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Craftsman Professional 917.374120 Owner's Manual

775 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled, electric start 22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
775 Series Briggs
Power-Propelled,
22" Multi-Cut
& Stratton Engine
Electric Start
Model No.
917.374120
• EspaSol, p. 21
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
IL 60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 & Stratton Engine Electric Start Power-Propelled, 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374120 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    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: Maintenance

    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 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 IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped operator presence control bar to upper...

  • 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...
  • Page 9 Operator presence control bar The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Alwayswear safety glasses or control shields while operating your lawn mower levers or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 10: To Adjust Cutting Height

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. • Pul! adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. Height adjuster lever SIDE DISCHARGING LEVER •...

  • Page 11: Before Starting Engine

    SIMPLE STEPS TO NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. REMEMBER WHEN due to residual oil in engine from the CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. FOR MULCHING 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. 1.

  • Page 12: 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 Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE •...

  • Page 13: 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 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 •...
  • Page 15 GRASS CATCHER 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. •...

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    WATER WASHOUT FEATURE 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. NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process.

  • Page 17: Rear Deflector

    A WARNING: To avoid serious injury,before performingany service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. 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,...
  • Page 20 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. 2.
  • Page 21 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 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 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 24 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • 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 BATERiA PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CE_SPED AVISO: Su bateda tiene que estar cargada an- tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. I. Ponga elbastidor delrecogedorde cesped 1. Abrir la caja de la bated& en labolsa delcesped con laparterigida Conecte el conector del cargador de la de labolsa en laparteinferior.
  • Page 27 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 28 La operaci6n decualquier Barra de control que exige la presencia det operador segadora puedehacerque SEGURIDAD saltenobjetos extrafios dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para Palancas losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando de la hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos impulsi6n gafaso unamascara desegufidad devisi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA ampliadeseguridad usada sobrelasgafas.
  • Page 29 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Las cuatro ruedas son ajustadas con una palanca Qnica. • Tire de la palanca de ajustes hacia la rueda. Levante la segadora, mueva la palanca hasta delante a la posici6n deseada. Para bajar la segadora, mueva la palanca hacia la retaguardia.
  • Page 30 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO en el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puede La puerta trasera cerrada.

  • Page 31: Para Parar El Motor

    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR * Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred- • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja. Esto ayudara el flujo del troles que exigen la presencia del operador. aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n.

  • Page 32: 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 Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** 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 ciguefial. 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: Caja De Engranajes

    RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Remueva la tapa del depdsito 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 pot este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 35 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- titan debajo de la cubierta del cortacespedes durante el proceso del derrubio. Cubierta Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortaces-...
  • Page 36 J:;IADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese 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. PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSI6N...
  • 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 otro La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la fabrica.
  • Page 38 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que TOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este se formen depositos de coma en partes manual.) fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales...

  • Page 39: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION No arraRca Cuchilla suelta o adaptador Apriete el perno de la cuchilla (continuado) de la cuchilla quebrado. cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374120 ..
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.374120 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Belt Retainer 184576 Upper Handle Assembly 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 420474X004 Screw #10-16 x 5/8 (Includes Foam Grip) 17000512 Screw, Flanged, Thread 178848 425085 Cable, Engine Zone Control/...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374120 41 28 "k .." ..' "_ 3415 \'\'\\...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.374120 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 424653 Drive ControlAssembly 422459 Bracket, Height Adjustment (Includes Speed Selector and Cable) 421515X004 Mounting Bracket, Debris Shield 424630 Cover, Top 19572216 Washer 420378 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 421538X615...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05-1311=F1 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 & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002=5).
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05-1311-F1...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05-1311=F1 358 ENGINE GASKET F.__4 1022 1095 VALVE GASKET 1022...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05-1311=F1 1376 I 1,,, Z_ 1430 _"_, 1263 1022...
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P()5-1311=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 796596 Gasket-intake 796510 Cylinder Assembly 299819S Seal-Oil 697316 Rope-Starter 493279 Sump-Engine 795426 Grip-Starter Rope 691736 Washer 796471 Head-Cylinder 793480 Screw 796475 Gasket-Cylinder Head 796478 Tube-Breather 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw 692232 Gasket-Crankcase 691242...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05-1311=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 793497 Gasket-Exhaust 692051 Plug-Spark 883A 796677 Gasket-Exhaust 692390 Wire-Stop 796661 Gasket Set-Engine 796474 Gasket Kit-Cylinder Head 793458 Screw 794451 Screw 690272 Washer 692135 Spring-Brake 796635 Brake 795066 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 793515 796577 Cap-Fuel Tank...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
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