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Craftsman 917.374803 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.374803 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.374803
• EspaSol, p. 21
CAUTION:
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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374803 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION: 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 will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: •...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    1.GENERAL OPERATION 11. SLOPE OPERATION • Read,understand,andfollow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructionson the machineand in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s)beforestarting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls andthe proper tion.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of 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 and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...

  • Page 6: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. TO UNFOLD HANDLE Make sure the rear handle is on top IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so (the same side as the front handle) and as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • 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...

  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    controlbar The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while Drive operatingyour lawn moweror performing control lever any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- Adjustment ENGAGE DRIVE mend a standard safetyglasses or wide button (on DRIVE CONTROL...

  • Page 9: Operation

    CASTER WHEEL OPERATION • To convert to side discharging opera- tion, remove grass catcher and dis- The front wheels can be "locked" into charge chute. Install side discharge position or set to "freewheel" for better deflector and secure it to lawn mower maneuverability.
  • Page 10 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Mulcher door Knob Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from stud grass catcher. Front OPEN Side discharge deflector SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING- Round Starter door...

  • Page 11: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • il CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or metha- ADD OIL nol) can attract moisture which leads to Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in separation and formation of acids during the engine. For type and grade of oil to storage.
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very 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 Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Tires lean / inspect Grass Catcher * Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER Trailing Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 15 LUBRICATION Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick checking level. Insert dipstick into Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade...
  • Page 16 • We do not recommend using a garden AI:LCAUTION: 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 17 Use a wood block between blade and Install new drive belt into idler arm mower housing to prevent blade from assembly, then around the drive pulley. turning when removing blade bolt. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves...
  • Page 18 ENGINE SPEED mower to a Sears or other qualified service Your engine speed has been factory set. center for repair and/or adjustment. Do not attempt to increase engine speed IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or it may result in personal injury. If you engine governor, which is factory set believe that engine is running too fast or for proper engine speed.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 20 in manual unless directed TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 21 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 22 HACER: I. OPERACION • Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direccion en las cuestas.
  • Page 23 Su • Ayuda r_pida por tel6fono- soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta disefiado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos afios.

  • Page 24: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 25 PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA ClaSPED PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO Deslizar el saco de la hierba sobre el IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con armaz6n. Asegurarse de que el mango mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los trasero este arriba (el mismo lado que el cables de control.
  • Page 26 FAMILIARICESE 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 simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 27: Para Ajustar La Altura De Corte

    AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operaci6n de cualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puede hacer que "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la salten objetos extra_os dentro de velocidad. Hay un bot6n en la parte trasera de sus ojos, Io que puede producir la sede del mando para apretar la tension del da_os graves en estos.
  • Page 28 FUNCtONAMIENTO RUEDA ORIENTABLE Para convertir en la operacion de acabado, Las ruedas delanteras se pueden "bloquear" en quitar el deposito de hierba y el canal de posicion o fijar en "rueda libre" para maniebrar eyecci6n. Fijar la puerta del acabador al de modo mas agil.
  • Page 29 PARAVACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Abierto la puerta redonda del canal incli- Puerta de la • Manilla nado de la descarga para mover la cuerda acolchadora del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el roscado recogedor de c6sped. Mango ABIERTO Desviador de'...
  • Page 30 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR Fapa del MOTOR rellenador AGREGUE ACEITE de gasolina Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual. _iPRECAUCI(_N: NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciador...
  • Page 31 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOL- CHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 32: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES 3ESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/tnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped Controlar los Neumaficos Controlar las Ruedas Mortices Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubferta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas "Jr...
  • Page 33 SEGADORA pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de este manual. ando haga el mantenimiento. Borde de salida LLANTAS Adaptador de la cuchilla • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden daSar la goma.
  • Page 34 LUBRICACION nivel. Inserte la varilla indicadora de nivel Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta en el tubo, y haga descansar la tapa del calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL dep6sito para relleno del aceite en el tubo de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de visco- al leer las medidas.
  • Page 35 • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados Asegt]rese que el filtro de aire y que el carbu- para evitar que les entre el agua. El agua en rador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie la el motor puede acortar la duracion de este.
  • Page 36 Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora para evitar que la conjunto de la palanca de transmisi6n, cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno. luego alrededor de la polea de mando.
  • Page 37 cree que el motor esta funcionando demasiado IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fabrica mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un para la velocidad del motor adecuada.
  • Page 38 • Vaciar e l deposito delcarburante poniendo ClLINDRO enmarcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar Remueva la bujia. hastaqueelcarburante t ermine y el Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves carburador estevacio. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 39 SOLUCI(3N DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374803...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374803 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188505X428 183613 Handle, Grassbag, Rear Deflector, Discharge 65322 187064X479 Hairpin Cotter Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, RH 183483 184568 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag Bolt, Handle 189471 66426 Wire Tie...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374803 _-25...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374803 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 183705 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 188291 Spring, Torsion Pawl (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 175098 186297 Cover, Drive Control, Top 12000058 E-Ring 187353 Gear Pulley, Drive Control...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374803 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 188294 1_11 PART DESCRIPTION 17541011 Screw, Tapping #10_24 x .668 160672 Gear Case Upper 57072 Seal 183908 Drive Shaft 160818 Bearing, Needle Thrust 77881...
  • Page 45 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD I _ "..MUFFLER CRANKSHAFT AIR CLEANER E_3_ FLYWHEEL I...
  • Page 46 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190-AS3A LABEL CAMSHAFT PULLEY I COVERJ "_ E-14 RECOIL STARTER FAN COVER CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, Valve Stem 3683646 Rubber, Supporter (107 mm) 6839831 7357379 Petcock Assembly 7357346 Pulley, Cam 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 6673289...
  • Page 47 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190-AS3A FLYWHEEL OIL PAN PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION Grommet A, Rear Cover 1240845 7392897 Pan Assembly, Oil 0348433 Key, Special, Woodruff (25 x 18) 4497947 Gasket, Oil Filler Cap 6859722 Coil Assembly, Ignition 5722996 Dipstick, Oil 7357502 Flywheel Assembly 6384341...
  • Page 48 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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