Craftsman 917.370604 Owner'S Manual Download Page 23

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Page 1: ...opelled 22 Multi Cut MOWER Model No 917 370604 EspaSol p 21 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www craftsman com U S A ...

Page 2: ...sary 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 Gasoline Capacity...

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: ...erials 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 holes i...

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: ...el adjuster on each wheel Muffler Mulcher door Drive cover Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped 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 safet...

Page 9: ...heels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same set ting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be po...

Page 10: ...approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when empty ing it will cause unnecessary wear Grass ca...

Page 11: ...kly Do not allow starter rope to snap back Upper Lowel mark mark 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 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 ...

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: ...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 spark plug clean ...

Page 14: ... 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 with st...

Page 15: ... according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 4O F _0 0 3O 3_4O _0 8O 00 C 30 2 1 1 0 20 10 TEMPERATURERANGEANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather and you should check your engine oil level fre quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or...

Page 16: ...wer unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 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 gr...

Page 17: ... The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley 3 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carb...

Page 18: ...4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two star handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Loosen the two standard handle knobs on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower 3 Reinstall standard kn...

Page 19: ...lastic 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 IkCAUTION 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 unle...

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: ... debido a una mezcla de combustible inapropiada contaminada o inservible Esta garantia serfi 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 ademfis que de puede tener otros derechos que varian de un estado a otro Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 NQmero de S...

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 d a y noche o fijar en I nea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especialistas profesionales 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 acaba...

Page 25: ...uba 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 Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los cables de control 1 Lev...

Page 26: ...ntes 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 guia del cord6n 4 Apriete una manilla T Barra de control Mango superior Guia det cordon Manilta T motor PARA ...

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

Page 28: ...de control de la impulsion en contra del mango PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas para el corte alto ajuste la altura de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos La posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayor a de los c_spedes Para cambiar la altura de corte empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia ab...

Page 29: ... acolchadora sin el recogedor c_sped aprobados en su lugar Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se halla removido la puerta trasera o cuando se ha removido a puerta trasera o cuando est un poco abierta PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1 Levante el recogedor de c6sped usando el mango del bastidor 2 Remueva el recogedor de c6sped con los recortes de debajo del mango de la sega dora 3 Vacie lo...

Page 30: ...nte APAGADO Marca Marca superior inferior ON AGREGUE GASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del es tanque de gasolina No Io Ilene demasiado Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y lim pia con el m nimo de 87 octanos No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan set utilizados...

Page 31: ...ra especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de c6sped 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 c_sped acolchado se va a deshacer rb pidam ente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c6sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla m_ s alta pues as se obtendrb la mejor acci6n de recorte de las...

Page 32: ...sta 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 segL_n 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 e...

Page 33: ...ador 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 cuchilla e...

Page 34: ...or Io menos una vez al aho si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aho Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despu6s de carla cinco 5 horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura carla vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nar el aceite drene el tanque de combustible h...

Page 35: ...pados para evitar que les entre el agua El agua en el motor puede acortar la duraci6n de 6ste DERRUBIO DEL AGUA Su cortac_spedes de c_sped se equipa de una guarnici6n que permita la limpieza rb pida y fb cil del superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracterfstica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortac6spedes de c6sped a un Area de la hierba cortada o de otra superficie dura ...

Page 36: ...bierta de la impulsion Potea de la caja de engranajes Fijador de la correa J Correa PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Instale la nueva correa de mando en la polea del motor y el estribo de la retenci6n de correa 2 Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a trav6s del orificio en el bastidor 3 Reinstale la adaptador de la cuchilla y cuchilla La torsi6n para apretar recomen dada es de...

Page 37: ...el mango star en cada lado del mango superior y permita que el mango se doble hacia detras 2 Suelte las dos manillas del mango stan dard en ambos lados del mango inferior y pivote el conjunto entero del mango hacia delante y permita le que se descanse sobre la segadora 3 Vuelva a poner las manillas standard y los pernos al mango inferior o a los puntales del mango para la seguridad Cuando prepare ...

Page 38: ... 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 _kPREOAUOION Nunca almacene 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 enfr e el mot...

