Craftsman 917.374431 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...er Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 374431 EspaSol p 19 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: ...ted States This warranty applies only while this product 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 D 817 WA 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 c...

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 fall accidents which can re...

Page 4: ... proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could...

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: ...oughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...line filler cap _ i__ Air filte_ Primer Muffler Mulcher door Wheel adjuster on each wheel Housing 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 Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the eng...

Page 8: ...continue mowing without self propelli ng 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 resence control bar Drive control bar DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL ENGAGED DISENGAGED ...

Page 9: ...er 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 Open mulcher door I I SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTINGYOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 ...

Page 10: ...uctions packed with the FRESH START _ cartridge 1 Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap NOTE Do not remove the silver foil seal on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap 2 Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal 3 Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill ing tank with gasoline Replace cartridge when empty about once a season Check preserver level visually _I DANGER Car...

Page 11: ... To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff 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 w...

Page 12: ...ected 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 pl...

Page 13: ...d 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 Blade adapter Key Lockwasher Blade Crankshaft keyway B...

Page 14: ...w 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 may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air ...

Page 15: ... 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 should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it 2 Turn ...

Page 16: ...lean 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 chipped pain...

Page 17: ...tarter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug 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 indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain mois...

Page 18: ... or wheel height is too low Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or broken 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 19: ...uso en los Estados Unidos Esta Garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos y puede que tambien tenga otros derechos que varian de estado a estado Sears Roebuck and Co D 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 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 seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesio...

Page 20: ...tes 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 vibracion suele indicar que existe alguna averia Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en las cuestas Estos acci...

Page 21: ...a los dispositivos de seguridad Controle regular mente su funcionamiento correcto Mantenga la maquina libre de hierba hojas u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible Permita que la maquina se enfrie antes de almacenarla Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un objeto Reparelo si es necesario antes de hacerlo arrancar En ningQn caso hay que regular la altu...

Page 22: ...n 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 reparacion 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 ...

Page 23: ...SDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no peNizcar 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 la sec cion del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia del mango que suj...

Page 24: ... Silenciador de la impulsion Puerta de la acolchadora Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda _aja IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLINA en motor 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 ...

Page 25: ...s de la impulsion 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 Barra de control que la presencia del operador Tornillo de apriete Barra de manual accionamiento PARA ENGANCHAR EL CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente el siste...

Page 26: ...ion contra la descarga debe estar cerrada Abra la proteccion contra la descarga f PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVlERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada 2 La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO 1 La plancha acolchadora trasera removida 2 Recogedor del cesped instalado 3 La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada PARA DESCARGA ...

Page 27: ... para quitar el entero precinto 3 Enrocar el tap6n del carburante en el dep6sito del carburante despues de Ilenar el dep6sito con gasolina Sustituir el cartucho cuando esta vacio aproxi madamente uno cada temporada Controlar visualmente el nivel del preservador PELIGRO El fluido del cartucho es DANINO O LETAL SI SE TRAGA Evitar el contacto con los ojos la piel o la ropa No asirlo internamente No i...

Page 28: ...nos cesped Para evitar este rocie el recogedor con la manguera de agua regularmente y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alred edor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Esto ayudara el flujo del aire del motor y extendera su duracion CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin ac...

Page 29: ...a 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 periodica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estacion comprobar si es necesario efectuar los ...

Page 30: ...ione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador siesta da5ado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigue5al del motor AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue _al esten alineados 30 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de esta alineando los dos 2 agujeros en la cuchilla con las salientes elevadas en el adaptador 3 AsegOrese de que el borde de salid...

Page 31: ...n un recipiente idoneo Mueva la segadora de atras 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 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 adadir aceite cuando se alcanza la sed...

Page 32: ...racion de este manual DESVlADOR 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 trasera de la segadora en la posicion en donde se encuentra el operador Si se daSa el desviador debe cambiarse PARA REMOVER LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n...

Page 33: ...uidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Guardela en un area limpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LtMPIEZA en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual 2 Lubriquela segQn se muestra en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual 3 AsegQrese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos esten apretados en foma segura lnspeccione las partes que se mueven p...

Page 34: ...n 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 manilla de arranque 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 gasolina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidacion y o ...

Page 35: ...tura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa esta fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsion 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 reco...

Page 36: ...Co O_ 19 9 t5 13 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374431 8 64 58 18 59 26 14 29 28 12 17 34 54 30 5 57 52 55 35 60 39 51 53 51 13 5O 25 62 63 ...

Page 37: ...51592 Washer Flat 3 8 62 189919X428 Spring Rear Door RH 63 192325 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 64 Bolt Rear Door Wheel Tire Assembly Rear 14 65 188152 Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 x 1 66 193498 Washer Belleville 67 182003 Axle Arm Assembly 68 193028X428 Selector Knob 161058 Selector Spring 193716 Mulcher Door Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Seres Thread Cutting 5 16 18 x 3 4 Disch...

Page 38: ...OO 11 16 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374431 4 5 54 18 14 12 4O 36 55 16 12 10 ...

Page 39: ...riveshaft Cover 188331 Pinion Assembly LH 57 189680 Frame Grassbag 180773 Wheel Tire Assembly 61 187525 Case Lower 12000058 E Ring 62 187526 Case Upper 188330 Pinion Assembly RH 63 183499 Gear 27 Teeth 189403 Dust Cover 66 187527 Shaft Input 184172 Seal Friction 67 187528 Spacer 67725 Washer Flat 3 8 69 183505 Wire Formed 180912 Selector Knob 70 183506 Bearing Ball 175104 Disc Drive 72 183508 Seal...

Page 40: ...25K02 0370 E1 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I I 1019 LABEL Kn 1 684_ I 11 5O 51_ 383_ 635 5 332 _ _ _ 61a_ 2_ __J C_ _27 15 8 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 41 718_ 306 2o_ 287 S231_1 842_1 524 307_ llJ 43_ 22_ 4O ...

Page 41: ...125K02 0370 E1 968 365 _ 188 443_ 564 445 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 _ _ _ 61 276 _ 604 37 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _ 633 _ 276 __ 127 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ 842 _ 524_ 163 _ 163 J 304 617 130 95 1341 1331 137 745 334_ 615 404 _ _ 41 ...

Page 42: ... Piston Standard Ring Set Piston 020 Over Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust KEY PART NO NO 34 262652 35 691270 36 691270 37 694086 40 692194 43 691997 45 690548 46 691449 48 498829 50 497465 51 272199 54 691650 55 691421 58 697316 60 281434 65 690837 78 691108 81 691740 95 691636 97 696565 104 691242 117 498978 118 494870 121 498260 1...

Page 43: ...ol Lever Screw Control Cover Cover Breather Passage Gasket Breather Passage Nut Rewind Starter Screw Pawl Friction Plate Clamp Hose Cover Control Starter Rewind Screw Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 617 270344oO 1 Seai O Ring Intake Manifold 621 692310 Switch Stop 633 691321 O l SeaI Throttle Shaft 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 668 493823 Spacer Includes 2 670...

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