Craftsman 917.378461 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRAFTSMAN JROTARY LAWN MOWER6.5 Horsepower21" Rear DischargeModel No.917.378461CAUTION:Read and follow allSafety Rules and In

MAINTENANCEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck for Loose FastenersClean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If Equipped) l,/ _ if!M Clean Lawn MowerO C

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSerial Number:Date of Purchase:Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); S

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

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.2. Carefully remove cartridge.3. Clean by gently tapping on a flatsurface. If very dirty,

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

CARBURETORYourcarburetoris not adjustable. If yourenginedoes not operateproperlydue tosuspectedcarburetorproblems,take yourlawn mowerto a Searsor othe

• Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.• Use fresh fuel next season.NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is a

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

Garantia ... 18Reglas de Seguridad ... 18-20Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n .

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

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

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

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

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

La operaci6n de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extrafios dentrode sus ojos, Io que puedeproducir dafios graves en 6stos.Siempre use a

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

2. Mueva la palanca de control deaceleraci6n del motor a la posici6n deR/_PIDO.3. Sujete la barra de control que exige lapresencia del operador abajo

p.oo...ouEOOMPL EsoSE.V,O,O.EGU . FEC..oRevisar si hay sujetadores sueltos I_' I_Limpiar/inspeccior_r el recogedor deS c6sped (si viene equipado

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTONOmero de Serie:Fecha de Compra:Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo)Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ):

RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED• El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociadocon el agua de la manguera pare tiene quaestar seco cuando se vaya a usar.• Revise su re

PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE1. Suelte el tornillo e incline la cubierta pararemoverlo.2. Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho.3. Lfmpielo golpedndolo

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 IMPULSION1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n.Remueva la correa empujando hacia abajoen la polea de la caja de engranajes.

CARBURADORSu carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor noesta funcionando en forma adecuada debido aproblemas que se sospecha vienen delcarburador, Ilev

• Nuncauselos productos para limpieza delcarburador o del motor en el estanque decombustible pues se pueden producirda5os permanentes.• Use combustibl

SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos queest6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears.PROBLEMAFalta defuerzaMal corte-di

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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

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0184-E1968621445 443 _,613977 CARBURETORGASKET SET365276 127123K07'-0184-E1970_14O

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BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-O184-E1358 ENGINE GASKET SETKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697322 Cylinder Assembly2 399

BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0183-E1KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)55 691421 Housi

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

4. Turn electric start key clockwise tocrank engine.IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine morethan five continous seconds betweeneach time you try to start.