Craftsman 917.378422 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualiCRnFTSMnN°IROTARY LAWN MOWER6.75 HorsepowerPower-propelled21" Rear DischargeModel No.917.378422CAUTION:Read and follow allSaf

MA,NTENANCESC.EDULEF'LL 'N DATES /__'l _:_'J,_RE O RSE.V,CE SERWCEDATESi_ B_Check for Loose Fasteners ql/ IfClean/Inspect Grass Ca

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 dirtyair filter.Replace the air filter every 100 hours ofoperation or every s

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

Immediatelyprepare your lawn mower forstorage at the end of the season or if theunit will not be used for 30 claysor more.LAWN MOWERWhen lawn mower is

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.PROBLEMLoss of power_oor cut -unevenExcessivevibrationSta

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

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

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

• Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentrode un drea cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparacionesmientras el motor est6 en marcha.Desconecte el cable de

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

FAMlUARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I_AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extraSos dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir daSos graves on 6stos.Siempre use ant

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

1. Para hacer arrancar un motor fr[o, empujeel cebador tres (3) veces antes detratado. Empuje firmemente. Este pasonormalmente no es necesado cuando s

PROGRAMADe MANTENIMIENTO _.__"/_"_J,oc..sooS.RV.C.oRevisar si ha)' su)etadores sueltos _Limpiar/lnspeccionar el recogedor deSE c6sped (

ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTON_mero de sede:Fecha de compra:Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.5 cuartos (regular sin plomo)Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): S

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociadocon el ague de la manguera pero tiene queestar seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

FILTRO DE AIRESu motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar demanera incorrecta con un fUtrodel aire sucio.Sustituirel papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o

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 DE IMPULSI6NI. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n.Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajoen la polea de la caja de ongranajes.

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora pars elalmacenamiento al final de cada temporada osi la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dlas om&s.SEGADORACuando

ClLINDRO1. Remueva la bujfa.2. Vac(e 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a trav6sdel agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro.3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamen

SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos queest6 dirigldo a un centro de servico Sears.PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI(3NVibracl6

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 143.016728110,_135130120119182185<370C126151A 1C1251741724143/_ 245238 2504O

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016728I_-Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKL=Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key #2 and 20) 178

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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

KNOWYOUR 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 EMPTY GRASS CATCHER1. Uft up on grass catcher using theframe handle.2. Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.3. Empty cli

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