep mower housing free of built-up seconds between each attempt. grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in 1.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 3ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover !Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve Pelt] ulleys {Power-Propell_Mowers) ¥/ ChecWSharpeniReplace Blade (I/3 Lubrication Chart Ip / Clean Battery/ReChar( (Electrk: Start Mowers...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SE_IALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OtLTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ 19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
  • Page 12 ENGINE Blade adapter Crankshaft LUBRICATION Key_ keyway Use onty high quality detergent oil rated Lockwasher with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Crank SAE V_SCC'SITY GRADES bolt Hardened Blade washer Trailingedge adapter GRASS CATCHER...

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plugs at the beginning of be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 Replace the air filter every year or after hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT NOTE: if vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt bag gets wet, let it dry before using. • from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and roiling belt off it.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Fold forward for period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove stroage...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and 1. Remove spark plug. cover it to give protection from dust and 2.. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through dirt. spark plug hole into cylinder. •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position, dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. 3.
  • Page 18 LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Par dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuande esta Segadora Craftsman mantenga, lubrique y atine segt_n las instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueho, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 • Nunca opera l amaquina cuando lahierba • Nunca permita qua los nihos operen la est6 mojada. Aseg,3rese siempra de mdquina. tener •Tenge un cuidedo extra cuando se acerque buena traccibn ensus pies; mantenga el a esquinas donde no bay visibilidad, a los mango finnemente y camine;...
  • Page 20 _DVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del motor, ,_Busque este simbolo que se_ia ias precaudo- elgunos de sus cons_uyentes y algunos nes de segurided de impoltanda. Quiere decir- componentes del vehfculo _n iiiA"FENC3_)NI!! iiiESTE ALERTOH! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. despmnden productos qufrnic_ conoeldos e_ el Estado de California como causa de cdncer y _J=RECAILICI(3N: Siel_pre desconecte el defectos al nacirniento u otros dahos...
  • Page 21 Barra de control qua sxige la presencia del operador Lea estas instmcciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE Mangosup_ SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR. Levantar Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la fdbdca con la excepcibn de aquellas partes que se dejaren sin montar per razones de envfo.
  • Page 22 FA'MILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA, Compare las ilustracionescon su segadorapara familiarizarsecon la ubicaci6nde Ios diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada el producto.
  • Page 23 POUR CONVERTIR LA TONDEUSE La operacibn de cuatquier m_o,a segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extraRos dentro como acolchadora de cape vegetal. Pare de sus ojos, Io que puede convertida a una operacibn de ensacado: producir daRos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 AGREGUE GASOLINA CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI()N AVISO: Antes tie rallenar et deposRo de • La eutoimpulsibn se controta at sujetar _a carburante, remover y descartar los residuos barre de control que exige la presencia del del tapon qua se encuentran al interior del operador hacia abajo en el mango y al deposRo.
  • Page 25 Sujete la barra de control que exigo la • Mantenga la parte superior del motor, presencla del operedor abajo en el mango. alrededor del arrancader, despejada y sin 3. Gire la Ilave para el arranque el6ctrico en mcortes do c6sped y paja. Esto ayuderd el el sentido de las manillas del refoj para flujo del aire del motor y extenderd su hacer arrancar el motor.
  • Page 26 PR OGRA.A OE .A.TE.,..E .To LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA COMPLETE SU SE.V,O,O nE o .a AsoeSE.V,C ,O Revisar si hay sujetadores sosffos Limpiar/inspecclonar el recogedor c'sped Lirnpiarla segadora (si vien, equipado) € ms_n Lirn iardebaodelacubiertadelatrans- segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas(seQadoras conpoder propulsor) oD Revisar l ascormas y taspoleas impul- Revisar...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICACIONES PRODUCTO _0MERO DE SERIE :ECHA DE COMPRA 3APAC_DADY TIPO 1,5 CUARTOS :)E GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°F) [API-SF-SJ) SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD BUJIA (ABERTURA: ,045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSI(_N DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 MOTOR Adaptader de la cuchilla LUBRICACI6N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta calidad clasificado con la clasiflcaci6n SF-SJ Arandela deRanura _ _,a,_gter_al de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE segun su temperetura de opereci6n esperada. Arandeta salida Adaptadorde la endureclda cuchilla...
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SlLENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un fittro dol aim sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al afio o incendio y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 _PRECAUCI(3N: Antes de dar catquier PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO servico o de hacer ajustes: El mango superior quede ser ajustado 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. cuatro (4) distintas posiciones de altura. Aseg_mse que la cuchilla y que todas las 1.
  • Page 31 MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador del motor, el que ha side ajustado en la fdbrica VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede la yelocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la ser peligmso hacer funcionar el motor a una fdbrica.
  • Page 32 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y BIBTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea IMPORTANTE: Es importente evitar que se "MOTOR" en la seccibn de "Mantenimiento" tormen depbsitos de goma en partes de este manual.) fundamentales del sistema de combustible...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No' arranca Fittro de aire socio. 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combus tible. Combustible rancio. 3. Drene el estanque y vuelva a llenarlo con combustible limpio y nuevo. 4.
  • Page 34 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Vibraci6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchil]a. Apriete el excesiva o suelta, pomo de la cuchilla. 2, Ciguefial de1 motor doblado. 2. P6ngaso en contacto con su centro de sorvicio Sears o con un otro contro de servicio cualificado.

  • Page 35: Repair Parts

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.378430 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug 137G53 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Be61 750436X Clutch Jaw 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes 750_69...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378430 '_710...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378430 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150078 Thread Cutting Screw w/Seres 5/16-18 x 3/4 175391X479 Upper Handle 176185 Washer 175245X479 Lower Handle Contrbl Bar 176235 Push Nut 169780 175083 Bottom Belt Cover 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable Handle Bolt 176289 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl.
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.378430...
  • Page 39 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER917.378430 PART I_EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRL"11ON 175065 Ddve Cover 145755 Control Cable Assembly Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 137052 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 Ddve Pulley 175436 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left) 175258 150495 Gear Case Assembly...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016718 275,...
  • Page 41 MODEL NO, 143.016710 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE,,E,N,G!NE KEY PART 01_SCRIPT_W Intake Pipe 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 37466 26/27 Gowal P{n 32653 Governor Link 33734 BreatherElement 36559 S.E. Brake Bracket (Incl. 195) TerrninW 36557 Breather ASS'y. (incl. 6 & 12A) 610973...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E NGINE MODEL NO. 143.016718 I(EY PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640_71 Carburetor (Includes Key Numper 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throftle Retum Spdng 631184 "Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle)
  • Page 43 MODEL NO. 143.016718 CRAFTSMAN &-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 5907_ Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpnng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembty 590703 Starter Housing Assembly...
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