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Craftsman 917.371840 Owner's Manual

675 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power=Propelled
Electric Start
21" Multi=Cut
Model No.
917.371840
• Espa_ol, p. 21
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 1 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power=Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi=Cut Model No. 917.371840 • Espa_ol, p. 21 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: Operation

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

  • 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: 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 products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod-...

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION control bar or operate your new lawn mower, 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...

  • Page 7: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY Put grass catcher frame into grass 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 handJe is outside Connect battery charger...
  • 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...
  • Page 9 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operationof any lawn mower can result Over time, the drive control system in foreign objects thrown become "loose", resulting in decreased into the eyes, which can speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive result in severe eye dam- control housing to increase...
  • 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 Engine

    GASOLINE \/ /._\ Grass • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. (_, ,];'X_>-..._ catcher Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular 'X_, "_ ""---.-_. _-,_,) frame unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be...
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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 your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON 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...
  • Page 14 LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE Always observe safety rules when per- Position blade on the blade adapter forming any maintenance, aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. TIRES Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-...
  • Page 15 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. mower or side of engine. 750369. Do not substitute. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check ENGINE oil level with the dipstick.

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    MUFFLER Close mulcher door (if equipped). Connect a garden hose to the fitting Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it where shown. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose not routed under the lawn mower housing SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 17 A(_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 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 come in contact with plug.
  • Page 18 ENGINE TO ADJUST HANDLE Your handle has three (3) height positions ENGINE SPEED - adjust to a height that suits you. Your engine speed has been factory set. Do Remove knob and carriage bolt on one not attempt to increase engine speed or it...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle / handle brackets for safe keeping. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • When setting up your handle from with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" storage position, lower handle will require the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 21 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 reemptacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 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 23 , Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la , Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 24 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado f6nico pot parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 25 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual comple- POSICION Barra tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA que sxige la segadora nueva. SEGAR presencia IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATER{A PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CFtSPED AVISO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped Conecte el conector del cargador de la en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida bateria (macho) al conector de la ames de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 27 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 28 AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operaci6n de cualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puede hacer que "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la salten objetos extra_os dentro de velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del sus ojos, Io que puede producir mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable.
  • Page 29 Desviador PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA de la descarga 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 . Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora.
  • Page 30 AGREGUE GASOLINA Mango Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la bastidor parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- recogedor tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. cesped Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina.
  • Page 31 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- PRECAUCION: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dadar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garantia.

  • Page 32: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DE CADAiDE CADA i25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueitos Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controiar los Neumaticos Controiar las Ruedas Motrices *** i,,' v" Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 33 SEGADORA 4. lnstale el perno de la cuchilla con la arandela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida en el Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueSal. ando haga el mantenimiento. 5. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno LLANTAS de la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido en que...

  • Page 34: Filtro De Aire

    , La caja de engranajes se Ilena con lubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- hasta el nivel adecuado en la fabrica. La dora yen el lado del motor. 0nica vez que el lubricante necesita atenci6n Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la aceite, parandose a intervalos regulares...
  • Page 35 SILENClADOR Cierre la puerta del mulcher (siesta equi- lnspeccione y cambie el silenciador siesta pado). corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio Conecte una manguera del jardin con la y/o dafio. guarnici6n donde demostrado. IMPORTANTE: Sea seguro que la manguera del jardin no esta encaminada debajo de la BUJiA...

  • Page 36: Para Cambiar

    _,ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Asegerese 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. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA...
  • Page 37 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO MOTOR El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3) VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR posiciones de altura - ajOstelo a la altura que le La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en acomode. la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad Remueva la manilla y el perno portador en del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones un lado del mango inferior.
  • Page 38 Vuelva a poner las manillas y los pernos al para permitir que este Ilegue al carburador. No mango inferior o a los puntales del mango drene la gasolina del estanque de gasolina y el carburador si se esta usando estabilizador para la seguridad.
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca Cuchilla suelta o adaptador Apriete el perno de la cuchilla (continuado) de la cuchilla quebrado. cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.
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