Craftsman 917.378531, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Horsepower Power Propelled 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 378531 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A VisitourCraftsman website www sears conYcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...United States This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Illinois 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instru...

Page 3: ...ed before starting the engine motor If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes r...

Page 4: ...d expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not ...

Page 5: ...orougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence...

Page 6: ...ulchef doo_ Primer on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to...

Page 7: ...l lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels To keep drive control engaged when turning comers push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower resence control ...

Page 8: ...d Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door c...

Page 9: ... before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may 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 Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities...

Page 10: ... let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them i...

Page 11: ...t maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjust ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure prop...

Page 12: ...and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blad...

Page 13: ...ng to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once...

Page 14: ... Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool ...

Page 15: ...vice center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 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 period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in t...

Page 16: ...Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt C...

Page 17: ...2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Starter rope hard to pull 2 3 4 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut...

Page 18: ...e en uso en los Estados Unidos Esta Garantfa le otorga derer hos legales especfficos y puede qua tambi6n tenga otros derechos que varian de estado a estado SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 USA IMPORTANTE Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manes y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de segufidad siguientes se pueden producir...

Page 19: ...ar que existe alguna averia Siempre use gafas de segundad o anteojos con proteceibn lateral cuando opere la segadora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m_ s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocurren debido a resbaladas o cafdas las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones Operar la recortadora en coestas requiere mayor concentraciOn se siente inseguro en una cuesta...

Page 20: ...las partes en movimiento o permitir que objetos sean disparados Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas por el fabdcante Las cuchillas de la segadora est n afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectua mantenimiento sobre las mismas No cambie el ajuste del regulador del motor ni exceda su vel...

Page 21: ...A PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos basra que la secci6n del mango infedor se asegure en su lugar en la posici6n para segar 2 Remueva la curia protectora levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia dei mango...

Page 22: ...eda IMPORTANTE Este cortacdsped viene SIN ACEITE 0 GASOLINA en motor CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atr_ s rotatorias Sears camplen con los est_ndares de seguridad del American National Standards Institutey de la U S Con sumer Product Safety Commission La cuchilla gira cuando el motor estd funcionando Barra de control que e...

Page 23: ...a cortar sin autopropulsiOn 23 AVlSO Si despuOs haber desenganchado de la palanca de control la segadora no roda hacia arras empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsion Para mantener el mando conectado euando se da la vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora Barn de contml eloperad...

Page 24: ...sviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecciSn come so muestra La segadora esta lista para la operaciSn de ta descarga Para convertir a la operacidn de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO 1 Puerta trasera cerrada 2 La protecci6n con...

Page 25: ...didora de nivel Cambie el acoite despu_s de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m_s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias AGREGUE GASOLINA Llono el ostanque de combustible hasta la parle inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina No Io Ilene demesiado Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y limpia con el mfnimo de 87 octanes...

Page 26: ...edor con la manguera de agua regularmente y ddjelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alrededor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de c_sped y paja Esto ayudar_ el flujo del aire del motor y extender su duracibn CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sm acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA in...

Page 27: ... descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer an forma paribdica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de aste manual tienen que ser revisados per Io menos un vez per cada temporada Una vez al aSo cambie la bujfa limpie o cambie el element del filtro de aire y revise si la cuchilla esl_ desgastada Una buj_a nueva y...

Page 28: ...a y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adaptador de la cuchilla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador si estd daSado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigueSal del motor Aseg0rese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguer3alest_n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de ...

Page 29: ...alidad de viscosidad SAE segSn su temperatura de operacibn esperada CALIDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE AVISO A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad 5W30 10W30 etc mejoran el arranque en clima frio estos aceites de multiviscoeidad van ha aumentar el consumo de aceite cuando se usan en temperatures sobre 32_ F Revise el nivel del aceite del motor m s a menudo para evitar un posible dafio en el mo...

Page 30: ... bujfa y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO secciSn de este manual UMPIEZA IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Limpin la parle de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso _PREOAUCI6N Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y pongalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta Limpie la parte inf...

Page 31: ...ranajes 5 Reinstale la cubierta de la impulsi6n NOTA Siempre use la correa aprobada por la f_ibdca para asegurarse qua calce y dure Cubie_ do JI la impulsion EMPUJAR PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango superior quede ser ajustado a cuatro 4 distintas posiciones de altura 1 Atloje ambas perillas del mango solamente bastante para permitir que el mango superior gire a la posiciOn deseada 2 Apriete ambas p...

