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Craftsman 917.371801 Owner's Manual

875 series rotary lawn mower, briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 21" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
875 Series Briggs & Stratton
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
21" Multi-Cut
Engine
Model No.
917.371801
• EspaSol, 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 Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.371801 • EspaSol, 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 ON 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 Ii. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand,and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip & instructions on the machine and in the fall accidents which can result in severe manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly injury. All slopes require extra caution.

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Remove gas-powered equipmentfrom • Never tamperwith safetydevices. Check the truck or trailer and refuel it on the their proper operation regularly. ground. If this is not possible, then • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or refuel such equipmentwith a portable otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoil orfuel spill- container, rather than from a gasoline age.Allow machineto coolbeforestoring.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    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 Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOWER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the IMPORTANT: Unfold handle...
  • Page 7 TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. Bolt Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. Knob outlet. Leave battery charger connected 24 hours before starting your engine...
  • 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 The operation of any lawn underside of the drive control housing increase tension on the drive cable, Pro- mower can result in foreign ceed as follows: objectsthrowninto the eyes, which can result in severe Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug eye damage, Always wear wire from spark...
  • Page 10 SIDE DISCHARGING • Grass catcher and discharge chute must be removed. • Open mulcher door and install front of side discharge deflector beneath door and position rear over threaded stud. • Secure rear of side discharge deflector to lawn mower housing with knob.
  • Page 11 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Be sure lawnmower is level. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. Open round door of discharge chute You receive a container of oil with the move starter rope out and away from unit. Slowly pour the entire container grass catcher.

  • Page 12: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the...

  • 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 Trailing Always observe safety rules when per- Blade ada forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause...
  • Page 15 ENGINE Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. LUBRICATION Reconnect spark plug wire to spark only high quality detergent oil rated plug. with service classification SG-SL. AIR FILTER Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according Your engine will not run properly using to your expected...
  • Page 16 • We do not recommend using a garden hose _I:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire to clean lawn mower unless the electrical from spark plug and place wire where system, muffler, air filter and carburetor cannot come in contact with plug. covered to keep water out.
  • Page 17 Use a wood block between blade Install new drive belt into idler arm mower housing to prevent blade from assembly, then around the drive pulley. turning when removing blade bolt. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves (See Figure...
  • Page 18 CARBURETOR for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think engine does not operate properly due to sus- the engine-governed high speed needs pected carburetor problems,...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    BATTERY • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines Disconnect the battery from the engine and carburetor are empty. connector and charge battery 48 hours. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent...
  • 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 reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 I. OPERACION II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia , Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar y comprender...
  • Page 23 , Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en Nunca manipule de forma indebida los un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- mente su funcionamiento correcto. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar. Mantenga la maquina libre de hierba, hojas , Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina u otras acumulaciones...

  • Page 24: Mantenimiento

    Reparaci6n 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 fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 25 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATERJA PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS AVISO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. como una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para Conecte el conector del cargador de la convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o bateria (macho) al conector de la ames...
  • 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 s[mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
  • Page 28 Laoperaci6n decualquier 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de segadora puedehacerque bujia de la bujia. saltenobjetosextra_os dentrode Vuelta el tuerca en la parte inferior del susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir mando de transmisi6n para aumentar la velocidad del mecanismo. da_osgravesenestos.Siempre Opere la segadora para probar la velocidad useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para del mecanismo.
  • Page 29 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL LengL_etas del tubo de descarga Hay que quitar el dep6sito de hierba y el /" canal de eyecci6n. Abrir la puerta de la puerta del acabador e instalar la parte delantera del deflector de descarga lateral debajo la puerta y colocar el parte trasero en la esparrago fileteado.
  • Page 30 PARA VACIAREL RECOGEDOR D EC_:SPED Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la 1. Abiertola puertaredonda delcanal i ncli- unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero nadode la descarga paramoverla cuerda de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. delarrancador h acia fueray lejosdesdeel AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere recogedor d e cesped.
  • Page 31 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes . Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- de cesped y paja. Esto ayudara el flujo del troles que exigen la presencia del operador. aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n.

  • Page 32: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DECAOAOECAOAI0 2 .ORASO 100 ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Suettos Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controtar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la CubieFta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas...
  • Page 33 Borde de SEGADORA Adaptador salida Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS , Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. , Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros Arandela...
  • Page 34 MOTOR Aseg0rese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor. LUBRICACION Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujia a Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- esta. dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- FILTRO DE AIRE vicio APt.
  • Page 35 ,Ai_PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de * No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, contacto con esta. filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados Haga descansar...
  • Page 36 lnstalar la nueva correa de mando en el Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora para evitar que la conjunto de la palanca de transmisi6n, cuchilla sire cuando se le quite el perno. luego alrededor de la polea de mando.
  • Page 37 rador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su cen- velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad tro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de de la fabrica. Si cree que la velocidad alta regu- servicio cualificado para repararla y/o ajustarla. lada del motor necesita ajuste, contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro IMPORTANTE:...
  • Page 38 BATERiA AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo Separe la bateria del conector del motor y la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- cargue la bateria durante 48 horas. bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el OTROS...
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371801...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371801 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188505X428 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 183446 Spring, Mutcher Door 193849 Kit, Housing 65322 Hairpin Cotter 404763 Decal, Danger Engine, Briggs & Stratton, 183483 !88507X428 Mulcher Door...
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  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371801 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON ldlerArm !96785 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 408004X004 406260X428 Cover, Drive Control, Top 166043 Pulley, Idler Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 1/2 187353 Pulley, Drive Control...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371801 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 408029 PART DESCRIPTION 412736 Case, Upper 413269 Shaft, Output, Long 183508 Seal, Output Shaft 183511 Bushing 183509 Washer 183514 Seal, Worm Shaft 183506 Bearing, Ball...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605-0976-F1 51 B 11221 6849 1029_ 238_ 1034 914 _' 1022 718 0 11A:_r_ 32_@ 32A_ 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 741' 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_) 1022 5_/_ lS8 20@...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605=0976=F1 425 'i 1331_1o4_ 443_ 188_ 190_ 670_ 287_ 8471 9721 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 524_ 633 _ 104_ 127_ 134_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51o_ _1_i_ 633051A 51B_...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605=0976=F1 689 o 305_ 1211 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 334 _ 9231 922_ 969_ 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 358 ENGINE GASKET 883 _ 20 @ 642 O °° ° °...
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605=0976=F1 510 1 742 _' " _- 651 _ 783_ _ 513 _ •._%,%__ 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 J 11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605=0976=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 Shaft-Throttle Cylinder Assembly 790121 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691242 Pin-Float Hinge 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 498981 Jet-Main (Standard) 493279 Sump-Engine 498978 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 792381 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Head-Cylinder 792383 697230 Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 50 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S605=0976=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 795093 Drive-Starter 695891 Brake 692358 Clutch-Drive 398758 Switch-Interlock 499621 Dipstick 691325 Spline-Starter 692296 Seal-Dipstick Tube 794793 Cap-Fuel Tank 495265 Base-Air Cleaner Primer Tube-Dipstick 795151 92613 Bolt 273356s Filter-Pre Cleaner Cover-Air Cleaner (Governor Control Lever) 795147...
  • Page 51 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 52 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

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