Craftsman 917.371750 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.371750 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.371750 Owner's Manual

550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
(RRFTSMRW
ROTARY
OWE
550 Series
Briggs & Stratton
Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917,371750
. Espahot, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www, sears,com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917,371750 . Espahot, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www, sears,com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY 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 & Repair...
  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper- • Read, understand, and follow ating 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: General Service

    • Neverfill 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. Never tamper with safety devices.
  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod-...
  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Mower

    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 & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5).
  • 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 refer- ence.
  • Page 8 The operation of any lawn • To convert to mulching or discharging mower can result in foreign operation, remove grass catcher close rear door. objectsthrown into the eyes, whichcan resultinsevereeye Grass Pivot pins Rear damage. Alwayswearsafety catcher glasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour handle lawn moweror performingany adjustments or repairs.Werecommenda standardsafety...
  • Page 9: Before Starting

    Engine oil cap Primer Gasoline MOWER iS NOWREADY FOR filler cap DiSCHARGiNG O PERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Lift up on grass catcher using frame handle. IMPORTANT: Remove grass catcher with clippings Check oil level before each use. from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 10 START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TiPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the iMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the prod- grass and trash. See "CLEANING"...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners _IClean/Inspect Grass Catcher* Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery **...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL 88_tlBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
  • Page 14 • i, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing r--q position before performing any service adjustments: Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot ootto...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION unit will not be used for 30 days or more. controlbar LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" • If possible, store your unit indoors the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se ta reemplacen, en caso que no sea posibte repararla). Siesta Segadora ttega a ser utitizada con fines comerciates o arrendada, la presente garantia tendr&...
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use galas 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 20 e Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pemos del accesorio de la Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida...
  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por au buena compra. * Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est,. disehado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- POSlCION Barra tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA que sxige segadora nueva. presencia , SEGAR 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...
  • Page 23 FAMlUARICESE SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGA- DORA. 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...
  • Page 24 Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cualquier sega- remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la dora puede hacer que salten puerta trasera, objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Pasador Puerta Mango daflos graves en estos.
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DERECORDAR Tape del CUANDO CONVlERTA SUSEGADORA posito PARA ACOLCHAMENTO - aceite 1. Laplancha acolchadora traserainstalada. 2. Laprotecci6n contrala descarga cerrada, PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO La plancha acolchadora trasera removida, Recogedor del cesped instalado, La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada, PARA DESCARGA LATERAL- La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada,...
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR...
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENiM|ENTO 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 28 SEGADORA Se tiene que tener cuidado de mantenerla bal- anceada. Una cuchilla que no est& balanceada Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad va a producir eventualmente da_o en la sega- cuando haga el mantenimiento. dora o en el motor. LLANTAS •...
  • Page 29 Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de Vuelva a montar las partes y p6ngalas de vuelta en el carburador. operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al aho si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aho. Tornillo MONTE UNO DE ESTOS PUNTOS Revise el nivel del aceite del c&rter antes de BAJOS HACIA EL BORDE ANGOSTO DEL...
  • Page 30 _ADVERTENCJA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posicion J_-_ antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer segar ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE almacenamiento al final de cada temporada PARA DOBLAR si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. Mango inferior Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR * Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c&mbielo contra el polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la * Cubra su unidad con un forro protector secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.'...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el rnanual amenos este dirigido a un eentro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_.s alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 91 7.371750 33_\...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER = - MODEL NUMBER 91 7.371750 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 165760 851074 Hardened Washer Discharge Deflector 194179X479 406712 21" Blade Upper Handle 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear 169708X479 Lower Handle 87877 Selector Knob...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10LS02-1078-F1 I 48 SHORT BLOCK 842<> 287__ 2o2f 529 358 ENGINE GASKET 524 _ 163(_ 51A_ 615@ 404 @_ 616_ 3[_J_ 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)
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10LS02-1078-F1 183 © _37_ 33o I ,_ 817_ 130 612_ 1218 838_ [881 388_ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 80 9 453@ 1211 689_ 1210 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 11330 REPAIR MANUAL II 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER lOLSO2-1078-F_ PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Tappet-Valve Cylinder Assembly 691762 699650 Gear-Cam Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 691998 399269 Short Block Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 793347 299819s Manifold-Intake Sump-Engine 792388 698691 Gasket-intake Head-Cylinder • 792389 790169 Screw (Intake Manifold) Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER lOL802qO78-F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 691870 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) 691837 Screen-Carburetor 691440 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 493880s 795478 Diaphragm-Carburetor Terminal-Spark Plug Seal-Valve 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 697338 699641 691236 Cup-Flywheel Seat-Valve (intake) 692299 Retainer-Spring 699642...
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