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Craftsman 917.378212 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378212
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
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 1 917.378212 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts 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: Operation

    If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commemial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. ddves, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and •,Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and lead important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!U BECOMEALERTH! YOUR compounds, chemicals known to the State SAFETY IS INVOLVED. of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER 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. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE Raise handles until lower handle...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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...

  • Page 7: Drive Control

    The operation of any lawn DRIVE CONTROL mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down eyes, which can result in to the handle and pushing the drive severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 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 9: To Stop Engine

    NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine problems, the fuel system should be for accurate reading. To read proper level, emptied before storage of 30 days or insert the dipstick into the tube and rest longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine oil cap on the tube.
  • Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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 Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 11 MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE F,LL ,.DATES REGULARSERVICE SERVICE DATES /_'_£,_5_£-_,"" IIIII Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Ik f Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge Mowers) IE,_nc start RECheck Engine Oil Level Change En_line Oil _1,_...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.5 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") NGK BPR6ES 3LADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 13 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 water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°1.

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plugs at the beginning of be damaged by using a dirty air filter. each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever Spark plug type and gap setting are...
  • Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast Drive or too slow, take your lawn mower to a cover Belt Sears or other qualified service center for...
  • Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released.
  • Page 19 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS 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 segen las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 IV. SERVIClO ,, Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba • Tenga ¢,uidade extra al manejar la gasoline est6 mojada. Aseg_ese siempra de taner buena traccibn en sus pies; rcantenga el y los dembs combustibles. Son inflamables y los gases son explosivos. mango firmercente y camine;...
  • Page 21 _kADVERTENClA: El tubode escape del motor, #e_l RECAUCI()N: El silenciador y otras piezas algunos de sus cons_ntes y algunos motor Ilegan a ser extremadamente componentesdel vehiculo contieneno calientes durante la operacibn y siguen siendo desprenden productosquimicosconocidosen el calientes despuds de que el motor haya Estado de Californiacorno causa de cdnosry parado.
  • Page 22 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VlENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO 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 el producto.
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI(_N segadora puede hacer que • La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la salten objatos extraSos dentro barra de control qua exige la presencia del La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede operador hacia abajo en el mango y al producir daSos graves en dstos.
  • Page 25 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convedida a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADOFIAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacdsped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta.
  • Page 26 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL _I_PRECAUCI6N: Uene hasta la parte inferior MOTOR del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Limpie el aceite o el AGREGUE ACEITE combustible derramado, No almacene, Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama motor.
  • Page 27 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor y si no intenta ponedo IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor en marcha de nuevo, alivie la barra de rendimeinto mantenga la caja de la segador a control que exiga la presencia del operador.
  • Page 28 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO __'_O_ Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar,'inspeccionar el recogedor de cdsped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora Limpiar deba o de la cubierta de la trans- m s 6n (segadoras c?n poder propulsor) sadas (se_aderas con poder propulsor) Revisar Ins con'eas y Ins poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcael6n...

  • Page 29: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERODE SERIE: FECHADECOMPRA: CAPACIDAD YTIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.0 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DEACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (DEBAJO 32°F) CAPACIDAD DEACEITE: 18.5 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD BUJIA(ABERTURA:.030") NGK BPR6ES TORSI6N DELPERNO DELACUCHILLA: 35-40 FT. LBS. El num_ro del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora.
  • Page 30 RECOGEDOR DE CleSPED MOTOR • El recogedor de cOsped puede ser rociado LUBRICAClON con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. calidad clasificado con la clasificaciOn SF-SJ •...
  • Page 31 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir avadas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un flltro del aire sucio. corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o daSo.
  • Page 32 APRECAUCl6N" Antes de dar calquier servico 0 de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegDrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles sa hayan detenido Manillade completamente. mango Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta.
  • Page 33 PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbdca El carburador de su motor es de emisi6n baja. para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede El tomillo de mezcla an vacio esta apropiado con un capuch6n limitador que previene el ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una endquecimiento excesivo de la mezcla do...
  • Page 34 MANGO Drene el estanque de combustible. Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el Haga arrancar el motor y d_jelo funcionar almacenamiento. hasta que las I{neas del combustible y el carburador est6n vacfos. 1. Apriete los extremos inferiores del mango •...

  • Page 35: Identificacion De Problemas

    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. 2. Sin combustible. 2. Llene el estanque de combus tible. 3. Combustible rancio. 3. Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible limpio y nuevo.
  • Page 36 IDENTIFICACI( N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(_N VlbraclOn 1. Cuchilia desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el exceslva o suelta, perno de la cuchilla. 2. Cigue_al del motor doblado. 2. POngase on contacto con su centro de servicio Soars o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado.

  • Page 37: Gear Case Assembly

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378212 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUMBER 175258 PART DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 175248X004 Engagement Brecket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7) 77881...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.378212 14 11_...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL N U MBER 917.378212 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 175391X479 Upper Handle 175060X004 Selector Spring 151721X479 Lower Handle 144929 Screw 169780 Control Bar 165782X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 130861 Hubcap Engine Zone Control Cable...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378212...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.378212 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DriveCover 145755 Control Cable Assembly 175065 Locknut #10-24 132010 751152 Hex Flange Nut Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 158755 Ddve Pulley 175436 V-Belt 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)
  • Page 42 HONDA 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 CONTROL CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR...
  • Page 43 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 CARBURETOR CONTROL KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gasket Set 3088416 5580311 Arm, Governor Float Set 5580162 5580329 Rod, Govemor Chamber Set, Float 4930756 5580345 Spring, Governor Screw Set 4481818 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return Screw Set 1441518 4439428 Spring, Lever...
  • Page 44 HONDA 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.S-A1 FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER I FLYWHEEL 4-'..-_I AIR CLEANER...

  • Page 45: Fan Cover

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm 5597869 Starter Assy., Recoil NH1 5028923 Petcock Assy. Man Long Rope Black 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580634 Knob, Recoil Starter 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter...
  • Page 46 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT I PISTON CONNECTING ROD J 5---o LMUFFLER...

  • Page 47: Cylinder Barrel

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV16O-5.5-A1 CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5579982 Cylinder Assy. 5580030 Crankshaft Comp, (N1-Type) 2399780 5581012 Washer Thrust Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head 5579990 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 0636845 PISTON CONNECTING Bolt, Flange (6X12) 0803619 Bolt, Flange (6X14) Oil Seal 25.4X62X6...
  • Page 48 For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anydrne, day_ rig_ (U.SA only) www.seal_.corn For the replacement parts, accessories and owner'smanuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears ParLsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek...

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