Craftsman 917.378342 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual](RnFTSMnWlROTARY LAWN MOWER6.25 HorsepowerPower-Propelled21" Rear DischargeModel No.917.378342CAUTION:Read and follow allSafe

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F);

GRASS CATCHER• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry when used.• Check your grass catcher often fordamage or deterioration. Throug

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter,Replace the air filter every 100 hours ofoperation or every

TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT1. Remove drive cover. Remove beltfrom gearcase pulley by pushingdown on pulley and rolling belt off it.2. Turn lawn mower on its

Immediately prepare your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or if theunit will not be used for 30 days or more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower i

OTHER• Do not store gasoline from one seasonto another.• Replace your gasoline can if your canstarts to rust, Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will ca

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directedto a Sears Service Center,PROBLEM CAUSELoss of power 1. Rear of lawn mowerPoor cut

Garantfa ... 18Reglas de Seguddad ... 18-20Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ..

I. OPERACION• Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarsecompletamente con los controles y el usecorrecto de la maquina, Para esto, debe leery comprender to

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2-4Assembly / Pre-Operation ...

• Nunca haga fun¢ionar una m&quina dentrode un _rea cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparacionesmientras el motor est6 en marchaDesconecte el cable

Lea estas inetrucciones y el manualcompletamente antes de tratar de montar uoperar su segadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SINACEITE O GA

FAMIMARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segador

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extrafios dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir dafios graves en _stos.Siempre use a

PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DECF:SPED1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando elmango del bastidor.2. Remueva el recogedor de c6sped, con losrecortes, de

1. Para hacer arrancar un motor fn'o, empujeel cebador tres (3) veces antes detratarlo. Empuje firmemente. Este pasonormahnente no es necesario c

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ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTONt3mero de Serie:-'echa de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina:Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):Capacidad de Aceite:13ujfa

RECOGEDOR DE CESPED• El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociadocon el agua de la manguera pero tiene queestar seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su rec

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor puede sufrir averlas y funcionar demanera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio.Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aS

I.GENERAL OPERATION• Read, understand, and follow allinstructions on the machine and in themanual(s) before starting. Be thor-oughly familiar with the

PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DEIMPULSION1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n.Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajoen la polea de la caja de engranajes.2

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento al final de cada temporada osi la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias om_s.SEGADORACuando se v

CILINDRO1. Remueva la bujfa.2, Vacie 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a travesdel agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamen

SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos queest_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears.PROBLEMAFalta defuerzaMal corte-dis

SERVICE NOTES34

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• Never run a machine inside a closedarea.• Never make adjustments or repairswith the engine (motor) running.Disconnect the spark plug wire, andkeep t

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.0262009OO400130126 t51A10125182185239 .,370C174172241 238245/2504O

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026200KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers2, 20 and 150)2 26727 Dowel Pin6 3373

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Read these instructions and this manualin its entirety before you attempt toassemble or operate your new lawnmower,IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshippe

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower

The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into theeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or ey

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER1, Lift up ongrasscatcherusingtheframe handle.2. Removegrasscatcherwith clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.3. Empty clippings f

1. To start a cold engine, push primerthree (3) times before trying to start.Use a firm push. This step is notusually necessary when starting anengine