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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374091 • 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/cra[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 Mainte[...]

  • Page 3

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. • Only allow responsi[...]

  • Page 4

    • 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 with a portable container, rather than fr[...]

  • Page 5

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protec[...]

  • Page 6

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper [...]

  • Page 7

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the [...]

  • Page 8

    The operation of any lawn SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses orwide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW[...]

  • Page 9

    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door. - door bag bracket Gra[...]

  • Page 10

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Empty the grass catcher when clippings are visible in the full bag indicator window. 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 ca[...]

  • Page 11

    MOWING TIPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, wil! damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps [...]

  • Page 12

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY E AC H E AC H 10 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners t_ ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * I/ Check Tires _1_ _ Check Drive Wheels *** EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace B[...]

  • Page 13

    LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move f[...]

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    GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace- ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number w[...]

  • Page 15

    Lip Back plate Cartridge Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS&q[...]

  • Page 16

    A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUS[...]

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    ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does[...]

  • Page 18

    ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. [...]

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    Garantia ................................................... Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Especificaciones del Producto ................. Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Operaci6n ................................................ Mantenimiento ......................................... .... 20 20-22 .... 22 ..[...]

  • Page 21

    I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina y en los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertur[...]

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    • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay unallama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como unacaldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su[...]

  • Page 23

    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot muchos a_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Proteccidn para la Reparacidn puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las[...]

  • Page 25

    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

  • Page 26

    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de segufidad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada [...]

  • Page 27

    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de cesped. • Para[...]

  • Page 28

    PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED Vacie el recogedor de cesped cuando los recortes son visibles en la ventana Ilena del indicador de bolsa liana. 1. Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- dora. 3. Vacie los recortes de la bolsa. AVlSO: No ar[...]

  • Page 29

    Si se ahoga el motor espere unos cuantos minutos antes de tratar de hacerlo arrancar y no repita los pasos del cebado. ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su segadora y anular su garantia. • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped muy [...]

  • Page 30

    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _1_ _1_ S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * I_ E Controlar los NeumAticos I_ Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** if Limpiar la Segadora .... !_ _ Limpiar debaj[...]

  • Page 31

    SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar alas Ilantas. RUEDAS [...]

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    RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cesped a menudo para verificar siesta dafiado o deteriorado. Se va a ctesgastar con el uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, cambielo solamente por uno que sea aprobado p[...]

  • Page 33

    Labio Plancha trasera Ca_ucho Ranuras jas de Cubierta la cubierta SILENClADOR Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si esta corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio y/o dafio. BUJiA Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo- rada de siega o despues de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertur[...]

  • Page 34

    ,I_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegQrese que la cuchJlla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTA[...]

  • Page 35

    MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales. Si cree que el motor esta funcio- nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora amas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CAR[...]

  • Page 36

    MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible, la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento. Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol [...]

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    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA No arraRca (continuado) Falta de fuerza Mal corte= disparejo Vibration excesiva Cordon arraRcador dificil de tirar Recogedorde cesped no se Ilena(siviene equipado) Dificil de empujar Perdida de impulsion o retardase de[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374091 58 Oo 19 3O 31 6 59 11 26 .... 40 22 17 6 <- 24 / 10 56 39 i / 22 63 26 59 11 ........ / i ! I 34 37 28 42 o © _ I 32 43 53 41 46 47[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o374091 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 1 427616X479 Upper Handle 32 419944 2 429640 Cable, Engine Zone Control/ 33 423358 Rear Door Prop 34 419946X615 3 86899X004 Bracket, Upstop 36 175735 5 66426 Wire Tie 37 17000512 6 189713X428 Handle Knob 7 750634 Screw [...]

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    o 33 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374091 1 17 ,/ / 15 [ "" ,/" ! _ .......... 29 22 ............. 20 25 17 18 35 [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o374091 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 427409 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 26 421516X004 2 406260X428 Cover, Top 27 67725 3 406262 Cam 28 12000058 4 188281 Lever, Drive Control 29 189403 5 406261X428 Cover, Bottom 30 191730 6 181698 Screw 31 404845 7 400235X479 [...]

  • Page 42

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 I 48 SHORT BLOOK I [ 10_8OPERATOR'SMANOAL ] [1329REPLAOEMENTENG,NE] I 1330REPA, RMANUAL I 635 1 718 i_ 227 562_ 505 _ 615 404 _'9 616 ii 1291 22 847 20 _) 42[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 365 '_-_ ! 633A_q ::633 _) 163 127 _ .... / i ...................... 27_6 "_ _ ................... 190_ :: 1059 188_ 222 209 ,._ !///_ 202 S ::!_/f 443 1386 1388ii 43[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 564 _" 969 7 i _!036 EM!SSIQNS L_r&BE!..: ............ 921 334 ,_'_ 635 356_% __ 78 /, / / iI / 37 304 305 60 1210 597 745 _> 923 922 .t,__,-r- _ b _,--Z _, 44[...]

  • Page 45

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 883_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obt[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 28 499423 Pin-Piston (Used Before Code 2 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal Date 09041700). (Magneto Side) 29 797306 Rod-Connecting (Used After Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Code Date 09041600). Sump-Engine Rod-Conn[...]

  • Page 47

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128L02=1313=F1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 222 795937 227 690783 276 271716 287 690940 291 790830 300 790828 304 790826 305 691108 306 790836 307 690345 332 690662 333 802574 334 691061 337 796112s 356 692390 358 794307 365 691688 404 690272 425 690670 443 692523 445 49[...]

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