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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 775 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.371031 • EspaSol, p. 22 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: ww[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 6-7 Operation ............................................. 8-12 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 13 Mainten[...]

  • 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 al! times. • Onlyallowresponsibl[...]

  • Page 4

    • 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 from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a no[...]

  • 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 assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and prope[...]

  • Page 7

    TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. 1. Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). 2. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. 3. Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. 4. After charging, disconnect harnes[...]

  • Page 8

    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 9

    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 10

    Discharge chute tabs f J Hinge bracket Mulcher door • Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob. • Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn mower's lower handle as shown. • Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute. NOTE: Be sure rou[...]

  • Page 11

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. Front OPEN Round Starter door rope 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handles. 3. Empty clippings from grass catcher using rear handle. The weight of the grass will open the door. 4. Snap[...]

  • Page 12

    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. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required befo[...]

  • Page 13

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY E AC H E AC H 10 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners _#, ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * V' Check Tires _V' _ 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 [...]

  • Page 14

    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 you mow to be sure they move freely. [...]

  • Page 15

    ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oi! rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c -_o -2; -_; ; ;0 1o _o 4; TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5[...]

  • Page 16

    _I, CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire 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 [...]

  • Page 17

    Drive cover Lawn mower housing . Figure A Remove drive cable from anchor, then detach it and return spring from idler arm assembly (See Fig. B). / Driv pulley ,_./Drive cable Housing __ anchor holeff'--3 _'_._` c:_ ,,_ Idler arm Drive Return i_h ,,'_ assembly belt spring "'.':-::i/PIVOT Figure B 4. Pivot idler arm asse[...]

  • Page 18

    9. Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then around the drive pulley (See Figure B). NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install it on the drive pulley) will cause the other end of the belt to free itself from the debris shield retainer and properly seat itself in groove of pulley end of the blade adapter. 10. Reattach drive cable and re[...]

  • Page 19

    Immediately 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 [...]

  • Page 20

    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 oi!. 4. Replace with new spark plug. BATTERY Dis[...]

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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 - ui3eveR 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.[...]

  • Page 22

    Garantia ......................................................... 22 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 22-24 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 24 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n .......................... 26-27 Operaci6n ................................................. 28-32 Mantenimiento ...........................[...]

  • Page 23

    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 yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura[...]

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    • 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 vehiculo antes de Ilenar. • Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del cami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo. Si esto no es posible, repostar dicho equipo con un contenedor portatil, mas bi[...]

  • Page 25

    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 reparacidn de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorr[...]

  • Page 26

    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora 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 dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las a[...]

  • Page 27

    PARA PREPARAR LA BATERiA AVISO: Su bateda tiene que estar cargada an= tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. 1. Conecte el conector del cargador de la bateria (macho) al conector de la arnes (hembra). 2. Enchufe el cargador de la bateria dentro del enchufe de 110 volt C.A. 3. Deje el cargador de la bateria conectado por 24 horas antes de hace[...]

  • Page 28

    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 29

    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 seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada [...]

  • Page 30

    LengOetas det tubo de descarga Soporte de articulacion Puerta de la acolchadora * Fijar la parte trasera del canal de descarga al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo. * Colocar el mango trasero del dep6sito de hierba en la alzaprima del mango inferior del cortacesped como mostrado. * Alzar la puerta redonda del canal de eyec- ci6n y colocar [...]

  • Page 31

    PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE C#:SPED 1. Abierto la puerta redonda del canal incli- nado de la descarga para mover la cuerda del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el recogedor de cesped. Mango X anterior ABIERTO Puerta' redonda Cuerda del arrancador 2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de la segadora usando tanto el mango ant[...]

  • Page 32

    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 AVISO: 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. * Para hacer arrancar un motor, sujete [...]

  • Page 33

    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DFSPUFS CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DF CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _ S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * E Controlar los NeumAticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora .... If _ impiar debajo la Cubierta [...]

  • Page 34

    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 a las Ilantas. RUEDAS[...]

  • Page 35

    MOTOR LUBRICACI6N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- vicio API. Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE seg0n su temperatura de operaci6n esperada. CALIDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE I l'_vlv_I°] I F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c -_0 -2_ -_0 ; _0 10 _o 40 GAMA DE TEMPERATURA ANTICIPADA[...]

