Page 1: ...ower Propelled Electric Start 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 371661 Espar_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: ... is 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 po...
Page 3: ... 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 fall accidents which can res...
Page 4: ...omponents 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 re...
Page 5: ...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 toda...
Page 6: ...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 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables ...
Page 7: ...s before starting 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 d_kotectthe battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect ...
Page 8: ...ap Housing Air filter Mulcher Muffler plug Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Key start switch used for starting engine 8 Auxiliary starter handle used for start ing engine Mulcher doo...
Page 9: ...rol 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 bar up to the handle The closer to the handle the bar is pulled the faster the unit will travel Forward motion will stop when either the operat...
Page 10: ...harge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed Open door Discha_ deflector MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR 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 Discharg...
Page 11: ...thanol 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 before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Stor...
Page 12: ... 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 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 ten...
Page 13: ...e 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 t...
Page 14: ...g edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock e washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 14 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise Recommended tighteningtorque 35 40ff Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bol...
Page 15: ...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 overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and ma...
Page 16: ... where it cannot _ come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR 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 sh...
Page 17: ...Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine...
Page 18: ...ITION control bar ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug FOLD FO RWAR Upper FOR handle STORAGE Handle knob Lower handle ENGINE F...
Page 19: ...r defective 10 Fuel valve lever if so equipped in OFF position 11 Weak battery if equipped 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress c...
Page 20: ...ht is too low 2 Rear of mower housing or 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 speed 1 Replace...
Page 21: ...icara 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...
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: ...otor 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 guantes y utilizar precauci...
Page 24: ...ca para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera diay noche o fijar en linea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene mas de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaciTn 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 de comprar por muchos ahos...
Page 25: ... ex cepto la cuba entre el mango superior y el inferior y la cuSa 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 revisela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO JMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho...
Page 26: ...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 hembra al conector de la cargador de la bateria macho Conecte su cargador de bateria para cargarla segt_n despues decada uso IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bateria se debe cargar por 48 horas para protegerl...
Page 27: ...ene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Caja Cebador Silenciador la Cubierta de 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 American National Standards institute y de la U S Consumer Product Safety Commission La cuchilla gira c...
Page 28: ...a 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 AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente el sistema de mando puede aflojarse provocando una disminuci6n de la velocidad Hay agujeros en la sed ...
Page 29: ...gadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada LA SEGADORA ESTA LIST A PARA LA OPERACION DE LA DESCARGA PASOS SIMPLES DE REOORDAR CUANDO CONVlERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACO LC HAM IE NTO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada 2 La protecci6n...
Page 30: ...fas _PREOAUCI6N Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almacene derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta _PREOAUOI6N 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 acfdica puede dar_ar el sistema del combustible de un moto...
Page 31: ... la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZ _ 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 reduce en tamaflo de modo que si se caen en el cesped se van a dispesar entre este y no se van a notar Tambi6n el cesped acolchado se va a deshacer rapi damente entregando substancias nutritivas pa...
Page 32: ...os que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garant a 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 ajustes descritos en l...
Page 33: ...e 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 si esta daflado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigueflal del motor AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue flal esten alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en...
Page 34: ... 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 afladir aceite cuando se alcanza la ...
Page 35: ...ecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE OORTE Vea PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual DESVIADOR TRASERO Se proporciona un desviador trasero adjunto entre las ruedas traseras de su segadora para reducir a un minimo la posibilidad que objetos sean lanzados hacia afuera de la parte tra...
Page 36: ...olar la mezcla Si su motor no esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y o ajustarla IMPORTANTE Nunca manipule el regulador del motor el que ha sido ajustado en la fabrica para la velocidad del motor adecuada Puede ser peligroso...
Page 37: ... estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el estanque de combustible o en el envase para el almacenamiento Siempre siga la proporci6n de mezcla que se encuentra en el envase del esta bilizador Haga funcionar el motor por Io menos...
