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Craftsman 917.370441 Owner's Manual

725 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled, electric start 22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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®
OTARY LAW
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725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled,
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917,370441
o Espar_ol, 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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replace battery

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Mr. Anderson
May 19, 2025

To replace the battery for Craftsman part number 917.370441:

1. Disconnect the battery from the engine connector.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Install the new battery (Part Number: 532430765, 12V, includes pad).
4. Charge the new battery for 48 hours before use.

Ensure the engine does not charge the battery, so external charging is necessary.

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  • Page 1 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917,370441 o Espar_ol, 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 ..........8-12 Repair Parts ........40-47 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover CRAFTSMAN 2=YEAR FULL WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive...
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operat- • Read, understand, and follow ing 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...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    • 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 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.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual Remove protective padding, raise up- in its entirety before you attempt to as- per handle section into place on lower semble or operate your new lawn mower. handle and tighten both handle knobs. Remove handle padding holding...
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY Put grass catcher frame into grass 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 Open port on electric start housing.
  • 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 refer- ence.
  • Page 9 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETYGLASSB mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system objectsthrown intothe eyes, become "loose", resulting in decreased which canresultinsevereeye speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive damage.Alwayswear safety control housing to increase...
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag- ging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets.

  • Page 11: To Empty Grass Catcher

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or Lift up on grass catcher using fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline frame handle. near an open flame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
  • Page 12 MULCHING MOWING TiPS 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. your mower and could void your warranty.
  • Page 13 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 14 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on blade adapter. forming any maintenance. Be sure trailing edge of blade (opposite TIRES sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

  • Page 15: Grass Catcher, Gear Case

    GRASS CATCHER Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. The grass catcher may be hosed with Tip lawn mower on its side as shown water, but must be dry when used. and drain oil into a suitable container. Check your grass catcher often for dam- Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- age or deterioration.
  • Page 16 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut Back plate grass or another hard surface. NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process. 2. Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from lawn mower. 3.
  • Page 17 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 suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified ENGINE SPEED service center for repair and/or adjust- Your engine speed has been factory set. ment. Do not attempt to increase engine speed IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 19 CYLINDER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent spark plug hole into cylinder. deposits from forming in essential Pull starter handle slowly a few times fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel...
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash...
  • Page 21 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 que 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 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones pot su buena compra. • Ayuda r_.pida pot tel6fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta disefiado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos afios.
  • 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 CESPED AViSO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada an- tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped 1. Abra la puerta del bastidor de arranque en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida electrico.
  • Page 27 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGA- DORA. 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 sega- Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede dora puede hacer que salten "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n objetos extrafios dentro de sus la velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede ojos, Io que puede producir del mando para apretar la tension del cable.
  • Page 29 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaciSn de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor...
  • Page 30 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR _PRECAUCl6N" Limpie el aceite o el ClaSPED combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. mango del bastidor. Af_PREOAUOI6N: Los combustibles mezclados Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso...
  • Page 31 ONSEJOS PARA CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL= SEGAR CHAR PRECAUCi6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora segadora y anular su garantia.
  • Page 32 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTEN|M|ENTO 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 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador. IMPORTANTE: Para asegurar la instalacion apro- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad piada, posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla cuando haga el mantenimiento. con la estrella del conjunto del adaptador. LLANTAS AsegOrese de que el borde de salida de •...
  • Page 34 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Remueva la tapa del dep6sito 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 por este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 35 Labio Plancha trasera Mueva el cortacespedes de cesped a un &tea de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi- cie dura. NOTA: El agua, la hierba y la otra ruina escur- rJr&n debajo de la cubJerta del cortacespedes durante el proceso del derrubJo. Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal Jnclinado del cortaces- pedes de cesped.
  • Page 36 _,ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Aseg0rese 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. Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta SEGADORA de la 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 SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceJte (con el motor calJente) y c&mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que la secci6n de MantenJmento de este manual.) se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sJstemade combustible tales...
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECCK_N PROBLEIVIA Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - = MODEL NUMBER 917,370441 ....68 11 26 25 ...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,370441 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427616X479 Upper Handle 431131 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Rear, RH 178848 Screw #10-16 x 5/8 438385 Cable, Engine Zone Control / (Includes Red Knob & Pushnut) - - - Engine, Briggs &...
  • Page 42 917,370441 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER ..81 82...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,370441 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427912 Drive Control Assembly 409148 Locknut, Hex (Includes Cable) 443262 Drive Pulley 181698 Screw 426609 V-Belt 400235X479 Mounting Bracket, Drive Control 431124 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-5468-F1 I 48 SHORT BLOOKI I 1°58 O PERATOR'S MANUAL I lS29REPLAOEMENTENGINEI 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I s37_ 6ss ,i_;) 62 _ 404 _o_ _'-- _'...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-5468-F1 633A _ ii _ _I 108 t._,' 386_ 127 _ 1388_ 1386 ¢_...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468=F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 592 _ 1211 1210 334_ 356 _ :::=:_ "_<_). 332_ 1009 _...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-5468-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104_% 163_ 633 _i 276 _-_ 127 _ 633A ©_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842 _ 524 _2_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 796703 Manifold-intake 590401 Cylinder Assembly 796704 Gasket-intake 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691650 Screw (intake Manifold) 493279 Sump-Engine 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 590411 Head-Cylinder 697316 Rope-Starter 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head 795426 Grip-Starter Rope 590395...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 591040 Plug-Spark 691031 SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 692390 Wire-Stop 692047 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 590508 Gasket Set-Engine 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 691688 Screw (Carburetor) 695268 Adapter-Wire 697338 Seal-Valve 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 691155...
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