Craftsman 917.37841 manual

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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 5 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ...................... "t0 Maintenance ....................................... 10 Product S[...]

• 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. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do [...]

_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. A CAUTION: Muffler and other[...]

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. All parts such as nuts, [...]

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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the produ[...]

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. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENG[...]

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. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator p[...]

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. • For extremely heavy cuttin[...]

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 Clean Under Drive Cover (Power*Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/ ulleys E (Power_Propell_jPMowers) IJ C heck/S harpe n/Re place Blade _ 3 Lubrication Ch[...]

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. LBS. The model and serial numbem will be found on a decal attached to[...]

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. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replac[...]

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. 2. Remove filter from inside of cover[...]

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. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of[...]

• 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 __.._ 2,f_,, ' _3 ,,/" Fo,d i _Tf::._ "-2 - Mowing position Lower handle ENGI[...]

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. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in[...]

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. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height. height is toe low. 2. Rear of lawn mower 2. R[...]

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. 4, and 7) 7 77881 Beanng 5 137051 WormShaft 9 175257 Drive Shaft 10 57079 HardenedWash[...]

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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. Kay #16 & 17) 10 128415 Pop Rivet 11 175069X479 Sup[...]

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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 2.12 32 [...]

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. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 [...]

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 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 640259 36 640080 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640030 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760B Carburet[...]

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 Starter Spring Pin (IncL 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake S ring Starter _org Deg Spdng Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'[...]

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