Craftsman 917.370951, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lled 22 Multi Cut MOWER Model No 917 370951 EspaSol p 20 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman U S A ...

Page 2: ...te to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death _kWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California t...

Page 3: ...ss catcher Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle walk never run 3 Disengage the self propelled mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally...

Page 4: ...l fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent acciden tal starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devic...

Page 5: ...ll 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 t...

Page 6: ...s HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your l...

Page 7: ... shi WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Housing NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El 0 Spark plug 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 Ameri can National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer ...

Page 8: ...ed Do not start the blade in uncut grass Move the mower out of uncut grass before starting the blade _CAUTION Federal regulations require this blade brake control to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of this control Blade brake control lever Operator presence control bar i TO ENGAGE BLADE DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is control...

Page 9: ...t TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever Pull 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 LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging ...

Page 10: ... oil fill cap 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 each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual Oil fill cap Gasoline di filler cap Upper Lowe mark mark ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank...

Page 11: ...er and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...ion the blade and blade adapter on the Blade Brake Clutch 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the blade bolts into blade adapter and Blade Brake Clutch 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolts turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 36 44 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolts are heat treat ed...

Page 14: ...ve 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running en gine 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 oil fill cap dipstick lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its ...

Page 15: ...esent start engine as described in the Operation section of this manual and let engine run until the under side of the lawn mower is clean _ WARNING Do not engage the drive system during the washout process 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting CAUTION Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 ...

Page 16: ...ositions adjust to a height that suits you 1 Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle 2 While holding handle assembly remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob Handle bracket K...

Page 17: ...s and systems which are being done at the customers ex pense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcoh...

Page 18: ...lug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 10 Fuel valve lever if so equipped in OFF position 11 Weak battery if equipped 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 13 Blown fuse if equipped 14 Engine control lever is in STOP position 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty a...

Page 19: ...oken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 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 other qualified service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut...

Page 20: ...nds Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 iMPORTANTE Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte _ _Busque este s mbolo que sehala las precau clones de seguridad de importancia Quiere decir iiiATENCION i iiESTE ALERTO SU SEGURIDAD...

Page 21: ...ojada Aseg0rese siempre de tener buena tracci6n en sus pies mantenga el mango firmemente y camine nunca corra Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n en las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner en marcha el motor Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una manera anormal pare el motor y revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele in...

Page 22: ...Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha Desconecte el cable de la buj a y mant6ngalo a cierta distancia de 6sta para prevenir un arranque accidental Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos espe cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la cuchilla apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad Controle regular me...

Page 23: ...ta con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dfa y noche o fijar en Ifnea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especiaNstas profesionales 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 24: ...RTANTE 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 se asegure en su lugar en la posici6n para segar 2 Remueva la cuba protectora levante la sec ci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la cuba del mango que sujeta la barra de los con...

Page 25: ... acolchadora Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Bujfa 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 cumpl...

Page 26: ...segadora fuera de la hierba alta antes de accionar la cuchilla _kPRECAUCION Las normativas federales requieren que este mando de cuchilla freno minimice el riesgo de heridas provocadas pot el contacto con la cuchilla En ningOn caso intentar anular las funciones de mando 26 Palanca de mando cuchilta freno Barra de control que exige la presencia det operador PARA ACCIONAR LA CUCHILLA CONTROL DE LA I...

Page 27: ...az6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de c6sped trasera Soporte det recogedor de c6sped Mango del bastidor det recogedor c6sped Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la puerta trasera AVlSO Le puerta trasara seguirb siendo abi erto hasta la barra de control que exige la pres encia del operador se mantiene a la mango _ PREOAUOIO...

Page 28: ... motor 4 Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite IMPORTANTE Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Uene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel Cambie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez pot temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m_ s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o su cias Vea PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEIT...

Page 29: ... de modo que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no se van a notar Tambi6n el c_sped acolchado se va a deshacer rb pidamente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c_sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla mb s alta pues asi se obtendr_ la mejor acci6n de recorte de las cuchillas Evite cortar el c_sped cuando est_ mojado El c6sped mojado tiende a formar monto...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...es 2 Ponga la cuchilla y el adaptador de la cuchilla en el Embrague de la Cuchilla Freno 3 AsegOrese de que el borde de salida de la cuchilla opuesto al borde afilado est6 hacia arriba hacia el motor 4 Instale los pernos de la cuchilla en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el Embrague de la Cuchilla Freno 5 Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete los pernos de la cu...

Page 32: ...e el tanque de combustible haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio 1 Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta 2 Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite d_jela a un lado en una superficie limpia 3 Incline la cortadora de c6sped pot este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo Mueva la segadora de atr_...

Page 33: ...o _ADVERTENClA No contrate el sistema de impulsi6n durante el proceso del derrubio 6 Apague el motor 7 Apague el abastecimiento de agua y quite la manguera de la guarnici6n PREOAUOION No quite la manguera de la guarnici6n mientras que el motor estA funciona ndo El agua en motor puede dar lugar a vida acortada del motor 8 Encienda el motor segOn Io descrito en la secci6n de la operaci6n de este man...