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 370604 o 19 20 25 59 58 84 55 _ 43 33 41 27 34 22 39 31 68 28 25 47 ...

Page 41: ...bly 427120X428 Rear Baffle 44 431558 Kit Lawn Mower Housing LH Includes Knob 581912601 T Knob 45 175650 Rod Hinge 83 750097 Screw 581902101 Rope Guide 46 581473301 Blade Adapter Pulley 84 428124 Fastener Push 429157 Rear Skirt 47 421825 Blade 22 85 429801X004 Bracket Skirt Mounting 419949 Spring Rear Door LH Black 48 851074 Washer Hardened 96 197991 Clip Cable 141841 Screw Pan Head Torx 20 49 8502...

Page 42: ...Po CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370604 _ 27 28 13 29 11 16 14 11 16 J J J 29 ...

Page 43: ... Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 57 585054703 27 175262 Screw Pan Head Self Tapping 80 421114 10 24 x 2 3 4 81 419735 28 580991501 Drive Cover 82 415585 29 409148 Locknut Hex 83 415586 Drive Pulley V Belt Wheel Adjuster Assembly LH Includes Bearing Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH Includes Bearing Grassbag Frame Grassbag Kit Water Washout Assembly Fitting Hose Water ...

Page 44: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B CYLINDER BARREL I _ 7 1 CARBURETOR I CRANKSHAFT 3 8 24UNF 2B TAP _ 135 7 _86 7 _25 14 L 23 J I V _ 1 _ I I N _ _ __ ____L___ _ _Z _ _ _ k RECOIL STARTER 2o I _2 _o _ _ _ _ i__ _ 13 I 44 ...

Page 45: ...8 ZE0 005 Screw Set 16028 ZK7 S91 Screw Set 7 16100 ZOL 852 Carburetor Assembly BB62Z B 8 16155 ZM0 013 Valve Float 9 16166 ZM0 003 Nozzle Main 10 16211 ZL8 000 Insulator Carburetor 11 16212 ZL8 000 Gasket Insulator 13 16228 ZL8 000 Gasket Carburetor 15 93500 05006 0H Screw Pan 5 x 6 16 99101 124 0600 Jet Main 60 99101 124 0620 Jet Main 62 99101 124 0650 Jet Main 65 26 16951 Z0L 000 Guide Air CONT...

Page 46: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B 14 27 48 33 49 8 12 45 17 26 IE44 9 i FLYWHEEL 23 AiR CLEANER i 3 7 18 i MUFFLER 46 ...

Page 47: ...6180 ZOJ 000 DESCRIPTION Muffler Protector Muffler S N 1243452 and below Protector Muffler S N 1243453 and above Bolt Flange 6 x 79 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 12 CT200 Gasket Muffler Arrester Spark Plate Arrester Number Screw Tapping 4 x 6 Kit Spark Arrester FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO NO 1 13331 357 000 3 30500 ZL8 014 4 31105 ZM0 000 5 32195 ZM0 800 6 35120 ZM0 003 8 75113 ZM0 000 10 90014 952 000 11 90018 ...

Page 48: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B 4 6 13 O I I i t i I I I _6 E 3 15 CAMSHAFT PULLEY 1_ 1 13 _I 9 10 18 1 _ CONNECTING ROD _ _ _ _ 41 _ __ _ T 32 48 ...

Page 49: ...ion Oil Filler Lock Washer Extension Shaft Governor Holder Governor Assembly Weight Governor Holder Governor Weight Pin Governor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 25 CT200 Washer Thrust 6 mm Clip Governor Holder Oil Seal 28 x 41 25 x 6 O Ring 14 8 x 2 4 NOK Washer Plain 6 mm Pin Lock 8 mm Pin Dowel 8 x 20 PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO 1 13101...

Page 50: ...erformance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your power equipment engine but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware Honda may deny you war...

Page 51: ...se neglect improper maintenance misuse misfueling improper storage colli sion the incorporation of or use of unsuitable attachments or the unauthorized alteration of any part This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made in connection with required maintenance service after the item s first scheduled replacement as listed in the main tenance section of the product o...

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