Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 6.75 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.378870 Espa_o[, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow a[[ Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Maintenance ...................................... Service and Adjustments ................... Storage ..................................
L 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.
Neverfill containers insidea vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containerson the ground awayfrom your vehicle beforefilling. Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container, ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or containeropening at all times untilfueJingis complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. mMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as= sembled 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.
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 product. Learn CAUTION OR WARNING may appear on your lawn mower and understand their meaning.
The operationof any lawn SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGmNESPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
/ CAUTmON: Grass catcher frame handb Bag handb BEFORE ADD STARTmNG ENGINE Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.
MOWING TiPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher bladeattachmentson your mower.Such attachmentsare hazardous,will damage your mowerand could void your warranty. ,_ Under certain conditions,such as very tall grass, it may be necessaryto raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keepfrom overloadingthe engine and leavingclumps of grassclippings. It may also be necessaryto reduce groundspeed and/or run the lawn mowerover the area a second time.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose _ Clean / Inspect Check Tires _ Check BEFORE EACH USE Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check W Check / Sharpen _ ubrication Clean and Recharge N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect N E Replace Replace Engine BEFORE STORAGE r, v' v' *** / Replace Blade Battery ** Oil 11_,2 v' Muffler Spark Plug Air Filter Paper Cartridge fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mow
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance. TmRES mMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. per- * Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. Key * Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRmVE WHEELS Blade / \ Blade \ Harden_ bolt washer be 1. 2. 3.
6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle. 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. AmR FmLTER LUBRmCATmON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL.
mMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _aI.CAUTmON: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. mMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed.
ENG(NE FUEL SYSTEI_,! (MPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essentia( fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, a(coho) b(ended fuels (called gasoho) or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fue) system of an engine while in storage. 1. 2. Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce (29 m)) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
TROUBLESHOOTmNG o See appropriate section to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Starter rope hard to pull CORRECTmON Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or loose 2. Wheel heights 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Worn, in manuam unmess directed blade. 1.
Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... GARANTiA 27 LUMUTADADE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a partir de Uafecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Uubrique y afine segun Uasinstrucciones para Uaoperaci6n y eUmantenimbnto en eUmanuaU deU due_o, Soars reparara" gratis todo defecto en eUmateriaU y Uamano de obra. Si UaSegadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciabs por noventa (90) dias a partir de Uafecha de compra.
L OPERACION , ° Antes de empezar, debe famHiarizarse compUetamente con UoscontroUes y eUuso correcto de Uamaquina. Para esto, debe Ueer y comprender todas Uasinstrucciones que aparecen en ]a maqu[na yen ]os manuaUes de operaci6n. , No ponga Uasmanos o Uospies cerca o debajo de Uaspartes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre Uejosde Uaabertura de Uadescarga. , Permita que soUamente Uaspersonas responsaMes que esten famHiarizadas con Uas instrucciones operen Uamaquina.
o Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivo& Nunca llenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de llenar. Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del eami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. disefiado y fabricado para funcionar de mode fiabUe per muchos aSos. Pete come todos Uosproductos, puede necesitar aUguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este case tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para UaReparaci6n puede hacerUes ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
Lea estas instrucciones y este manuaH compHeo tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. iiVlPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SiN ACEHTE O GASOLHNA en el motor. Barra de control que sxig Mango superior Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en Ha fabrica con Haexcepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas Haspartes como Hastuercas, Hasarandeo Has,los pernos, etc.
FAMmUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY 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 s_mbolos pueden apareser producto. Aprenda y comprenda ATTENCION O ADVERTENCIA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO sobre su segadora sus significados.
PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La posici6n del medic es la mejor para la mayoria de los c6spedes. o Para cambiar la altura de corte, empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rued& Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos. Asegurese que todas las ruedas queden igualmente ajustadas.
3. VacieHosrecortesdeHaboHsa usandotanto eHmangodellbastidorcomo6HdeHaboHsa. AVlSO:NoarrastreHaboHsa cuandoHavacie; se producira" undesgasteinnecesario. / Mango del recogedor de cesped Mango de la bolsa ANTES DE HACER rvIOTOR ARRANCAR EL _PRECAUCKSN: Los combustibHes mezcHados con aHcohoH(conocidos como gasohoH, o eHuso de etanoH o metanoH) pueden atraer Hahumedad, Haque conduce a Ha separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante eH aHmacenamiento.
_ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL= CHAR mMPORTANTE: Para obtener eUmejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. PRECAUCI6N: No utHizar dispositivos anti° paja de Uahoja en Uasegadora ya que estos accesorios son peHgrosos, pueden daSar su segadora y anuUar su garantia.
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE ¢ADA DE CADA 10 25HORAS O 100 ALMACEUSO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Sueltos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar E Controlar los Neumaticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** jl_ Limpiar la Segadora [_ Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n *** O Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas *** R Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar jl_ Lubricaci6n Limpiar / Recargar el Recogedor de C6sped * ....
