Owner's Manual IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378361 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 5 Operation ............................................... 6-9 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 10 Maintenance ...................................... 10-13 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Product Specifications ............................ 11 Service and Adjustments ................... 13-14 Storage .........................
I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
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. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shields while operatingyour lawn moweror performingany adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda standardsafety glasses or wide vision safetymask worn over spectacles. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN Drive control TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL MOWER DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
Pivot )ins Rear _ Grass catcher handle • 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 that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshBess. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.
MULCHING TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. MOWING 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.
Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher I_ (If Equipped) II/ M Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) W Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) N 1 2 3 4 It/ I_# I_' BE Check OilOilLevel ChangeEngine Engine G Clean Air Filter I I/ I_ I_/g If I_' ll_ 1_4 I1/1,2 II/ = Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_ !
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. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
GRASS CATCHER 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 orat least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. 2. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur_i face. If very dirty, replace cartridge. CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge.
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up. 3. Remove blade. 4. Remove debris shield. 5. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT Anti-fold bracket Lower 1. Install new belt on engine pulley. 2. Reinstall debris shield and blade. 3. Return mower to upright position. 4. Install new belt on gearcase pulley. 5. Reinstall drive cover.
Operator presence control bar 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 Mowing position 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 the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3.
CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. 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. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING to a Sears Service - See appropriate PROBLEM Loss of power section in manual unless directed Center. CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. Poor cut uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
Garantia ......................................................... 18 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 21 Operaci6n ................................................. 22-25 Mantenimiento .......................................... 26-29 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 26 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 29-30 Almacenamiento .....
L OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mant6ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que est6n familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la mAquina.
• Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro de un _rea cerrada. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte el cable de la bujfa, y mant6ngalo a cierta distancia de 6sta para prevenir un arranque accidental. • Mantenga las tuercas y los pemos, especialmente los pernos del accesorio de la cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regularmente su funcionamiento correcto.
Barra de control c Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. la presencia del operador Mango superior Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo. Todas tas partes como las tuercas, tas arandelas, los pernos, etc.
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 producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.
La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que satten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas.
_Pasadordelc ' trasera Mango del bastidordel recogedor de c_sped Gancho lateral del bastidor del recogedor PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora. 3. Vacfe los recortes de la bolsa usando tanto el mango del bastidor como 51 de la bolsa. AMISO: No arrastre ta bolsa cuando la vacfe; se producirA un desgaste innecesario.
2. Sujetela barradecontrolesqueexigenla presencia deloperadorabajoenelmango y tireel mangodelarrancador rapidamente. Nopermitaqueelcord6narrancador se devuelva abruptamente. PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador. AMISO: En climas mAs frios puede que sea necesario repetir los pasos del cebado. En climas mAs calurosos el cebar demasiado puede producir el ahogo y el motor no va a arrancar.
o.oo.,., LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA Revisarsi hay sujetadoressueltos _.G.j__"O_ O._RO_O_ I_ _ I/' Lirnpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de S crisped(sivieneequipado) Limpiarlasegadora I_ I## _ (segadoras conpoderp ropulsor) AG misi6n Limpiar debajodelacubierta delatransD R a V# V' V' sadas (segadoras conpoder propulsor) Revisar lascorreas y laspoleas impulRevisaro/afilar/cambiar lacuchilla .
ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: Tipo de Aceite Capacidad de Aceite: Bujfa (Abertura: Torsi6n (API-SF-SJ): .030") del Perno de la Cuchilla: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular SAE 30 (Sobre sin Plomo) 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) 20 Onzas Champion RJ19LM o J19LM 35-40 ft. Ibs. • El m]mero del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de ta caja de la segadora.
AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima if[o, estos aceites de multiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de aceite cuando se usan en temperaturas sobre 32 ° E Revise el nivel del aceite del motor mas a menudo, para evitar un posible daSo en el motor, debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite. Cambie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al aSo si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aSo.
FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufdr aver[as y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o tras 100 horas de funcionamiento, m&s a menudo si se utiliza en condiciones de suciedad y polvo particulares. PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE BUJ|A Cambie et bujia at comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, 1o que suceda primero.
PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Remueva la cubierta de ta impulsi6n. Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajo en la polea de la caja de engranajes. 2 Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba. 3. Remueva la cuchilla. 4. Remueva la defensa en contra del desperdicio. 5. Remueva la correa de la polea del motor en el cigueSal. PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Instale la correa nueva en la polea del motor. 2.
Barra de control c exige la presencia del operador Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. GuArdeta en un Area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda ta segadora (Vea "LIMPIEZA" en ta secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2.
CILINDRO 1. Remueva la bujia. 2. Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. 4. Vuelva a montar la nueva bujfa. OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empieza a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre en su gasolina producir&n problemas.
PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza CAUSA CORRECCI()N 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m_s alto? 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 4. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Velocidad de recorrido 3. 4. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m&s alto? Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora. Revise el nivel del aceite.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. CO PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 183230X479 151721X479 186112 182755 131959 181254 51793 66426 180479 128415 175069X479 175070X479 17060410 175082X479 175081X479 180071 180072 132004 179585 178398 88652 184941 850848 25 26 27 28 150406 83923 150341 175231 ROTARY LAWN DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Lower Handle Control Bar Engine Zone Control Cable Handle Bolt Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Wire Tie Rear Door Kit (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. CO "-.I 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 PART NO. 184586 167387 751152 158755 175436 150495 180637 145212 180775 12000058 137054 180504 88118 67725 180912 175262 ROTARY DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Bearing, Wheel Adjuster Locknut #10-24 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 V-Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Locknut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378361 - - PART NUMBER 180184 16 8 13 15 12 KEY NO. PART NO.
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