Craftsman 917.371120, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ggs Stratton Engine 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 371120 EspaSol p 18 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: ...ed 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 _i Look for this symbol to point...

Page 3: ...h anism 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 Ii SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fa l accidents which can re...

Page 4: ...components 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 r...

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Page 6: ...ose parts NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Operator MOWING POSITION control bar 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 wet le...

Page 7: ...pstick Grass catcher Spark plug Muffler Gasoline filler cal Air filter Housing Mulcher door Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine on each wheel 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 missio...

Page 8: ... all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab To convert to mulching or discharging operation remove grass catcher and close rear door Pivot pins Rear Grass catcher handle Catcher frame hook SIDE DI...

Page 9: ...ine 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 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 Purchase...

Page 10: ...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 keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will ...

Page 11: ...that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual LUBRICATION CHART _ Wheel adjuster on each wheel Some adjustments wil 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 Adjustmen...

Page 12: ...If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening the blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check ...

Page 13: ...move cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge _I CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean car tridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate...

Page 14: ...m lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower Mounting pin Handle Hairpin cotter Lower handle ___ ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Y...

Page 15: ...le from the storage position the lower handle will au tomatically lock into the mowing position IL J SQUEEZE TO FOLD Lower Operator MOWING POSITION control bar FOLD J J JJ X FORWARD Upper FOR handle STORAGE Handle knob Lower handle ENGINE 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...

Page 16: ...ore 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 to a Sears Parts Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 ...

Page 17: ... grass 3 Grass catcher too ful 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oi level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set al wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or oth...

Page 18: ...ra 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 instrucciones de...

Page 19: ...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 accidentes ...

Page 20: ...e 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 g...

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Page 22: ...samente para verificar si todavia quedan pares 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 control 1 Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar en la posicidn para segar 2 Remueva la curia protectora levante la sec ci6n del mango superior hasta ...

Page 23: ... del deposito de la gasolina Filtro de aire Bujfa Silenciador Caja Puerta de la acolchadora Cebador Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISlTOS 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 Standard...

Page 24: ... hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos AsegOrese que todas las ruedas queden igualmente ajustadas AVlSO El ajustador esta correctamente colocado cuando las orejas de la placa estan insertadas en el agujero del mango Tambien los ajustes de 9 posiciones si equipado per miten que el mango pueda ser movido entre las orejas de la placa PALAN CA HACIA ATRAS PARA BAJAR EL CORTACI I SPED _ j...

Page 25: ...00 del fabricante AI cambiar el aceite puede necesitar 20 onzas 4 Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite IMPORTANTE Revise el nivel del aceite 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 operaci6n o una vez por temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite mas a menudo cuando las condi...

Page 26: ...s 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 Esto ayudara el flujo del aire del motor y extendera su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acu...

Page 27: ... de esta segadora no cubre los art culos que ban estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garantfa el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segQn 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 necesar...

Page 28: ... pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partesde Reparaci6n de este manual PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA AVlSO No recomendamosel afilar la cuchilla pero si Io hace asegQrese de que quede balanceada Se tiene que tenet cuidado de mantenerla balanceada Una cuchilla que no esta bal anceada va a producir eventualmente dafio en la segadora o en el motor La cuchilla puede afilarse con una lima o en una rueda...

Page 29: ... antes de arrancar el motor 9 Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujia a esta FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir avedas y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al afio o tras 100 horas de funcionamiento mas a menudo si se utiliza en condiciones de sucie dad y polvo particulates PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE 1 Suelte el tornillo e inc...

Page 30: ...Gire el mango inferior pot encima para levantar o bajar el mango 5 Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla pot encima de las clavijas de montaje 6 Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas del mango inferior APRIETE PARA AJUSTE Mango inferior u Clavija de monta Puntal Idet mango Clavija de horquitta Mango GIRAR MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustad...

Page 31: ...OBLAR HACIA _J ADELANTE Mango PARA ALMACENAR superior Manitla det mango Mango inferior 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 combustible la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocido c...

Page 32: ... o una chispa Permita que se enfrie el motor antes de almacenarla en algQn recinto cerrado SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears CAUSA PROBLEMA No arranca 1 Filtro de aire sucio 2 Sin combustible 3 Combustible rancio 4 Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de la bujia desconectado 6 Bujia mala 7 Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de l...

Page 33: ... cuchilla de la segadora arrastrandose en el cesped Recogedor de cesped demasiado Ileno Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted CORRECClON 1 Ajuste a la posici6n de Corte mas alto 2 Ajuste a la posici6n de Corte mas alto 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 recorrido mas lenta 1...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 2 3 12 11 13 14 7 917 371120 23 43 44 42 44 O3 10 50 40 39 49 6 73 34 32 26 39 37 41 9 67 41 25 52 J 47 J L_ 20 22 45 49 36 73 34 _ 33 22 31 36 I I 37 39 57 55 ...

Page 35: ...xle Arm Assembly Front LH 46 404763 Danger Decal 401175X004 Axle Arm Assembly Front RH 47 166785 Nut Hex 418655 Kit Rear Skirt 50 423076 Grassbag 401621X004 Selector Spring Front 51 147286 Hinge Rod 401814X428 Rear Door Assembly 52 413816 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 73930500 Locknut Hex 5t16 18 Includes Key Number 46 410387X479 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 53 851084 Screw Hex Head Grade 8 410388X479 Hand...

Page 36: ...CLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122L02 1320 F1 48 SHORT BLOCK II058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 306 307 _ 718 _84J 10_ 684 _ _ 11 _ 47 24 l 562_ 505 615 404 dc 616 22 _ 287 _ _ d 525 741 _ 36 ...

Page 37: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122L02 1320 F1 365 _ _ 163 127 _ i633 5_ 130 117 G3_ 276 _ 190_ d 1059 972 957 240 188 _ 222 209 _ _ _ _ J J _ i300 883i _ 443 1386 1388ii 29 j_ 37 ...

Page 38: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122L02 1320 F1 334 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 6o8j 55 58 1211 1210 459 _ 689 _ 456 597 969 604 356 _ _ 37 78 304 305 _ _Y 921 745 _ ii923 I 621 _ 922 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 40: ...ead 121 498260 Kit Carburetor Overhaul Plug Oil Drain 125 790281 Carburetor Autochoke Crankshaft 127 694468 Plug Welch Seal Oil PTO Side 130 696564 Valve Throttle Screw 133 398187 Float Carburetor Crankcase Cover Sump 134 398188 Kit Needle Seat Flywheel 137 693981 Gasket Float Bowl Key Flywheel 163 795629 Gasket Air Cleaner Piston Assembly Standard 177 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Piston Assembly 1...

Page 41: ...7734 Cover Breather Passage 1036 Label Emissions Available 585 691879 Gasket Breather Passage From any Briggs Stratton 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter Authorized Dealer 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 1058 277039 Operator s Manual 601 791850 Clamp Hose Green 1059 692311 Kit Screw Washer 604 790703 Cover Control Fuel Tank 608 497680 Starter Rewind 1095 498528 Gasket Set Valve 613 790833 Screw Mu...

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