Craftsman 917.376450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...n Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 376450 Espa_ol p 20 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 Look for this symbol to point...

Page 3: ...ism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result...

Page 4: ... are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace saf...

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Page 6: ...s HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Operator MOWING presence POSITION control bar LIFT Upper UP handle Handle knob Lower handle TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets ...

Page 7: ...ngine oil cap with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler ca Air filter Muffler plug Mulcher dool Housing Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 Produc...

Page 8: ...ce 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 mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the O resence control bar DRIVE Drive CONTROL control bar ENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL DISE...

Page 9: ...her 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 closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher instal...

Page 10: ...ick 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 Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap 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...

Page 11: ...ff 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 them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Als...

Page 12: ...ve been 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 ...

Page 13: ... blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 13 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise Recommendedtighteningtorque 35 40ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in t...

Page 14: ...ble container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick Wait a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT ...

Page 15: ...over with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower 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 benea...

Page 16: ... belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reinstall debris shield 4 Return mower to upright position 5 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 6 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life 7 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor d...

Page 17: ... used for 30 days or more When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a _ clean dry area l__ 1 Clean entire lawn mower See J CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in ...

Page 18: ...ot store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will c...

Page 19: ...ght is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt 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 s...

Page 20: ...ticara 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 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 instruccione...

Page 21: ...s 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 indicar que existe alguna averia Siempre use gafas 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 accide...

Page 22: ...de las ruedas mientras el motor esta en marcha Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste da_os y deterioro que pueden exponer 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 acaba ...

Page 24: ...RTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar 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 curia protectora levante lasecci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia del mango que sujeta la barra de los co...

Page 25: ...cogedor de cesl Tapa del deposito de la gasolina Filtro de aire Silenciador la Puerta de la acolchadora Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLINA en motor la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda 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 Amer...

Page 26: ...ontrol la segadora no roda hacia atras empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Para mantener el mando conectado cuando se da la vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Barra de accionamiento CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION DESENGANC...

Page 27: ...ser removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada Abra la proteccion contra la descarga I I PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVlERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada 2 La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada PARA ENSACAMtENTO TRASERO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera removida 2 Recogedor del cesped instalado 3 La protecci6n contra la desc...

Page 28: ...miento de este manual Tapa del deposito de aceite Tapa del rellenador de gasolina AGREGUE GASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina No Io Ilene demasiado Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y lim pia con el minimo de 87 octanos No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanq...

Page 29: ...jada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Esto ayudara el flujo del aire del motor y extendera 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 Yea LIMPIEZA en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces y los ...

Page 30: ...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 segOn 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 efectuar los ajust...

Page 31: ...s manillas del reloj 5 Remueva la cuchilla y los articulos de fer reteria adjuntadores el perno la arandela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida AVlSO Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap tador de la cuchilla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador siesta daSado PARA CAMBtAR LA CUCHtLLA ...

Page 32: ...AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nar el aceite drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque este vacio 1 Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta 3 Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite dejela a un lado en una superficie limpia Incline la cortadora de cesped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgu...

Page 33: ...un cuchillo para masilla o con una herramienta parecida para remover toda acumulaci6n de cesped o basura en la parte inferior de la cubierta de la impulsi6n DERRUBIO DEL AGUA Su cortacespedes de cesped se equipa de una guarnici6n que permita la limpieza rapida y facil del superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortacespedes de ces...

Page 34: ...OTA Siempre use la correa aprobada por la fabrica para asegurarse que calce y dure 7 Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba 8 Reinstale la cuchiNa Polea del motor Correa de mando Estribo de la correa Defensa en contra del desperdicio PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja Los agujeros de montaje en el ma...

Page 35: ...RA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo limpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Guardela en un area limpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA _ en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este _ manual 2 Lubriquela seg0n se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 3 Aseg0rese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos ...

Page 36: ...ue lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite 4 Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia OTROS No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina produciran problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro ...

Page 37: ...ped 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 rec...

Page 38: ...Co Oo 15 19 25 27 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376450 26 30 28 14 34 59 12 17 35 56 52 56 40 42 31 32 53 27 25 51 ...

Page 39: ...er Housing Includes 69 197991 7 140661X479 Rear Baffle Key Numbers 14 5 and 51 404764 18 132004 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 45 175650 Rod Hinge 417163 19 194788 Rope Guide 46 94037 Blade Adapter Pulley 20 413160 Rear Skirt 47 406707 Blade 22 21 405421 Spring Rear Door LH 48 851074 Washer Hardened 24 405423 Spring Rear Door RH 49 850263 Washer Helical 25 409148 Nut Hex Flanged 50 851084 Screw Machine Hex H...

Page 40: ...o 29 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 33 917 376450 I2 13 _12 36 t4 J i _ ...

Page 41: ...3514 Sea Worm Shaft 23 88652 Screw 67 183506 Bearing Ball 24 191730 Nut Hex Flangelock 68 410729 Gear 28 Teeth 25 404843X004 Belt Guide Bracket 69 410732 Fixed Dog Clutch 26 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 70 410733 Pin 27 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 71 410730 Movable Dog Clutch 28 194407X428 Drive Cover 73 183513 Screw Case 29 409148 Locknut Hex 74 410734 Case Lower 32 194018 D...

Page 42: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 5841 684 _ 287 8471 524 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAI_ 15 741 2o_ lO_ 306 307_ 42 ...

Page 43: ...RATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 425 968 445 443_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 633 G 276_ 365 1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _o 633A 6_7_ _o_ 276 _ 127 _88 1251 633A 0 137 276_ 276 J 276 43 ...

Page 44: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 564 604 9211 969 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I 304 305 _670 190 957_ 601 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 6081 55 332 363 65 58 592 _ 689 __ 456 _ 597 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 bu...

Page 46: ...ston Standard 209 699056 Spring Governor 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 222 791128 Bracket Control 28 499423 Pin Piston 227 690783 Control Lever Governor 29 499424 Rod Connecting 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 276 271716 O Sealing Washer 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 287 690940 Screw Dipstick Tube 33 262651s Valve Exhaust 291 790830 Thermostat 34 262652s Valve Intake 300 ...

Page 47: ...ew Brake 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 692424 Assembly Dipstick Tube 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 697338 Seal Valve 869 691155 Seat Valve Intake 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 972 975 976 977 1036 1058 1059 1210 1329 1330 1386 1387 1388 871 262001 Bushing Guide Exhaust 63709 Bushing Guide Intake 883 691881 Gasket Exhaust 921 790701 Cover Blower Housing 922 692135 Spring Brake 923 6...

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