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Craftsman 917.379811 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.379811 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.379811
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVISO:
Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci6n sobre emisiones de
California y de la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental estadounidense (EPA) para equipos
pequeSos no circulantes (SORE) funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo, e incluyen los
siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones: modificaci6n del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
acci6n (TWC) (en caso de tenet/o).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA,'CARB. To
find the life period specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomania
D.O.M. incluye especificaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el periodo de
vida i_til de su motor relaccionado con emisiones. Este periodo se relaciona con la duraci6n en
conformidad
con las emisiones segl_n Io certificado pot EPA/CARB. Para hallar la especificaci6n
del perfodo de vida de su motor, mire cu_.l de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su
calcomania
D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
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/craftsman

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horas, (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. 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/craftsman...

  • Page 2: General Operation

    ......Back Cover 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IlL CHILDREN • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you is not alert to the presence of children. leave the equipment, before cleaning Children are often attracted to the the mower or unclogging the chute.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to which could expose moving parts or the State of California to cause cancer allow objects to be thrown.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual Remove any packing material from around control bar. in its entirety before you attempt to Your handles may be adjusted for your assemble or operate your new lawn mower. mowing comfort. Refer to Service IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is Adjustments...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWIER 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 reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • With engine running, select ground objects thrown into the speed by moving drive speed control eyes, which can result in lever to desired position. severe eye damage. •...

  • Page 8: To Empty Grass Catcher

    SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door slots Grass • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear catcher discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under guard as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. •...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    ADD GASOLINE SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of FOR MULCHING 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be Mulcher door closed.

  • Page 10: To Stop 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 11: Lubrication Chart

    F,LL .. ° oo °s ov,o AS YOU COMPLETE Ok'_._/_¢-_'__:)._ _" _"/ O_'_ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive I_lVpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 11/3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start MowersI I,/4...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: _ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal...

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    5. There are arrows embossed on both TO SHARPEN BLADE sides of the pinion gear. With the NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening arrow at the top of the pinion, the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is arrow must point towards the front of balanced.

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    Collar Turn TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL clockwise to NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove Clip drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 15: Rear Deflector

    ACAUTION: TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside 2.
  • Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Squ_ LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a 3-Position period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove handle all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- OTHER tive cover that does not retain moisture. • Do not store gasoline from one season Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot to another. breathe, which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "13ghten vibration blade bolt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress control bar to Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is on when control hard to pull upper handle before is released.
  • Page 19 Sears reparar_ gratis rode defecto en el materiel y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriende, esta garantia sblo se aplica por noventa (90) dlas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 20 • Nunca permita que los nifios operen la • No opere la mdquina bajo la influencia del mdquina. alcohol o de las drogas. • Tonga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los °st6 mojada.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    _I_.DVERTENClA: El tubo de escape del _LBusque este simbolo que sefiala las motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y precauciones de seguridad de importancia. Quiere deck - [llATENCIONfllIIIESTE algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen ALERTOI!! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de COMPROMETIDA.
  • Page 22 Remueva el material de empaque de Lea estas instrucoiones y el manual alrededor de la barra de control. completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Sus mangos pueden ajustarse para que le acomode al segar. Refi6rase a la secci6n de IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARJCESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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 sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 24: Paraajustar Laaltura De Corte

    EL IMPULSION segadora puede hacer que salten • La velocidad de recorrido purde ser objetos extraSos dentro de sus seleccionada moviendo la palanca de La operaci6n de cualquier ojos, Io que puede producir conteol de la impulsi6n a la posici6n daSos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 25 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA Ranurasde_ Puerta Mango del LATERAL bastidordel • La tap6n acolchadora debe ser instalada recogedorde adentro de la abertura de la descarga trasera. • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n corno se muestra.
  • Page 26 AGREGUEGASOLINA PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR • Llene el estanque de combustible. Use CUANDO CONVIERTA gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia SEGADORA con el mfnimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO gasolina con plomo aumentard los dep6sitos de 6xido de plomo y carbono y se reducird La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada.

  • Page 27: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOSPARASEGARY PARAHACERARRANCAREL ACOLCHAR MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtaner el me'Drrendimiento NOTA: Debido a las capas protectoras del mantenga la caja de la segadera sin acumulac6n motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede de c_sped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccibn estar presente durante el uso inicial del de Mantenimentode este manual.

  • Page 28: Antes De Cada Uso

    LLENEL,SFECHAS,MEO,OA Revisar si ha), sujetadores sueltos !# ! II / Limpiadinspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora im_iar debajo de la cubieda _ la trans- misl_ (segadoras cpn poder propulsor) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla I_ 3 Tabla de lubricaci6n...

  • Page 29: Numero De Serie

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) API-SF-SJ) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz. BUJiA (ABERTURA: .045"): CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSION DEL PERNO...
  • Page 30 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA En los dos lados de los piSones se hallan unas flechas. Si la flecha estd en la parte AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla - superior del piSon, 6sta teine pue apuntar pero si Io hace, asegOrese de que quede hacia la padre anterior de la segadora.

  • Page 31: Filtro De Aire

    PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE Gireen el sentido alas manillas del Collar relojpara MOTOR Abrazadera remover AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio. 1.
  • Page 32 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL _PRECAUCI(_N: Antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: RECOGEDOR DE CI=SPED 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. • Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c6sped Aseg6rese que la cuchilla y que todas las en la bolsa del crisped con la parte rfgida de partes movibles se hayan detenido la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 33 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento el final de carla temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto period<)de tiempo, Ifmpielacuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.

  • Page 34: Identificacion De Problemas

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posrole,guarde su unidaden un re(into cerrado y c_brala para protegerlacontra el (con Drene el aceite el motor caliente)y c_.,-nbielo polvoy la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio.(Vea =MOTOR" en la • Cubra su unidad con un form protector secci6n de Mantenimento este manuaL) adecuado que no retenga la humedad.No use CiUNDRO...
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambte la cuchilla. Apnete el dlsparejo o suelta. perno de la cuchdla. 2. Altura de las ruedas d_spareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la m_sma altura. 3. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, Limpie la pane inferior de la hojas o basura debajo...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL N UMBER 917.379811...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379811 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 167163 Handle, Upper DIx Comf. (Includes Grip) - - - Engine, Craftsman Model Number 161105X479 Handle, Lower 143.016724 (See Breakdown) 175788 Bail, Cont. Wire DIx Coral. BIk 179015...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.379811...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.379811 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 178916 Drive Pawl Speed Control 170011 175786 Bail Control Drive 166450 Pinion, Drive RH Washer 54583 Screw 52160 179049 DdveCable 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 161537 Cover Drive 180504 Cover, Dust Wheel 75O634 Screw Thdrol t 0-25 x .50...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 275- 182^.^ 277, "306 370C </241...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 K_'Y PART K_-Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key #2 and 20) 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 DoweIPin 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 PART DESCRIPTION 64O271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust SealWasher 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 65O5O6 * Shutter Screw...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016724 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key No. 4) __ 8 590600 Washer 590702 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog 7--_ _--7 590698590697 590699 Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590703 6"_...
  • Page 44 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matterwho sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ dayornlght (1-8oo.469-4_) (U.S.Aand Canada) www.sears.COlTI _Nw.seai, s.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night(U.S.A.only) www.,.q_l_com...

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