Page 38: ...OFE 11 Bateria debi si equipada 12 Desconecte el conector de la bateria si equipada CORRECCI6N 1 Limpie cambie el filtro de aire 2 Llene el estanque de combustible 3 Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a Ilenar Io con combustible limpio y nuevo 4 Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a Ilenar Io con combustible limpio y nuevo 5 Conecte el alambre a la bujia 6 Cambie la bujJa 7 Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla cambie ...
Page 39: ...ici6n 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 recorrido mas lent 1 Cambie ...
Page 40: ... O 7 18 19 75 6 9 16 15 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 371661 64 27 59 31 54 65 32 26 I 12 1 29 28 14 34 32 12 6O 35 40 56 9 56 36_ 42_ 52 55 37 39 51 48 53 25 50 ...
Page 41: ...57 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 58 Hinge Bracket Assembly 59 Screw Sems Thread Cutting 60 5 16 18 x 3 4 62 Discharge Deflector 63 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 64 Handle Bracket Assembly RH Screw Hex Head Threaded Rolled 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 65 Spring Torsion 69 Nut Hex Nylock 71 Kit Mower Housing Includes Key Numbers 14 15 and 51 75 Rod Hinge 76 Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 22 Washer Hardened Washer Helical Scre...
Page 42: ...ol 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 371661 31 34 44 57 54 5 i _ __ 25 14 40 36 13 14 2 12 13 78 71 70 78 73 65 68 79 62 ...
Page 43: ...t Shaft 403849 Pinion 64 183511 Bushing 189403 Dust Cover 65 183509 Washer 191017 Pawl Drive 66 183514 Seal Worm Shaft 67725 Washer Flat 3 8 67 183506 Bearing Ball 701037 Selector Knob 68 410729 Gear 28 Teeth 404843X004 Bracket Belt 69 410732 Fixed Dog Clutch 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 70 410733 Pin 194407X428 Drive Cover 71 410730 Moveable Dog Clutch 141841 Screw Trimplate 73 183513 Screw...
Page 44: ...LE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124TO5 O848 EA 5O 51 383_ 684 _ 287 635 m 2 m 24 32AJ 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL_ _33o REPAIR MANUAL _5 6 j 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE i_ 306 _o 307_ 22_ 44 371661 es 412759_r0indd 44 4_ 2 23 2007 10 52 16AM ...
Page 45: ... CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124TOS O848 EA 425 968 445 443_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 668 188 163 633 Y 137 127_ 130 95 617 276 J 45 371661 es 412759_r0indd 45 4_ 2 23 2007 10 52 17AM ...
Page 46: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T05 0848 EA m 969 604 3O4 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL i 55 332 _ 58 46 371661 es 412759_r0indd 46 4_ 2 23 2007 10 52 17AM ...
Page 47: ...T05 0848 EA 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 2o 842_ 524_ 668 163 J 789 745 m 923 1 _ 617_ 51 _ 2o _J 2o2_ _ 5 ol742 615 937 404 616_ 1160_ 697 F 334 783A O 784 _ 651 785 513 _ 783 _ 544 803 _ 3101 802 47 371661 es 412759_r0indd 47 4_ 2 23 2007 10 52 18AM ...
Page 48: ... Standard 287 690940 Screw Dipstick Tube 791324 Ring Set 020 Oversize 300 692038 Muffler 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 304 493293 Housing Blower 28 499423 Pin Piston 305 691108 Screw Blower Housing 29 499424 Rod Connecting 306 690450 Shield Cylinder 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 307 690345 Screw Cylinder Shield 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 309 695550 Motor Starter 33 26265 ls Valve Exhaust 310 692...
Page 49: ... 1059 692311 Seal Throttle Shaft 1160 691627 Boot Spark Plug 1210 498144 Screw Starter Gear Cover 1211 498144 Spacer Includes 2 1329 126T07 0062 Spacer Fuel Tank Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Screw Drive Cap 1330 270962 Pin Locating Gear Timing 398067 Retainer E Ring Screw Brake Gear Pinion Gear Pinion Cover Starter Gear Gasket Starter Cover Harness Wiring Cap Drive Cap End Housing ...
Page 50: ... 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 accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc applicatio...
Page 51: ...SERVICE NOTES 51 371661 es 412759_r0indd 51 4_ 2 23 2007 10 52 19AM ...
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