Poulan Pro XT 917.376170 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower, 173cc kohler engine, power-propelled, 22" rear discharge

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
173cc Kohler Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Rear Discharge
®
Model No.
917.376170
• Espa_ol, p. 20
\
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
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 ® Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 173cc Kohler Engine Power-Propelled 22" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.376170 • Espa_ol, p. 20 CAUTION'. Read and follow all 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: Lawn Mower

    Maintenance ........12-15 Warranty ........... Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ....15-16 Product Specifications ......Storage ..........16-17 Troubleshooting ......... 18-19 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Operation ..........7-11 Repair Parts ........38-47 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN...
  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...
  • Page 4: General Service

    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    Read these instructions and this manual in MOWING Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble POSITION control bar or operate your new lawn mower. iMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. //// Your new lawn mower has been assem- //// Upper bled at the factory with the exception of...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- Operator age. Alwayswear safety glasses or presence shields while operating your lawn mower control bar or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 9: Rear Bagging

    TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. •...
  • Page 10: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Gasoline 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the filler cap frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing;...
  • Page 11: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the •...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***...
  • Page 13 4. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. Recommendedtighteningtorque:35-40ft.lbs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect If bolt needs replacing, replace only with...
  • Page 14 ENGINE 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level LUBRiCATiON settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or Use only high quality detergent oil rated engine will smoke heavily from the with service classification SJ-SL. muffler on startup. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according 8.
  • Page 15 Clamp, Clamp ,ACAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. Fuel Filter •...
  • Page 16 Blade adapter Crankshaft Lockwasher Blade Blade Lower bolt Hardened ',,,, handle washer Trailing/edge retainer TO ADJUST HANDLE ROTATE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for ENGINE raising or lowering the handle.
  • Page 17 HANDLE , Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines You can fold your mower handle for storage. and carburetor are empty. 1. Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower , Never use engine or carburetor cleaner handle toward each other until the products in the fue! tank or permanent lower handle clears the handle bracket,...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i Does not start Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fue!. 2. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. ul3eveR 2. Set all wheels at same 2.
  • Page 20 Garantia ........... Mantenimiento .......... 30-33 ..20 20-22 Servicio y Adjustes ........33-34 Reglas de Seguridad ........22 Almacenamiento ........35-36 Especificaciones del Producto ..... 23 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 36-37 24-28 Operaci6n ..........Partes de repuesto ........
  • Page 21 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 22 • Nuncarepostar l a maquina al interior de un * Mantenga lastuercasy lospernos, e spe- local. cialmente lospernos delaccesorio de la • Nuncaguardar l a maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, a pretados y mantenga el equipo en buenascondiciones. degasolina dondehayunallamaabierta, chispao luzpilotocomounacalderau otros * Nuncamanipule deformaindebida los dispositivos.
  • Page 23 Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar pot razones de envio.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y 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 simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
  • Page 26 La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para Barra con control los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando que exige la haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 27 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Desviador de la descarga Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA * Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora.
  • Page 28 -Tapa del Mango det bastidordel rettenadorde _cogedor gasolina de cesped Tapa det deposito de aceite Cebador ANTES DEHACERARRANCAREL AGREGUE GASOLINA MOTOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta AGREGUE ACEITE la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. estanque de gasolina.
  • Page 29: Para Parar El Motor

    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- CHAR troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- sin acumulacion...
  • Page 30: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 SEGADORA AVlSO: Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- tador de la cuchilla. La ranura tiene que estar ando haga el mantenimiento. en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada.
  • Page 32 RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado dejela a un lado en una superficie limpia. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Incline la cortadora de cesped por este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 33 BUJiA Cartucho Ranuras Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo- rada de siega o despues de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en "ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de este manual.
  • Page 34 PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSI6N Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. las partes removidas del mango inferior. Remueva la correa de la polea de la caja de Posici6n ¢-'q Posici6n r-<-_ engranajes empujando hacia abajo.
  • Page 35: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. APRIETE SEGADORA PARA DOBLAR Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 36 ClLINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Remueva la bujia. cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 38 POULAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376t70 30 29 29 30...
  • Page 39 POULAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376170 PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 427619X479 Upper Handle 400246X427 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear 404763 Danger Decal Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 x 1 17600406 Screw, Serrated, 183281 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 40 POULAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376t70 16 .._/'" \\ \\ or:,...
  • Page 41 POULAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376170 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194653 150495 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) Retainer, Spring Drive Cover 191039 401271X428 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 175262 146527 V-Belt Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/'4 194185X428...
  • Page 42 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031...
  • Page 43 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031 CRANKSHAFT ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14 014 14-S 1408907-S Crankshaft Assembly Spring, Linkage 14 340 01-S 1409004-S Key, Flywheel Lever, Governor M-641060-S Nut, Flanged, M6 x 1.0 1412622-S Control Assembly, GASKET Fixed Speed 1408914-S Spring, Governor PART...
  • Page 44 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031 BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES AiR iNTAKE / FI LTRATION OiL PAN / LUBRiCATiON iGNiTiON / ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 45 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES OIL PAN / LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25 086 167-S Screw, Pan Head, 25 086 145-S Screw, Hex Head, 6-Lobe, #15 (Hi-Lo) Flanged (M6) 14 332 04-S insert, Engine Cover 14 123 13-S Dipstick and Tube (In- (Black)
  • Page 46 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031 IE×_ HEAD / VALVE / BREATHER FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 47 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT173-0031 EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 14 314 04-S Shield, Muffler 14 065 12-S Kit, Fuel Tank (Includes 14 068 01-S Kit, Muffler (Includes Key Number 5) 1422704-S Muffler Gasket) Fuel Cap Assembly 1405014-S 1407206-S Kit, Exhaust Hardware...
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