Craftsman 917.370414, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lled 22 Multi Cut Stratton Engine Model No 917 370414 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: ...r 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 Ga...

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: ...h 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 lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service...

Page 7: ... it dry before using Vinyl bindings Frame opening INSTALL STARTER ROPE MODELS EQUIPPED WiTH T KNOB 1 Loosen T knob 2 Hold control bar against upper handle 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide 4 Tighten T knob bar Upper handle Rope guide T Knob Engine rope TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower ...

Page 8: ...r Mulcher door Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel 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 s...

Page 9: ...tor presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling O erator presence control bar 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 ground while turning lawn mower DRIVE CO...

Page 10: ...deflector MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION SIDE DISCHARGING Rear 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 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MUL...

Page 11: ...uel 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 Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol 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: ...rator 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 or ...

Page 14: ...d washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter 14 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align...

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 3 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: ...ed 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 equipped 4 Con...

Page 17: ...ine pulley Drive cover Gearcase pulley Belt _er J Belt TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt on engine pulley inside tabs of belt retainer 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reinstall blade adapter and blade The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs 4 Return mower to upright position 5 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 6 Reinstall belt keeper and...

Page 18: ...t surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Remove the two 2 handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle as sembly forward and allow it to rest on mower 3 Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower hand...

Page 19: ...om 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 cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm _I _CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame o...

Page 20: ...r 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 other qualified service center 1 Depr...

Page 21: ...araciones 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 I...

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 Ifnea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ 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 acab...

Page 25: ...que ex cepto la cuba entre el mango superior y _1 inferior y la cuba 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 revfsela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavfa quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE DespNegue el mango con muc...

Page 26: ...tes de usarla Sujetadore_ de vinilo Abertura det bastidor INSTALACION DEL CORDON ARRANCA DOR 1 Afioje una manilla T 2 Sujete la barra de control en contra del mango superior 3 Lentamente tire el cord6n arrancador del motor hacia afuera hasta que se deslice dentro la parte redondeada de la gu a del cord6n 4 Apriete una manilla T Barra de control Mango superior Guia det cordon Manilta T motor PARA I...

Page 27: ...ORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene Caja SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Bujia Cubierta de la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda NOTA Esta m_ quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una gasolJna que supere el 10 de etanol El0 anular_ la garanfia del producto CUIVlPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen ...

Page 28: ...ber desenganchado de la palanca de control la segadora no roda hacia atrb s empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Barra de accionamiento CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO PARA AJ U STAR MUEVA HACIA EL PROXIMO AGUJERO Para mantener ei mando conectado cuando se da ia vueita a una esquina empujar...

Page 29: ...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 la descarga I I LA SE...

Page 30: ...asolina regular sin plomo nueva y lim pia con el mfnimo de 87 octanos No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros 30 dfas _kPRECAUCi0N Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almacene derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta Ai_PREOAUOION Los combustibles mezclados con...

Page 31: ...a especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de c_sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaho de modo que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no se van a notar Tambi6n el c6sped acolchado se va a deshacer r_ pi damente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c6sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla m_ s alta pues as se obtendr_ la mejor acci6n de recorte de las ...

Page 32: ...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 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 efectu...

Page 33: ...l adaptador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adaptador de la cuchilla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adec uada Cambie el adaptador si est dahado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguehal del motor AsegOrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguehal est6n alineados 2 Ponga la cuc...

Page 34: ...SO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nat el aceite drene el tanque de combustible haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio 1 Desconecte el alambre de la buj a y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta 3 Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite d_jela a un lado en una superficie limpia Incline la cortadora de c6sped pot este costado tal como se muestra y purgue e...

Page 35: ...superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar 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 c6sped 3 Cierre la puerta del mulch...

Page 36: ...4 Vuelva la segadora a la posici6n vertical 5 Instale la correa nueva en la polea de la caja de engranajes 6 Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta de la impulsi6n NOTA Siempre use la correa aprobada pot la f_ brica para asegurarse que calce y dure Adaptador de Ranura la cuchilla Chavetero del uenal Arandela de seguridad Perno Arandela dela endurecida cuchilla Borde de correa PARA AJUSTAR EL...

Page 37: ...r Barra de control POSICION que exige PARA presencia det SEGAR operador J _ j DOBLAR HACIA ADELANTE PARA ALMACENAR J J j Jj Perno Mango superior Manilla del mango Mango inferior MANGO Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el almacenamiento 1 Suelte las dos 2 manillas del mango en cada lado del mango superior y permita que el mango se doble hacia detras 2 Remueva las dos 2 manillas y los pernos...

Page 38: ...bra 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 que producir_ la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes _PREOAUOION Nunca almacene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en do...

Page 39: ...ltura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de 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 Eleve la altura de corte 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 40: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370414 o 19 6 1 __ 20 83 59 84 58 2 9 36 42 11 26 21 55 52 33 41 28 22 39 63 47 44 5O ...

Page 41: ...0 Selector Knob 17411312 DESCRiPTiON Latch Mulcher Door 56 Mulcher Door Pivot Bracket 57 155377 Kit Wheel Adjuster Rear RH 58 437517X479 Hinge Bracket Assembly 59 191574 Discharge Deflector 62 431913X004 Handle Bracket LH 63 178848 Handle Bracket RH 64 Screw Dogpoint 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock 68 431138 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 83 750097 Rod Hinge 84 428124 Blade Adapter Pulley 85 ...

Page 42: ...4_ PO CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370414 11 29 ...

Page 43: ... Belt Keeper 57 446432 26 163409 Screw Hi LoThread 12 x5 8 80 421114 27 175262 Screw Pan Head Self Tapping 81 419735 10 24 x 2 3 4 82 415585 28 423322 Drive Cover 83 415586 Locknut Hex Drive Pulley V Belt Kit Wheel Adjuster Front LH Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Spring Kit Wheel Adjuster Front RH Grassbag Frame Grassbag Water Washout Assembly Fitting Water Washout Washer Lock Inte...

Page 44: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1525 F4 _8 II lO36 1 lO_8 II 1329 II 133o 337_ _y 635 i 1 _ _ j 22 i 869 871 87O sss 615 _ 404 _ OlO I 741 _ 1 12 684 44 ...

Page 45: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1525 F4 385 163 o i0 ui 633A _ li_ J 108 _ 127 _ 130 190 957 J 188 445 443 _ 222 G 209 f_ _J 4_ _ J_ 202 _ i_ J_j 1386 45 ...

Page 46: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1525 F4 ss4 635 55 1211 1210 689 D 456 597 58 6O 60A 883 836 745 621 3O4 3o5 _9 37 356 _4 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...erating 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 not limite...

Page 48: ...rburetor 24 222698s Key Flywheel Aluminum 127 694468 Plug Welch 25 590404 Piston Assembly Standard 130 696564 Valve Throttle 590405 Piston Assembly 133 398187 Float Carburetor 020 Oversize 134 398188 Kit Needle Seat 26 590402 Ring Set Standard 137 796610 Gasket Float Bowl 590403 Ring Set 020 Oversize 141 796193 Kit Choke Shaft 27 691588 Lock Piston Pin 163 795629 Gasket Air Cleaner 28 298909 Pin P...

Page 49: ...lay Crankshaft 1211 Clamp Hose Green Starter Rewind 1329 Screw Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft 1330 Crank Governor 1386 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold 1387 Switch Stop Brake 1388 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft Throttle Shaft Seal Choke Throttle Shaft Choke Shaft Boot Spark Plug Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Pin Locating Gear Timing Screw Brake 590486 690664 691031 692047 493880s 697338 6911...

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