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Craftsman 917.4789A Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 675 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled 22" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.4789A
• Espa_ol, p. 20
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
IL 60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.4789A • Espa_ol, p. 20 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. IL 60179 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.

  • Page 6: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
  • Page 8 The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- Operator age. Alwayswear safety glasses or presence shields while operating your lawn mower control bar or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and Unlock place the grass catcher frame hooks latch onto the grass bag brackets.

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER _i, CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline frame handle. near an open flame. ,A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***...
  • Page 13 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on blade adapter. forming any maintenance. 3. Be sure trailing edge of blade (opposite TIRES sharp edge) is up toward the engine. •...

  • Page 14: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • The grass catcher may be hosed with Tip lawn mower on its side as shown water, but must be dry when used. and drain oil into a suitable container. •...
  • Page 15 CLEANING Back plate IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ,I&CAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. •...

  • Page 16: Rear Deflector

    A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 17 ENGINE to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other ENGINE SPEED qualified service center for repair and/or Your engine speed has been factory set. adjustment. Do not attempt to increase engine speed IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, 1.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 20 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 21 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 22 • Nuncarepostar l a maquina al interior de un * Mantenga lastuercasy lospernos, e spe- local. cialmente lospernos delaccesorio de la • Nuncaguardar l a maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, a pretados y mantenga el equipo en buenascondiciones. degasolina dondehayunallamaabierta, chispao luzpilotocomounacalderau otros * Nuncamanipule deformaindebida los dispositivos.
  • Page 23 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
  • Page 26 La operaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerque SEGURIDAD saltenobjetos extrafios dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para Barra con control losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando que exige la hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos presencia det gafaso unamascara desegufidad devisi6n operador ampliadeseguridad usada sobrelasgafas. CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION ENGRANCHAR COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD...
  • Page 27 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de cesped.

  • Page 28: Para Parar El Motor

    PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR 4_PRECAUCI6N: Limpie el aceite o el CESPED combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. mango del bastidor. ,APRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden...
  • Page 29 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garantia.

  • Page 30: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 SEGADORA Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador. IMPORTANTE: Para asegurar la instalacion Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ropiada, posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. con la estrella del conjunto del adaptador. LLANTAS AsegQrese de que el borde de salida de •...
  • Page 32 RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite;...
  • Page 33 LIMPIEZA Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la cubierta asegurandose que las orejas esten IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora trasera. Apriete el tornillo en forma segura. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 34 AI:iLADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta SEGADORA de la impulsi6n.
  • Page 35 MOTOR debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la fabrica.
  • Page 36 ACEiTE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible,...
  • Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.4789A 13 ¸ 1 26 12 ..9--. 11..\ 52\ 25 ...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.4789A PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427615X479 Mulcher Door 155377 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Upper Handle 420019 438385 Pivot Bracket 437517X479 Cable, Engine Zone Control/ 419946X615 Bar, Handle, Lower 191574 Handle Bolt Rear Door Prop...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.4789A .., 12...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.4789A PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 439452 Cable, Drive Control 194018 Drive Pulley V-Belt 194185X615 Control Bar, Drive 196853 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH 194231X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 431124 (Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445=F1 11329 R EPLACEMENT ENGINE I I 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL lO'Z_ _ _._ 51 _<<"_5_ 40 _5_ 36 _ t_$'j 868_@;_ 34 _ [=7/ 847 I i 562_ 5o5 @ 287 _i I;...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445=F1 365 _'_ 127 C_, 190 _ 276 _-_-y 188_._ 209 _Jff_ 202 _ tii_i _66J 1386 883_...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445=F1 1036EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 78 %_) 334_ 332 _*-_ 455_(_: _ ..
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104 <_ 137__,_ 127 t_ 163 ;_'_ 276 _:7_ 883 iS 1095 VALVE GASKET Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 794306 • Gasket-intake 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal 691650 Screw (intake Manifold) (Magneto Side) 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 299819s * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 697316 Rope-Starter 493279 Sump-Engine 795426 Grip-Starter Rope...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=1445=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 262001 Bushing-Valve Guide 692523 Screw (Exhaust Valve) (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge (Intake Valve) 791960 691881...

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