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Craftsman 917.378530 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.
917.378530
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 ourCraftsman webslt e:www.sears.corn/cra ftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.378530 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 ourCraftsman webslt e:www.sears.corn/cra ftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I.GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when • Read, understand, and follow all operating mower. instructions on the machine and in the I1.SLOPE OPERATION manual(s) before starting. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never run a machine inside a closed • Stop and inspect the equipment if you area. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Never make adjustments or repairs before restarting. with the engine (motor) running. • Never attempt to make wheel height Disconnect the spark plug wire, and adjustments while the engine (motor) is running.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is 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 illustrations with your lawn 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.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push mower can result in foreign the mower forward slightly to disengage objects thrown into the drive wheels. The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in •...

  • Page 8: To Convert Mower

    _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn LOWERWHEELS FOR HIGH CUT mower without rear door closed, clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Lever RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.

  • Page 9: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the need to change the oil more often frame handle. under dusty, dirty conditions. Remove grass catcher with clippings ADD GASOLINE from under lawn mower handle.

  • Page 10: To Start Engine

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

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____" AS YOU COMPLETE ICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners I1 v Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ¥# Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive belVpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) CheclVSharpeniReplece Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start Mowers I Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 12: Product 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 RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption • The grass catcher may be hosed with when used above 32°F. Check your water, but must be dry when used. engine oil level more frequently to avoid •...
  • Page 14 _,CAUTION: CLEANING Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean IMPORTANT: For best performance, cartridge. They may cause deterioration of keep mower housing free of built-up the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not grass and trash. Clean the underside of use pressurized air to clean or dry your mower after each use.
  • Page 15 Loosen both handle knobs enough to Catcher allow the upper handle to pivot to the frame desired adjustment position. 2. Tighten both handle knobs securely. Handle Frame ,:., knob ENGINE opening ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or Operator presc control bar storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run Upper engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach Lower the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 17 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start 9. Control bar defective. Replace control bar. 10.Turn fuel valve lever 10. Fuel valve lever (if so (continued) to the ON position. equipped) in OFF position. 11. Charge battery. 11 .Weak battery (if equipped). 12.
  • Page 18 EL SERVICIO DE GARANTfA ESTA DISPONIBLE al devolver la segadora a motor Craftsman al centro/departmento de servicio Sears mas cercano en los Estados Unidos. Esta garantfa se aplica solamente mientras el producto este en uso en los Estados Unidos.
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON I1. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mbs frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurran completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, dsbs leer debido a resbaladas o ca|das, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est(_ en mamha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de moRtar 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 FAMILIARICE_E CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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.
  • Page 23 AVISO: Si despu_s haber desenganchado de segadora puede hacer que la palanca de control, la segadora no roda salten objetos extra_os dantro hacia atrb.s, empuja la sagadora un poco hacia La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que pueda adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n.
  • Page 24 PAPAUN CORTEALTO, PRECAUC.16N: No haga funcionar su BAJELAS RUEDAS segaaora sin la puerta trasera se cerro, o sin el desviador de rec0rtes o sin el recogedor c6sped aprobados en su lugar. Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se halla reroovido la puerta trasera o cuando se ha removido a puerta trasera o cuando est&...
  • Page 25 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR ClaSPED AVISO: Antes de rellenar el deposito de carburante, remover y descartar los residuos 1. Levante el recogedor de cdsped usando el del tapon que se encuantran al interior del mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cdsped, con los deposito.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR ACOLCHAR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad peque_a de humo puede IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor estar presente durante el uso inicial del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora producto y se debe considerar normal.

  • Page 27: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisar si hay suietadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de Limpiar la segadora c,sped (si viene equipado) € Limpiardobajode la cubiertade la trans- misi6n(segadorascon poderpropulsor) nevisar las correasy las poleasimpul- sadasIsegadoras conpoderpropulsor) Revisar o/afiladcambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubricacibn Limpiarla baterfaJrecargar (segadorasconarranqueel_ctdco) 1_4'4 Revisar el nivel del aceite...
  • Page 28 ESPEClFICAClONES 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 (debajo 32°F Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RC12YC Torsibn del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 29 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED CALIDADE$DE V_SCOSIDAO DE SAE • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero Uene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de c6sped a menudo para vedficar si estd da_ado o detedorado. Se va a dasgastar con el uso normal.
  • Page 30 FILTRO DE AIRE SlLENClADOR Su motor no va a funcionar en forma Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est& adecuada si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio elemento del prefiltro de espuma despu6s de y/o daSo.
  • Page 31 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSION PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Remueva la cubierta de la impulsibn. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo Ponga el bastJdor del recogedor de c6sped en la Ix>lea de la caja de engranajes. en la bolsa del c6sped con la parte rfgida Haga descansar la segadora en su lado de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 32 Inmedietamente prepare su segadora para el Barrade contrc almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exig DOBLAR operador si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. Mang, SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto periodo de tiempo, Hmpiela cuidadosamente,...

  • Page 33: Soluci6N De Problemas

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c0brala para protegerla Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de •...
  • Page 34 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirlgldo s un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte- Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el pemo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378530 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY -- PART NUMBER 174915 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 17060410 Screw, Tapping 1/4-20 x .62 174917 Gear Case, Upper, FWSS 57072 Seal 77881 Bearing 57079 Washer 174918 Drive Shaft, 21 • FWGD...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378530 3938 11\_ 13 1 Cy"...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378530 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bracket,Upstop 182714 Upper Handle, with Gdp 850733X004 Washer Lower Handle 176185 151721X479 Pushnut Control Bar 176235 182713 Screw 133107 Engine Zone Control Cable 750634 BottomBelt Cover...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378530 17 16...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378530 1(3EY PART I_'Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gear Case Assembly 17632.8 Drive Control Assembly 174915 Locknut1/4-20 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 63601 Spring 180607 Spring, Pulley Adjuster 182226 Wheel Adjuster Assembly(Right)
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 5_4_84'_ 1029_ 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL .o._ _,o__ 51A_163_...

  • Page 41: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 mmll 1341 - _ 163_ _51A_ 443% 1171 259_ 51 _U L__..2221 I.-_J 276_ 287_ 842_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 524_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1370 51A_ 1370 163_...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 so81 592_ 3O5p 1211 334 _' 7030 J 1036 LABEL-EMISSION 1019 KIT-LABEL 358 ENGINE GASKET 1005 PART K3EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691137 692670 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Head) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 691457 Crankshaft 299819...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602-0212-E1 I(]EY PART I_"Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIq'ION 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 499631 Ring Set-Piston(Standard) 692785 Ring Set-Piston(.010" O.S.) 281505 Pawt-Ratchat 697623 Panel 692786 Ring Set-Piston(.020" O.S.) 692787 Ring Set-Piston(.030" O.S.) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691866 Lock-PistonPin 499621...
  • 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 Any',_ne, dayornight (1-8(X)-469A663) (U.S.A. and Canada) www_ wwwm For repair of carry-in productslike vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics,call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-468-1222 AnyUme, dayorr_t (U.SA o_j) wwwJlesr&com...

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