Craftsman 917.378840 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN'I6.5 HORSEPOWER21" MULTI-CUTPOWER PROPELLEDROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.917.378840• Safety• Assembly• Operation•

MOWlNGTIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from o

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEF_LLIN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESJCheck for Loose Fasteners _/Clean/inspect Grass Catcher!_fEquipped) I/ t/

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIALNUMBER:DATE OF PURCHASE:GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OlLTYPE (API-SF-SJ):OIL CAPACITY:1,6 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR)SAE 30 (ABOVE

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

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

PROBLEMExcessive_lbratlonTROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTCAUSE1. Worn,bentorlooseblade.Starter rope hardto pullLoss of driveGrass catchernot filling (If so_luIppe

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Warranty ... 2 Product Specifications... 12Safety Rules ...

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_I_DVERTENClA: El tube de escapedel motor,algunos de sus _tes y algunosc_ntes del veh|culocordJenenoproductosquirnicosconocidos en stEstadode Californ

Lea estas instrucolones y el manualcompletamente antes de trotar de montar uoperar su segadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: ESTE COITIACESPED VIENESIN ACEITE O G

FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUSEGADORA, Compare las ilustraciones con su segado

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extrar,os dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir daSos graves en _stos.SJempra use an

PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORASu segadora fua enviada lista para usarsacomo acolchadora de capa vegetal. ParaconvertLrlaa una operaci6n de ensecado o dede

ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR ELMOTORAGREGUE ACEITESu segadora fue enviada sin acelte an atmotor. El motor puede contanar 20 oz. deacelte. Para el tlpo y la

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

PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTOLLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDAQUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULARR_e..is_sihay_,,ie_a"_essueltos "P_ ' " " _

ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTOqUMERO DE SERIE::ECHA DE COMPRA:APACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA:rlPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ!:APACIDAD DE ACEITE:3UJJA (ABERTURA

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaningthe mower or

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• Et recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociadocon et agua de la manguera pero tiane queester seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

F[LTRO DE A[RESu motor puede sufrir aver[as y funcionar demanera incorrecta con un filtro dal aira sucio.Sustltuir el papel del cartucho una vaz al a6

_I, PRECAUCION: Antes de dar caJquierservico o de hacer ajustes:1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor.2. Aseg0rese que la cochilla y qua todas

CARBURADORSu osrburador no es ajustable. Si su motor noest=_funcionando an forma adecuada debido aproblemas que se sospecha vienen delcarburadsr, Ilev

MOTORStSTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLEIMPORTANTE: Es importanto evitar qus ssformon dspbsitos de goma en partssfundamontstos dol sistsma de combustibletales como

IDENTIFICACI(_NDE PROBLEMASPROBLEMA CAUSANo arranca 1, Filtro de aira sucio.2. Sin combustible,3. Combustible rancio,4, Agua an el combustible,;. Alam

IDENTIFICACI(_NDE PROBLEMASPROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECC|ON_ibracl6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilta. Apriete et=xcealve o suelta, pemo

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BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 120602-O153-E11034_"kREQUIRESSPECIALTOOLSTOINSTALL SEEREPAIRINSTRUCTIONMANUAL,619 _'914_&ap

BRIGGS & STRA'I'FON 4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NUMBER 120602-0153-E13_.,+_++.._ 122_! __,+,+'++._+ ++°+, 95+51 276_122_287Ell84524_ ----2o

BRIGGS & STRATI'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE745305p923_ 922621036 LABEL-EMISSIONS _t 97_1019 KIT-LABEL _ o_J 78958 ENGINE GASKET SET20_KL=Y pARTNO. NO.

BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION26 499631 Ring Set-Piston (Standard)692785 Ring Set-Piston .010" O.S.)69_786 Ring

SERVICE NOTES46

SERVICE NOTES47

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Read these instructions and this manualin itsentirety before you attempt toassemble or operate your new lawnmower.IMPORTANT: This lawnmower isshipped

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to fa

Theoperationofany lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into theeyes, which can result insevere eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eyesh

TOCONVERTMOWERYourlawnmowerwasshippedreadytobeusedas a mulcher. To convert tobagging or discharging:REAR BAGGING• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and

BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OILYour lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.For type and grade of oil to use, see_ENGI