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Craftsman 917.371881 Owner's Manual

550 series briggs & stratton engine 21" rear-discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Rear-Discharge
Model No.
917.371881
• EspaSol, p. 18
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 1 550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Rear-Discharge Model No. 917.371881 • EspaSol, p. 18 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 Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • 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: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar 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 as- sembled at the factory with the excep- Upper tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • 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: Before Starting Engine

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe •...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    1. Be sure lawnmower is level. TO STOP ENGINE 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. • To stop engine, release operator pres- 3. You receive a container of oil with the ence control bar. unit. Slowly pour the entire container TO START ENGINE down the oil fill spout into the engine.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS iMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS 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 ***...
  • 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-...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face.
  • Page 14 ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r-'q Mowing position before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot Handle...

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor 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 J/J'JJ/X period of time, clean it thoroughly,...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • 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 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 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 II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 21 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. * Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico pot parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia det SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envio.
  • Page 23 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 simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extrafios dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 1. AsegOrese q uela segadora estenivelada. problemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el 2. Remueva la varilamedidora de aceitedel sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo tubodedesarga de aceite. por un periodo de 30 dias o mas. Vacie el 3. Ustedrecibeunenvase deaceiteconla estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el unidad.Viertalentamente e l envase entero...
  • Page 26 • Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con semana. Siegue de norte a sur una semana el uso y los recogedores recaudaran menos y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima cesped.

  • Page 27: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _V p 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 ando haga el mantenimiento. tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados LLANTAS mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n...
  • Page 29 Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al afio si la delgada de aceite de motor limpio. Aprietelo segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el afio. en una toalla para remover el aceite en Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de exceso.
  • Page 30 _I, ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n Posici6n ,r-'q antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer segah para segar / ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese 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 la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. presencia det SEGAR operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR * Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- cerrado y c0brala para protegerla contra el bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mas alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371881 \\\\ 6 73...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o371881 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 851074 Hardened Washer Control Bar 401629 Spacer 194179X479 406712 21" Blade Upper Handle 401623X004 Selector Spring, Rear 169708X479 Lower Handle 87877 Selector Knob 851514...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802=1087-F1 I 48 SHORT BLOCK 842 \_._ 287_ 202_ 190A _'_'_ 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 J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802=1087=F1 1218 ..1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ] 1211 1210 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] [1330 REPAIR MANUAL I[ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ]...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10LS02=1087=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 691762 Tappet-Valve 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 691998 Gear-Cam 299819s • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 793347 Short Block 698691 Sump-Engine 792388 Manifold-intake 790169 Head-Cylinder 792389 * Gasket-intake 698717 •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L802=1087=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691839 Spring=Choke Diaphragm 691870 Seal=O Ring (Dipstick) 691837 Screen-Carburetor 691440 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 795478 Diaphragm-Carburetor 493880s Terminal=Spark Plug 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 697338 Seal-Valve 691236 Cup=Flywheel 699641 Seat=Valve (intake) 692299 Retainer-Spring 699642...

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