Page 34: ... 3 Alinee el lado opuesto del mango con el agujero de la misma posici6n y aseg0relos con el perno y la manilla MOTOR El mantenimiento la reparaci6n o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garanfia deben se...

Page 35: ...mango MOTOR El mantenimiento la reparaci6n o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor Los reparos que caen bajo garanfia deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE ...

Page 36: ... 1 Filtro de aire sucio 2 Sin combustible 3 Combustible rancio 4 Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de la bujfa desconectado 6 Bujfa mala 7 Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado 8 Barra de control en la posici6n suelta 9 Barra de control defectuosa 10 V_ lvula del combustible si equ ipada estb en la posici6n OFF 11 Bater a d_bi si equipada 12 Desconecte el conector de la bater a si equ...

Page 37: ...lacorrea 2 La correa estb fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECClON 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el perno de la cuchilla 2 Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura 3 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 1 Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el exce perno de la cuchilla 2 P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servici...

Page 38: ...co oo 1 19 31 3O 100 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370951 40 38 20 59 56 17 11 26 24 _ _ 57 26 11 21 _52 42 39 22 4_ 63 i I 28 53 47 ...

Page 39: ...her Door 57 155377 Mulcher Door 58 437517X479 Bracket Grassbag 59 191574 Hinge Bracket Assembly 62 420474X004 Discharge Deflector 63 178848 Handle Bracket LH Handle Bracket RH 64 Screw Dogpoint 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing 83 750097 Rod Hinge 84 428124 Blade Brake Clutch 85 429801X004 Assembly For service and replacement parts call Honda 96 197991 Engines at ...

Page 40: ...o 56 61 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370951 9 41 31 32 10 55 _ 13 38 29 18 35 12 38 24 38 12 23 11 33 34 62 15 34 36 6 17 32 4O 3415 57 56 33 48 ...

Page 41: ...9149 25 421515X004 Mounting Bracket Debris Shield 58 435241 26 438373X004 Belt Keeper 59 441786X004 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 61 181698 29 428781 Cover Dust Wheel 62 197991 30 17000510 Screw Hex Head 1 4 20 63 428124 31 404845 Pawl Drive 84 416405 32 428780X428 Wheel Tire Assembly Rear 11 85 439077 DESCRiPTiON Nut Flangelock 3 8 16 O Ring Axle Rear Axle Front Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 Nut Hex Bolt...

Page 42: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190 LABHH ED c EY PISTON _ 6 CONNECTING ROD 3 _ L2 5 21 0 _ 42 ...

Page 43: ...rial Number 1693052 and above Spark Plug BPR6ES NGK Serial Number 1693051 and below OiL PAN KEY PART NO NO 1 11300 ZOY 406 2 15625 ZE6 000 3 15631 ZM0 000 4 15639 ZM0 000 5 15650 ZM0 801 6 16508 ZM0 010 7 16510 ZM0 010 8 16511 ZL8 000 9 16512 ZM0 000 10 16513 ZE1 000 11 16531 ZE1 000 12 16541 ZM0 000 13 90014 952 000 14 90121 952 000 15 90451 ZE1 000 16 90602 ZE1 000 17 91202 ZL8 003 18 91356 MA6 ...

Page 44: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190 LABHH ED CARBURETOR i 2O 1 15 14 18 21 17 0 _9 _2 19 3 AiR CLEANER I 4 1 6 lO 3 7 MUFFLER BLADE HOLDER 2 1o 1 6 i LABELS 3 RECOIL STARTER 44 ...

Page 45: ... Bolt Flanged 6 x 85 CT200 Bolt Flanged 6 x 14 MUFFLER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 06180 Z0J 000 Kit Spark Arrester 2 18310 ZOY 000 Muffler 3 18321 ZOL J00 Protector Muffler 4 18350 ZL8 000 Arrester Spark 5 18356 ZL8 000 Hate Arrester Number 6 18381 ZL8 305 Gasket Muffler 7 90004 ZL8 000 Bolt Flanged 6 x 79 CT200 8 90013 883 000 Bolt Flanged 6 x 12 CT200 9 90055 ZE1 000 Screw Tapping 4 x 6 BLADE ...

Page 46: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190 LABHH ED FLYWHEEL CHOKE LEVER _5 10 9 _ _ L__eJ __ J d_ i 2 3 4 46 ...

Page 47: ... 3 16561 ZOL 000 4 16562 ZM0 000 6 90015 ZE5 010 8 95050 06000 Rod Governor Spring Governor Spring Throttle Return Bolt Governor Arm Nut Flange 6 mm FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO NO 1 11344 MB0 000 2 13331 357 000 3 30500 Z0J 003 4 31105 Z0Y 010 5 32195 ZM0 800 6 35120 ZM0 003 7 51125 Z0L 003 90681 959 003 8 75110 Z0L 800 75110 ZOY 000 9 75113 ZM0 000 10 90014 952 000 11 90018 ZE1 000 12 90018 ZE1 000 9002...

Page 48: ...erformance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your power equipment engine but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware Honda may deny you war...

Page 49: ...se neglect improper maintenance misuse misfueling improper storage colli sion the incorporation of or use of unsuitable attachments or the unauthorized alteration of any part This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made in connection with required maintenance service after the item s first scheduled replacement as listed in the main tenance section of the product o...

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