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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.377942
• Espahol, 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377942 • Espahol, 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 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 owner's...
- Page 3 • Clear the areaof objectssuch as rocks, DO NOT: toys, wire, bones,sticks,etc., which • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches could be picked up and thrownby blade. embankments. The operator could lose • Be sure the area is clear of other people footing or balance.
- 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 _,WARNING: This lawn moweris equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystem is equippedwith a spark arrester meetingapplicablelocal or statelaws (if any). If a spark arresteris used, it should be maintainedin effectiveworking order by the operator. Inthe state of Californiathe above is requiredby law (Section4442 of the California Public ResourcesCode).
- Page 6 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 (the same side as the front handle) as not to pinch or damage control cables.
- 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 manual for future reference. These symbols may appear...
- Page 8 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operationof any lawn wire from spark plug. SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign Turn nut on underside of drive control objectsthrown into the to increase drive speed. eyes, which can result in Operate mower to test drive speed.
- Page 9 SIDE DISCHARGING • Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. • Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. • Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob.
- Page 10 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container Open round door of discharge chute to down the oil fill spout into the engine. move starter rope out and away from Insert and tighten dipstick.
- Page 11 TO START ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the This will help engine air flow and extend engine, a small amount of smoke may be engine life.
- 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 ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
- Page 13 • Avoidstumps,stones, deep ruts, sharp The bladecan be sharpenedwith a file objectsand other hazardsthat may or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt cause tire damage. to sharpen while on the mower. Tocheck bladebalance, drivea nail into DRIVEWHEELS a beam or wall. Leaveabout one inch of Checkrear drive wheels each time you the straightnail exposed.Placecenter mowto be sure they move freely.
- Page 14 LUBRICATION Continue adding small amounts oil and rechecking the dipstick until it only high quality detergent oil rated with service classification SG-SL. reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke on startup. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according Always be sure to retighten oil fill cap/...
- Page 15 • Clean the undersideof your lawn mower electrical system, muffler,air filter and by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass carburetor are coveredto keep water and trash. out. Waterin enginecan result in short- • Clean engineoften to keeptrash from ened enginelife. accumulating. A cloggedengine runs CLEAN UNDER DRIVECOVER hotter and shortensenginelife.
- Page 16 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 17 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.
- Page 18 ENGINE reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the ENGINE emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace may be performed...
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
- Page 20 Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
- Page 21 • Noopere lamaquina sinzapatos o consanda- • No recorte cuestas demasiado inclinadas. liasabiertas. P6ngase s iempre z apatos s 61idos. • No recorte en hierba mojada. La reducci6n en la • Notirede lasegadora hacia atr_ts a menos tracci6n de la pisada puede causar resbalones. queseaabsolutamente necesario.
- Page 22 Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. dise_ado f6nico per parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.
- Page 23 _ADVERTENClA: Este segaclora viene equipaclo con un motor de combusti6n interna y no se clebe usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no clesarrollaclo cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o de c_specl, o menos que el sistema de escape clel motor venga equipaclo con un amortiguaclor de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales (si existen).
- Page 24 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 daSar los trasero este arriba (el mismo lado que el cables de control.
- 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 o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
- Page 26 Si las condiciones no mejoran despu_s de los La operaci6n de cualquier pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante segadora puede hacer que queda la misma), la correa de transmisi6n salten objetos extraffos dentro de est,. desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida. sus ojos, Io que puede producir daffos graves en _stos.
- Page 27 • Fijar la parte trasera del canal de descarga al • Fijar la parte trasera del deflector de des- bastidor del cortac_sped a trav_s del pomo. carga lateral al bastidor del cortac_sped a • Colocar el mango trasero del dep6sito de traves del pomo.
- Page 28 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Asegt3rese que la segadora este nivelada. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del Abierto la puerta redonda del canal incli- nado de la descarga para mover la cuerda tubo de desarga de aceite. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el unidad.
- Page 29 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con • Para parar el motor y si no intenta ponerlo en el uso y los recogedores recaudar_.n menos marcha de nuevo, alivie la barra de control que exige la presencia del operador.
- Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAiOE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO NORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum_:_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
- Page 31 • Evitelostocones, l aspiedras, l asgrietaspro- est,.balanceada v aa producir e ventualmente fundas, l osobjetos afilados y otrospeligros da_oenlasegadora o enelmotor. quepueden daSar a las Ilantas. • Lacuchilla puedeafilarse conunalimao en unarueda rectificadora. Notratedeafilarla RUEDAS DEIMPULSION mientras s e encuentra enlasegadora. Revise lasruedas deimpulsiSn t raseras cada •...
- Page 32 LUBRICACION Contint3e agregando cantidades pequeas Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta call- de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- medidora hasta que lea Ileno (FULL). vicio API. Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumar_t cuando Io valla a arrancar.
- Page 33 Limpieel motor a menudo paraevitarque LIMPIE DEBAJO DE LA CUBIERTA DE LA seacumule labasura. U nmotor tapado fun- IMPULSION cionam_.s caliente y seacortasuduraci6n. Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsi6n Mantenga lassuperficies p ulidas y lasrue- por Io menos dos veces cada temporada. dassingasolina, aceite, e tc.
- Page 34 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 transmisidn, cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno. luego alrededor de la polea de mando.
- Page 35 creequeel motorester f uncionando d emasiado IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador r_.pido o demasiado lento,Ilevesu segadora a del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la f_.brica mascon su centrode servicioSearso con un para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede otrocentrodeservicio cualificado.
- Page 36 SlSTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar c_.mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- se formen depositos de coma en partes TOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales manual.)
- Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
- Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377942...
- Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377942 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188505X418 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 187063X479 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, LH 65322 Hairpin Cotter 185588 Knob, Star Bolt, Shoulder 183483 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 183465 194175 Grassbag 185996...
- Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377942...
- Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377942 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 196785 Drive Control Assembly, Complete 160829 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 1/2 (Consists of Key Numbers 2 through 7) 17060410 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/16 195745 Cover, Drive Control, Top...
- Page 42 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CHOKE LABEL FAN COVER CAMSHAFT PULLEY t3-_ E-14 CARBURETOR RECOIL STARTER AIR CLEANER E_3_...
- Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A LABELS CAMSHAFT PULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication 7049679 Pulley Comp., 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 44 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYLINDER BARRELJ PISTON CONNECTING RODJ CRANKSHAFT OIL PAN I ,2,Oo,,_ MUFFLER FLYWHEEL (_13...
- Page 45 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CRANKSHAFT FLYWHEEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Comp. 5664495 0348433 Key, Special, Woodruff #25 x 18 5581012 Washer, Thrust Coil Assembly, Ignition 6859722 6859714 Flywheel Assembly 6315816 Cord, Stop Switch OIL PAN 5580683 Switch Assembly, Engine Stop 5580790 Spring, Brake Lever PART...
- Page 46 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377942 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 188294 ..12 PART DESCRIPTION 187530 Case, Lower 191245 Case, Upper 187532 Gear, 24 Teeth 191246 Shaft, Worm 183505 Wireform 183506 Bearing, Ball 183508...
- Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
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