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Craftsman 917.378071 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378071
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
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/cmftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No. 917.378071 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts 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/cmftsman...
  • Page 2 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: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
  • Page 3 • Stop the blade(s)when crossing gravel • Keep children out of the trimming area drives,walks,or roads. and under the watchful care of another • Stop the engine (motor)wheneveryou responsible adult. leave the equipment,before cleaning • Be alert and turn machine off if children the moweror uncloggingthe chute.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    _,Look for this symbolto point out A, WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its importantsafetyprecautions.It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!![YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to SAFETYISINVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer A WARNING" In orderto prevent and birth defects or other reproductive accidentalstartingwhen setting up,...

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET U P YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower iMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied...

  • Page 7: Howto Useyour

    NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned The operation of any lawn when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. mower result in Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) foreign objects thrown into allow lever to be positioned between the the eyes, which can result plate tabs.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank. to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, 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" effort and to keep from overloading MAINTENANCE section...
  • Page 10 MA,NTENANC CH OU' AS Y OU COMPLETE ..Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) i,_,_ Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade t,/:_ LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge tElecthc Start Mowerst Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,/1,2...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR )ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. _PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM or J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    Blade • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco adapter Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. Crankshaft 750369. Do not substitute. keyway ENGINE Lockwasher LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Crank according...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age. Container SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. AIR FILTER CLEANING Your engine will not run properly...
  • Page 14 _LCAUTION: Before performing 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove service or adjustments: from mounting pins. Turn lower handle over to raise or Release control bar and stop engine. lower handle. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYSTEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel When...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while ,_, CAUTION:Never store the lawn mower engone and exhaust areas are still warm. with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive 1. Drive wheels not turning 1. Adjust or replace drive with drive control engaged, control cable. Belt not driving Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken. _rass catcher 1. Cutting height too low.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg6n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque • No opere la mdquina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los arbustos, arboles u otros objetos que • Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba est6 mojada.
  • Page 20 _iBusque esta sfmbolo que sefiala las _s, DVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del precauciones de seguridad de importancia. motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y Quiere decir - iiiATENClON!!!iiiESTE algunos componentes del veh{culo contienen ALERTO!!! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de COMPROMETIDA.
  • 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 CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 future. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Ore}asde la Para un cortealto, placa segadora puede hacer que baje lasruedas salten objetos extra_5os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede La operaci6n de cualquier producir darlos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o Para un corte bajo, levante [as ruedas reparaciones.
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION AGREGUE GASOLINA AVISO: Antes de rellenar el deposito de • La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la carburante, remover y descartar los residous barra de control que exige la presencia del del tapon que se encuentran al interior del operador hacia abajo en el mango y al deposito.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR Mueva la palanca de control de aceleraci6n del motor a la posici6n de IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimeinto rdpido. mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion Sujete la barra de controles que exigen la de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    .ROO.A..OE..NTE.,., LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor c_sped (si viene equipad°) Umpiar la segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n (segadoras con poder propuisor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla AR Tabla de lubdcacibn Umpiar la baterfa/recargar...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERODESERIE FECHADECOMPRA CAPACIDAD YTIPO 1.6CUARTOS _)E GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO FIPODE ACEITE: SAE30 (SOBRE32°F) IAPI-SF-SJ) SAE5W-30(DEBAJO32°F) 3APACIDAD DEACEITE: 20 OZ. DECAPACIDAD 3UJIA (ABERTURA: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM O J19LM FORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
  • Page 28 Chavetero del MOTOR Adaptador de la cuchUla ciguefial LUBRICACION Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta Ranura calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ Cuchilla de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de Perno de la viscosidad SAE seg6n su temperatura de cuchilla operaci6n esperada, CALIDADES...
  • Page 29 SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor no funcionard en forma adecuada y Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador siesta puede sufrir daSos si se usa un filtro de aire corro|do puede producir un peligro de sucio. incendio y/o daSo. Cambie el filtro de aire cada aSo, y mas a BUJ|A menudo, si siega en condiciones muy Cambie su bujfa cada a_o para hacer que su...
  • Page 30 • LPRECAUCl0N: Antes de dar calquier 5. Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla servico o de hacer ajustes: por encima de las clavijas de montaje. 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 6. Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las las partes removidas del mango inferior.
  • Page 31 MOTOR Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dlas o IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se mds. formen depositos de coma en partes SEGADORA fundamentales del sistema de combustible...
  • Page 32 • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector _PRECAUCI()N: Nunca almacene la adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro use pl_.stico. El pl_stico no puede respirar, Io de un edificio en donde los gases pueden que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa.
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS ' PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION [Cordbn 1, El freno del volante del 1, Presione la barra de control hacia el mango motor est& aplicado arrancador cuando se suelta la barra de superior antes de tirar el cordbn arrancador. control.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378071...
  • Page 35 Engine Pulley 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 84596 Hi-Pro Key #HP 505 170345X479 Handle BracketAssembly (Right) 87677 Rear Deflector Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 14O54O Model 12H802 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 Deflector Bracket 63601 Locknut Keps 87584X004...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378071 •...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378071 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hubcap Control Bar 150182 146771 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Locknut 1/4-20 143603 S'I"D541425 Drive Cover Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4 x 2.0 137088 158755 Locknut...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378071 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055)(004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO, 2640-B1 I1019 LABEL KIT] 684 '_ 287 _ 847 I 307_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET #r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL !1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 188_ 445_ 443_ 96.._6 159[_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR 163_ GASKET SET 365_ \\ 708Q 617__j 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 163_ 617 _",_ 276 _ 12T...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 592_ 58 ___ 689 _...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATrON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET 842_ 524C_, 668_) 334_ 505 _ 616_ 9231 _. 621"_ PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692315 493260 Cylinder Assembly Flywheel 222696 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Key-Flywheel 499429 299819 •...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2640-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 262652 Valve-intake 495264 Dipstick • Seal-Dipstick Tube 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 692296 Tube-Dipstick 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 495265 Grommet 692194 Retainer-Valve 691923 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 92613 Cover-Breather...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it] 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Anytime, dayornight (1_) (U.S.A.and Canada) www,seats,com www.sears.ca For repairof carry-inproducts like vacuums, lawn equipment,and electronics, c allfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, dayorright(U.S.A.

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