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Craftsman 917.374104 Owner's Manual

22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTA Y LAWN MOWER
700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled,
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.374104
• EspaSol, p. 21
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, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374104 • EspaSol, p. 21 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: Warranty

    8-12 Repair Parts ........40-49 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

    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 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- its entirety before you attempt to assemble per handle section into place on lower or operate your new lawn mower. handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped...

  • Page 7: To Assemble Grass Catcher

    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 product.

  • Page 9: How To Use Your

    DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may objectsthrowninto the eyes, become "loose", resulting in decreased which can result in severe speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive eye damage.
  • Page 10 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 Unlock place the grass catcher frame hooks latch onto the grass bag brackets.

  • Page 11: Before Starting Engine

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ,A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or Empty the grass catcher when clippings fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline are visible in the full bag indicator window. near an open flame. ,A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels 1.
  • Page 12 MULCHING MOWING TiPS MOWING TIPS _i, 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. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 13: 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 14 5. Install the blade bolt with the lock LAWN MOWER washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. forming any maintenance. 6. Use block of wood between blade and TIRES lawn mower housing and tighten the o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect blade bolt, turning clockwise.
  • Page 15 GRASS CATCHER Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. o The grass catcher may be hosed with Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- water, but must be dry when used. o Check your grass catcher often for dam- move any oil trapped inside of engine.
  • Page 16 WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Back plate Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. To use this feature, proceed as follows: 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface.

  • Page 17: Rear Deflector

    ,_, 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. 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

    ENGINE CYLINDER 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, to distribute oil.

  • Page 20: Need More Help

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 21 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 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 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 24: 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 25 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Remueva la curia protectora, levante la sec- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su ci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en segadora nueva. el mango inferior, y apriete ambas manillas del mango.
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATERJA PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR C#SPED AVISO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida 1.
  • Page 27 FAMIMARiCESE 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 proporcionada...
  • Page 28 AJUSTE DEL MANDO La operaci6n de cualquier se- Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede gadora puede hacer que salten SEGURIDAD "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la objetos extraflos dentro de sus velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del ojos, Io que puede producir mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable.
  • Page 29 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertifla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de cesped.
  • Page 30 AGREGUE GASOLINA PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la CESPED parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- Vacie el recogedor de cesped cuando los recortes son visibles en la ventana Ilena del tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- indicador de bolsa liana.
  • Page 31 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL= IMPORTANTE: No haga arrancar el motor mb.s de 5 segundos continuados. Espere 5 a 10 CHAR segundos entre cada vez que trate de hacerlo IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor arrancar. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora •...
  • Page 32 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE= MANTEN|M|ENTO HORAS TEIVIPORADA HORAS NAIVIIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices _1_ Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 33 SEGADORA 5. Instale 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. 6. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla LLANTAS y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno •...
  • Page 34 RECOGEDOR DE C¢:SPED Incline la cortadora de cesped por este • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado costado tal como se muestra y purgue el con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que aceite en un recipiente id6neo. Mueva la estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 35 Labio Plancha trasera Mueva el cortacespedes de cesped a un Area de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi- cie dura. NOTA: El agua, la hierba y la otra ruina escur- rirb.n debajo de la cubierta del cortacespedes durante el proceso del derrubio. Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortaces- pedes de cesped.
  • Page 36 _bADVERTENClA: 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 buj[a y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION...
  • 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 otto La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la fAbrica.
  • Page 38 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 39: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia secci6n apropiada en el manual 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 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374104 56 .._ "\ ..28...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374104 PART PART PART DESCRIPTmON DESCRIPTmON DESCRiPTiON 427616X479 Upper Handle 438525X479 Handle Bracket, LH 425019 Wiring Harness, Battery 438392 Cable, Engine Zone Control / 438526X479 Handle Bracket, RH 425937 Fuse, 40 Amp...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,374104 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 434815 12000058 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable E-Ring 7/16 181698 Screw 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 400235X479 191730 Nut, Hex Mounting Bracket, Drive Control 434993 Cable, Drive 404845...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05=1305=F1 I I1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 718 8 _4_1 '_ _I_ _ 54 ii ise2& i177 :>} i 24 ¢ 505 @ 7"41 524 __ 129 I 27 (,s...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05-1305-F1 633A _t 365 _9 276 \'?P 188_> 202 J "_ 1388 1386 883'i¢ L_ y_" 1 68...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05-1305-F1 564 _ 969 _ 1211 1210 459 _ 689 c_ 333. 597 _ ..:_ ..332 _:_, I_ ... ']Y'_I 783A 513_J) 697 "_...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05-1305-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1O4 _ 127 _ 276 ..633 ._# 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 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 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05=1305=F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 697322 Cylinder Assembly 298909 Pin-Piston (Used After Code 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal Date 09041600). (Magneto Side) 499423 Pin-Piston (Used Before Code 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Date 09041700). 493279 Sump-Engine 797306 Rod-Connecting...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L05=1305=F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 790830 Thermostat 795094 Retainer-E Ring 790828 Muffler 691648 Screw (Brake) 790826 Housing-Blower 795096 Gear-Pinion (Small) 691108 Screw (Blower Housing) 783A 795099 Gear-Pinion (Large) Cover-Starter Gear 790836 Shield-Cylinder 795095 Gasket-Starter Cover 690345...
  • Page 50 S_RV|C_ NOTES...
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