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Craftsman 917.370850 Owner's Manual

22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTA Y LAWN MOWER
700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.370850
• EspaSol, p. 20
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 1 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370850 • EspaSol, p. 20 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 Maintenance ........12-15 Warranty ........... Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ....16-17 Storage ..........17-18 Product Specifications ......Troubleshooting ......... 18-19 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Operation ..........7-11 Repair Parts ........38-47 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-...

  • 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

    o Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on o 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 is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • 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 product.

  • Page 8: Engine Zone Control

    The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye Drive Operator control shields while operating your lawn mower presence control bar or performing any adjustments...
  • Page 9 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING , Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. , To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ,A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline frame handle. near an open flame. ,A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TiPS MOWING TiPS A 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 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners 1_ # lean /Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels v" Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 13 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. , Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect 4.

  • Page 14: 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. Check your grass catcher often for dam- Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- age or deterioration.

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    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. ,ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. .

  • Page 16: Rear Deflector

    • ILWARNING: 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 17 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 18: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, 1.
  • Page 19 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. 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 20 Para conocer los detalles de la cobertura de la garantia con el fin de obtener una reparaci6n o un reemplazo en forma gratuita, visite el sitio web: www.craftsman.com Esta garantia SOLO cubre defectos de material y mano de obra. La cobertura de la garantia NO incluye: •...
  • Page 21 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 22 • 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 23: Mantenimiento

    Reparacion Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. diseflado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aflos.
  • Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de env[o.
  • Page 25 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 26 Laoperaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerque SEGURIDAD saltenobjetosextraflos dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daflosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para Barra con control losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando que exige ta hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos Barra presencia del gafaso unamascara deseguridad devisi6n de mando operador ampliadeseguridad usada sobrelasgafas. CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION ENGRANCHAR COIVIO USAR SU SEGADORA...
  • Page 27 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertida a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar Ja puerta trasera de cortacesped y coJocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de cesped.
  • Page 28 PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR ,_kPRECAUCION: Limpie el aceite o el CESPED combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. mango del bastidor. ,_kPRECAUCION: Los combustibles Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden...
  • Page 29 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- _PRECAUCl0N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dahar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garanfia.
  • Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE= MANTEN|M|ENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO v" Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices _1_ Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 31 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 AsegOrese de que el borde de salida de •...
  • Page 32 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Remueva la tapa del dep6sito 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 33: Especificaciones

    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 carla uso. _I_PRECAUCl0N: Desconecte el alambre de la buj[a y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.
  • Page 34 _,DVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegOrese 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 35 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 otto La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la f_.brica.
  • Page 36 ACEiTE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_.mbielo 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...
  • Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea ia seccion apropiada en el manuaJ amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECClON Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,370850 _ ..64 \52\...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370850 PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 427615X479 Latch, Mulcher Door 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head Upper Handle 419944X007 Mulcher Door 438385 #13 x 3/4 Cable, Engine Zone Control/ 420019 Nut, Hex...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER ..57 17 18 .> /'/" 40 ....
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370850 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 439452 Cable, Drive Control 194018 Drive Pulley V-Belt 194185X615 Control Bar, Drive 196853 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH 194231X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 431124 (Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313-F1 718 [_ 868@) i i, fi', 307_ \_._ .... _62_ _.. :z 13 _ c® 404 _,_-'_ 525 i 2;::+ _o _(_...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 127 _'_ 617 !,_' 276 G_ 276 _ 300 i 188%_ j_f_J _',_, 209 <_'JiJ 202 J'_ "_ 1386...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313-F1 ... 564? 1211 1210 459 _t _,j_ 689 _b" 851 _ d_t;" _i_/_3"_; _¢_ 597 _ -:_. 332 [_,'...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02-1313-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL " _137 127 _, 3 ,z 276 _ 633 #_ 883 _ 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 Jl1940...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 499423 Cylinder Assembly Pin-Piston (Used Before Code 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal Date 09041700). 7973O6 (Magneto Side) Rod-Connecting (Used After 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Code Date 09041600). 493279 499424 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 795937 Bracket-Control 691855 Spring-Friction 690783 Lever-Governor Control 690959 Pin-Locating 271716 Washer-Sealing 795755 Gear-Timing (includes Shim) 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 691648 Screw (Brake) 790830 Thermostat 692047 Dipstick / Tube Assembly 790828 Muffler 493880s...

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