Page 1: ...Y LAWN MOWER Model No 917 378841 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...his 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 instructions could result in serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and fol...
Page 3: ... remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vis...
Page 4: ... or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling A CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe bums on contact stay away from these areas These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service...
Page 5: ...ls 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 mowing posi...
Page 6: ...r door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel adjuster on each wheel 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...
Page 7: ...the lever Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift fro...
Page 8: ...hten engine oil cap then remove it to read the dipstick 3 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten 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 NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is insi...
Page 9: ...atcher 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 of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings man...
Page 10: ... To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments 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 spa...
Page 11: ...ned washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turnin...
Page 12: ...lex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according 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 c...
Page 13: ... after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 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 no...
Page 14: ...ST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions 1 Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position 2 Tighten both handle knobs securely Handle knob Handh knob ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe t...
Page 15: ... handle will automatically lock into the mowing position SQUEEZE TO FOLD control bar Upper Lower handl_ FOLD BACKWARD position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol...
Page 16: ... Dirty air filter Loss of power Poor cut uneven 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 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...
Page 17: ...arter rope Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Adjust or replace drive control cable Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Grass catcher Cutting height too low Raise cutting height notfilling ifso Lift on blade worn off Replace blade equipped Catcher not venting air Clean grass ca...
Page 18: ...ar las manes y los manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte I OPERACION Antes de empezar debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina Para esto debe leer y cemprender todas las instruccienes que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n No ponga l...
Page 19: ... a los arbustos _ rboles u otros objetos que pueden interferir con su Iinea de visi6n IV SERVIClO Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina y los demds combustibles Son inflamables y los gases son explosivos Use solamente un envase aprobado Nunca remueva la tapa del dep6sito de gasolina o agregue combustible con el motor funcionando Permita que el motor se enfde antes de volver a pone combustible...
Page 20: ...or haya parade Para evitar quemaduras severas permanezca lejos de estas areas Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora No son facilitados junto al cortacesped Tambien estdn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio La mayoHa de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted si les proporciona el nt_mero de...
Page 21: ... que exige la presencia de operador junto con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revisela cuidadosamente para vedficar 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 da_Sarlos cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n del...
Page 22: ...acesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atrds rotatorias Sears 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 estd funcionando Barra d...
Page 23: ... motor suelte la barra de control que exige la presencia dal operador un poco basra que se desenganche el control de la impulsi6n Sujete la barra de control que exige la presencia del operador abajo en contra del mango para continuar segando sin autoimpulsi6n Para mantener el control de la impulsi6n enganchado cuando se de vuelta en las esquinas ompuje el mango hacia abajo y levante las ruedas del...
Page 24: ...o del aceite de motor remuevala para leer la varilla medidora del aceite 3 Vuelva a instalar la tapa del dep6sito del aceite y apri_tela Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla indicadora de nivel Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m s a menudo cu...
Page 25: ...c6sped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con el uso y los recogedores recaudaran menos c_sped Para evitar 6ste rocie el recogedor 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 extender_ su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y A...
Page 26: ...tiene que mantener la segadora seg_n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica 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 por cada temporada Una vez al aSo cambie la bujia limpie o cambie el elemento del filtro de aire y ...
Page 27: ...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 est dahado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor Aseg0rese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguefial est6n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de esta alineando los dos 2 aguje...
Page 28: ...i6n es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la caja de engranajes Si se necesita lubricante use solamente Grasa Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Parte No 750369 No use substitutos MOTOR LUBRICACI _N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF SJ de servicio API Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE seg6n su temperatura de operaci6n esperada AVISO A pesar de que...
Page 29: ...conecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6eta Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspdndola para remover la acumulaci6n de c6sped y basura Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado funciona rods caliente y se acorta su duraci6n Mantenga las superficies pulidas y tas ruedas sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el u...
Page 30: ...un poco abieda Mango del bastidor del recogedor PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango superior quede ser ajustado a cuatm 4 distintas posiciones de altura 1 Afloje ambas perillas del mango solamente bastante para permitir que el mango superior gire a la posici6n deseada 2 Apriete ambas perillas del mango con seguridad Maninade mango Manilla de mango Abertura delbastidor MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La veloc...
Page 31: ... HAClA ATR_ Posici6n para segar 31 MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importante evitar que se formen dep6sitos de goma en partes fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales como el earburador el filtro del combus tible la manguara del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento La experiencia tambien indica que los combus tibles mezclados con alcohol conocido como gasohol o ...
Page 32: ...olvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad No use pldstico El pl_ sticono puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producir_ la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape to davia estan calientes _IPRECAUCl6N Nunca almacene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de...
Page 33: ...in ventilaci6n de aire 1 El c_sped estd demasiado alto o la altura de la rueda demasiado baja 2 Parle trasera de la caja cuchilla de la segadora arrastrdndose en el c_sped 3 Recogedor de cdsped demasiado Ileno 4 Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 2 3 4 Presione la barra de control hacia el mango superior antes de tirar el cord6n arrancador P6ngase en contacto con su centro de s...
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Page 35: ...Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Numbers 4 and 7 7 77881 Bearing 8 137051 WormShaft 9 175257 Drive Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spnng Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch ...
Page 36: ...88 89 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378841 9O 24 22 _1p 23 1 13 34 31 35 52 30 21 15 13 45 25 43 ...
Page 37: ... 4 20 84 175066 RopeGuide 85 175735 Rear Skirt 86 175285 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 87 175650 Engine Pulley 88 166971 Hi Pro Key 505 89 144929 Engine Briggs Stratton 90 111190X Model Number 120602 0153 E1 91 83816 See Braakdown 161058 Hex Head Thread Rolling Srew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 181433 Hex Flange Nut Wheel Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x 33 Washer Wave Axle Arm Assembly RR Selector Knob Selector Spnng Nut ...
Page 38: ...54 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMB ER 917 378841 14 11 16 8 12 13 41 15 65 4O ...
Page 39: ...4 20 x 2 12 32 137052 V Belt 35 151521 Spring Retainer 36 175258 Hubcap 37 137090 Locknut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 54 175084 Dust Cover 55 175739 Felt Washer 57 175058 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wh...
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Page 41: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER 120602 0153 E1 122 _ 51 287 j_ r 524_ 190_ 670_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 137_ 276_ 51_ _ 163_ 122_ _ 425 e_ 968 _ 445 443 _ 443A_ 163 613 e 883_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633_ 104_ 127_ 134_ 163_ 122 1370 41 ...
Page 42: ... 5 695276 Head Cylinder 7 695166 Gasket Cylinder Head 8 495786 Breather Assembly 9 272481 Gasket Breather 10 691125 Screw Breather Assembly 11 499675 Tube Breather 12 692232 Gasket Crankcase KEY PART NO NO 13 691137 15 691680 16 691457 20 399781 22 691092 23 692452 24 222698 25 690021 694167 694168 694169 42 DESCRIPTION Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Engine S...
Page 43: ... Cleaner Cover 443 691637 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 443A 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 445 491588 Filter AirCleanerCartddge 455 691219 Cup Flywheel KEY PART NO NO 456 692299 459 281505 505 231082 523 499621 524 692296 525 495265 529 692937 562 94852 564 6938O8 584 692342 585 691879 592 69O8OO 597 691696 601 95162 604 692669 608 497680 613 691108 613A 691140 615 690340 616 691306 619 691...
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