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Craftsman 917.378893 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.378893 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.25 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge
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CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.25 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.378893
• Espahol, p. 19
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
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 6.25 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378893 • Espahol, p. 19 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 owner's...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major...

  • Page 4: General Service

    Record both serial numberand date of purchasein space providedabove. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Here's what's included in the Agreement: chase. Your new Craftsman® product • Expert service by our 12,000 profe- designed and manufactured...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Fast help by phone- phonesupport That's the kind of professionalismyou can from a Sears technicianon products count on to help prolongthe life of your requiring in-homerepair,plusconve- newpurchasefor years to come. Purchase nient repair scheduling. your RepairProtectionAgreementtoday! Once you purchasethe Agreement,a Some limitations and exclusions...
  • Page 6 REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM Catcher CARTON frame Remove loose parts included with handle mower. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR 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...
  • Page 8 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operationof any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position eyes, which can result in best for most lawns.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Grass Purchase fuel in quantities that can be catcher used within 30 days to assure...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentson your mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the your mowerand could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER NOTE: Remove the blade adapter check the key inside hub of blade adapter. Always observe safety rules when per- The key must be in good condition to work forming any maintenance. properly. Replace adapter if damaged. TIRES TO REPLACE BLADE •...
  • Page 13 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, empty fuel tank by running • Checkyour grass catcher often for damage gine until fuel tank is empty. or deterioration.
  • Page 14 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 Replace the air filter cartridge every hours of operation, whichever occurs hours of operation...
  • Page 15 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down pulley and rolling belt off it. Trimplate Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor Remove blade. Remove debris shield. Remove belt from engine pulley crankshaft.
  • Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower 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- riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove dirt, grease,...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Remove spark plug. gasoline will cause problems. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • If possible, store your unit indoors spark plug hole into cylinder. cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 19 Contratapa GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 20 I. OPERAClON • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones I1.
  • Page 21 Acuerdos de Proteccibn para la Reparacibn Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes: nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. dise_ado • Servicio experto de nuestros 12.000 espe- y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por cialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n.

  • Page 22: Mantenimiento

    Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- profesionalidad con que puede contar para f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que acaba productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, de comprar, per muchos ahos. iCompre hey su y adem_.s una programacidn sobre los a Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n! reglos m_.s convenientes.
  • Page 23 PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA LA CAJA DE CARTON Mango del Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen bastidor del recogedor con la segadora. Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de la caja de cart6n y tienda el panel del extremo piano.
  • Page 24 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR 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 simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 25 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Laoperaci6n d ecualquier Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las segadora puedehacerque ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de saltenobjetos extra_os d entro de susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayoria da_os graves en_stos.
  • Page 26 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el estanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados mango del bastidor. ,jl durante los primeros 30 dims. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los £RECAUCION: Limpie el aceite o el recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora.
  • Page 27 • Para comenzar el motor sandio el arrancador CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR de soga, siga los pasos de arriba. Cambie el IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor uso del Ilave de arranque con el arrancador rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora de soga.

  • Page 28: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DE CADA DE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 29 Adaptador de Ranura Chavetero del SEGADORA la cuchilla aenal Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. Arandela de LLANTAS seguridad • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden da_ar la goma. •...

  • Page 30: Caja De Engranajes

    CAJA DE ENGRANAJES • Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engranajes y el _.rea alrededor de la impulsi6n tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaci6n de basura. Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsi6n dos veces por temporada.
  • Page 31 SlLENClADOR • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est,. Asegt3rese que el filtro de aire y que el carbu- corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio rador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie la y/o daSo.
  • Page 32 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el mango inferior est_.n fuera del centro para levantar y bajar el mango. Remueva el mango superiory conexi6ne(s) el asegurar el (los) cable(s) al mango inferior. Remueva el panel de mango del mango inferior.
  • Page 33 MANGO • Vaciar el depdsito del carburante poniendo Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el en marcha el motor y dej_.ndolo funcionar almacenamiento. hasta que el carburante termine y el carburador este vacio. Apriete los extremos inferiores del mango inferior entre si hasta que el mango inferior •...
  • Page 34 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca Filtro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. Combustible rancio.
  • Page 35 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura.
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378893...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378893 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 183496X479 Upper Handle 176185 Washer, Step 175245X479 Lower Handle 176235 Nut, Push 146771 Control Bar 188839X004 Mounting Bracket, Debris Shield 17411308 Screw 192325 Screw 191574 Handle Bolt...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378893...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378893 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 184588 Drive Control Assembly (with Cable) 175739 Driveshaft Cover 167387 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster 188815 Frame, Grassbag 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw :#10-24 x 2-3/4 183497 * Case, Lower 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20x2.12...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 8471 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1019 LABEL KI'I] 718_ 307_ 670 @ 146_ 190 _ _615 _404...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I 443_, 310_ 8s3%8o2 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 633 @_ 97sl 633 _ 276_# 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276_ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 969 W 334_ 1211 2271 505 @ 358 ENGINE GASKET 2o@ 842 68© PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Valve- Exhaust Cylinder Assembly 262651 399269 Valve-Intake Kit-Bushing/Seal 262652 299819 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 493279 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K05-0344-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 398188 O Valve-Needle/Seat 66538 Boot-Spark Plug 693981 O5 Gasket-Float Bowl 93490 Screw (Starter Gear Cover) 690979 Key-Timing 493823 • Spacer (Includes 2) 691753 Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank 272653 •O:1:Gasket-Air Cleaner 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover)
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