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Craftsman 917.378480 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378480 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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ICHFTSMnN'I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378480
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.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ICHFTSMnN'I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378480 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.corn/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: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE 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 manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury, All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion, If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not...

  • 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: Howto Set Upyour Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual 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- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep-...
  • 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 supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug The operationof anylawn mowercan resultin foreign wire from spark plug. 2. Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise objectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan resultin to tighten the drive cable. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. severeeye damage. A lways If condition fails to improve after the wearsafetyglassesor eye shieldswhile...

  • Page 8: To Empty Grass Catcher

    Pivot 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: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect G rassCatcher (IfEquipped) M CleanLawnM°wer (Power-Propelled M owers) Clean Under Ddve Cover Checkdrive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowem) ChackJSh_u]:mNRaplace Ble, de LubdcaUon Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start MowersI F.n_naO, Lav_ I/t= Change Engine Og Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug...

  • Page 11: 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 RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing.

  • Page 12: Drive Wheels

    GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in ° The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will water, but must be dry when used. result in increased oil consumption when ° Check yourgrasscatcheroften fordamage or deterioration, Through normal use it will used above 32°F.
  • Page 13 SPARK PLUG AIR RLTER Replace spark plug at the beginning Your engine will not run properly and may each mowing season or after every 100 be damaged by using a dirty air filter. hours of operation, whichever occurs Replace the air filter every 100 hours of first.
  • Page 14 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down. Remove blade and debris shield. 5.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Operator presence it!on Immediately prepare your lawn mower for controlbar 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 handle_...

  • 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, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position, dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segen las instruceionespars la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 II, OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los acoidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las euestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el use resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales pueden resultar correcto de la maquina.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una rn_quina dentro • Pare e inspecctone el equipo si le pega a un de un _rea cerrada. abjeto. Rep_relo, sl es nesesaria, antes de • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras hacarlo arrancar. el motor estd en marcha. Desconecte el •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas Jnstruccionesy este manual comple- Barm de con_ol la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango supenor segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_,speclviene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envfo.
  • Page 22 FAMlUARICESE 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 controle,=y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el future, Estos s{mbolo,= pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Ilteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Sl las condicionesno mejoran despues de los pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante segadora puede hacer que queda la misma), la correa de transmisi6n salten objetos extrafios dentro de La operacibn de cualquier estd desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida, sus ojos, Io que puede producir AVISO: Si el segadora comienza "a arrastrarse"...
  • Page 24 _asador det Mango del • Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 hares de trasera bastidordel operacibn o una vez por temporada. Puede recogedor necesitar cambiar el acelte rods a menudo de c_sped cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. AGREGUE GASOLINA •...
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR Sujete la barra de controles que exigen la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor presencia del operador abajo en el mango y tire el mango del arrancador r_,pidamente. rendimiento mardenga la caja de la segadora No permita que el cord6n arrancador se sin acumulacion de eesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTOj,f/_/_JjJ ouE coMPL su s vlc,o REQUU Ec.As R_r._ h=y =ul=tador= =J=b Umplar la_gadora misk_n (_adoru co.pod_l_qsor) u.rnR_debaJo delacublerta d elatrans- Revisar las correas y I_ polees impul- Rovbar o /elllar/camblar b cuchlga Tabla =co-=rranque el,k_co) Revisar el rdvd del acelte I1_1,,_ CGrnb_f _J 8c8_...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

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

  • Page 28: Caja De Engranajes

    AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- RECOGEDOR DE CESPED viscosidad (5W30, 10W30. etc.) mejoran el • El recogedor de c_sped puede set rociado arranque en clima frlo, estos aceites de mul- con el agua de la manguera peru tiena que tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de estar seco cuando se vaya a uSar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ[A Su motor puede sufrir averias y functonar de Cambie el buj{a al comienzo de cada tempo- manera incorrecte con un filtro del aire sucio. rada de siega o despues de cada 100 horas Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_:) de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 30 PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPUL- SION 1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsibn y fijador de la correa. Remueva 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 haoia arriba.
  • Page 31 Barra de control ¢ Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Posici(Sn para segar exige la presencia almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si dot operador la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dfas o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto per{odo do tiompo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, Mango remuova toda la mugre, la grase, las hojas, etc,...
  • Page 32 CIUNDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector 1, Remueva la bujla. adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a travds use pldstico. El pldstico no puede respirar, Io del agujero do la bujfa en el cilindro. que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, 3.
  • Page 33 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl0N Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m&s alto," Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mds alto." Velocidad del motor lenta. Umpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378480 _3938 11\io._,._10 ;2 30...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378480 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186111 Upper Handle, with Grip 175060X004 Selector Spring 151721X479 Lower Handle 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 185503 Control Bar 160626 Hubcap 182755 Engine Zone Control Cable 184193...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378480 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185685 Drive Control Assembly 185566 Gear Case Assembly (See Breakdown) 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 63601 Lcoknut 1/4-20 185681 Screw 182226 Spring 169778 V-Belt 180914 Kit.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378480 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 185566 PART DESCRIPTION 17060410 Screw, Tapping 1/4-20 x .62 174917 Gear Case, Upper, FWSS 57072 Seal 77881 Bearing 57079 Washer 174918 Ddve Shaft, 21" FWGO...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATFON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0273-E1 I 1019 LABEL KIll 287_ 710 0 24 (_...

  • Page 40: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0273-E1 443B. 977 CARBURETOR ,63g GASKET 7_633 127_ 276_ 276 _=_ I_>1 P..ARR[IRFTNR nVFRHAIII 633 Q 61 _163_)_ 276_ 127...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0273-E1 6s47 332 _ 324 @ 65 _ 592 _ 58 _._..__, 689 O 456_ s97_ EM=SS=ONS LABEL J 1036...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0273-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163_ 5 85_=_ 404 (_ PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 499425 Rin 9 Set-Piston (Standard) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010 = Oversize) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499427...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0273-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw (Control Cover] 692259 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 698589 281434 Grip-Starter Rope 692342 Cover-Breather Passage 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 691879 • Gasket-Breather Passage 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)
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