SEGADORA 2. Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de 6sta alineando los dos (2) agujeros en la cuchilla con las salientes elevadas en el adaptador. 3. Asegurese de que el borde de salida de la cuchilla (opuesto al borde afilado) est6 hacia arriba hacia el motor. 4. Instale el perno de la cuchilla con la arano dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigue_al. 5.
CAJADEENGRANAJES o Paramantenere[sistemade[mpuUsi6n funcionando enformaadecuada, [acaja deengranajes y e[AreaaUrededor de[a [mpuUsi6n tienenquemantenerse Hmpias y sinacumuUaci6n de basura.Limpiedebajo de[acubiertade[a[mpuUsi6n dosvecespor temporada. o Lacajade engranajes se Henacon[ubricante hastae[hive[adecuadoen[afAbrica.La Onica vez que e[ [ubricante necesita atenci6n es cuando se [e ha prestado servic[o a [a caja de engranajes. o S[ se necesita [ubricante, use soUamente aciete Eft MuUtis EP00.
SILENCIADOR [nspeccione y cambie e[ sHenciador s[ esta corroido puede producir un peHgro de [ncend[o y/o daSo. BUJ_A Cambie e[ bujia a[ comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, [o que suceda pdmero. E[ tipo de bujia y e[ ajuste de [a abertura aparecen en "ESo PECUFUCACUONESDEL PRODUCTO" secci6n de este manual LIMPIEZA mMPORTANTE: Para obtener e[ mejor rendimineto, mantenga [a caja de [a segadora sin acumuUacion de cesped y basura.
3. Apreiteelmangoinferiorhaciadentropara removerlo delasclavijasdemontaje. 4. Gireelmangoinferiorpotencimapara levantaro bajarel mango. 5. Vuelvaa montarlasclavijasdehorquillapot encimadelasclavijasdemontaje. 6. Vuelvaa montarel mangosuperiory todas laspartesremovidas delmangoinferior. Poslcl6n ¢-¢_ Posici6n (!_Jparasegar / j /I // I / I i i /\ I / iI "t Ciavij de horquilla" Clavija montaie I_IOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fabrica.
AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el como bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el estanque de combustible o en el envase para el almacenamiento. Siempre siga la proporci6n de mezela que se encuentra en el envase del estao bilizador. Haga funcionar el motor pot Io menos 10 minutos despu6s de agregar el estabilizador, para permitir que este llegue al carburador.
SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEmVIAS =Vea ia secci6n est_ dirigido a un centre de service Sears. PROBLEm_IA No arranca en ei manual amenes que CAUSA 1. 2. 3. FHtro de aire sucio. Sin combustibHe. CombustibHe rancio. 4. Agua en eHcombustibHe. 1. 2, 3. 5. 6. 7. AHambre de Habujia desconectado. Bujia maHa. CuchHHasueHta o adaptador de HacuchHHaquebrado. 8. Barra de controH en Ha posici6n sueHta. 9. Barra de controH defectuosa. 10. V_.HvuHa dell combustibHe (si equo ipada) esta en Haposici6n OFR 11.
SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS est_ dirigido a un centro oVea la secci6n de servico apropiada en el manual amenos que Sears. CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA _lai corte- CuchHUadesgastada, doMada o sueUta. 1_ Cambie la cuchilla, Apdete el pemo de la cuchilla. 2_ AUtura de Uasruedas dispareja. 2_ Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. 3_ AcumuUaci6n de c6sped, hojas o basura debajo de Uasegadora.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.378870 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY o o PART NUMBER 180184 16 15 13 14 12 9 7 13 15 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRmPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 183497 183498 183499 183500 183501 183502 183503 183504 183505 183506 183507 183508 Case, Lower Case, Upper Gear, 27Teeth Lever, Clutch Spring, Return Shaft, input Dog, Movable Dog, Fixed Wire, Formed Bearing, Bail Fork, Shift Seal, Output Shaft KEY NO. PART NO.
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CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. co 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 PART NO. 184588 167387 175262 158755 175436 150495 191730 77400 145212 180773 12000058 137054 189403 88118 67725 701037 ROTARY LAWN MOWER DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Bearing, Wheel Adjuster Pan Head Tapping Screw #1G24 x 2_3/4 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 V-Belt Spring Retainer Nut, Hex, Flanged 1/4-20 Hubcap Locknut Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2x 1-1/2 x.
BRmGG$ & $TRATTON I 1019 LABEL KI'I] 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0317-E1 684 287 11 8471 524 718_ 306 868 40 4_) 161 307_ 8 27 _ 9 48 _- 2o_ 4O 10_
BRJGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0317-E1 2221 425 © 443_ 188 29_ 968 163 445 745 334_ 615 0 19231 404 562 616 I_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163 633 0 365 137 276_ 127_ 130 95 617 J 276 276 41
BRJGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0317-E1 358 ENGINE 842 GASKET SET 524 668© 969 37 78 3001 564 332 324 _ _._ _:_ 6O4 304 305 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL _190 670 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 I REPAIR [MANUAL KEY NO. PART NO.
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