Craftsman 917.376160 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.376160 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 22" multi-cut

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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376160
• EspaSol, p. 19
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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376160 • EspaSol, p. 19 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 Sears store, Parts & Repair Center, or other Craftsman outlet for free repair. Warranty coverage does not include: • Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blade, blade adapters, spark plug, air cleaner and belts.
  • Page 3 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 • 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 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.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • 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 O _rator presence control bar The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can Thumb- result in severe eye dam- Drive age. Alwayswear safety glasses or control bar shields while operating your lawn mower DRIVE DRIVE or performing...
  • Page 9 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 Engine 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the oil 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 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 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. • The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
  • Page 14 ENGINE engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. LUBRICATION 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick Use only high quality detergent oil rated with before starting engine. API service classification SG-SL Select the 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your AIR FILTER...
  • Page 15 • We do not recommend using a garden _ICAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire hose to clean lawn mower unless the from spark plug and place wire where it electrical system, muffler, air filter and cannot come in contact with plug. carburetor are covered to keep water •...
  • Page 16 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 or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn...
  • Page 17 ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, 1.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 19 Ilevela de vuelta a cualquier tienda, Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n u otro lugar de venta de Craftsman para que se la reparen sin costo. La cobertura de la garantia no incluye:...
  • Page 20 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 21 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 22 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 Barra de control que _xige ta presencia det operador 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 Tornillo use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para de apriete Barra de...
  • Page 26 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 27 Mango det Fapa del bastidordel deposito de _cogedor aceite de cesped Tapa del rellenador gasolina ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR AGREGUE GASOLINA MOTOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del AGREGUE ACEITE estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor. AsegQrese que la ranura ando haga el mantenimiento. del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue- LLANTAS 5al esten alineados.
  • Page 31 Parar de a5adir aceite cuando se alcanza la solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. De el nOmero del modelo de la seSal de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un segadora cuando Io ordene. minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle. ContinQe agregando cantidades pequeas CAJA DE ENGRANAJES...
  • Page 32 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue= das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos de cesped y basura.
  • Page 33 nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve 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 debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen...
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE 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 ClLINDRO fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales...
  • Page 35 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 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376t60 37 35 3454 .... , 29 30...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376160 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 194200X479 Upper Handle 180413X004 Washer, Flat Axle Arm Assembly 88348 Selector Knob 751592 183567 Engine Zone Control Cable 189808X428 Locknut, Hex 3/8-16 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN_ ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376t60 i 72...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o376160 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 193480 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 192849 Spring 191039 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 195107 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 (Includes Knob and Bearing)
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02=0658-E1 383_ 718_ 281 _ 15 8 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02=0658-E1 443_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 G 276 _ 615 Q 300 I 276_ 127_ 130 9 616_ 19231 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 505_ 334_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_> 524...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02=0658-E1 332 _ 564_ 455 _ 670 _ 190_ 608J 5928 ,5o 1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 456 _ KEY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 697322 499423 Pin-Piston Cylinder Assembly 399269 499424 Kit-Bushing/Seal Rod=Connecting 299819s 691664 * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02=0658-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696565 Shaft-Throttle 791850 Clamp-Hose 691242 O Pin-FloatHinge 698588 Cover-Control 494870 Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 Starter-Rewind 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 691340 Screw (Muffler) 790821 Carburetor 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 694468 O Plug-Welch 698801 Crank-Governor...
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