Craftsman 917.378921 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Power Propelled 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 378921 EspaSol p 19 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: ...ited 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 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions co...

Page 3: ... anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can res...

Page 4: ...ith 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 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage...

Page 5: ... takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 professional repair specialists who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and accessories That s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some ...

Page 6: ...hly for additional loose parts NOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence con...

Page 7: ...ick Grass catche_ Primer Muffler Drive cover Air filt_ _Housing 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 Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence c...

Page 8: ...st handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL ENGAGED DISENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT O...

Page 9: ... now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear door closed 2 Discharge deflector installed _CA...

Page 10: ...d with the FRESH START Mcartridge 1 Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap NOTE Do not remove the silver foil seal on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap 2 Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal 3 Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill ing tank with gasoline Replace cartridge when empty about once a season Check preserver level visually DANGER Cartridge fluid is H...

Page 11: ...re 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 in size so tha...

Page 12: ...o operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug clea...

Page 13: ...lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Blade adapter Crankshaft Key _ keyway Bl...

Page 14: ... 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 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter c...

Page 15: ...manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rol...

Page 16: ...me 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 sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped ...

Page 17: ...starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if yourcan 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 mois...

Page 18: ...ne flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or br...

Page 19: ... uso en los Estados Unidos Esta Garantia le otorga derecbos legales especfficos y puede que tambien tenga otros derechos que varian 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 lesi...

Page 20: ...es de poner en marcha el motor Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una manera anormal pare el motor y revise de inmediato para avedguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele indioar que existe alguna averfa Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora U OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos acciden...

Page 21: ...a los dispositivos de seguridad Controle regular mente su funcionamiento correcto MantengalamAquinalibredehierba hojas u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible Permita que la m quina se enfrfe antes de almacenarla Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un objeto Rep relo si es necesario antes de hacerlo arrancar En ningt_n caso hay que regular la altura d...

Page 22: ...el Acuerdo basts con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dfa y noche o fijar en Ifnea una cita pars obtener et servicio Sears tiene m s de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen access a m s de 4 5 millones de partes y accesorios de calidad Este es eEtips de profesionalidad con que puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del prod...

Page 23: ...RAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar en la posici6n para segar 2 Remueva la cuSa protectora levante la sec ci6n del mango superior hasta su tugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la ...

Page 24: ... gasolina Filtro de aire la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda IMPORTANTE Este cortac6sped 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 s rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estandares de seguridad del American National Standards institute y de la U S Consumer Product Safety Commission La cuohilla gira ...

Page 25: ...a adelante pare desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Para mantener el mando conectado cuando se dala vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar Ins ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora tue perador de apriete Barfs de aar_uEtl _cc onamiento PARA ENGANCHAR EL CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION CONTROLDELA IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente el sistema de m...

Page 26: ...ontra la descarga debe estar cerrada PASOS SIMPLES DE REOORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACQLCHAMIENTO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada 2 La proteccidn contra la descarga cerrada PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera removida 2 Recogedor del c6sped instalado 3 La proteccidn contra la descarga cerrada PARA DESCARGA LATERAL 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera inst...

Page 27: ...tirar para quitar e entero precinto 3 Enrocar el tap6n del carburante en e dep6sito de carburante despu6s de Ilenar el dep6sito con gasolina Sustituir el cartucho cuando estA vacfo aproxi madamente uno cada temporada Controlar visualmente el nivel del preservador PELIGRO El fluido del cartucho es DAN NO O LETAL SI SE TRAGA Evitar el contacto con Ios ojos la piel o la ropa NO asido internamente No ...

Page 28: ...rmente y dejeto secarse antes de usado Mantenga la parte superior del motor alred edor 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 ACOL CHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en la seccion de Mantenimento de e...

Page 29: ...ia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garantia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora seg6n las instruociones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez eada estaciSn oomprobar si es necesario efectuar los ajustes descritos en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual U...

Page 30: ...ne que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador siestA daSado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigueSal del motor AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue 5al est6n alineados 30 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de 6sta alineando los dos 2 agujeros en la cuchilla con las salientes elevadas en e...

