Page 1: ...sepower Power Propelled 21 Rear Discharge Model No 917 378781 CAUTION Read and follow all 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 com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...he 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 ins...
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 I1 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes r...
Page 4: ...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 shipped w...
Page 5: ...king materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly 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...
Page 6: ...ler cal Housing lye cover Air filte_ Primer eladjuster 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 prese...
Page 7: ...thout self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower Operator presence control bar Drive control FAST SLOW ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances ...
Page 8: ...k before starting engine Check oil level 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 w...
Page 9: ... 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 10: ...nce To receive full value from the warranty operator must 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...
Page 11: ...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 11...
Page 12: ... case If lubricant is required use only Elf brand oil Part No REDUCTELF 100 Do not substitute 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 hour...
Page 13: ...ark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark 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 We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless ...
Page 14: ... all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Lower ROTATE Mowing position Hairpin Mountin...
Page 15: ... 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 the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect mo...
Page 16: ...o 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 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 wil...
Page 17: ...t 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 CORRECTION 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walk...
Page 18: ...ste en uso en los Estados Unidos Esta Garantia le otorga derechos legales especfficos y puede que tambi_n 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 sigoientes se pueden produci...
Page 19: ... indicar que existe alguna averfa Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n 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 ouestas requiem mayor concentraci6n Si se siente inseguro en un...
Page 20: ...s partes en movimiento o permitir que objetos sean disparados Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas pot el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora estan afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectea mantenimiento sobre las mismas No camb e el ajuste del regulador del motor ni exceda su velo...
Page 21: ...barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revfsela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos ha...
Page 22: ...e Ajustadordela rueda encada rueda IMPORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atr_ls rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estandares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U S Con sumer Product Safety Commission La cuchilla gira cuando el motor est_l f...
Page 23: ...Por ning0n motivo trate de eliminar ta funci6n del control del operador La cuchilla gira cuando el motor est funcionando Su segadora viene equipada con una barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador Io que requiere que el operador este detras del mango de la segadora para hacerla arrancar y operarla CCONTROL DE LA IMPULSION La autoimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la barra de control q...
Page 24: ... NO sobrellene el motor con aceite o fumard cuando Io valla a arrancar 6 Asegfirese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Uene hasta la Ifnea de Ileno en la vadlla medidora de nivel Cambie el aceite despuds de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite rod...
Page 25: ...ogedor con la manguera de agua regularmente y d_jelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alrededor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de c6sped y paja Esto ayudar_ el flujo del aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZ...
Page 26: ...a garantla el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segOn las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes qua se tienen qua hacer en forma perkY licapara poder mantaner su unidad adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen qua set revisados por Io menos un vez por cada temporada Una vez al aSo cambie la bujia limpie o cambie el element...
Page 27: ...uchilla 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 siesta dafiado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor AsegSrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguefial est_n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adapt...
Page 28: ... cuando sele ha prestado servicio a la caja de engranajes Si se necesita lubricante use solamente aciete Elf Parte No REDUCTELF 100 No use substitutos CAUDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE AVISO A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad 5W30 10W30 etc mejoran el arranque en clima frfo estos aceites de multiviscosidad van ha aumentar et consumo de aceite cuando se usan en temperaturas sobre 32 F Revise...
Page 29: ...o con _sta Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora rasp ndola para remover la acumulaci6n de c_sped y basura Limpie e_motor a menudo para evRar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado funciona rods caliente y se acorta su duracion Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos que el sistema e...
Page 30: ...montaje 4 Gire el mango inferior por encima para levantar o bajar el mango 5 Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla por encima de las clavijas de montaje 6 Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas del mango inferior PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1 Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped en la bolsa del c6sped con la parte rigida de la bolsa en la parte i...
Page 31: ...as o desgastadas Cdmbielas si es necesado 4 Retoque todas las superficies que est_n oxidadas o con la pintura picada use una lija antes de pintar MANGO Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para almacenada 1 Apriete los extremos inferiores del mango inferior entre sf hasta que el mango inferior quede separado del puntal del mango luego mu_valo hacia adelante 2 Suelte los pernos de montaje del mango...
Page 32: ... Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad No use pldstico El pldstico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producira 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 segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en ...
Page 33: ... mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa est fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 Suciedad en piSones del mecanismo impulsor CORRECCI6N 1 Ajuste a la posici6n de torte m_ s alto 2 Ajuste a ia posici6n de torte rods alto 3 Limpie cambie el tiltrode aire 4 Limpie la parte inferiorde la caja de la segadora 5 Revise el nivel del aceite 6 Corte a una velocid...
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Page 35: ...r Clutch 5 183501 Spring Return 6 183502 Shaft Input 7 183503 Dog Movable 8 183504 Dog Fixed 9 183505 Wire Formed 10 183506 Bearing Ball 11 183507 Fork Shift 12 183508 Seal Output Shaft 13 183509 Washer 14 183510 Seal Case 15 183511 Bushing 16 183512 Shaft Output 17 183513 Screw 18 183514 Seal Input Shaft NOTE Use Dew Coming 709 to reseal Gear Case Halves NOTE All component dimensions given in U S...
Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378781 8O 81 82 18 5 78 8 26 7 J F 9 84 36 _ _ 21 _ 15 13 32 30 38 13 21 45 23 13 31 38 37 44 35 43 46 25 ...
Page 37: ...64265 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 80 166971 RopeGuide 81 144929 Rear Skirt 82 132004 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 83 111190X Engine Pulley 84 83816 Hi Pro Key 505 161058 Engine Briggs Stratton Model Number 183522 128602 0215 E1 See Breakdown Hex Head Thread Rolling Srew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Hex Flange Nut Wheel Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x 33 Wave Washer Axle Arm Assembly RR Selector Knob Selector Spring Nut5 16 18 Ax...
Page 38: ...54 11 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378781 16 35 14 18 14 16 15 13 12 55 11 8 13 26 28 ...
Page 39: ...0 x 2 12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Spring Retainer 35 151521 Hubcap 36 180184 Locknut 37 137090 Wheel Tire Assembly 38 63601 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 DriveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Locknut 1 4 20 Wheel Adjuste...
Page 40: ...BRIGGS STRA I FON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0215 E1 51 1022 _51A _ 1034_ 619_ 529 584 _4 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 868_ 7_ 1022_ 161 741 146 718 0 I lo58OWNER S MANUAL I 24_ 15_ 2o_ 4O ...
Page 41: ...S STRA FTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128602 0215 E1 I 2760 276 287_ 524_ 842 _ j _ j 276 _ 202 209 190_ 670 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_ _ 276_ 51_ 163L_ 51A 968 443 44s 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 41 ...
Page 42: ... Cylinder Assembly Kit Bushing Seal Seal Oil Magneto Side SumlPEngine Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Breather Screw Breather Assembly Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase KEY PARIF NO NO 42 13 691137 15 691680 16 691457 20 399781 22 691092 23 697610 24 222 698 25 690021 694167 694168 694169 DESCRIPTION Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Eng...
Page 43: ...Screw Air Cleaner Cover 443 690255 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 445 697029 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 455 695161 Cup Rywheel 456 692299 Plate Pawl Friction 459 281505 PawI Ratchet 505 231082 Nut Governor Control Lever 523 499621 Dipstick 524 69Z296 SeaI DipstickTube 525 495265 Tube Dipstick 529 692937 Grommet 562 94852 Bolt Govemor Control Lever 584 692342 Cover Breat...
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