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Page 1: ...orsepower Power Propelled 21 Rear Discharge Model No 917 378470 CAUTION Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperatingthis equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A VisitourCraftsman webslte www sears condcraftsman ...

Page 2: ... the 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 i...

Page 3: ...d 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 I1 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes re...

Page 4: ... could 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 accessorieswere availablewhen bhislawn mowerwas produced They are not...

Page 5: ...ighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual control bar Upper U Mowing position Lower handle TO PREPARE BA FrERY NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower 1 Disconnect eng...

Page 6: ...ch 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 the handle to start the...

Page 7: ...rator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the ddve control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling To keep ddve control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower con...

Page 8: ...LINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank 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 Adays to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill ...

Page 9: ...th use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and 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 ...

Page 10: ...ve full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made pedodically 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 an...

Page 11: ...nd 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 blade...

Page 12: ...oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 2O 30 20 10 0 10 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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 F Check your engine oil le...

Page 13: ...e 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 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 ou...

Page 14: ...handle over to raise or lower handle 6 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 7 Reassemble tdmplate to lower handle 8 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle crews Hairpin Mountin pin Mowing Mowing osition _ I I I I I I Handle_ LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION Lower RIII_ andle TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass...

Page 15: ...Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper ...

Page 16: ...over it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive 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 IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm A CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may...

Page 17: ...fton blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Dirt in drive pinions 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower...

Page 18: ... en uso en los Estados Unidos Esta Garanfla le otorga derachos legales especfficos y puede que tambi6n tenga otros derechos que varfan 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 manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir l...

Page 19: ...car que existe alguna averfa Siempre use galas de seguddad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la segadore II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentos ocurren con rnds frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidantos ocurren debido a resbaladas o cafdas las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones Operar la recortadora en cuestas requiere mayor concentreci6n Si se siente inseguro en una cu...

Page 20: ...xponer las partes en movimiento o permitir que objetce sean disparados Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesado sustituir con partes aconsejadas por el fabdcante Las cuchillas de la segadora estdn afiladas y pueden cortar Cubdr las hojas o Ilevar guantes y uUlizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectda mantsnimiento sobre las mismas No cambie el ajuste del mgulador del motor ni exceda su ...

Page 21: ...ango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la cu_a del mango qua sujeta la barra de los control qua exiga la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse segdn le acomode para segar Refi_rase a AJUSTE DEL MANGO en la Secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS Su segadora rue enviada Iista 10amusarse como u...

Page 22: ...MPORTANTE Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor I CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor qua se conducon desde la parte de atrds rotatodas Seam cumplen con los estdndares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U S Con sumer Product Safety Commission La cuchilla gira cuando el motor est t funcionando Barra de control que exige...

Page 23: ...dor un poco hasta que se desenganche el control de la impulsibn Sujete la barra de control qua exige la presencia del operador abajo en contra del mango para continuar segando sin autoimpulsi6n Para mantenar el control de la impulsi6n enganchado cuando sa de vualta en las esquinas empuje el mango hacla abajo y levante las medas delanteras fuera del suelo al girar la segadora Barmde control i Contr...

Page 24: ...SOLINA AVISO Antes de rellenar el deposito de carburente remover y descartar los residues del tapon que se encuentran al interiordel deposito Uene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte tnfedordal cuello de mlleno del estanque de gasollna No Io Ilene demasiade Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y limpia con el mfnimo de 87 octanos No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina Para asegurar que la gasol...

Page 25: ...solapando un poco para recaudar los rscortes en la pr6xima pasada Los poros an los recogedores de c6sped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con el use y los recogedores recaudardn menos c6sped Pare evitar 6ste rocl eel recogedor con la manguera de agua regularrnente y d6jelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte supedor del motor alrededor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de c6sp...

Page 26: ...e la garantfa el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segt_n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se fienen que hacer en forma pedbdica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que ser revisados por Io menos un vez per cada temporada Una vez al afio cambie la bujfa limpie o cambie el ele...

Page 27: ...e la ranura del adaptador de la cuchilla La renura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para qua funcione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador si esld dafiado PAPA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguei_aldel motor AsegDrese que la ranure del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguefial est_n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de 6sta alineando los dos 2 ag...

Page 28: ...use substitutos MOTOR LUBRICACI _N Use solamente aceite de detergente de aita calidad clasificado con la clasiflcaci6n SF SJ de servicio API Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE segt_nsu temperatura de oporaci6n esperada CAUDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE AVISO A peser de qua los aceites de multiviscosldad 5W30 10W30 etc meJoran el arranque en clima frfo estos aceites de multJviscosided van ha aumen...

