Craftsman 917.371860, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...opelled Electric Start 21 Multi Cut Engine Model No 917 371860 EspaSol p 22 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman U S A ...

Page 2: ... used in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death _l Look for this symbol to po...

Page 3: ... should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble AIwayswear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields when operating mower Ii SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do n...

Page 4: ... moving partsor allowobjects to be thrown Frequently check componentsand replacewith manufacturer srecommendedparts when necessary Mower blades aresharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra cautionwhen servicingthem Do not changethe engine governorset ting or overspeed the engine Maintainor replacesafety and instruc tion labels as necessary AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped...

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Page 6: ...materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding 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 hole...

Page 7: ...battery after each use 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 _lotect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season Battery charger Charger H...

Page 8: ...r lever Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Spark plug Housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held ...

Page 9: ...ing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels Operator presence control bar Drive control lever TO ENGAGE DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL DISENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the unde...

Page 10: ...r is now ready for side discharging operation To convert to mulching operation side discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob To convert to rear bagging opera tion side discharge deflector must be removed discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with knob Mulcher door Knob Threaded stud Side discharge def...

Page 11: ...ons See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Pur chase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _Ik CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or us...

Page 12: ...in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water 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 k...

Page 13: ...een subjected to 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 ...

Page 14: ...ck of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Trailing Blade ada 14 Lock washer Hardened Blade Blade washer bolt TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpe...

Page 15: ...plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty condi tions 1 Loosen screws and remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge _ CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as ke...

Page 16: ...ntil 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 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a fu...

Page 17: ... sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing See Figure C Crankshaft Tab Housing hole Screw Blade adapter pulley end Hardened washer Trailing edge Figure C Figured Blade bolt Lock washer 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reattach debris shield to housing wi...

Page 18: ...eassem ble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align left side of handle with same po sitioning hole as right side and secure with bolt and knob Knob Bolt ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow take your mower to a Sears or other qualified serv...

Page 19: ... lower handle into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold it as shown or you may damage the control cables Operator MOWING presence POSITION control bar iJ FOLD FORWARD _ Upper FOR handle STORAGE Handle knob Handle bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as...

Page 20: ...aust areas are still warm _CAUTION 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 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed 9 10 11 Weak battery if equipped 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped to a Sears Parts Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE Do...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...se aplicara solamente en tanto el articulo sea usado en los Estados Unidos Esta garantia le otorga a usted derechos legales especificos puede que usted tenga ademas otros derechos los cuales varian de estado a estado Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IIVlPORTANTE Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instr...

Page 23: ...tor y revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existe alguna averia Siempre use galas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocurren debido a resbaladas o caidas las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones Opera...

Page 24: ...tos a desgaste dafios y deterioro que pueden exporter las partes en mov imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara dos Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas por el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora estan afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectOa mantenimiento sobre las mismas No ...

Page 25: ...sta con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dia y noche o fijar en linea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene mas de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a mas 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 26: ...rior y la cuSa que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revisela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de c...

Page 27: ...garla segOn despues decada uso IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bateria se debe cargar por 48 horas para protegerla durante el periodo de almacenamiento en el _ierno PRECAUClON Siempre desconecte el co nector del motor del conector de la bateria para evitar el arranque pot accidente al transportar o guardar su segadora despues de la temporada Cargador...

Page 28: ... de la acolchadora IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLINA en motor Caja Bujia CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atras rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estandares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U S Consumer Product Safety Commission La cuchilla gira cuando el motor esta funcionan...

Page 29: ...nchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Barra de control que _resencia del operador 1 Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de bujia de la bujia 2 Vuelta el tuerca en la parte inferior del mando de transmisi6n para aumentar la velocidad del mecanismo 3 Opere la segadora para probar la velo cidad del mecanismo Reajuste segOn Io requerido 4 Si las condiciones no mejoran despues de los pasos descritos la ...

Page 30: ...esped a traves del pomo Ahora el cortacesped esta listo para la oper aci6n de descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de acabado hay que quitar el deflector de descarga lat eral y fijar la puerta del acabador al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo Para convertir en la operaci6n de ensacado trasero hay que quitar el deflector de des carga lateral instalar el canal de eyecci6n y el dep6sito de...

Page 31: ... antes de cada uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de oper aci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesi tar cambiar el aceite mas a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias Vea PARA CAMBIAR ELACEtTE DEL MOTOR en la seccion de Mantenimiento de este manual AGREGUE GASOLINA Llene el estanque d...

Page 32: ...ad del motor debe ajustarse a la posici6n de R kPIDO Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con el uso y los recogedores recaudaran menos cesped Para evitar este rocie el recogedor con la manguera de agua regularmente y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alred edor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Es...

Page 33: ...egadora no cubre los articulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garantia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora seg0n 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 efectua...

Page 34: ...al 4 Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno de la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido en que giran las manillas del reloj La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 40 pies libras IMPORTANTE El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo Si es necesario sustituir los pernos sustituirlos s61o con pemos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n d...

Page 35: ...a un filtro sucio Dele servicio al cartucho de papel cada 100 horas de operaci6n o cada temporada Io que suceda primero Dele servicio al filtro de aire mas a menudo bajo condiciones polvorosas 1 Afloje los tornillos y remueva la cubierta 2 Cuidadosamente remueva el cartucho 3 Limpielo golpeandolo suavemente en una superficie plana Siesta muy sucio cambie el cartucho AI_PRECAUClON Los solventes de ...

Page 36: ...i6n de este manual y deje el motor funcionar hasta que el superficie inferior del cortacespedes de cesped esta limpio _i I ADVERTENCIA 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 PRECAUCION No quite la manguera de la guamici6n mientras que el motor esta funciona ndo El agua en motor pu...