Page 31: ...ceite en un recipiente id6neo Mueva la segadora de atrAs pars adelante para re mover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motoE 4 Limpie todo eI aceite derramado en la sega dora y en el lado del motor 5 Ecbar aceite despacio en el conducto del aceite parAndose a intervalos regulates para controlar el nivel del aceite con ta varilla 6 Parar de aAadir aceite cuando se alcanza la se...

Page 32: ...n la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual DESVIADOR TRASERO Se proporciona un desviador trasero adjunto entre las ruedas traseras de su segadora pars reducir aun minimo la posibilidad que objetos sean lanzados hacia afuera de la parte trasera de la segadora en la posicidn en donde se encuentra el operador Si se daSa el desviador debe cambiarse PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N 1 Remueva la cubier...

Page 33: ... tiempo Ifmpiela cuidadosarnente rernueva toda la rnugre ta grasa tas hojas etc Gu rdela en un area lirnpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manua 2 Lubriquela seg0n se rnuestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 3 Aseg6rese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pemos y tornillos est_n apretados en forna segura Inspeccione las ...

Page 34: ...R en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual CILINDRO 1 Remueva la bujia 2 Vacie una onza 29 ml de aceite a trav4s del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro 3 Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite 4 Vueiva a montar la nueva bujfa OTROS No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidacidn y...

Page 35: ...e servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado El freno del volante del motor est apticado cuando se suelta la barra de control CigueSal del motor doblado Adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado La cuchilla se arrastra en el c6sped 1 Presione la barra de control hacia el mango superior antes de tirar el cord6n arrancador 2 Pdngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otto ...

Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378921 3 03 19 I I 117 36 27_ 26 31 21 28 34 31 61 25 44 27 35 47 ...

Page 37: ...ead Thread Rolling Screw 3 6 16 x 1 1 8 Hex Flange Nut Wheel Sbeulder 8olt 5 16 18 x 33 Spacer Engine Axle Arm Assembly RR Selector Knob Selector Spring Nut Hex 5 16 18 Axle Arm Assembly LR 35 36 37 38 39 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 59 60 61 62 63 64 150635X428 Hubcap 184193 Bolt 150078 Thread C ulting Screw w Sems 5 16 18 x 3 4 183901 Washer 53998 Washer 188040 Screw Debris Shield 187038 Deb...

Page 38: ...Co 11 8 16 _p_AFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378921 4 54 5 18 14 2 36 55 12 10 ...

Page 39: ...ng Bar Control Drive 41 180914 Kit Wheel Adjuster RH Nut Hex includes Knob and Scaring Hubcap 54 188814 Grassbag Assembly Locknut 55 175739 Drivesheft Cover Pinion Assembly LH 57 188815 Frame Grassbag Wheel Tire Assembly 61 187525 Case Lower E Ring 62 187526 Case Upper Pinion Assembly RH 63 183499 Gear 27 Teeth Dust Cover 66 187527 Shaft Input Seal Friction 67 187528 Spacer Washer Flat 1 2 69 1835...

Page 40: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125KO2 0303 E1 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 684 5 7180 306 842_ 525 524 307_ 10 40 ...

Page 41: ...TRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02 0303 E1 _188 745 _ 968 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 _ 633 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633Q 1636 617 _ JJ 276 12_ 445 127_ 443_ 633 137 276Q 617 11171 276 276 41 ...

Page 42: ...Cylinder 7 892249 Gaskel Cyl nder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 899472 Gaskel Bre_ther 10 891125 Screw Breather Assembly 11 891781 Tube Breather 12 692232 Gaskel Crankcase 13 890912 Screw Cy inder Head KEY PART NO NO 15 691680 16 691450 20 399781 22 691092 23 692315 24 222698 25 697339 697341 28 499425 499427 27 691866 28 499423 DESCRIPTION Plug Oi_ Drain Crankshaft SeaI Oi_ PTO S_e Screw Engi...

Page 43: ...564 Valve Throffle 851 493880 Terminal Spark Plug 133 398187 F_oaPCarburetor 868 697338 Seal Valve 134 398188 OVaIve Needle Seat 869 691155 Seat Valve Intake 137 693981 OSGasket FIoatBowl 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 146 690979 Key Timing 871 262001 BusMng Guide Exhaust 159 691753 8rackel Air Cleaner Primer 63709 Bushing Guide _ntake 163 272653 OSGasket Air C eaner 921 698587 Cover Blower Housing...

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