Craftsman 917.378521 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRRFTSMnN'IROTARY LAWN MOWER5.5 HorsepowerPower-Propelled21" Multi-CutModel No.917.378521CAUTION:Read and follow allSafe

TO START ENGINENOTE: Due to protective coatings on theengine, a small amount of smoke may bepresent during the initial use of theproduct and should be

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,,,____,,IAsYouCOMP'ETE S RV'CEREGULARSERVICE J__. _?'.._'_.._ f" DATESmill /labCheck for Loose Fastene

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SFoSJ): SAE 10W30Oil Capacit

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

CYLINDER1. Remove spark plug.2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil throughspark plug hole into cylinder.3. Pull starter handle slowly a few timesto distrib

TROUBLESHOOTING- See appropriate section in manual unless directedto a Sears Service Center.PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose b

Garantfa ... 19Reglas de Seguddad ... 19-21Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ..

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

I. OPERACION• Antes de empezar, debe familiadzareecompletamente con los controles y el usocorrecto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leery comprender tod

• Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentrode un &rea cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparacionesmientras el motor estd en mamha.Desconecte el cable

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

FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IOY I_ASREGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segador

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

PARAUNCORTEALTO, OrejasdeBAJELASRUEDASPARA UN CORTE BAJO, LEVANTE I.AS RUEDASPARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORASu segadora fue enviada lista para usarsecorno

PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DEClaSPED1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando elmango del bastidor.2. Remueva el recogedor de c6sped, con losrecortes, de

PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTORAVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras delmotor, una cantJdadpequeSa de humo puedeestar presente durante el uso inicial delp

,,oo,,.,°,-,.,,,,-,,..o./s, JJFRevisar si hay sujetadores sueltosUmpiadinspeccionar el recogedor de i__ _1_I c(_sped(siviene equipado) lIPSLimpiar la

ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTONt_merode Serie:Fecha de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.0 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo)Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):

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

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociadocon el ague de la manguera pero tiene queestar 5eco ouando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor puede sufdr averfas y funcionar demanera incorrecta con un filtre del aire sucio.Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo

PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n.Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajoen la polea de la caja de engranajes.

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para elalmacenamiento al final de cada temporada osi la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas om_.s.SEGADORACuando se

ACEITE DEL MOTORDrene el aceite (con el motor caliente) yc_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea"MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento dee

SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos quePROBLEMAMal corte-disparejoestd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears.CAUSA1.

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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

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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAECONTROLJ' CAMSHAFT ]CARBURETOR10f1469 8794FAN COVER]14542

HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAECONTROLKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 558O3112 55803293 55803454 55803525 44394286 O8OO4667 55803786094122

HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE55412CRANKSHAFT I.15I AIR CLEANER26IPISTON CONNECTING ROD J2RECOIL STARTER44

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Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

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

LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUTRAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUTLeverTO CONVERT MOWERYour lawn mower was shipped ready tobe used as a mulcher. To convert tobagging o

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER1. Lift up on grass catcher using theframe handle.2. Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.3. Empty cl