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Craftsman 917.370931 Owner's Manual

725 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled, electric start 22" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Manual
®
OTARY LAWN MOWER
725 Series Briggs
Power-Propelled,
22" Multi-Cut
& Stratton Engine
Electric Start
Model No.
917.370931
• EspaSol, 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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  • Page 1 & Stratton Engine Electric Start Power-Propelled, 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370931 • EspaSol, 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 ........40-49 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 In the state of California the above is re- • Disengage the self-propelled mecha- nism or drive clutch on mowers so quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states equipped before starting the engine. may have similar laws.
  • Page 4 • When loading or unloadingthis ma- • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change chine, do not exceed the maximum clothing immediately, recommendedoperation angle of 15°, • Never overfill fuel tank, Replace gas • Wear proper Personal Protective Equip- cap and tighten securely, ment (PPE)while operatingthis ma- V.
  • Page 5 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 7 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 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive eye damage.
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. •...
  • Page 11 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER _i, CAUTION" Wipe off any spilled oil or Empty the grass catcher when clippings fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline are visible in the full bag indicator window. near an open flame. Al_ CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels 1.
  • Page 12 MOWING TiPS MULCHING MOWING TiPS _I, 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 your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
  • 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 Install the blade bolt with the lock 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 Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. •...
  • Page 16 Back plate 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. Close mulcher door (if equipped). 4. Connect a garden hose to the fitting where shown.
  • Page 17 • ILWARNING" 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. 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 • Emptythe fuel tank by starting the en- 3. Pullstarter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. 4. Replacewith new spark plug. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent BATTERY damage may occur.
  • 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 Esta garantia SOLO cubre defectos de material y mano de obra. La cobertura de la garantia NO incluye: •...
  • Page 22 • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Secci6n 4442 del "California Public aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n Resources Code"). Otros estados pueden las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner en marcha el motor.
  • Page 23 • Cuando cargue o descargue la m_.quina, no • Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito de sobrepase el _.ngulo m_.ximo recomendado carburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina y de operaci6n de 15 °. apretar de modo seguro. • Utilice equipo de protecci6n personal (EPP) V.
  • Page 24 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado f6nico pot parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
  • Page 25 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daflar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 26 PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR PARA PREPARAR LA BATERJA Co:SPED AVISO: Su baterfa tiene que estar cargada an- Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte rfgida Abra la puerta del bastidor de arranque el_ctrico.
  • Page 27 FAIVlILIARICESE 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 AJUSTE DEL MANDO Laoperaci6n de cualquier Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede segadora puedehacerque "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la saltenobjetos extraflosdentrode velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable. Pro- daflosgravesen_stos.Siempre ceder de la siguiente manera: useanteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para Apagar la unidad y desconectar...
  • Page 29 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertida una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de c_sped.
  • Page 30 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- CE_SPED pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurar Vacie el recogedor de c6sped cuando los recortes son visibles en la ventana Ilena del que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre indicador de bolsa liana.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: No haga arrancar el motor CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- mb.s de 5 segundos continuados. Espere 5 a 10 CHAR segundos entre cada vez que trate de hacerlo IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor arrancar. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora •...
  • 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 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 ciguehal. 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 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado d_jela a un lado en una superficie limpia. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que Incline la cortadora de c6sped pot este estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 35 Labio Plancha trasera Mueva el cortac6spedes de c6sped a un _trea de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi- cie dura. NOTA: El agua, la hierba y la otra ruina escur- rirb.n debajo de la cubierta del cortac6spedes durante el proceso del derrubio. Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortac6s- pedes de c6sped.
  • Page 36 _ADVERTENCiA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegOrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR CORREA...
  • 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 otto La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o la fb.brica.
  • Page 38 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.m- 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...
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEIVlAS - Yea ia secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECClON No arranca Cuchilla suelta o adaptador Apriete el perno de la cuchilla (continuado) de la cuchilla quebrado. cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.370931 26 ..\52\...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,3"/0931 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427616X479 Upper Handle 419942X428 Discharge Deflector 425937 Fuse, 40 Amp 438392 Cable, Engine Zone Control/ 581353703 Handle Bracket, LH 424010 Battery Screw Rear Door Prop...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,370931 ( (. 41 31 34 15 ® \\\\ ....
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,3"/0931 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 430971 Drive Control Assembly 428780X428 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear, 11" (Includes Cable) 409148 Nut, Flangelock 3/8-16 431650 Cable, Drive 197480 O-Ring 429544X479 Mounting Bracket, Drive Control...
  • 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 ss7_ 6ss ,i_;) 62 _ 404 _o_ _'-- _'...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468-F1 633A _ ii _ ' _ I 108 _L_; 386_ 127 _ 1388_ 1386 ¢_...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-5468=F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210 469 _ ..-/ ..356 _..305 (I_ /'j:: i: L_\ 455 _J 1009 _ iji-, /q-::,_:_ L .y;s I..v L -_ ,._ t_ :_ _i _ _u- "_ ..
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-5468-F1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lo4_ 163_ 276 _:_J 127 'G 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842 _i_ 163 _'-_- 524 ___ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 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 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468=F1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 590401 Cylinder Assembly 796703 Manifold-Intake 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 796704 Gasket-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 590411 Head-Cylinder 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head 697316 Rope-Starter 590395 Breather Assembly...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05=5468=F1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 691031 591040 Plug-Spark SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 692047 692390 Wire-Stop Dipstick/Tube Assembly 493880s 590508 Gasket Set-Engine Terminal-Spark Plug 695268 691688 Screw (Carburetor) Adapter-Wire 697338 Seal-Valve 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 691155 690670...
  • Page 50 S_RV|C_ NOTES...
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