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160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374910 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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7-11 Repair Parts ........38-47 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover CRAFTSMAN 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
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In the state of California the above is re- • Disengage the self-propelled mecha- nism or drive clutch on mowers so quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states equipped before starting the engine. may have similar laws.
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• When loading or unloadingthis ma- • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change chine, do not exceed the maximum clothing immediately, recommendedoperation angle of 15°, • Never overfill fuel tank, Replace gas • Wear proper Personal Protective Equip- cap and tighten securely, ment (PPE)while operatingthis ma- V.
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your 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.
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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may objectsthrowninto the eyes, become "loose", resulting in decreased whichcanresultinsevereeye speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive damage.Alwayswearsafety control housing to increase tension on the drive cable.
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TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. •...
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE * Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular Remove grass catcher with clippings unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 from under lawn mower handle.
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MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE A FTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
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LAWN MOWER Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. forming any maintenance. 6. Use block of wood between blade and TIRES lawn mower housing and tighten the •...
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GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • 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 en- • Check your grass catcher often for dam- gine until fuel tank is empty.
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AiR FILTER SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plug at the beginning 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...
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• ILWARNING" To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the Maintenance, repair, or replacement unit will not be used for 30 days or more. the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers LAWN MOWER pense, may be performed by any non-road...
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OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • kCAUTION: Never store the lawn • Replace your gasoline can if your can mower with gasoline in the tank inside a starts to rust.
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. uReveR 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height. 3. Clean underside of 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
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Esta garantia SOLO cubre defectos de material y mano de obra. La cobertura de la garantia NO incluye: •...
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• Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Secci6n 4442 del "California Public aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n Resources Code"). Otros estados pueden las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner en marcha el motor.
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• Cuando cargue o descargue la m_.quina, no • Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito de sobrepase el _.ngulo m_.ximo recomendado carburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina y de operaci6n de 15 °. apretar de modo seguro. • Utilice equipo de protecci6n personal (EPP) V.
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Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado f6nico pot parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
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Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE" Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se deja- ron sin montar pot razones de env[o.
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FAIVlILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA 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...
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AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operaci6n de cualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puede hacer que "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la salten objetos extrahos dentro de velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del sus ojos, Io que puede producir mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable.
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PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: DESCARGA TRASERA: Abra • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de c_sped.
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AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR ClaSPED • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- Levante el recogedor de c6sped usando el tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. mango del bastidor. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los re- pia con el m[nimo de 87 octanos.
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APAGADO CONSEJOS PAFIA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. • La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de c6sped muchas veces, y los reduce en tamaho, de modo que si se caen en el c_sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no...
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PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTEN|M|ENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices Limpiar la Segadora ..
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SEGADORA 5. Instale el perno de la cuchilla con la arandela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida en el Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- adaptador de la cuchilla y el ciguehal. ando haga el mantenimiento. 6. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla LLANTAS y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno •...
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RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que nat el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
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FILTRO DE AIRE BUJJA Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo- manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. rada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas de Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aho o operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
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_ADVERTENCiA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR CORREA...
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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_.s. SEGADORA MOTOR Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control...
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ClLINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Remuevala bujfa. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No Vac[e una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s use plb.stico. El plb.stico no puede respirar, Io del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente...
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PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Mal corte= Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo AItura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de la segadora.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374910 >, /' ,58 ,' / "/ ......57 ,_52 \...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374910 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 427615X479 Upper Handle 419944X007 Latch, Mulcher Door 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head 438392 Cable, Engine Zone Control / 432642 Mulcher Door #13 x 3/4 Rear Door Prop...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374910 .."/ 16 ....22 28 34...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374910 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 434815 Drive Control Assembly 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 Cover, Dust, Wheel (Includes Cable) 581840401 197480 O-Ring 191730 Nut, Hex 181698 Screw 404845 Pawl, Drive 400235X479 Mounting Bracket, Drive Control 581685301 Wheel &...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3-ED CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT ® 318 24UNF 2B TAP _86,7 135.7-- CARBURETOR I...
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HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3-ED CYLINDER BARREL CONTROL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 12000-ZOL-406 Cylinder Assembly 1 16551-ZM0-010 Arm, Governor 12000-ZOL-840 2 16555-ZOL-801 Rod, Governor Cylinder Assembly 3 12310-Z0J-000 Cover, Cylinder Head 3 16561-ZOL-000 Spring, Governor 12311 -ZL8-D00 Cover, Head 4 16562-ZM0-000 Spring, Throttle Return 12311 -ZL8-000...
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HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160=LAOS3=ED AIR CLEANER MUFFLER E-3 "_'-'C'>-_...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3-ED _ ......CAMSHAFT PULLEY 13--@ "" 1](_ CONNECTING ROD %_-_41 ! _J _-_-_ "...
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HONDA 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160=LAOS3=ED CAMSHAFT PULLEY PISTON / CONNECTING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 14320-ZL8-010 1 13101-Z2A-010 Piston Pulley, Camshaft 2 14324-ZL8-000 2 13111-ZE0-000 Pin, Piston Shaft, Cam Pulley 3 14400-ZOJ-014 3 13200-ZOJ-000 Belt, Timing Connecting Rod Assembly 4 90001-ZE1-000 (84HU7 G-200) Bolt, Connecting...
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HONDA EMiSSiON CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and State of California emission regulations (models certified for sale in California only). American Hon- da Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in the United States and its territories.
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Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission control system. If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized...
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