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Page 1: ...tton Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 374020 Espa_ol p 20 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...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 _i Look for this symbol to poi...

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...

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: ...al loose parts NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE iMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles unti lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 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 ha...

Page 7: ...ler Gasoline filler ca plug Air Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel Housing 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 mission _i WARNING The blade turns when ...

Page 8: ...dle when in use Operator presence control bar DRIVE CONTROLENGAGED DRIVE CONTROLDISENGAGED 8 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels 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 ...

Page 9: ...ade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual A CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz d...

Page 10: ...ermanent damage may occur Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step...

Page 11: ...ll 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 ...

Page 12: ...that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive ful value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual 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 Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year rep...

Page 13: ... 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 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star ...

Page 14: ...i after every 25 hours of op eration orat least once a year if the mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check 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 D...

Page 15: ...from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the ...

Page 16: ...IVE 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 carburetor down 4 Remove blade and blade adapter 5 Remove belt from engine pulley Drive cover Gearcase pulley TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you 1 Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the ...

Page 17: ...time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chippe...

Page 18: ...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 indoors and cover it to protect it from 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 Depre...

Page 20: ...cara 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 21: ... 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 21 Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en las cuestas Estos acciden...

Page 22: ...delreceptor delahierba vansujetosa desgaste da_osy deterioro quepueden exponerlaspartesenmov imiento o permitir queobjetos seandispara dos Controlar frecuentemente y cuandosea necesario sustituirconpartesaconsejadas potelfabricante Lascuchillas delasegadora estanafiladas y pueden cortar CubrirlashojasoIlevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuandoseefectQa mantenimiento sobrelas mismas N...

Page 23: ...sta 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 aca...

Page 24: ... 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 posici6n para segar 2 Remueva la curia protectora levante lasecci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia del mango que s...

Page 25: ... Puerta de la acolchadora Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor la Cubierta de la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda 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 segurid _d del American National Standards Institute y de la U S Consumer Product...

Page 26: ...ON DESENGANCHADO 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 mayoria de los cespedes Para cambiar la altura de corte empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a s...

Page 27: ... sin aceite en el motor Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar vea el MOTOR en la secci6n del Mantenimiento de este manual _PRECAUCI6N NO sobrellene el motor con aceite o fumara pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar 1 AsegQrese que la segadora este nivelada 2 Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo de desarga de aceite 3 Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad...

Page 28: ... se pueden producir dafios permanentes Tapa del deposito de aceite PARA PARAR EL MOTOR Para parar el motor suelte la barra de con troles que exigen la presencia del operador PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVlSO Debido alas capas protectoras del mo tor una cantidad pequefia de humo puede es tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal 1 Para hacer arrancar un motor fri...

Page 29: ...dora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces y los reduce en tamafio 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 l...

Page 30: ...nt a de esta segadora no cubre 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 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 nec...

Page 31: ...dor 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 esta dafiado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguefial esten alineados 31 2 Ponga la cuch...

Page 32: ...r mas a menudo para evitar un posible dafio en el motor debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de operaci6n o pot Io menos una vez al afio si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el afio Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despues de cada cinco 5 horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura cada vez que re...

Page 33: ...lado AsegQrese que el filtro de aire y que el car burador queden mirando hacia arriba Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspandola para remover la acumulaci6n de cesped y basura Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado fun ciona mas caliente y se acorta su duraci6n Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue das sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el u...

Page 34: ...mpulsion 6 Reinstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta de la impulsi6n NOTA Siempre use la correa aprobada por la fabrica para asegurarse que calce y dure Adaptador de Ranura Chavetero del la cuchitta uenal Arandeta de seguridad _ Perno Arandela de la endurecida cuchitta Borde correa PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres 3 posiciones de altura ajQstelo a la altura que le a...

Page 35: ...o de tiempo limpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Guardela en un area limpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 2 Lubriquela seg0n se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 3 Aseg0rese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos esten apretados en foma segura Inspeccione las ...

Page 36: ... cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite 4 Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia OTROS No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina produciran problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado...

Page 37: ...ura 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 CORRECCION 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 recor...

Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374020 O3 00 19 59 7 2 6 5 10 59 11 26 21 55 52 43 32 41 39 28 I I 22 31 68 37 51 44 27 50 25 47 ...

Page 39: ...8 419944 Latch Mulcher Door Mulcher Door 54 Bracket Grassbag 55 Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH 56 Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Flanged Thread Cutting 5t16 18 x 3 4 Discharge Deflector Handle Bracket LH Handle Bracket RH Screw Dogpoint 3t8 16 x 1 1 8 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing 65 Rod Hinge 68 Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 22 Washer Hardened Washer Helical Screw Machine Hex Head 3...

Page 40: ...4_ 0 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374020 0 27 33 X 18 o_ 35 13 16 38 14 17 13 12 11 X 29 16 ...

Page 41: ...845 Pawl Drive 36 424741 Gear Case Assembly Complete 16 67725 Washer Flat 3 8 38 191730 Nut Hex Flangelock 17 191039 Bearing Wheel Adjuster 40 406558 Spring 18 701037 Selector Knob 41 409108 Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH 25 404843X004 Belt Guide Bracket Includes Bearing 26 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 54 422508 Grassbag Assembly 27 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 1 1 4 57 419951 Frame Gra...

Page 42: ...E MODEL NUMBER 124L02 1307 F1 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I I1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 308 251 27 C 307 iZI i 718 il i _ I i 562_ _I 615 404 0 616 27 C9 lO_t 684 _ _ 741 524 L_ _ 15 22i_i 12 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124L02 1307 F1 365 _ 163 633 _o_ 276 _ S 190_ 972 957 222 425 _ _ _ 968 __ _ 445 443 209 _ 202 _ _ 1386 i300 883 _ _ 1387_ 43 ...

Page 44: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124L02 1307 F1 5e4 6O4 921 i 969 1210 597 58 60 745 923 621 922 3O4 305 _ 23 332_ 455 J ii I1 J 334_ 635 i _ r i333 851 356 _ y_ 44 ...

Page 45: ...among other things 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 fa...

Page 46: ...d 51 Gasket Intake Size Used Before Code 54 Screw Intake Manifold Date 09041700 55 Housing Rewind Starter 797303 Piston Assembly 58 Rope Starter 020 Oversize Used After 60 Grip Starter Rope Code Date 09041600 65 Screw Rewind Starter 795430 Piston Assembly 020 78 Screw Flywheel Guard Oversize Used Before 81 Lock Muffler Screw Code Date 09041700 97 Shaft Throttle 26 797304 Ring Set Standard Size 104...

Page 47: ... Screw Control Cover 1095 Cover Breather Passage 1210 Gasket Breather Passage Nut Rewind Starter 1211 Screw Pawl Friction Plate Clamp Hose Green 1329 Control Cover 1330 Starter Rewind Screw Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold Switch Stop Brake Seal Choke Throttle Shaft Throttle Shaft Boot Spark Plug Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Pin Locating 79...

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