Craftsman 917.370935, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Multi Cut Stratton Engine Electric Start Model No 917 370935 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 craftsman com ...

Page 2: ... repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture contaminated or stale fuel This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Serial Number Date of Purchase Gas...

Page 3: ... area and under the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine II GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar wit...

Page 4: ...ntain er where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment...

Page 5: ... all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 professional repair specialists who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and accessories That s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement...

Page 6: ...olding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat ing position and align holes in lower handle with holes in handle brackets 2 Insert handle bolts...

Page 7: ...onnector male to battery connector female 3 Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required IMPORTANT The engine will not re charge your battery At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during w...

Page 8: ...er doo iMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Housing WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol El0 will void the product warranty MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Insti...

Page 9: ...er the unit will travel Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release a drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE if after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mo...

Page 10: ...ear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed and locked Open I mulcher door I Discharge deflector MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN...

Page 11: ...it Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or ...

Page 12: ... 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 Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to...

Page 13: ... operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug clean...

Page 14: ... BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the drive belt is inside the tab of the belt retainer 2 Install debris shield 3 Position blade on the blade adapter IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on blade adapter 4 Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is u...

Page 15: ...heck the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and f...

Page 16: ...r 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 2 Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from lawn mower 3 Close mulcher door if equ...

Page 17: ...er Rear Blade baffle adapter Gearcase pulley 1 Place new drive belt on gearcase pul ley NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life 2 Reinstall gearcase belt keeper Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the gearcase belt keeper 3 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the new dri...

Page 18: ...handle STORAGE Upper handle _ star knob ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Lower handle Lower handle standard knob HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two star handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Loosen the two standard handle knobs on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower 3...

Page 19: ...over that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure ...

Page 20: ... off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or ot...

Page 21: ...aciones necesarias debido a una mezcla de combustible inapropiada contaminada o inservible Esta garantia ser_ nula si el producto se usa alguna vez mientras se proveen servicios comerciales o si se renta a otra persona Esta garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos adem_ s que de puede tener otros derechos que varian de un estado a otro Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL ...

Page 22: ...a de un adulto responsable aparte del operador Est_ alerta y apague la m_ quina si hay nihos que entran al _ rea Antes y cuando este retrocediendo mire hacia atrb s y hacia abajo para verificar si hay nihos pequehos Nunca permita que los nihos operen la mb quina Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad a los arbustos _ rboles u otros objetos que pueden interferi...

Page 23: ...or de un local Nunca guardar la m_ quina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivos Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un veh culo en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plb stico Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su veh culo antes de Ilenar Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del cami6n o caravana y repost...

Page 24: ... con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dfa y noche o fijar en I nea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene mb s de 12 000 especialistas profe sionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a m_ s de 4 5 millones de partes y accesorios de calidad Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que aca...

Page 25: ...onales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n del mango inferior y alinee los pernos del mango inferior con los agujeros en los soportes del mango 2 Inserte pernos de mango a tray s de mango inferiores y los soportes del mango Asegure con manillas st...

Page 26: ... bateria macho al conector de la bateria hembra 3 Enchufe el cargador de la bateria dentro del enchufe de 110 volt C A Deje el cargador de la bateria conectado por 24 horas antes de hacer arrancar su motor por la primera vez Conecte su cargador de bateria para cargarla segOn sea necesario IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bateria se debe cargar por 48 ...

Page 27: ...te cortac_sped viene Caja SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor NOTA Esta m_ quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol El0 anular_ la garanfia del producto CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atrb s rotatorias Sears cumplen con los est_ ndares de seguri...

Page 28: ... sea la palanca de mando operador presente o a palanca de accionamiento se sueltan Para detener el movimiento hacia adelante sin apagar el motor soltar s61o a palanca de accionamiento Mantener la palanca de mando operador presente abajo contra el mango para continuar a cortar sin autopropulsi6n AViSO Si despu6s haber desenganchado de la palanca de control la segadora no roda hacia atr_ s empuje la...

Page 29: ... Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se muestra La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe set removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada y trabado Abierto la proteccid contra la descarga Desviador de l...

Page 30: ...hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es tanque de gasolina No Io Ilene demasiado Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y lim pia con el m nimo de 87 octanos No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan set utilizados durante los primeros 30 d as _PRECAUCION Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almace...

Page 31: ...er su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL CHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de c6sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaho de modo que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no ...

Page 32: ...sta segadora no cubre los arficulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garanfia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segL_n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar si es necesario e...

