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Craftsman 917.378442 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICReFTSMeN,
I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378442
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 website: www,sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICReFTSMeN, ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378442 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 website: www,sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......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...
  • Page 3 II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury, All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Never attempt to make wheel height the engine (motor) running. Disconnect adjustments while the engine (motor) is the spark plug wire, and keep the wire running. away from the plug to prevent accidental •...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual 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. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 6 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    The operationof any lawn • Forward motion will stop when the op- erator presence control bar is released. mowercan resultin foreign objectsthrowninto the To stop forward motion without stopping eyes,whichcan resultin engine, release the operator presence severeeyedamage.Always control bar slightly until the drive control wearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhile disengages.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    Pivot }ins Rear Grass ° Change the oil after every 25 hours of catcher operation or each season. You may handle need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill.
  • Page 9 Hold operator presence control bar MULCHING MOWING TIPS down to the handle and pull starter IMPORTANT: For best performance, handle quickly. Do not allow starter keep mower housing free of built-up rope to snap back. grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO STOP ENGINE...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES _/'_/_'_'_X_/_n_jXX_ ,.oocoMP Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) i/° Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowera) CheckJSh,_'pen/ReplaceBlade _/,3 LubdcaUooChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MoweraI Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine 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 RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs, •...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often fordamage result in increased oil consumption when or deterioration.
  • Page 13 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...
  • 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 Remove blade. \.j_ Anti-fold bracket 4.
  • Page 15 Operator presence 3osition Immediately prepare your lawn mower for control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- Lower riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1, Remove spark plug, • Cover your unit with a suitable protective Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through 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. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) arias, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segL]n las instruceiones 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 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar y comprender todas las instruccionesque en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una maquina dentro Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un Area cerrada. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de obJeto. hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaeiones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte el En ningt]n case hay que regular la altura de las ruedas mientras el motor estA en marcha.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- ]erador Barra de control que sxi tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR f_brica con la excepci6n de aqueNas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos eontroles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 • Para mantener el control de la impulsion Laoperacion d ecualquier enganchado cuando se de vuelta en los segadora p uede hacer q ue salten objetos extrafios d entro de esquinas, empuje el mango hacia abajo y levante las ruedas delanteras fuera del suelo susojos, I oquepuede producir al girar la segadora.
  • Page 24 Pasadordel Mango del • Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de trasera bastidordel operaci6n o una vez pot temporada. Puede recogedor necesitar cambiar el aceite m_s a menudo de c_sped cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. AGREGUE GASOUNA •...

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    2. Mueva lapalanca decontrol deaceleracion CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR delmotor a laposici6n d eRh, PIDO. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor 3. Sujete labarra decontroles q ueexigen la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora presencia d eloperador abajoenel mango sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /__J_ //.,_/ " F EO. S Revisar si hay sujetadores suelt_s Limpiar/inspeccionarel recogedor de I ;mpisr 18segadora misi6n (segadoms con poder pmpulsor) GA I Implar debaJode la cublerta de la Revisar las cormas y las poleas impul- sadas (segadoms conpoder p ropulsor) Revlsar o/afllar/carnblar la cuchllla...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt_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 Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    RECOGEDOR DE C#SPED AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado arranque en clima fifo, estos aceites de mul- con el agua de la manguera pete tiene que tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consume de estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 BUJiA FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de cada tempo- manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. rada de siega o despu#s de cada 100 horas Susfituirel papel del cartucho una vez al a5o de operaci0n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPUL- SION 1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n. Rem- ueva 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: Aceite Del Motor

    Barra de control c Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Posici6n para segar exige la presencia almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si del operador la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Mango Cuando se va a guardar la segadora per cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, Mango...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector 1. Remueva la bujia. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No 2. Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s use plastico. El pl_stico no puede respirar, Io del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. que permite la formaci6n de condensacibn, 3.
  • Page 33 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mas alto," Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m_s alto." Velocidad del motor lent& Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire, Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o Limpie la parte interior de la basura debajo de la segadora,...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378442...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378442 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 183485 Upper Handle. with Grip 175060X004 Delector Spring 151721X479 Lower Handle 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 180955 Control Bar 180625 Hubcap Bolt 133107 Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378442...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.378442 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184586 Control Cable Assembly 178843 Drive Cover 167387 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 132010 Hex Flange Nut 751152 Locknut #10-24 137052 Drive Pulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 151521 Kit.

  • Page 38: Gear Case Assembly

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378442 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUMBER 180184 15 12 PART DESCRIPTION 183497 Case. Lower 183498 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 183500 Lever, Clutch 183501 Spring, Return 183502 Shaft, Input 183503 Dog, Movable...

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