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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.370722
• EspaSol, p. 20
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370722 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 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 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when oper- • Read, understand, and follow all ating 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...
- Page 4 • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Never tamper with safety devices.
- Page 5 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 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 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...
- Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDALLSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR LAWNMOWER.Comparethe illustrationswith yourlawn mowertofamiliarizeyourselfwith 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. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE...
- Page 8 If condition fails to improve after the The operationof any lawn above steps (forward speed remains SAFE. GLASSES mowercan result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects throwninto the should be replaced. eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always o _=ratorpresence control bar wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile...
- Page 9 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag.
- Page 10 ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in unleaded gasoline with a minimum the engine. For type and grade of oil to 87 octane.
- Page 11 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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.
- Page 12 MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS 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 / Replace...
- Page 13 LAWN MOWER Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. • The recommended tightening torque TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 N-m. • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.
- Page 14 • If lubricantis required,use onlyTexaco Stop adding oil when you reach the StarplexPremium 1 Grease,Part No. FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a 750369. Do not substitute. minute to allow oil to settle. Continue adding small amounts of oil, ENGINE rechecking the dipstick until oil level...
- Page 15 CLEANING Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system,...
- Page 16 3. Return mowerto upright position. align hole in handle with desired hole in 4. Install newdrive belt into idler arm handle bracket and reassemble bolt and assembly,then aroundthe drive pulley. knob and tighten securely. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. Align opposite side of handle with...
- Page 17 Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol sides of the upper handle and allow using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle to fold down to the rear. moisture which leads to separation Remove the two (2) handle knobs formation of acids during...
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
- Page 20 Sears, al Centre de Repuestos y Reparacion, 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 case que no sea posible repararla).
- 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 l a maquina al interior deun • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar l a maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en degasolina dondehayunallamaabierta, buenas condiciones.
- Page 23 Reparacibn Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado fonico pot parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
- Page 24 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLtNA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
- Page 25 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSn 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 con el producto.
- Page 26 Barra de control la presencia del operador Laoperacion d e cualquier sega- dorapuedehacerquesalten objetos extrafios dentro desus ojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgraves enestos. S iempre useanteojos deseguridad o proteccion p ara losojosmientras o peresusegadora o cuando Control hagaajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos la impulsion PARA gafaso unamascara deseguridad devision Torniquete...
- Page 27 PARAVACIAR EL RECOGEDOR Para convertir a la operacion de ensacado ClaSPED o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la proteccion contra la Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el descarga debe estar cerrada. mango del bastidor. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora.
- Page 28 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR AGREGUE GASOLINA MOTOR • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es- AGREGUE ACEITE tanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea pia con el minimo de 87 octanos.
- Page 29 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR YACOLCHAR _I=PRECAUCI6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden da_ar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
- Page 30 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE= MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar Fos Neumaticos Controlar Fas Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de FaTransmision Revisar las Correas y Fas Poleas Impulsadas...
- Page 31 SEGADORA Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido en que ando haga el mantenimiento. giran las manillas del reloj. LLANTAS •...
- Page 32 • Lacajadeengranajes s e Ilenaconlubricante Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega- hastael nivel a decuado enlafabrica. L a dora yen el lado del motor. Qnica vezqueel lubricante necesita atencion Echar aceite despacio en el conducto es cuando se le haprestado servicio a la aceite, parandose a intervalos regulares para cajadeengranajes.
- Page 33 LIMPIEZA No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor rendimiento, que el sistema electrico, el silenciador, el mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de filtro de aire y el carburador esten tapados para evitar que les entre el agua.
- Page 34 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION AI mismo tiempo que sujeta el conjunto del Colocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. mango, remueva la manilla y el perno porta- Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa dor del lado opuesto, alinee el agujero en el de mando a traves del orificio en el bastidor.
- Page 35 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si Soporte la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. Perno de mango SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
- Page 36 ClLINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Remueva la bujia. cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el Vacie 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a traves polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...
- Page 37 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno o suelta. de la cuchilla. disparejo AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
- Page 38 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370722...
- Page 39 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370722 KEY PART KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194577X479 Handle, Upper 161333 Baffle, Side 188839X004 Mounting Bracket, Screw #12 x 5/8 Debris Shield 193664X479 Handle, Lower 163409 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH...
- Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370722 "f \.11...
- Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370722 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 195989 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 195745 Cover, Top 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 187353 Pulley 73800400 Nut, Hex 188281 Pawl Lever, Drive Control...
- Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 7180 10 _ 307_ I 1_ 8 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
- Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 443_ 365_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 0 276 _____ 127_ °::::° 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 505_ 334_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ 842_-_...
- Page 44 MODEL NUMBER125K02-0658-E1 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 332_ 564_ 6081 592 _ 689 d_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 597 _ KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Pin-Piston Cylinder Assembly 499423 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 499424 Rod-Connecting 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
- Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0658-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 696565 Shaft-Throttle 791850 Clamp-Hose 691242 O Pin-FloatHinge 698588 Cover-Control 494870 Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 Starter-Rewind 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 691340 Screw (Muffler) 790821 Carburetor 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 694468 O Plug-Welch...
- Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 48 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter made it, no matter sold For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation...
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how to remove the drive cable anchor
To remove the drive cable anchor on a Craftsman 917.370722:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it away from the spark plug.
2. Remove the screws holding the drive cover and take off the drive cover from the mower deck.
3. Detach the drive control cable from the anchor.
4. Separate the cable and return spring from the transmission lever assembly.
This process removes the drive cable anchor safely.
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how to remove drive cable anchor on model 917.370720
To remove the drive cable anchor on Craftsman model 917.370720:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
2. Remove the screws securing the drive cover and take off the cover from the mower frame.
3. Detach the drive control cable from the anchor.
4. Separate the cable and the return spring from the transmission lever assembly.
These steps will remove the drive cable anchor.
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