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Craftsman 917.371741 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" rear-discharge
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CRRFTSMRW
TARY LAW
55O
21"
Series Briggs & Stratton
Rear-Discharge
OWE
Engine
Model No.
917.371741
• Espahol, p. 18
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 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Rear-Discharge Model No. 917.371741 • Espahol, p. 18 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 Schedule ......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 &...

  • 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 factor related to slip &...
  • Page 4 ,' 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. •...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements • Fast help by phone- phone sup- Congratulations on making a smart pur- port from a Sears representative chase. Your new Craftsman® product products requiring in-home repair, plus designed and manufactured for years of convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Readthese instructions and this manual Operator MOWING in its entirety before you attempt to as- POSITION control bar semble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT:This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUTOIL ORGASOLINEinthe engine. jJ J\ Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping LIFT...
  • 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: Before Starting

    TO CONVERT MOWER operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready objects thrown into the eyes, be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag- ging: which can result in severe eye •...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE Be sure lawnmower is level. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. • To stop engine, release operator pres- You receive a container of oil with the ence control bar. unit. Slowly pour the entire container TO START ENGINE down the oil fill spout into the engine.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners lean /Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade ubrication...
  • 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: Air Filter

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face.
  • Page 14 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r-'q Mowing before performing any service and position position 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 Handle _ _otter...

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD // X period...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture.

  • Page 17: Need More Help

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. 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 la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla). Si esta Segadora Ilega a ser utilizada con fines comerciales o arrendada, la presente garantia tendra vigencia por s61o 90 dias a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 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 que II.
  • Page 20 • 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_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para ia Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda r_pida pot tel@fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est& disefiado f6nico por parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos afios.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia del SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SiN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_tbrica con la excepci6n...
  • Page 23 FAlVllLIARICESE CON 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 con el...
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTJR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier sega- Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse dora puede hacer que salten SEGURIDAD como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- objetos extra_os dentro de sus vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: ojos, Io que puede producir = Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped da_os graves en estos.

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    1. AsegOrese q uelasegadora estenivelada. durante el almacenamiento. Para evitar los 2. Remueva lavarilamedidora de aceitedel problemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el tubo dedesargadeaceite. sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo 3. Ustedrecibeunenvase deaceitecon la por un periodo de 30 dias o m&s. Vacie el unidad.Viertalentamente e l envase entero estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el...
  • Page 26 • Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con semana. Siegue de norte a sur una semana el uso y los recogedores recaudar&n menos y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima cesped.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANT N|M| NTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos v" Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices Limpiar la Segadora...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es cuando haga el mantenimiento. tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados LLANTAS mostrados en la secci6n...
  • Page 29 Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al afio si la delgada de aceite de motor limpio. Aprie- segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas e! afio. telo en una toalla para remover el aceite en Revise el nivel del aceite del c&rter antes de exceso.
  • Page 30 _,ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n r-'-q Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer parasegar / ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegOrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Barra de control POSICION Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada que exig PARA si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. presencia del SEGAR operador . _, SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente,...

  • Page 32: Solucion De Problemas

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR = Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drene el aceJte (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cL_brala para protegerla c&mbJelo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS = Yea la seccJ6n apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m&s alto." fuerza o suelta. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802-1078-F1 I 48 SHORT BLOCK 307 _ 163 ,\ _//f_ 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 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802-1078-F1 833 @ 1218 745A 334_ _ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [ j ..1211 1210 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] [1330 REPAIR MANUAL I[ 1036 EM,SSIONS LABEL ]...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802=1078=F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Gear-Cam 699650 Cylinder Assembly 691998 Short Block 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 793347 Manifold-intake • 299819s Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 792388 Gasket-intake 698691 Sump-Engine • 792389 790169 Head-Cylinder 691111 Screw (intake Manifold) •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802=1078-F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 795478 Diaphragm-Carburetor 697338 Seal-Valve 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 699641 Seat-Valve (intake) 691236 Cup-Flywheel 699642 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 692299 Retainer-Spring 699643 Bushing-Guide 281505s PawI-Ratchet (Exhaust Valve) 691251 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide (Governor Control Lever) (intake Valve) 692040...
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