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Craftsman 917.378210 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN'J
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.378210
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN'J 5.5 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.378210 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......Back Cover LIMITEDTWOYEAR 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, Seers will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while wa_ng backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 &WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and A,Look for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and lead • important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONItl BECOME ALERTIII YOUR compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 5 Read these instructionsand 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 in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous controls end adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In Iltaratura supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn mower con result in foreign • Serf-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down i eyes, which con result in to the handle and pushing the ddve severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Operation

    • TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR SAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
  • Page 9 NOTE: Allow oiltosettle d own into engine problems, the fuel system should be foraccurate reading. Toread proper level, emptied before storage of 30 days or insert thedipstick into thetube and rest longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine oil cap on the tube. Do not thread engine and let it run until the fuel lines the cap onto the tube.
  • Page 10 • MOWlNGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • 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: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check lor Loose FaSteners "M / l" IIfEqu]p Clearvln ;e_ctGrass Catcher Clean Lawn Mowe_ Clean under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check d rive belt/ Ileys (power.propell_t_owers) CheclVSharpen,1%place Blade I,/3 Lubrication Chart...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    . PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: IASOLINE 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 BLADE 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 SAt[ VISCOSITY GRADES • 1"he gross catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or detedorotion. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher TF._FI_RAI_RE I:_NG _ ,¢NTICIPATF_) EI_I:O_[ NED(T OL (_#l_E needs replacing, replace only with a NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils manufacturer approved replacement...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SPARK PLUG AiR FILTER - Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 be damaged by using a dirty air filter. hours of operation, wNchever occurs first. Replace the air filler every 100 hours of ogeratJonor every season, whichever Spark plug type and gap setting are...
  • Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory s et. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is runningtoo fast Drive or too slew, take your lawn mower to a cover Sears or other qualified service center for repair end adjustment.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the control bar Fold 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: Troubleshocting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indours and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. "Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. 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 Excesslva I. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten dbratlon blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released.
  • Page 19 Sears reparard gratis todo delecto an el material y [a mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comarc[alos o de ardendo, esta gamnt[a sblo se apllca per noventa (90) dias a pertir de la fecha de compm.
  • Page 20 • Nunca opere l amaquina cuando IV. SERVICIO li hierba est_ moJada, AsegOrese siempre de taner • Tenga cuidade extra el manejar la gasolina buena tmccibn en sus pies; mantonga el y los dernds combustibles. Son inflarnables mango firmemente y camine; nunca corm. y los gases son exldosivos.
  • Page 21 _M_ERllF.NCIA: E]tubodeescape delmotor, A_aRIECAUCI6N: El silenciador y otras piezas akjunos desuscanslbJy_esy a_ del motor Ilegan a ser exlremadamente cornponentes delvehlculo con1_r_n o catientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo _omn_ _uct_ _frnk_ en el calientes despuELs de que el motor haya pamdo.
  • Page 22 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGAOORA Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO oporar su sogadora ng6va. IMPORTANTE: Desp#egue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no paUizcar o da_ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraclones con su segadom para fandliadzarse con la ubicacibn de los diversos contmles y ajuates. Guarde este manual para referencla en el future, Estos slmbolos pueden apareser sobre su eagadom o en la Ilteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 24 CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI(_N La opemci6n de cualqu_er segadom puede hacer que • La autoimpulsibn se contmla el sujetar la salten objetos exb'aSos dentro barra de control que exige la presencia del de sus ojos, Io que puede operador hacia abajo en el mango y al producir dafios graves en *_stos.
  • Page 25 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Mango d_l basUdor d el Su segadora tue enviada lista para usarse recoged= como acolchadom de calm vegetal. Para de c_sped conve_da a una operacibn de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerla trasera de cortac_sped 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 _I_PRECAUCK_N: Liens hasta la parts inferior MOTOR del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No lo liens demaelado. Limpie el acelto o el AGREGUE ACEITE combustible den_mado. No almacane, Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el derrarne o use gasolina corca de una llama motor.
  • Page 27 pARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor y si no intenta ponerlo IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor en marcha de nuevo, elivie la barra de rendimointo montenga la caja de la segador a control que exige la presencia del opemdor.
  • Page 28 PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FEGHAS A MEDIOA CUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHASDE SERVIClO Revlsar s/hay sujetador_ sueltos Llmpiar/Inspecclonar el recoged_r (elvk,no_u_oado) LImpiar _asegadora Lira_ar d ebaJo d ela cublerta d elatmns- mis_ (segaderas con poder propubor) Revlsar l ascorreas y 18s poleas imnpulul- sades (segadems c on poder p ropLdsor) Revlsar c4afllarlcambiar la cuc hilla _4_i...
