Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.37841 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual I CRAFT.TMAW I 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.378410 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule .
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.
_ILook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: 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.
KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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.
The operation of any lawn mower can 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.
DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then releasing the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released.
MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clLppings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners I/ _ 11 / Cleatvlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) t/ ll/ 11/ M Clean Lawn Mower _ J_ O Clea.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE _ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR DILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )IL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT.
Bladeadapter " Crankshaft Key._ _ keyway Lockwasher _ __ ! _11 Blade crank _--- shaft bolt Hardened _-Blade washer Trailing edge adapter GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration.
AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER 1. Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar.
TO ADJUST 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 Handle Knob TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1.
• When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position. Squeeze to fold ,,F bracket Operator presence contrOlupper handlbar _ ,_'_P_'¢)//_ Fold forward for _ _ ,.it /_L stroage __.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 211 StaleOutDirty of air fuel. fuel. filter. Loss of power Poor cut - 1. uneven 2, 3. Excessive 1. vibration 2. Starter rope hard 1. topull 2. 3, 4. Loss of drive 1. 2. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. notfilling (ifso 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2, Replace blade. equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3, Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1.
I ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NO. 917.378410 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 175258 7 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 2 175248)(004 Engagement Bracket 3 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL N UMBER 917.378410 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175391X479 Upper Handle 2 175245)(479 Lower Handle 3 169780 Control Bar 4 156577 Engine Zone Contm_ Cable 5 171407 Handle Bolt 6 136376 Handle Knob 7 51793 Hairpin Cotter 6 66426 Wire Tie 9 175794 Rear Door Kit (Incl.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.378410 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 145755 3 751152 4 158755 5 175436 6 150495 8 175012 9 145212 11 150340 12 1201XX)58 13 137054 14 88080 15 88118 16 67725 18 701037 26 175262 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DtESCRIP'nON Control Cable Assembly 28 175065 Locknut #10-24 31 132010 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016708 9OO 110_ 135 130 120 416 €17e._ 119 125 275, 104 306 195 4O.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,016708 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37465 Cylinder IncL 2 & 20) 172 36784 Valve Cover 2 26727 Dowe Pin 174 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 6 33734 Breather Element 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 7 36557 Breather Ass'y.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016708 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 1 31615 2 31767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651026 18 630766 20 640027 20A 640200 25 631867 .
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143,016708 _m5 Oq2 KEY PART NO. NO. 590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil .
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