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Craftsman 917.9998C Owner's Manual

550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" rear-discharge rotary lawn mower
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Manual
®
OTARY LAWN
550 Series Briggs &
21" Rear-Discharge
MOWER
Stratton Engine
Model No.
917.9998C
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears Brands Management
Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com
/ craftsman

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  • Page 1 Stratton Engine 21" Rear-Discharge Model No. 917.9998C • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com / craftsman...
  • Page 2 7-10 Repair Parts ........34-41 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover CRAFTSMAN 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    In the state of California the above is re- • Disengage the self-propelled mecha- nism or drive clutch on mowers so quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states equipped before starting the engine. may have similar laws.

  • Page 4: Safe Handling

    • When loading or unloadingthis ma- • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change chine, do not exceed the maximum clothing immediately, recommendedoperation angle of 15°, • Never overfill fuel tank, Replace gas • Wear proper Personal Protective Equip- cap and tighten securely, ment (PPE)while operatingthis ma- V.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    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 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the I / ii engine.
  • 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: Safety Glasses

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be in foreign objects thrown used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- place the grass catcher frame hooks...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    3. You receive a container of oil with the TO STOP ENGINE unit. Slowly pour the entire container • To stop engine, release operator pres- down the oil fill spout into the engine. ence control bar. NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 14 oz. TO START ENGINE due to residualoil in engine from the...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    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.

  • Page 11: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE A FTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE 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 *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER 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 sharp- control chemicals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL ACAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain as kerosene, are not to be used to clean oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until cartridge. They may cause deterioration fuel tank is empty. of the cartridge.
  • Page 14 ill 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 Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot Handle come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for 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 ,'i"...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. 3lade housing or cutting dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 Esta garantia SOLO cubre defectos de material y mano de obra. La cobertura de la garantia NO incluye: •...
  • Page 19 • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Secci6n 4442 del "California Public aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n Resources Code"). Otros estados pueden las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner en marcha el motor.
  • Page 20 • Cuando cargue o descargue la m_.quina, no • Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito de sobrepase el _.ngulo m_.ximo recomendado carburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina y de operaci6n de 15 °. apretar de modo seguro. • Utilice equipo de protecci6n personal (EPP) V.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA disehado f6nico pot parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
  • 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 det SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVAN-...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES 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...
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Laoperaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como segadora puedehacerque acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a saltenobjetos extrahos dentrode una operaci6n de ensacado: susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac6sped dahosgravesen_stos.Siempre y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la useanteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para recolectora...
  • Page 25 Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero motor y hb.galo funcionar hasta que las Ifneas de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. del combustible y el carburador queden vac[os.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR _PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dahar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTEN|M| NTO 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 • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado ando haga el mantenimiento. a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, LLANTAS sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR _,PRECAUCl0N: Los solventes de petr61eo, AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para nat el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deteri- haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque oro de _ste.
  • Page 30 _ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n r"q Posici6n /r-? antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer segar_ para segar / ajustes: 1. 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 que exige PARA almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si presencia det SEGAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d[as o m_.s. operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR per[odo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.mbielo otra. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empie- za a oxidar.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia seccion apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECClON i PROBLEMA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mb.s alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER gl 7,g998C ©...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,9998C PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 194176X428 Control Bar 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model No. 9P702-0027-F1 447814X479 Upper Handle 426589 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027-F1 305_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 9723 1395_ 528i 334_ 745A_ 332_ 333J 745_ 75 _-'_ 9233 ... i¸¸...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027-F1 I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1264 I 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1263(_ 615 @ 404 ® 718 [_ 7180 22A_...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027-F1 318 _ 1238 © 1026_ 868_ 1029_ 1029A % 1023...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ® 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842 _ 868 @ Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 590519 Cylinder Assembly 591108 Rope-Starter 299819s Kit-Bushing / Seal 691915 Grip-Starter Rope (Magneto Side) 799716 Grip-Starter Rope 590569 Sump-Engine 590546 Washer (Flywheel) 590525 Head-Cylinder 793480 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 799586 Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9P702-0027-F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 590551 Brake Bracket-Mounting 691487 Guard-Rewind (Carburetor) 590585 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 591003 Cap-Fuel 796503 Cover-Air Cleaner Dipstick 590581 691876 Fuel-Tank Seal-Dipstick Tube 590568 793006 Bowl-Float Hose-Primer (Fuel Tank) 591116 Cover-Rocker (Cut To Required Length)
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