  • Page 29 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO _IOMERO DESERIF-: FECHADECOMPRA: CAPACtDAD Y T1PODEGASOLINA: 1.0 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPODEACEITE(API-SF-_: SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°1=);SAE 5W'30 (DEBhJO 32_F_ CAPACIDAD DE ACEn'E: 18.5 07- DE CAPACIDAD NGK BPR6ES TORSIC_N D ELPERNODE LACUCHILLA: 35-40 FE LBS. • [] numSro del nodelo y el de serie se encuentmn an la calcomania adjunta a la parte tmsem de la caja de la segadom.
  • Page 30 . RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED MOTOR • El recogeder de cdsped puede ser rociado LUBRICACI(_N con el agua de la manguera pero tlene qua Use solamente aceite de detergents de alta estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. calided clasificado con la clasificacibn SF-SJ •...
  • Page 31 FILTRO DE AIRE SlLENClADOR Su motor puede sufrir averlas y funcionar de ]nspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ manera incorrecta con un flltro del aire sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio y/ode_o. Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o tras 100 horas de _uncionamiento, rnds a menudo si se utiliza en co_diciones de BUJ[AS...
  • Page 32 _PRECAUCI_N: Antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido Mani_la d e completamente. mango 3. Desco_ecte el atambre de la bujia y pbngalo en donde no pueda eldrar en contacto con 6sta.
  • Page 33 PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR IMPORTAN11E: Nunca manipule el regulador [] earbumdor de su motor es de emisi6n baja. del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbdca El tomillo de mezcla en vaclo esta aproplado para la velocided del motor adecuada. Puede ser peligroso hacer funclonar el motor a usa con un capuch6n limitador que previene el velocidad por anbre el ajuete de alta velocided...
  • Page 34 MANGO gasohol o qua tJenenetanol o metanol) pueden • Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el atraer humedad, Io que conduce a la almacenamlento. separacion y a la formaclon de acidca durante 1. Apdete los extremos inferlores del mango el almacenamianto.
  • Page 35 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCI6N P'ROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca 1. Rltro de aim sucio. 1. Limple/cambie el flllro de aire. 2. Sin combustil_e. 2. Llene el estanque de combus tible. 3. Combustible rancio. 3. Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenado con combustible limpio y nuevo.
  • Page 36 IDENTIFICACI(3N • DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Vlbracl6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilia. Apriete el exceslva o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. 2. Ciguer_al del motor doblado. 2. Pbngase en contacto con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado.
  • Page 37 ROTARY L AWN MOWER-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.378210 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-- PART NUMBER 175258 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-I/4 700343 Bushing 175248X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 FJug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 SeaJ 75043_(...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378210...
  • Page 39 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.378210 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON 165762X(:X_4 Axle Arm Assembly LR 175391X479 Upder Handle 151721X479 Lower Handle 150182 Hubcap 165912 Boll 169780 Cont rdlBar 176185 Washer 130861 Engine Zone ContTdlCable 176235 Pushnut 171407 HandleBolt 175(_83 Bottom Belt Cover 136376 ,_ HandleKnob...
  • Page 40 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378210...
  • Page 41 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378210 I_-Y PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DriveCover 14,5738 Control Cable Assembly Hex Flange Nut Locknut #10-24 132010 751152 Drive Pulley 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 137052 Wheet Adjuster Assembly (Left) V-Belt 151521 175436...
  • Page 42 MODEL NUMBER GCVI60-5.5-A1 • HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE co.,.o_l CAMSHAFTJ 1_ _11)_:_ " "_1 _,, 1.__ 1_21_1 _1_5 __ 6 1_0_ 9 CARBURETOR .J...
  • Page 43 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CONTROL CARBURETOR PART KEY pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gasket Bet 5580311 Arm, Govemor 3088416 Float Bet 5580329 Rod, Governor 5580162 Chamber Set, Float 5580345 Spring, Governor 4930756 Screw Set 5580352 Spdng, Throttle Retom 4481818 Screw Set 4439428 Spring, Lever 1441518...
  • Page 44 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 • HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE FAN COVER I RECOIL STARTER FLYWHEEL AIR CLEANER...
  • Page 45 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5_1 H_)NDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE AIR CLEANER FAN COVER PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber. Supporter 107 mm 5580154 Tube, Breather 5028923 PetcockAssy. Man 5580402 Element, Air Cleaner 5580394 Bracket. Petcock 5581410 Case Assy., Ak Cleaner 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank 5664560 Gasket.
  • Page 46 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE OiL PAN CYLINDER BARREL ] :RANKSHAFT J MUFFLER _'_5...
  • Page 47 MODEL NUMBER GCV160-5.5-A1 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CYLINDER BARREL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580030 CrankshaftCornp. (N1-Tyge) 5579982 Cylinder Ass,/. 5581012 Washer Thrust 2399780 CUp,Valve Guide 5579990 Cover, Head 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather PISTON CONNECTING ROD 0636845 Bolt, Flange (6X12) 0803619 Bolt, Flange (6X14) 5581038...
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