Craftsman 917.371840, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...e Power Propelled Electric Start 21 Multi Cut Model No 917 371840 Espa_ol p 21 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: ...s 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 poin...

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...

Page 5: ...hat 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 today...

Page 6: ...d with bracket mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Knob 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so a...

Page 7: ... your engine for the first time 4 After charging disconnect harness connector female from battery char ger connector male Connect your battery charger to charge 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 _otect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connect...

Page 8: ...er Drive cover Engine oil cap with dipstick Muffler Gasoline filler ca ark plug Housing Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel adjuster 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 miss...

Page 9: ...ator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is controlled by hold ing the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control lever rearward to the handle The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel Forward motion...

Page 10: ...to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed Open mulcher door 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 installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector i...

Page 11: ...fresh ness A CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame _i CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied be...

Page 12: ...ecut 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 f...

Page 13: ... 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 spa...

Page 14: ...h the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block 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 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not re...

Page 15: ... its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side 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 set...

Page 16: ...eaning 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 Connect a garden hose to the fitting where shown I...

Page 17: ... damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover 2 Remove spring and belt keeper 3 Remove belt from gearcase pulley 4 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down 5 Remove blade engine pulley and debris shield 6 Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield...

Page 18: ...eed setting can be danger ous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the Handle unit will not be used for 30 days or more bracket LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored f...

Page 19: ...spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug BATTERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours OTHER Do not 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 indoor...

Page 20: ... 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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ... 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 25: ... el panel del extremo piano 3 Remueva todo el material de empaque ex cepto la curia entre el mango superior y 61 inferior y la curia que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador Manilla 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 Perno COMO PREP...

Page 26: ...eria tiene que estar cargada an tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora 1 Conecte el conector del cargador de la bateria macho al conector de la ames hembra 2 Enchufe el cargador de la bateria dentro del enchufe de 110 volt C A 3 Deje el cargador de la bateria conectado por 24 horas antes de hacer arrancar su motor por la primera vez 4 Despues de cargar desconecte el conec tor de la arnes hemb...

Page 27: ...ogedor de cesped Tapa del deposito de la gasolina Filtro de aire Silenciador la Caja Puerta de la acolchadora IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLINA en motor 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 American Nationa...

Page 28: ... hacerla arrancar y operarla CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo la palanca de mando operador presente abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de accionamiento atras hacia el mango Cuanto mas lejos se tira la palanca hacia el mango mas rapida ira la unidad El movimiento hacia adelante se detiene cuando sea la palanca de mando operador presente o la palanca de accion...

Page 29: ...rga debe 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 contr...

Page 30: ...s primeros 30 dias PRECAUClON Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almacene derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta dI_PRECAUCJ6N Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocidos como gasohol o el uso de etanol o metanol pueden atraer la humedad la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante el almacenamiento La gasolina acidica puede da_ar el sistema del combust...

Page 31: ...hadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaSo de modo que si se caen en el cesped se van a dispesar entre este y no se van a notar Tambien el cesped acolchado se va a deshacer rapidam ente entregando substancias nutritivas para el cesped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla mas alta pues asi se obtendra la mejor acci6n de recorte de ...

Page 32: ...ubre 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 ajuste...

Page 33: ...e la cuchilla girandolo en el sentido contrario en que giran las 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 adecu...

Page 34: ... se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo Mueva la segadora de atras para adelante para re mover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motor 4 Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega dora yen el lado del motor 5 Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del aceite parandose a intervalos regulares para controlar el nivel del aceite con la varilla 6 Parar de aSadir aceite...

Page 35: ...iente 1 Mueva el cortacespedes de cesped a un area de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi cie dura NOTA El agua la hierba y la otra ruina escur riran debajo de la cubierta del cortacespedes durante el proceso del derrubio 2 Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortaces pedes de cesped 3 Cierre la puerta del mulcher siesta equi pado 4 Conecte una manguera de...

Page 36: ...e engranajes 4 Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba 5 Remueva la cuchilla la polea del motor y la defensa en contra del desperdicio 6 Remueva la polea del motor y la correa de la defensa en contra del desperdicio PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Colocar la nueva correa de mando en la polea del motor y el estribo de la pantalla de los es...

Page 37: ...velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad de la fabrica Si cree que la velocidad alta regulada del motor necesita ajuste contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado el que cuenta con el equipo adecuado y la experiencia para hacer los ajustes necesarios lnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad...

Page 38: ...Ilegue al carburador No drene la gasolina del estanque de gasolina y el carburador si se esta usando estabilizador de combustible ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite con el motor caliente y cam bielo con aceite de motor limpio Vea MO TOR en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual ClLINDRO 1 Remueva la bujia 2 Vacie una onza 29 ml de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro 3 Tire la m...

Page 39: ...e 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 39 CORRECCION 7 Apriete el perno de la cuchilla cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla 8 Presione la barra de control hacia el mango 9 Cambie la barra de control 10 Gire a la valvula del combustible a la posic...

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Page 44: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05 1084 FI 684 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAI_ 15 718_ 741 2o_ lO_ 306 307_ 46 _ 44 ...

Page 45: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05 1084 FI 968 _ 668 445 443_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ___633A 6_ _o_ 276 _ 127 188 633A 971 0 137 276_ 16_ 633 127_ 130 08 __ 617 1 231_ 276 276 45 ...

Page 46: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L05 1084 FI 969 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I 304 305 957 601 I _ _ o _ ss o s I 332 363_ 455 _ 23 _ 65 58 592 689 _ 456 _ 597 46 ...

Page 47: ...tions 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 accessor...

Page 48: ... Valve Exhaust 306 790836 37 694086 Guard Flywheel 307 690345 40 692194 Retainer Valve 309 795092 43 691997 Slinger Governor Oil 332 690662 45 690548 Tappet Valve 333 802574 46 691449 Camshaft 334 691061 48 792741 Short Block 337 802592s 50 794305 Manifold Intake 339 794797 51 794306 Gasket Intake 356 692390 54 691650 Screw Intake Manifold 358 794307 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 363 19069 58 6...

Page 49: ...er Motor Pin Locating Gear Timing Retainer E Ring Screw Brake Gear Pinion 19 Teeth Gear Pinion 12 Teeth Cover Starter Gear Gasket Starter Cover SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube Terminal Spark Plug Adapter Wire 868 697338 Seal Valve 869 691155 Seat Valve Intake 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 871 262001 Bushing Guide Exhaust 63709 Bushing Guide Intake 883 691881 Gasket Exhaust 921 795...

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