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Craftsman 917.378452 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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JCRI_FT$1VlAN° J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378452
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.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 JCRI_FT$1VlAN° J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378452 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.corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 [.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all operating mower. instructions on the machine and in the I1. SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting, Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in the proper use of the machine before...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restarting. with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height Disconnect the spark plug wire, and adjustments while the engine (motor) is...

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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...

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    Operator I control bar Drive control mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower DRIVE or performing any adjustments...

  • Page 8: Before Starting

    _1, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the near an open flame. frame handle, _IL CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels Remove grass catcher with clippings (called gasohol or using ethanol or from under...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In IMPORTANT: For best pedormance, warmer weather over priming may cause keep mower housing free of built-up flooding and engine will not start. If you grass and trash.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL ,s YOU COMPLETE F,LL ,N DATES _i__ __c'o_/_'_ __./_ _O_'#" EV.C REGULARSERVICE _-_'_x.F_._.._ _S" DA-I_ES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥/ Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plug at the beginning of be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 Replace the air filter every 100 hours of hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle. 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt Remove hairpin cotters from lower from gearcase pulley by pushing handle bracket mounting pin. down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your proper engine speed. Ovempeeding engine does not operate properly due to engine above the factory high speed suspected carburetor problems, take your setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Pull starter handle slowly a few times • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner to distribute oil. products in the fuel tank or permanent Replace with new spark plug. damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. OTHER NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERAClON Los accidentes ocurren con m_s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una md.quina dentro de un _.rea cerrada. objeto. Repd.relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortaeesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 s{mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Barradecontrol q ue exi e Is presencia deloperador _, \ __\\ _ Control segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro La operaci6n de cualquier de sue ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 24 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR AGREGUE GASOLINA CESPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene mango del bastidor. demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los plomo, nueva y limpia con el mfnimo de 87 recortes, de debajo del mango de la...

  • Page 25: Para Parar

    Mueva la palanca de control de CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR aceleraci6n del motor a la posici6n de ACOLCHAR R/_PIDO. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor Sujete la barra de contmles que exigen la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora presencia del operador abajo en el mango sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO ._"__ ._._'_ o,o, " Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c6sped (si viene equipado) Umpiar la segadora Limpiar deba o de la cubierta de la trans- m s 6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar Ins correas y Ins poreas impul- sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revlsar o/afilar/camblar la cuchilla Tabla de lubrlcac_On...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas 3ujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    RECOGEDOR DE CESPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que el arranque en clima frfo, estos aceites de multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ|A Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de Cambie el bujl'aal comienzo de cada manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. temporada de siega o despu_s de cada 100 Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o horas de operaci6n, I0 que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N 1. Remueva el mango superior y todas las Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. partes atadas al mango inferior. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo Remueva las clavijas de horquilla de la en la polea de la caja de engranajes. clavija de montaje del puntal del mango.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador CARBURADOR del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbrica SU carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no estd funcionando on forma adecuada debido a para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una problamas que se sospecha vienen del velocidad por sobre a! ajuste de alta velocidad earburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 • Nunca use los productos para limpieza del 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente carburador o del motor en el estanque de unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. combustible pues se pueden producir da5os permanentes. Cambie por una bujfa nueva. •...

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suella. =Code mds alto." 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378452...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378452 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 183485 Upper Handle (withGrip) 175053X004 Selector Spring 151721x479 Lower Handle 63124 Nut 5/16-18 180955 Control Bar 175575X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 133107 EngineZone Control Cable...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378452...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378452 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179681 ControlCabie Assembly 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 751152 Locknut #10-24 178843 DriveCover 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 132010 Hex Flange Nut...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378452 GEAR CASE ASSEM BLY - - PART NUMBER 180184 15 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case, Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft, Input...
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  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 977CARBURETOR GASKET 633@ I_'1 CARRURF:TOR _VF:RHAII! 6330 276 _ 12_ (5 123K02-0183-E1...
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  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 201_ 842_ 334_ 46_45_ 505@ 92-_J_321_ 123K02-O183-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 399781 697322 Cylinder Assembly • Seal, Oil, PTO Side 399269 Kit, Bushing]Seal 691092 Screw, EngineSump 299819 •...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 123K02 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NUMBER 0183-E1 KL=Y PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691219 Cup, Flywheel 499424 Rod, Connecting 692299 Plate, Pawl Friction 691664 Screw, Connecting Rod 281505 Pawt, Ratchet 32.A 695759 Screw, Connecting R_ 231082 Nut, Governor Control Lever 262651 Valve, Exhaust...
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