Page 32: ...egar APRIETE PARA DOBLAR Mango inferior Barra de controlque exige la presencia d operador DOBLAR HACIA ATP_S Posicion pare segar MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma on partes fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales como el carburador el filtro del combus tible la manguera det combustible o en el estanque durante el aimacenamiento Los ...

Page 33: ... de service Sears PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI _N NO arranca Falta de fuerza 1 Filtro de aire suclo 2 Sin combustible 3 Combustible rancio 4 Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de la bujfa desconeetado 6 Bujia mala 7 Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado 8 Barra de control en la posici6n suelta 9 Barra de control defectuosa 10 V_lvula del combustible si equ ipada est _ en la posicibn OFF 11 ...

Page 34: ...a correa La correa est luera de la polea Cable de la impulsibn usado o roto Suciedad en piSones del mecanismo impulsor El sisterna de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECCI _N 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla 2 Ajuste todas tas ruedas a la misma altura 3 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apdete el pemo de la euehilla 2 Pongase en con...

Page 35: ...Bearing 5 57079 Washer 6 174918 Drive Shaft 21 FWGD 7 160817 Washer Thrust 8 174916 GearCase Lower FWSS 9 160818 Bearing Needle Thrust 10 850848 Key Hi pro 11 171755 Gear Hellcal 12 12000003 E Ring 13 137051 Shaft Worm 14 182225X004 Return Arm 15 169738X004 Brackel Transmission 16 86447 Plug 750369 Grease 176746 Kit Gearcase Replacement Includes Instructions NOTE All component dimensions given in ...

Page 36: ...29 33 19 81 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378531 5 18 92 78 21 24 34 27 31 91 28 8 91 26 35 45 42 25 43 47 ...

Page 37: ...knut 1 4 20 85 175071 RopeGuide 86 175285 Rear Sldrt 87 175650 Hinge Screw 114 20x 1 1 4 88 63601 Engine Pulley 89 701313 Hi Pro Key 505 91 57143 Engine Bdggs Stratton Model Number _ 162003 128602 0212 E1 See Breakdown 93 182748 Hex Head Thread Roiling Stew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 94 83816 Hex Flange Nut 95 111190X Wheel 161058 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x 33 184171 Throttle Choke Control AxleArm Assembly RR Se...

Page 38: ...45 5g CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378531 18 17 16 14 11 8 12 49 17 55 12 56 8 12 49 ...

Page 39: ...eel Tire Assembly 51 175098 E Ring 52 175267 Driveehaft Cover 53 175104 Dust cover 54 175101 Bearing Wheel Adjuster 55 176412 Washer t 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 56 176413 Washer Wave 57 183993 Selector Knob 58 175105 Gmssbag Assembly 59 180606 Cable Drive 60 52160 Pulley Split Upper 61 57079 Pulley Split Lower 62 183865 DdveCover 63 173715 Hex Flange Nut Ddve Pulley Kit Wheel Adjuster LH includes Knoband Be...

Page 40: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0212 E1 914_ 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 868_ 7_ 1022t 741 146 529 718 11058 OWNER S MANUAL I 24 _ 4O ...

Page 41: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0212 E1 j f 524 0 842_ 188 276 _zJj_ 276 97_ CARBURETOR QASKET SET 51A 443 _ 445 259_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 104_ _ 127_ 134_ 163_ 41 ...

Page 42: ...netoSide 4 499619 Sum p Englne 5 695276 Head Cylinder 7 695166 Gasket Cylinder Head 8 495786 BreatherAssembly 9 272481 Gasket Breather 10 691125 Scraw Breather As embly 11 691260 Tube Breather 12 6922 32 Gasket Crankcase 13 691137 15 691680 16 691457 20 399781 22 6910 32 23 697610 24 2226 98 25 690021 694167 694168 42 694169 Sclew CylinderHead Ptug OilDrain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Engin...

Page 43: ...eaner Pnmer Base 445 697029 Filter AirCleanetCall ridge 455 695161 Cup Flywheel KEY NO MODEL NUMBER 128602 0212 E1 PART NO DESCRIPTION 456 692299 Plate Pawl Friction 459 281505 PawI Retchet 478 697623 Panel 505 231082 Nut Governor ControlLever 523 499621 Dipstick 524 692296 SeaI DipstickTube 525 495265 Tube_Dipsllck 529 692937 Grommet 562 94852 Bolt Govemo_ Control Lever 584 692342 Cover Breathet ...

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