Craftsman 917.378400 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER

6.75 Horsepower

Power-Propelled

21" Rear Discharge

Model No.

917.378400

• EspaSol, p. 18

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

U.S.A.

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Page 1 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378400 • EspaSol, p. 18 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. 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 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 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to TO UNFOLD HANDLE bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so the Operation section of this manual. 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 on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
Page 8 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operationof any lawn wire from spark plug. mowercan result in foreign 2. Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise objectsthrown into the to tighten the drive cable. eyes, which can result in 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. severeeye damage.Always 4.
Page 9 Pivot )ins Rear Grass IMPORTANT: catcher • Check oil level before each use. Add oil handle if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
Page 10 TO STOP ENGINE with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear • To stop engine, release operator pres- and clean of grass clippings and chaff. ence control bar. This will help engine air flow and extend TO START ENGINE engine life.
Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:;,_°_o_y REGO RSERV,CE AS YOU COMPLETE Lubrication It#' CheckTires Check DriveWheels (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower RE Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI Check Engine Oil Level...
Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Crankshaft control chemicals which can harm rubber.
Page 13 ENGINE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, API service classification SF-SJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your settles at FULL.
Page 14 CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and after each use.
Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed _late 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.
Page 16 CYLINDER ENGINE 1. Remove spark plug. FUEL SYSTEM 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent spark plug hole into cylinder. gum deposits from forming in essential 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel to distribute oil.
Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.
Page 18 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS 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 segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
Page 19 HACER: I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de completamente con los controles y el uso la cuesta, nunca hacia ardba y hacia abajo. correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando y comprender todas las instrucciones cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
Page 20 • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA diseSado f6nico per parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiabie por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
Page 21 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n est&n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
Page 22 PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA LA CAJA DE CARTON Mango del Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen bastidor del con la segadora. Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de la caja de cart6n y tienda el panel del extremo piano. Remueva todo el material de empaque, ex- cepto la cuSa entre el mango superior y 61 inferior, y la cui_a que sujeta la barra de los...
Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustracfones con su segadora para famf]iarfzarse cor_ la ubfoaci6n de los diver'sos¢or_troles y aiustes. Guarde este manual para referencfa en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
Page 24 Si las condfcfor_es no mejorar_ despu_s de los Laoperacibr_ decualquier pasos descritos (la velocidad haola adelante segadora puede hacer que queda la misma), la correa de trar_smfsi6r_ salten obietos extrafios dentro de ester desgastada y tfer_e que set sustftufda. sus gigs, 1oque puede produclr AMISO: Si el segadora comier_za "a arrastrarse _ daSos graves er_ _stos.
Page 25 AGREGUE GASOLINA pasador del ¢ • Mango del trasera bastidor del • Llene el estanque de combustfble hasta "" recogedor la parte inferfor del cuel]o de relieno del de c_sped estanque de gasolfna. No 1olJene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el rninfmo de 87 octanos.
Page 26 2. Sujete CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- la barra de control que exfge la preser_oia del operador abajo en el rear, go y CHAR gfre la Have para el arrar_que el_ctrioo er_ el IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor sentido de las manil]as del reloi para haoer rendimfento manter_ga la caja de la segadora arranoar el motor.
Page 27 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO //// -/._}'_ Lubdcaci_n Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Limpiarlasegadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n(segadoras con poderpmpulsor) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisaro/afilar/cambiar l a cuchilla Umpiarla bateda/recargar (segadoras con arranqueeldctdco)
Page 28 SEGADORA Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchil]a y la caia de la segadora y apriete el perno Siempre observe las reglas de segurldad cu- de la cuchf]la gfr_ndolo en el sentfdo en que ando haga el mantenimfento. giran las manillas del reloj. LLANTAS °...
Page 29 • La caja de engrar_aies se Iler_acor_ lubrfcante Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del hasta el nivel adecuado en la f_tbrfca. La acefte, part, dose a ir_tervalos regu]ares 6nfca vez que el lubricar_te r_ecesita atencfOr_ para oor_trolar el r_iveldel aceite cor_ la varil]a.
Page 30 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las supefffcfes pulidas y las rue- das sfr_ gasolir_a, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obter_er el meior • No recomer_damos el uso de una mar_guera rendfmfneto, mar_ter_ga la caia de la segadora de iard°r_ para limpiar la segadora a menos sfn aoumulaofor_ de cesped y basura.
Page 31 MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido aiustada en la f_t- Panelde brlca. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor mango pues se pueden producir lesfones personales. Sf cree que el motor ester funoionando demasfado r_pido o demasfado lento, l]eve su segadora mas con su centro de servioio Sears o con un otto oentro de servicfo oualifioado.
Page 32 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el acefte (con el motor calfente) y c_tmbielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE con acefte de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR _ en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que seccf6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes CIUNDRO fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales...
Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccion ap_opiada en el manual amenos que este ditigido a un centro de servico Sears. I PROBLEMA CORRECCI()N CAUSA Falta de Eleve la altura de torte. 1. Cuchil]a desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dfspareja.
Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378400 _i---...
Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378400 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186111 Upper Handle (Includes Gdp) 188152 O-Ring 175245X479 Lower Handle 184193 Bolt 182815 Control Bar 176185 Washer 182755 Washer Engine Zone Control Cable 53998 131959 Handle Bolt...
Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378400 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185685 Vari-Speed Drive Control Assembly 185566 Gear Case Assembly, Complete 169911 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 185681 Screw 182226 Spring 169778 V-Belt 180914 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH...
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Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K07-0274-E1 443_ 977 CARBURETOR 633@ GASKET SET 633 G 276_ 27e_ 127_ 130 95 276@ 27s _...
Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K07-0274-E1 332 _ 324 _ 363_ 592_ 597_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL /...
Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K07-0274-E1 5101 742 _ 937_ 783_ 784_ 758153" _783A, 8ol_ 803_ 853 % 802...
Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K07-0274-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Grip-Starter Rope 697322 Cylinder Assembly 281434 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) Lock-Muffler Screw 299819 * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691740 493279 Sump-Engine 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) Shaft-Throttle 691160 Head-Cylinder 696565 692249...
Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K07-0274-E1 PART PART dESCRIPTION dESCRIPTION 4,13 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 695267 Cap-End 4,15 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 695266 Housing-Starter 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 691931 • SeaI-O Ring (dipstickTube) 281505 PawI-Ratchet 692917 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube 691991 Alternator 493880...
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