Page 33: ...l motor Aseg0rese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguehal est6n alineados Asegurarse de que la correa se halle al interior de la dispositivo de retenci6n de correa 2 Instale el cubierta de la caja de engranajes 3 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador IMPORTANTE Para asegurar la instalacion apropiada posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla con la estrella del conjunto del adap t...

Page 34: ... pot Io menos una vez al aho si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aho Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despu_s de cada cinco 5 horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nat el aceite drene el tanque de combustible h...

Page 35: ...ferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 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 2 Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortac6s pedes de c...

Page 36: ...la caja de engranajes PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Colocar la nueva correa de fijador de la cot tea NOTA Siempre use la correa aprobada pot la f_ brica para asegurarse que calce y dure 2 Reinstale la fijador de la correa Asegu rarse de que la nueva correa se halle al interior de los dispositivos de fijador de la correa 3 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguehal del motor Aseg0rese qu...

Page 37: ...ar en cada lado del mango superior y permita que el mango se doble hacia detras 2 Suelte las dos manillas del mango stan dard en ambos lados del mango inferior y pivote el conjunto entero del mango hacia delante y permita le que se descanse sobre la segadora 3 Vuelva a porter las manillas standard y los pernos al mango inferior o a los puntales del mango para la seguridad Cuando prepare su mango a...

Page 38: ...ra Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empie za a oxidar La oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina producirb n problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cLibrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad No use plb stico El plb stico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io qu...

Page 39: ...de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa est fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto 39 CORRECClON 7 Apriete el perno de la cuchilla cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla 8 Presione la barra de control hacia el mango 9 Cambie la barra de control 10 Gire a la v_ lvula del combustible a la posi...

Page 40: ...o 19 76 75 31 3O 78 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370935 8 13 58 84 96 56 59 56 11 17 26 21 6 12 72 74 52 42 34 28 39 22 _ 63 13 57 47 ...

Page 41: ...75735 Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 72 Discharge Deflector 74 Handle Bracket LH 75 Handle Bracket RH 76 Screw Dogpoint 3 8 16x 1 1 8 77 Spring Torsion 78 Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing Rod Hinge 80 428626 Blade Adapter Pulley 81 436216x428 Blade 22 83 750097 Washer Hardened 84 428124 Washer Helical 85 429801X004 Screw Machine Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 96 197991 Front B...

Page 42: ...Po 57 61 10 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370935 18 41 31 38 29 33 15 34 11 36 11 16 17 32 4O 57 33 3415 48 ...

Page 43: ...t Adjustment 57 409149 25 581313802 Mounting Bracket Debris Shield 58 435241 26 421516X004 Belt Keeper 59 441786X004 27 19171216 Washer Flat 61 181698 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 62 197991 29 585270701 Cover Dust Wheel 63 428124 30 17000510 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 85 439077 31 404845 Pawl Drive 86 580364301 87 581127601 Wheel Tire Assembly Rear 11 Nut Flangelock 3 8 16 O Ring Axle Rear Axle Front Screw...

Page 44: ...N 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 5468 F4 306 13 48 II II 1329 I 635 26 43 1036 II 1058 1330 _ 3_ 718 8 50 869 868 _ 870 871 89 32 505 615 _ 404 s 616 741 i 15 _ 22 20 l _ _i 684 51 1_ 24 f 842 287 525 i 524 _ 44 ...

Page 45: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 5468 F4 365 163 127 _ 130 ll7 276 _ 190 180 957 188 425 _ 222 968 445 443 1386 202 1388_i 45 ...

Page 46: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 5468 F4 334 851 _ 635 883 883 836 z4s_ 621 _ 608 55 1211 1210 i 58 60 689 _ 456 597 c_ 60A 789 L 309 853 304 3os _ 332 455 L 356 23 46 ...

Page 47: ...ambi ent operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but...

Page 48: ...e Exhaust Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Not Available At This Printing 50 796703 Manifold intake 51 796704 Gasket intake 54 691650 Screw intake Manifold 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 58 697316 Rope Starter 60 281434s Grip Starter Rope 60A 799716 Grip Starter Rope 65 690837 Screw Rewind Starter 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 89 692348 Plug Oil Cylinder 97 69...

Page 49: ...tarter Rewind Screw Muffler 1211 Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor 1329 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold Switch Stop Brake 1330 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1386 Throttle Shaft 1387 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1388 Choke Shaft Boot Spark Plug Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Pin Locating Gear Timing Screw Brake Harness Wiring Guard Muffler Screw Muffler Guard 691031 692047 493880s 695268 69...

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