  • Page 36

    ,_PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. AsegOrese 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 [...]

  • Page 37

    Tornitlos Bastidor det cortacesped Tapa det mando Figure A 3. Quitar el cable del mando de la ancla, luego separar el cable y el resorte de vuelta del conjunto palanca de transmisi6n (Vea la Figure B). Cable de mando Orificio en et "%'._ .,,_"'_ ancla bastidor ff'---_ Polea r de de resorte ',.' ...... EMPERNAR tra[...]

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    8. Volver a colocar el cortacesped en posici6n vertical. 9. Instalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la palanca de transmisi6n, luego alrededor de la polea de mando (Vea la Figure B). NOTA: Tirando la correa de mando (para instalarla en la polea de mando) provocara la liberaci6n de la otra extremidad de la correa del estribo de la pantal[...]

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    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo 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 (Yea [...]

  • Page 40

    BATERiA Separe la bateria del conector del motor y cargue la bateria durante 48 horas. 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 prote[...]

  • Page 41

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal corte= disparejo Vibracion excesiva Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar Recogedor de cesped no se Ilena (si viene equipado) 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja[...]

  • Page 42

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.371031 /' / 37 1 3 54- I I I I I 44 50 48 47 77 / . 49 3 / 46 79 43 35 80 76 30 32 33 4O 74 42 27 / 51 / 56 55 • /' ii / : 22 / 36 // ,, ', 23 25 17 18 19 [ 21 15 13 / 14[...]

  • Page 43

    4_ CO KEY PART NO. NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o371031 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 188505X428 2 65322 3 183483 4 423029 5 188506 6 12000014 7 188498X428 8 183479 9 72140405 10 73800400 11 188359X479 12 190815X428 13 412818X428 14 194189 15 150406 16 159267 17 851074 18 850263 19 19[...]

  • Page 44

    4_ 8 f ( ( // /' 34 ......... 33 69 i jJ 13 69 31 2: 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 19 14 2 _ 28 ....... 4 / // 30 20 // 18 ......... ... 17 ...... . i 2331 6 43 .... jJ I I 69 33 _'ii ¸ _----" ij-- 23 18 _- ...... 34 917.371031 32 69 33 38 39 ...... 37 ,' ,' 34 46 18 ...... 33 69 .-- // 34[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917o371031 o'1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 426242 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 27 166043 2 424630 Cover, Drive Control, Top 28 160829 3 420378 Cam, Cable 29 17060410 4 421537X615 Lever, Drive Control, LH 30 183457 5 420381 Spring 31 88348 6 181698 Screw, Tor[...]

  • Page 46

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11Pg05-1267=B1 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 obtained and corrected in acco[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11Pg05-1267-B1 309 334 333 621 789 ii ii ii 635 337 222 535 47[...]

  • Page 48

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11Pg05=I267=BI 307 S ;I i, 81 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 1022 883 993 _7 868 51 163 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 43 46 883 Q 868 51 993 1022 163 F.__4 718 26 i / i -1 45 48[...]

  • Page 49

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11 P905=I267=B1 332 75 << 1376 _ 1430 il _ _"_, I1,,..,> 1263 _ ZZ J 23 78,_ 1022 238 36 4O 993 623 ? 49[...]

  • Page 50

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11Pg05=I267=B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 796510 Cylinder Assembly 3 299819S Seal-Oil 4 493279 Sump-Engine 5 796471 Head-Cylinder 7 796475 Gasket-Cylinder Head 11 796478 Tube-Breather 12 692232 Gasket-Crankcase 13 793451 Screw 15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 16 796468 Crankshaft 20 399781S Seal-Oil 22 [...]

  • Page 51

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 11Pg05-1267=B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 337 692051 Plug=Spark 356 692390 Wire-Stop 358 796661 Gasket Set=Engine 365 793458 Screw 404 690272 Washer 445 795066 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 505 793515 Nut 523 796503 Dipstick 524 692296 Seal=Dipstick Tube 525 796502 Tube=Dipstick 535 796254 Filter-A[...]

  • Page 52

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