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Craftsman 917.378892 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN°
6.25 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378892
o Espa_hol, 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 6.25 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378892 o Espa_hol, 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 Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......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...
  • Page 3 L GENERAL OPERATmON o Alwayswear safetygogglesor safety glasses with side shieldswhen operating o Read, understand,and follow all mower. instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)beforestarting. Be thoroughly H.SLOPE OPERATmON familiarwith the controlsand the proper Slopes are a majorfactor relatedto slip & use of the machinebeforestarting.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Here's what's included in the Agreement: chase. Your new Craftsman® product Expert service by our 12,000 profe- designed and manufactured for years of sional repair specialists. dependable operation,...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Fast help by phone = phone support That's the kind of professionalism you can from a Sears technician on products count on to help prolong the life of your requiring in=home repair, plus conve- new purchase for years to come. Purchase nient repair scheduling.

  • Page 6: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM Catcher CARTON frame 1. Removeloose parts includedwith handle mower. 2. Cut down two end cornersof carton and lay end paneldown flat. 3. Removeall packingmaterialsexcept padding betweenupper and lower handleand padding holding operator presencecontrolbar to upper handle. 4.

  • Page 7: Lawn Mower

    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 future reference. These symbols may appear on your...

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operationof any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit objects thrown into the your requirements. Medium position eyes, which can result in best for most lawns.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Grsss Purchase fuel in quantities that can be catcher used within 30 days to assure...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TiPS o Under certain conditions,such as very iMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessaryto raise keep mower housing free of built=up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the effort and to keepfrom overloadingthe Maintenance...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    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 12: Blade Care

    LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE Always observe safety rules when per- Position the blade adapter on the en- forming any maintenance, gine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned. TIRES Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade °...

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE o The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used, drain oil, empty fuel tank by running o Checkyourgrasscatcheroften fordamage gine until fuel tank is empty. or deterioration, Through normal use itwill Disconnect spark...

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER Replace spark plug at the beginning of Your engine will not run properly and may each mowing season or after every 100 be damaged by using a dirty air filter. hours of operation, whichever occurs Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 first.
  • Page 15 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover, Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air Tnmplate filter and carburetor up. 3. Remove blade. 4.
  • Page 16 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator presence control bar storageat the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 daysor more, Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for ape m Lower riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshootmng

    CYLmNDER o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Remove spark plug. gasoline will cause problems. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through o If possible, store your unit indoors spark plug hole into cylinder. cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ° See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 19 Contratapa GARANTiA LJMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de Jafecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg0n Jas instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en eJ manuaJ del duefio, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en eJ materiaJ y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 i. OPERACION • Siempre use galas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- ° Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones il.
  • Page 21 Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes: nuevo producto Craftsman® esta dise_ado • Servicio experto de nuestros 12.000 espe- y fabdcado para funcionar de modo fiable pot cialistas profesionaJes en Ja reparaci6n.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Ayuda tapida pot tel_fono = soporte tele- profesionalidad con que puede contar para f6nico per parte de un tecnico Sears sobre ayudar a aJargar la vida del producto que acaba productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, de comprar, per muchos a_os. iCompre hoy su y ademas una programacidn sobre los a Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n! reglos mas convenientes.
  • Page 23 PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA LA CAJA DE CARTON Mango Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen bastidor con Jasegadora. recogedor 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 cuba entre el mango superior y el inferior, y la cuSa que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador...
  • Page 24 FAMmLmARmCESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarse 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...

  • Page 25: Para Ajustar Laalturadecorte

    PARA AJUSTAR LAALTURADECORTE Laoperaci6n d e cualquier Levante lasruedas paraeJcortebajoy bajelas segadora puedehacerque ruedas parael cortealto.,ajustelaalturade saltenobjetos extra_os dentro de corteparaqueseacomode a susrequisitos. La susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir posici6n delmedioesla mejorparala mayoria da6os graves enestos. S iempre deloscespedes. useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para •...
  • Page 26 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el estanques los cuales puedan set utilizados mango del bastidor. ,ji_durante Jos primeros 30 dims. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los PRECAUC_6N: Limpie el aceite o el recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora.
  • Page 27 • Para comenzar el motor sandio eJ arrancador CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR de soga, siga los pasos de arriba. Cambie el JMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor uso del Ila_,'ede arranque con el arrancador rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora de soga.
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25HORAS ALMACEo MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 29 SEGADORA Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de esta alineando los dos (2) agujeros en la cuchiJla Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- con las salientes elevadas en el adaptador. ando haga el mantenimiento. AsegOrese de que el borde de salida de LLANTAS la cuchilla (opuesto al borde afilado) este •...
  • Page 30 CAJADEENGRANAJES • Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engranajes y el area alrededor de la impulsi6n tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaci6n de basura. Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsi6n dos veces pot temporada.
  • Page 31 SILENCIADOR • Haga descansar Ja segadora en su Jado. Inspeccione y cambie el siienciador si esta AsegOrese que el fiJtro de aire y que el carbu- corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio rador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie la y/o da_o.
  • Page 32 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el mango inferior estan fuera del centro para levantar y bajar el mango. Remueva el mango superior y conexi6ne(s) el asegurar el (los) cable(s) al mango inferior.
  • Page 33 MANGO • Vaciar el dep6sito deJ carburante poniendo Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el en marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar almacenamiento, hasta que el carburante termine y el carburador este vacio. 1. Apriete los extremos inferiores del mango inferior entre si hasta que el mango inferior •...
  • Page 34 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS -Vea ia secci6n apropiada en ei manual amenos est_ didgido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECCI6N Fiitro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie e[ filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. Combustible rancio. Drene el estanque de combustible y vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva.
  • Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Yea ia secci6n apropiada en ei manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Mal corte- CuchiJla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchiJJa. Apriete el perno o sueJta. de la cuchiJJa. disparejo Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.378892 r 17 16 I 31 t...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.378892 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 183496X479 Bo_t Upper Handle 184193 175245X479 Lower Handle 190097 Charger, Battery 146771 Control 176185 Washer, Step 17411308 Screw 176235 Nut, Push 191574 Handle Bolt 188839X004 Mounting Bracket,...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER ° - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.378892 °...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.378892 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCR_PTION 184588 Drive Control Assembiy (with Cabie) 189266 Grassbag Assembiy 167387 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 175739 Dnveshaft Cover 191730 Nut, Hex, FIanged 1/4-20 188815 Frame, Grassbag 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw I/4-20x2.!2...
  • Page 40 BRmGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-Ei 8471 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1019 LABEL Krl] 718 0 307_ 670 @ 146_ 190 _ @615 @404...
  • Page 41 BR[GGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I 443_, 310_ 8s3%8o2 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 @_ 97sl 633 _ 276_# 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276_ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I...
  • Page 42 BRJGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 969 _ 334_ 1211 2271 505 @ 358 ENGINE GASKET 2o@ 842@ s24 68© PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Valve=Exhaust Cylinder Assembly 262651 399269 Valve=Intake Kit=Bushing/Seal 262652 299819 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691270 Spring-Valve (intake) 493279...
  • Page 43 BR[GGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 398188 O Valve-Needle/Seat 66538 Boot-Spark Plug 693981 05 Gasket-Float Bowl 93490 Screw (Starter Gear Cover) 690979 Key-Timing 493823 • Spacer (Includes 691753 Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank 272653 Gasket-Air Cleaner...
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