Craftsman 917.376462 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Page 1: ...wer Propelled 22 Multi Cut OWE Engine Model No 917 376462 Espahol p 20 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: ...sed 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 throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in seri ous injury or death _ Look for this symbol to point...

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 oper ating 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: ...at 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 mil lion 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: ...e parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding op erator presence control bar to upper handle...

Page 7: ...ndle Engine oil cap with dipstick G rass catcher Gasoline filler cap Air filter Muffler plug Mulcher doo_ Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 Produc...

Page 8: ...perator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE if after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower Op rator presence control bar Driv...

Page 9: ...cher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed 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 insta...

Page 10: ...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 Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a mini mum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline...

Page 11: ... 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 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 ...

Page 12: ...d 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 spark plug c...

Page 13: ...adapter 2 Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is uptoward the engine 3 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 13 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 repla...

Page 14: ...o spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If ver...

Page 15: ... 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 IMPORTANT Be sure the garden ho...

Page 16: ...d 5 Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield Drive cover TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing 3 Reinstall debris shield 4 Return mower to upright position 5 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 6 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approve...

Page 17: ...prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of 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 Mainte nance section of this manu...

Page 18: ... 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 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 cau...

Page 19: ...rass catcher too full 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 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 qual...

Page 20: ...ara 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 d...

Page 21: ...er 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 OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocu...

Page 22: ... de las ruedas mientras el motor ests en marcha Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste dafios 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 est_ n afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilev...

Page 23: ...on 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 profe sionales 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 d...

Page 24: ...AR 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 lacuria protectora levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia del mango que sujeta la...

Page 25: ...ogedor de ces Tapa del deposito de la gasolina Filtro de aire Puerta de la acolchadora Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Silenciador Buj a 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 atr s rotatorias Sears cumplen con los est ndares de seguridad del ...

Page 26: ...Mantener la palanca de mando operador presente abajo contra el mango para continuar a cortar sin autopropulsi6n AVlSO Si despues haber desenganchado de la palanca de control la segadora no roda hacia atr s empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Para mantener e mando conectado cuando se da la vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar las rue...

Page 27: ...ebe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga I I PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONViERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMENTO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada 2 La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera removida 2 Recogedor del cesped Jnstalado 3 La protecci6n contra la d...

Page 28: ... de este manual fapa del deposito de aceite Tapa del retlenador de gasolina 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 Iim 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 l...

Page 29: ...ada 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 rendimJento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA 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 re...

Page 30: ...e 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 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...

Page 31: ...illa y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adap tador de la cuchJlla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada CambJe 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 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adapta...

Page 32: ...tra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo Mueva la segadora de atr_ s para adelante para re mover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motor Envase 4 Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la segadora yen el lado del motor 5 Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del aceite pars ndose a intervalos regulares para controlar el nivel del aceite con la varilla 6 Parar de afiadir aceit...

Page 33: ...guarnici6n que permita la limpieza r pida y f cil del superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortacespedes de cesped a un rea de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi cie dura NOTA El agua la hierba y la otra ruina escur rir n debajo de la cubierta del cortacespedes durante el proceso del derrubio 2 Quite el colector de la hierba y ...

Page 34: ...ra 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 escombros 2 Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a traves del orMcio en el bastidor 3 ReJnstale la defensa en contra del desperdicio 4 Vuelva la segadora a la posici6n vertical 5 Instale la correa nueva en la polea de la caja de engranaje...

Page 35: ...tes necesarios Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_ s SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo limpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Gu rdela en un Area Nmpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Mantenimento de est...

Page 36: ...que lentamente unas 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 gasoJina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina producir n problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cL_brala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forr...

Page 37: ...esped demasiado Ileno Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa est 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 unavelocidad de recor...

Page 38: ...O3 03 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376462 1 19 16 15 21 12 64 59 58 27 25 ...

Page 39: ...151590X479 150078 Screw Sems Thread Cutting 59 191574 5 16 18 x 3 4 60 74760612 402574X428 Discharge Deflector 61 73930600 195915X479 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 62 405842 195914X479 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 63 192325 150406 Screw Hex Head Threaded 64 Rolled 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 193000 Spring Torsion 73800400 Nut Hex Nylock 65 197480 417153 Kit Housing Includes 69 197991 Key Numbers 14 15 and 51 71 188...

Page 40: ...C3 29 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376462 4 54 J 33 28 11 14 13 40 25 36 13 29 12 ...

Page 41: ... 18 701037 Selector Knob 67 183506 Bearing Ball 25 404843X004 Belt Keeper 68 410729 Gear 28 Teeth 26 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 69 410732 Fixed Dog Clutch 27 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 70 410733 Pin 28 194407X428 Drive Cover 71 410730 Movable Dog Clutch 29 409148 Locknut Hex 73 183513 Screw Case 32 194018 Drive Pulley 74 410734 Case Lower 33 196857 V Belt 78 410731 Spring ...

Page 42: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 54 383_ 7 i 1330 REPAIR MANUALi ls8 524 i 306 42 ...

Page 43: ...BRJGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 968 291 m 445 443_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 276_ 127 529_ m 633A _ 1 231 _ 633 G 130 95 0 m 137 i _ _ 276 J 43 ...

Page 44: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 1045 B1 m 969 i i058 OPERATOR S MANUAL i 304 305 67o 19o 601 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J 332 455 60 _ 65_ 58 592 I f i 459 689 456 597 _ 44 ...

Page 45: ...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 but...

Page 46: ...on Standard 209 699056 Spring Governor 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 222 791128 Bracket Control 28 499423 Pin Piston 227 690783 Control Lever Governor 29 499424 Rod Connecting 231 691636 Screw Choke Valve 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 276 271716 Q Sealing Washer 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 287 690940 Screw Dipstick Tube 33 262651 s Valve Exhaust 291 790830 Thermostat 34 262652s Valve intake 300 7...

Page 47: ...w Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft 1211 498144 Crank Governor SeaI O Ring 1329 126T02 0625 intake Manifold Switch Stop Seal Throttle Shaft Seal Throttle Shaft Boot Spark Plug 1330 270962 Spacer includes 2 1386 790848 Spacer Fuel Tank 1387 790849 Screw 1388 790850 Breather Passage Cover 398067 Spring Friction Pin Locating Gear Timing Screw Brake SeaI O Ring Q Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube l T...

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