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Craftsman 917.9997C Owner's Manual

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OTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.9997C
• 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 1 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.9997C • 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: Warranty

    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

    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: 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 its entirety before you attempt to assemble POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the ///I //// engine. Your new lawn mower been assem- // f/_//...
  • 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: Engine Zone Control

    • To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe Pivot pins Rear Grass eye damage.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. FOR MULCHING 1. Rear door closed. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. 2.

  • Page 10: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TiPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the •...

  • 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 ENGINE OIL Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until screw securely. fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    ,_ WARNING" To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and TO ADJUST adjustments: 1. Releasecontrol bar and stop engine. Lower handle / 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Mounting pin .---_ 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark Handle plug and place wire where it cannot _"...
  • Page 15 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 period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade 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 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 que II.
  • Page 20 • 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 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 POStCION 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. I i I Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la...
  • 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 pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cualquier remover ia recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que puerta trasera. salten objetos extrahos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Pasador del Mango det dahos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. CUANDO CONViERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada.
  • Page 26 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR AVlSO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor tor, una cantidad pequeha de humo puede es- rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto 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 deterioro haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque de 6ste.
  • Page 30 AI_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, APRIETE antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer PARA AJUSTE ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mango inferior 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 dias o m_.s. operador SEGADORA I iI Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- ieza a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre en Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.mbielo su gasolina producirb.n problemas. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia seccion apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECClON i PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_.s alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,9997C ..33 /' 21...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,9997C PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 194176X428 Control Bar 401623X004 Selector Spring, Rear 152124 Hinge Spring 447814X479 Upper Handle 87877 Selector Knob - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model No. 126M02-0198-F1...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0198=F1 404 @...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=0198-F1 833A (_ " ° 108 _' 385_ 127 _*_ 137i_ _.js 276 '4/J 188_ 2&,, 209 _"/I 202 /_ 1388...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0198=F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 6o81 1211 1210 459 _ 689 _t} 597 _ .._ ..332 _,_] 356 ..
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=0198-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104 \_ 127 _\\_ 276 -_,_ 633 _ .1 358 ENGINE GASKET 617 _f_' 883 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET 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 126M02-0198=F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 590401 Cylinder Assembly 799984 Short Block 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 794305 Manifold-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 794306 Gasket-Intake 590411 Head-Cylinder 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 590395 Breather Assembly 697316...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=0198-F1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 690662 797521 Nut (Flywheel) Gear-Timing 590454 691648 Armature-Magneto Screw (Brake) 691061 691031 Screw (Magneto Armature) SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 799876 692047 Plug-Spark Dipstick/Tube Assembly 692390 493880s Wire-Stop Terminal-Spark Plug 590508 697338...
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