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Craftsman 917.378030 Owner's Manual

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JCRIIFTSMHN" JMOWE R
ROTARYLAWN
6.0 Horsepower
Power-propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.378030
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMHN" JMOWE R ROTARYLAWN 6.0 Horsepower Power-propelled 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.378030 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Back Cover Maintenance ........10-13 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.

  • 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: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof 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, Learn and understand their meaning,...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn _=_,_._.s mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down eyes, which can result in to the handle and pushing the drive severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. Your mower is shipped ready to be used • Change the oil after every 25 hours of as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or operation or each season.

  • Page 9: To Start Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the mower housing free of built-up grass and engine, a small amount of smoke may be trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance present during the initial use of the section of this manual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    FI'L ,N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /_',_/'_0_',,_'_'_ ..Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) _E Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers ! Check Engine Oil Level Change En_line Oil I/1,2...

  • 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 RJ19LM4 or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (If purchased as an accessory) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty. •...
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.
  • Page 14 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 filter and carburetor 3. Remove blade. 4. Remove debris shield. 5.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER '_t._re your unit indoors and • If po,_ihlr, €,_,_,_';4 -I-_ _; J_i it from ,_-_>'/- , ,._..l_.,rt. 1. Remove spark plug. • ¢___.e_. _¥ with a -_;€_ _#otec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil tl,,Ju.gh rive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Sears reparar_l gratis todo defecto en el material y la rnano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garantia solo se aplica por noventa (90) dias a parlir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia completamente con los controles y el uso en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender...
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una m_quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un a,rea cerrada. objeto. Reparelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor este en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este 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 SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU ,_P.._AUuHA 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...
  • Page 23 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI(_N segadora puede hacer que • La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la' salten objetos extraSos dentro barra de control que exige la presencia del La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede operador hacia abajo en el mango y al producir daSos graves en estos.
  • Page 24 • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta Su segadora es enviada para usarse como la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n niveL de ensacado o de descarga: •...
  • Page 25 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor NOt/_ _)k_do a la5 _1"(;_ protectoras motoE, uJ_a cantidad peque_a de humo pued,., rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora estar presente durante el uso inicial del sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 Revisar si ha), sujetadores sueltos I_ / Umpiar/inspeccionar el reoogedor de SE c_sped (si viene equipad°) Limpiar la segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misi_n (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcaci6n Lirnpiar la bateria/recargar...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero 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 (debalo 32°F Capacidad de aceite: 20 onzas Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del perno de la cuchilla:...
  • Page 28 ClaSPED RECOGEDOR PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesorio) AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador siesta. manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al afio o y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA tMPULSI6N Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la polea de la caja de engranajes. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o '_DOBLAR operador si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d_'as o ma.s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora Mango cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cubrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre. cttmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos que ;ste dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el o suelta. disparejo perno de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378030 78-., 81 /...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378030 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 15O4O6 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/6-16 x 1-1/8 166860X479 Upaer Haodle Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd. 8) 851084 149293 ZoneControlCable 850263 Helical Lockwasher 179585 RopeGuide Hardened Washer...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378030...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378030 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 179681 Control Cable Assembly 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw # 10-24 x 2-3/4 DriveCover 751152 Locknut 1/4-20 137088 HexWasherHeadScrew 1/4 x 2.0 132010 Locknut 158755 V-Belt 137052 146527...

  • Page 38: Gear Case Assembly

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.378030 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY- PART NUMBER 702511 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7)

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  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2640-B1 443 _ 977 CARBURETOR 163_ GASKET SET 365 '_ 127_ _J/I 130 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT...
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  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-264O-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524", 842' 3 ..20_, _ "_ 668 ,:_:'_ 51 _' 334_] 209./- 615 "_', 22_7J 404 _'_ 6161! 505 _ KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Crankshaft 691451 493260 Cylinder Assembly 399781...
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