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Craftsman 917.370731 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.370731
• Espahol, p. 20
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370731 • Espahol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts &...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, • 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: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman@ product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 MOWING Read these instructions and this manual Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble POSITION or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception Upper...
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY Put grass catcher frame into grass bag NOTE: Your battery must be charged with rigid part of bag on the bottom. before you can start your lawn mower. Make sure the frame handle is outside 1.
  • Page 8 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...

  • Page 9: How To Use Your

    O erator presence control bar The operationof any SAFETY GLASSESlawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye Drive control shields while operating your lawn mower Ieve r or performing any adjustments...
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. •...

  • Page 11: Before Starting

    A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. avoid engine problems, the fuel system should...
  • Page 12 MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces- sary to repeat priming steps. In warmer IMPORTANT: For best performance, weather over priming may cause flooding keep mower housing free of built-up and engine will not start. If you do flood grass and trash.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 14 Crankshaft LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause...
  • Page 15 TO CLEAN AIR FILTER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will Carefully remove cartridge. result in increased oil consumption when Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur- face.
  • Page 16 CLEAN UNDER DRIVECOVER We do not recommendusing a garden hose to clean lawn mower unlessthe Cleanunderdrivecoverat leasttwicea sea- electrical system,muffler,air filter and son. Scrape underside of cover with putty carburetorare covered to keepwater knifeor similar tool to removeany build-up out. Water in engine can resultin short- of trashor grasson undersideof drivecover.
  • Page 17 9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- positesharp edge) is up towardthe engineas shown. 10.Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardenedwasher into blade adapterand crankshaft. Handle 11.Use blockof wood between bladeand lawn mowerhousingand tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. Knob •...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Always follow the mix ratio found on sta- Handle bilizer container. Run engine at least ..(__ bracket Bolt minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Control bar defective. Replace control bar. 10.Turn fuel valve lever (continued) 10. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position.
  • 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. OPERAClON • 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 • Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_tquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 23: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. disefiado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos afios.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA que sxige la segadora nueva. SEGAR presencia del IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 25 PARA PREPARAR LA BATER|A PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR ClaSPED AVISO: Su baterfa tiene que estar cargada an- Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. 1. Conecte el conector del cargador de la en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte rfgida baterfa (macho) al conector de la arn_s de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 26 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 o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 27 Barra de control que oresencia del operador Laoperaci6n d ecualquier segadora puedehacerque saltenobjetos extrafios dentro de susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgraves en_stos. S iempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para losojosmientras o peresu segadora o cuando Control de hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos la impulsi6n galaso unamascara de seguridad d evisi6n CONTROL DE LA Torniquete...
  • Page 28 Desviador PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA de la descarga Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse come acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora.
  • Page 29 _PRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles Mango del mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como bastidor del recogedor gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueclen atraer la humeclacl, la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de r_tciclos clurante el almacenamiento. La gasolina aciclica puecle cla_ar el sistema clel combustible de un motor clurante el almacenamiento.
  • Page 30 AVlSO:Enclimasm_.s f riospuedequesea CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- necesario repetir l ospasos delcebado. Encli- CHAR masm_.s c alurosos elcebardemasiado p uede IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor producir e lahogoy el motor novaa arrancar. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora Sise ahogael motorespere unoscuantos sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 31 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAiDE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE= MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum&.ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 32 SEGADORA y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno de la cuchilla gir_.ndolo en el sentido en que Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- giran las manillas del reloj. ando haga el mantenimiento. • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de LLANTAS 35 - 40 pies libras.
  • Page 33 MOTOR Asegt3rese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor. LUBRICACION Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujia a esta. Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- FILTRO DE AIRE dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- vicio API.
  • Page 34 LIMPIE DEBAJO DE LA CUBIERTA DE LA No recomendamos el uso de una manguera IMPULSION de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, el Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsi6n por filtro de aire y el carburador est_n tapados Io menos dos veces cada temporada.
  • Page 35 8. Ponga lacuchilla eneladaptador d eesta alineando losdos(2)agujeros en lacuchilla Manilla /'_Perno conlassalientes elevadas e nel adaptador. 9. Asegt3rese dequeelbordedesalidade lacuchilla (opuesto al bordeafilado) e ste haciaarribahaciaelmotor. 10.Instale el pernodela cuchilla conlaaran- Alta delade seguridad y la arandela endurecida eneladaptador d ela cuchilla y el ciguehal. Puntal 11.Useunbloque demadera entrelacuchilla del man_...
  • Page 36 IMPORTANTE: Cuando doble el mango para el • Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima temporada. AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una almacenamiento o el transporte, aseg0rese que Io doble seg0n se muestra o purde da_ar los alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo cables de control.
  • Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Cuchilla suelta o adaptador Apriete el perno de la cuchilla (continuado) de la cuchilla quebrado. cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370731 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194577X479 Handle, Upper 192876 Skirt, Rear 145212 Flanged Nut 193664X479 Locknut Handle, Lower 88652 Screw, Hinge 1/4-20 x 1.25 155552 186053 Idler Arm Spring, Rear Door, RH...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370731...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370731 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 195989 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 195745 Cover, Top 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 187353 Pulley 73800400 Nut, Hex 188281 Pawl Lever, Drive Control 175098...
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  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0659-E1 505_ 633 _ 127_ 130 9 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 3<c_ 20@ 842_-) 524_ 633_ 137_ 104<_...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0659-E1 564_ 670 _ 9721 6081 689 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 399269 Valve-Exhaust Kit-Bushing/Seal 262651s 299819s Valve-Intake • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 262652s 493279 Sump-Engine 691270...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0659-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 696564 Valve-Throttle 691321 O:1: Seal-Throttle Shaft 398187 Float-Carburetor 66538s Boot-Spark Plug 398188 O Valve-Needle/Seat 690345 Screw (Starter Gear Cover) 693981 O:1:Gasket-Float Bowl 493823 • Spacer (Includes 2) 272653s •O:l:Gasket-Air Cleaner 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank...

  • Page 46: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
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