Page 29: ...aci6n de c_sped y basura Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado funciona mds caliente y se acorta su duraci6n Mantanga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin gasolina aceite etc Ne recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardl n para limpiar la segadora a menos que el sistema el_ctdco el silenciador el filtro de aim y el carburador est6n tapados pare evitar ...

Page 30: ... Apmite el mango infedor hacia dentro y posicione los agujeros por encima de las clavljas de montaje que se encuantran sobre el puntal del mango 7 Vuelva e montar el panel de mango al mango inferior 8 Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas del mango inferior P_el_ mango Po6ick_ I_ Posici6n i _ J_parasegar Z_ parasegar I I t I I I I de ClavlJa de_ _del mango montaje _ J POSI...

Page 31: ...si es necesario 4 Ratcque todas las superficies qua est_n oxidadas o con la pintura picada use una lija antes de pintar MANGO Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para almacenarJa t Apdete los extrsmos inferioros dal mango infodor entre sl hasta que el mango inferior quede separado del puntal del mango luego mu6valo hacia adelante 2 Suelte los pemos de montaje del mango supedor Io suficiente como ...

Page 32: ...ite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producird la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape to davia estan calientes _PRECAUCl6N Nunca almacene la segadore con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa Permita qua se enfrfe el motor antes de alma canada en alg_n recinto...

Page 33: ...cuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa estd fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsibn usado o roto 4 Suciedad en pifiones del mecanismo impulsor CORRECCl6N 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apdete el pemo de la cuchilla 2 Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misraa altura 3 I impie la parte inferiorde la caja de la segadora 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla 2 P6ngase en contacto con su ...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARYLAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER917 378470 79 8O 81 1 4O 56 82 41 54 39 53 42 7 29 28 3O 84 83 16 21 21 13 13 31 34 37 11_ 10 44 35 43 47 25 ...

Page 35: ... 180331 Rear Skirt 56 111549X Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 79 164265 EnginePulley 80 700417 Hi Pro Key 505 81 144929 Engine Bdggs Stratton Model Number 82 132004 123K07 O184 E1 SeeBreakdown 83 111190X Hex Head Thread RollingSrew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 84 83816 Hex Flange Nut 161058 Wheel 181771 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x 33 Wave Washer AxleArm Assembly RR Selector Knob Selectcr Spdng Nut 5 16 18 AxleArm Assemb...

Page 36: ...54 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378470 35 18 14 16 13 14 8 12 13 ...

Page 37: ...4 20 x 2 12 32 137 352 V Belt 35 151521 SpdngRetainer 36 175258 Hubcap 37 137090 Locknut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 54 181371 Dust Cover 55 175739 FeltWasher 57 175058 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DdveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel AdjusterAssembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spdng Locknut1 4 20 Spdng Wheel Adju...

Page 38: ...hifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7 7 77881 Beadng 8 137Q51 Worm Shaft 9 175257 Ddve Shaft 10 57079 HardensdWasher 11 131484 ClutchYoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X ClutchJaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E PJng 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensionsgiven in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 ...

Page 39: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07 O184 E1 _1019LABEL KIT I 684 718 0 306 7 15_ 524 C 43 123K07 0184 E1 39 ...

Page 40: ...RIGGS STRATrON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07 0184 E1 188_ 621_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 1 _ARRtlR_ TI_rt i _V_RI IAI KF 633_ 163 123K074 184 E1 970_1D 251 12 0 I 617 2760 i_ _J 276 _ 2760 4O ...

Page 41: ...BRIGGS STRAI rON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07 0184 E1 697 513 0 745 1 1119 972_ 957 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 55 1211 0 L _ 45 _ 689 0 661_ 597_P 41 ...

Page 42: ...91680 Plug OilDrain 36 691270 16 691451 Crankshaft 37 694086 20 399781 SeaI Oil PTOSide 40 692194 22 691092 Screw EngineSump 43 691997 23 691987 Flywheel 45 690548 24 222698 Key Flywheel 46 691449 25 697339 PistonAssembly Standard 48 498826 697340 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 697341 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 50 497465 697342 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 51 272199 42 Ring Set Piston Standard Rin...

Page 43: ...er Set Starter Motor 562 92613 Bolt GovernorControl Lever 584 692342 Cover BreatherPassage 585 691879 Gasket BreatherPaseaga 592 690800 Nut RewindStarter 597 691696 Screw Pawl FdctionPlate KL Y PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 601 95162 Clamp Hoea 608 497680 Starter Rewind 613 691340 Screw Muffler 615 690340 Retainer GovernorShaft 616 691308 Crank Governor 617 270344 _ SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 621 692310...

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