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Craftsman 917.370840 Owner's Manual

22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs
Power-Propelled,
22" Multi-Cut
& Stratton Engine
Electric Start
Model No.
917.370840
• EspaSol, p. 21
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
IL 60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 & Stratton Engine Electric Start Power-Propelled, 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370840 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. IL 60179 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    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 factor related to slip &...

  • 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: Maintenance

    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 3. Repeat for opposite side of handle. its entirety before you attempt to assemble 4. Remove protective padding, raise up- or operate your new lawn mower. per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY 1. 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 on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
  • Page 9 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit in foreign objects thrown your requirements. Medium position is into the eyes, which can best for most lawns.

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing;...

  • Page 11: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE _k CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. near an open flame. _, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels TO START ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- NOTE: Due to protective...
  • Page 12 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. your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS 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 ***...
  • Page 14 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on blade adapter. forming any maintenance. 3. Be sure trailing edge of blade (opposite TIRES sharp edge) is up toward the engine. •...

  • Page 15: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • The grass catcher may be hosed with Tip lawn mower on its side as shown water, but must be dry when used. and drain oil into a suitable container. •...
  • Page 16 CLEANING Back plate IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ,I&CAUTION" Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. •...

  • Page 17: Rear Deflector

    A 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 plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 18 ENGINE to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other ENGINE SPEED qualified service center for repair and/or Your engine speed has been factory set. adjustment. Do not attempt to increase engine speed IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent spark plug hole into cylinder. gum deposits from forming in essential fuel 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,...
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • 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 reemplacen, 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 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 25 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Repita el procedimiento para el lado tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su opuesto del mango. segadora nueva. Levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta la posici6n de operaci6n, remueva la IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN...
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATERiA PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CESPED AVISO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida Desconecte el conector del motor (macho) al conector de la bateda (hembra).
  • 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 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE La operaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerque Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las SEGURIDAD saltenobjetos extrafios dentrode ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La dafiosgravesenestos.Siempre posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayoria useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para...
  • Page 29 Paraconvertir a la operaci6n deensacado PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR o dedescarga, el desviador d ela descarga CESPED debeserremovido y la protecci6n contrala Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el descarga debeestarcerrada. mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- dora.

  • Page 30: Para Parar El Motor

    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR ,_PRECAUCl6N:Limpieel aceiteo el • Parapararel motor, s ueltela barrade con- combustible derramado. Noalmacene, d errame trolesqueexigenla presencia deloperador. o usegasolina cercade unallamaexpuesta. PARA HACERARRANCAR EL MOTOR ,_PRECAUCl6N:Loscombustibles AVlSO:Debidoa lascapasprotectoras d elmo- mezclados c onalcohol ( conocidos c omo tor,unacantidad pequefia dehumopuedees- gasohol, o el usode etanol o metanol) p ueden tar presente durante el usoinicial d elproducto...
  • Page 31 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garantia.

  • Page 32: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- 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 33 SEGADORA Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador. IMPORTANTE: Para asegurar la instalacion Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ropiada, posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. con la estrella del conjunto del adaptador. LLANTAS AsegQrese de que el borde de salida de •...
  • Page 34 RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Remueva la tapa del depdsito del aceite; • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado dejela a un lado en una superficie limpia. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Incline la cortadora de cesped por este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 35 Labio Plancha trasera LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. AI:_PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.
  • Page 36 Ai:iIADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese 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. Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta SEGADORA de la impulsi6n.
  • Page 37 MOTOR debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la fabrica.
  • Page 38 ACEiTE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales ClLINDRO...
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.370840 11 26 11 ..\ 52\ ..32...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.370840 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427615X479 Upper Handle 419942X428 Discharge Deflector 431138 Wheel Adjuster Assembly, 420939 Engine Zone Control Cable 438525X479 Handle Bracket, LH 431009 Wiring Harness, Battery 429930X004 Bracket, Upstop...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.370840...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.370840 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 439452 Drive Control Assembly 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8 (Includes Cable) 175262 Screw, Pan Head #10-24 x 2-3/4 Drive Cover 194185X615 Bar, Drive Control 423322 194231X427 Wheel &...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562-F1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL iiiii_iil] 1311 51 <_-:_ (_'p 307 _ ii 847 i (_r " <_ 20_9...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562=F1 365 _'_ 190_ 127 _ 1059 ,300..188 ,_, 1388:: 1386...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562=F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL i 969 1211 1210 1009 689 _ 597 _ 334_ i851 \ .... s .,1/ 356 '_...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562=F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 1095 VALVE GASKET 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 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691650 Screw (intake Manifold) 399269 Kit=Bushing / Seal 691421 Housing=Rewind Starter (Magneto Side) 697316 Rope=Starter 299819s Seal=Oil (Magneto Side) 281434s Grip=Starter Rope 493279 Sump=Engine 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 691160 Head=Cylinder...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05-1562=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake) 692523 Screw 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 262001 Bushing-Valve Guide 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge (Exhaust Valve) 791960 Cup-Flywheel 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide 692299...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
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