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Craftsman 917.378940 Owner's Manual

7.0 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
7.0 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.378940
• EspaSol, p. 19
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.comicraftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.378940 • EspaSol, p. 19 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.comicraftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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 owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in instructions on the machine and in the severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...

  • Page 6: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. You r new lawn mower has been assembled at LIFT the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

  • Page 7: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOW YOUR 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 lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 8: How To Use Your

    arator presence control bar The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always Drive wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile control bar operatingyour lawn moweror performing DRIVE DRIVE any adjustmentsor repairs.We recom- CONTROL CONTROL menda standardsafetyglasses or wide...

  • Page 9: To Convert Mower

    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 door pivot pins. •...

  • Page 10: Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- frame handle. nol) can attract moisture which leads to 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings separation and formation of acids during from under lawn mower handle.

  • Page 11: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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" in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Check Tires _1_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _1_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    LAWN IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade adapter Crankshaft control chemicals which can harm rubber.

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    ENGINE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, API service classification SF-SJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your settles at FULL.
  • Page 15 CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep of all gasoline, oil, etc. mower housing free of built-grass and • We do not recommend using a garden trash. Clean the underside of your mower hose to clean lawn mower unless the after each use.
  • Page 16 or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.
  • Page 19 Contratapa GARANTfA LIMiTADA DE DOS AINOS 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 segt]n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 HACER: I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 21 • Ayuda rfipida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est4 disefiado fdnico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos afios.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 23 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fAbrica LEVANTAR con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de-...
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE 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 familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenda en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el...
  • Page 25 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier Barra de control que la presencia del operador segadora puedehacerque saltenobjetos extrafios dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daflosgraves enestos. S iempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n p ara Barra de manual accionamiento losojosmientras o peresusegadora o cuando hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascara deseguridad d evisi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA...
  • Page 26 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada Iista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta.
  • Page 27 _ilLPRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de &cidos durante el almacenamiento. La gasolina acidica puede Mango del dai_ar el sistema del combustible de un motor durante el almacenamiento.
  • Page 28 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped CHAR muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 29: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL )E CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORAD.,_ HORAS NAMIENTO Roviso, s,,,oy Su,o,o0oros Soo,os Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped Conlrolar los Neumalicos Conlrolar las Ruedas Molrices Limpiar la Segadora ..impiar debajo la Cubferta de la Transmisi6n Revisar tas Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar...
  • Page 30 SEGADORA ;havetero del Adaptador Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- aanura_ ando haga el mantenimiento. Arandela de sel Cuchilla LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insec tos que pueden dai_ar la goma •...
  • Page 31 Parar de ai_adir aceite cuando se alcanza la MOTOR seSal de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar LUBRICACI(_N un minuto para dejar que el aceite se ar- Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta regle. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de Contint]e agregando cantidades pequeas servicio API.
  • Page 32 LIMPIEZA • Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue- das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • No recomendamos el uso de una manguera rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 33 nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora amas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CARBURADOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor no estA funcionando en forma adecuada debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto...
  • Page 34 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que seccidn de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible,...

  • Page 35: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI(3N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la aitura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378940 3938 r.,,o...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378940 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185508X479 Bolt Upper Handle 184193 151721X479 Lower Handle 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop 182810 Control Bar 176185 Washer, Step 182755 Pushnut Engine Zone Control Cable 176235 131959 Handle Bolt...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378940...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378940 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 189182 Drive Control Assembly 180915 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, LH 169911 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster (includes Knob and Bearing) 175262 Screw, Pan Head, Tapping #10-24 x 2-3/4 187212 Gear Case Assembly, Complete...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 914A_ _ 914_; _ 1022 505@ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] 307, 25 I 24 0 741_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 15_ 2o_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 12_.__1 592@ 127_ 1350 11171_ I. _ 883_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAULKIT 633_ 104_ 127_134_ _ 51 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SETJ _- T' 524_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 592 _ 459 @ 1211 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 9231 334 _ 48 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT I PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 690021 Cylinder Assembly Piston Assembly (Standard)
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0304-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692748 Short Block 95162 Clamp-Hose 497680 Starter-Rewind 692668 ,D_:+Gasket-lntake 697735 Gasket-intake 691108 Screw(Muffler) 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 613A 691140 Screw(Muffler) 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 697316 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 698801 Crank-Governor 281434 Grip-Starter Rope...
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