Page 37: ...itar la correa de mando del adaptador de la cuchilla y la pantalla de los escombros eliminar la correa vieja PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL SlON 1 Colocar la nueva correa de mando en el estribo de la pantalla de los escombros Asegurarse de colocar la correa entre los dispositivos de fijaci6n de la correa y las ranuras como mostrado Vea la Figure D Estribo de la correa_ a Dispositivos de fijacion ...

Page 38: ...egura 3 Alineeelladoopuesto delmango conel agujero delamismaposici6n y asegOrelos conelpernoy lamanilla Manilla Perno Bsja Alta Sopo_e de mango MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fabrica No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales Si cree que el motor esta funcio nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento Ileve su segad...

Page 39: ...tra o purde da_ar los cables de control Barra de control que exig presencia del operador POSICION PARA SEGAR DOBLAR HACIA _ ADELANTE _ PARA ALMACENAR Manilla del mango Mango inferior Manilla I Porno Soporte de mango MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador el filtro del co...

Page 40: ... la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa Permita que se enfrie el motor antes de almacenarla en algOn recinto cerrado SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears CAUSA PROBLEMA NO arranca 1 Filtro de aire sucio 2 Sin combustible 3 Combustibl...

Page 41: ...ed demasiado Ileno 4 Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa esta fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto 2 Eleve la altura de corte 3 Limpie cambie el filtro de aire 4 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 5 Revise el nivel del aceite 6 Corte a una velocidad de reco...

Page 42: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 371860 3 4 44 5O 48 47 J 45 77 43 35 80 73 12 11 13 5 53 37 54 I I I I 76 32 39 40 39 27 42 51 74 56 36 25 23 ...

Page 43: ... 73 189589 Battery Skirt Rear 36 194187 Bolt Shoulder 74 407964X004 Mounting Bracket Battery Cover Front 37 83613 Deft ector Discharge 76 86159 Screw Screw Hex Washer Head 38 187064X479 Adjustment Bracket 77 180331 Key 13 16 x 5 8 Lower Handle RH 79 194134 Key Start Switch Bolt Engine Mounting 39 91574 Bolt Handle 80 190097 Charger Battery Blade 21 40 66426 Wire Tie 82 197363 Wiring Harness Washer...

Page 44: ... 34 69 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 371860 19 69 13 16 ___ 14 30 12 3O 10 I 69 33 38 46 34 I I I 1 _ 7_ I I I 46 I ...

Page 45: ...8005 Idler Bracket Assembly 47 183438 18 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 48 169675 19 194018 Pulley Drive 49 192431X004 22 193791 Pulley Assembly Idler 50 408031 23 97480 O Ring 53 408024X004 24 409149 Nut Hex Flangelock 69 191039 25 73930500 Nut Hex Lock 70 417961 26 408004X004 Idler Arm 71 415585 72 415586 Pulley Idler Bolt Hex Head Shoulder 5 16 18 x 1 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 16 Cover Dust Wheel ...

Page 46: ...hing 13 183513 183509 Washer 14 412747 183514 Seal Worm Shaft 15 412741 183506 Bearing Ball 16 412743 412742 Gear 28 Teeth 17 412744 412740 Movable Dog Clutch LH 18 410731 19 413267 Pin Output Shaft Fixed Dog Clutch LH Shaft Output Short Screw Case Case Lower Pin Worm Shaft Movable Dog Clutch RH Fixed Dog Clutch RH Spring Leaf Shaft Worm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O EM repl...

Page 47: ...E MODEL NUMBER 12S605 0976 F1 1029_ 238_ 1034 51B 7 619 914 _ 383 1022 _ 32_ 32A_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ _ 7 _ 1022 5_ _ 993 883 163 306 307 741 11221 _ 6849 11 718 0 11_ 11A _r_ _ 46_ 10_ 11058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I 221lS8 20 47 ...

Page 48: ... NUMBER 12S605 0976 F1 365 287_ 8471 51 524_ 0 1331_1o4_ 276 202 188_ 190_ 670_ 425 i 443_ 96_ 9721 957 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51o_ _1_i_ 633051A 51B 529 163 I _ 601 240 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 _ 104_ 127_ 134_ 163_ 51B_ 137 48 ...

Page 49: ...L NUMBER 12S605 0976 F1 1211 65_ 592 58 I 459 689 o 456 597 745 9231 922_ 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 60 304 305_ I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 334 _ 969_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883 _ 51 3_ 20 642 O 7 _ 12 o 51A 363 23 49 ...

Page 50: ...itions 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 not limited to accesso...

Page 51: ...g Rod 307 690345 Screw Connecting Rod 309 795092 Valve Exhaust 332 690662 Valve Intake 333 802574 Spring Valve Intake 334 691061 Spring Valve Exhaust 337 692051 Retainer Valve 356 692390 Slinger Governor Oil 358 792384 Tappet Valve 363 19069 Camshaft 365 691129 Short Block 383 19374s 404 690272 425 690244 443 690255 692668 O Gasket lntake 692555 O Gasket intake 697735 O Gasket lntake 691421 Housin...

Page 52: ...tarter Gear Cover Spacer Fuel Tank 1058 MS3782 Screw 1059 692311 Breather Passage Cover 1095 792386 Spring Friction 1160 691627 Screw Starter Motor 1210 498144 Pin Locating Gear Timing 1211 498144 Retainer E Ring Screw Brake 1329 N A Gear Pinion 1330 272147 Gear Pinion 398067 Cover Starter Gear Gasket Starter Cover Harness Wiring Stud Rocker Arm SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube Ter...

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