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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° ROTARY 875 Series Briggs & Stratton Power-Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi-Cut Engine Model No. 917.377120 • Espa_ol, p. 22 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.[...]

  • Page 2

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

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    Io 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

    • 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 Protect[...]

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    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

    / Knob Handle bracket Bolt 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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    The operation of any lawn 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 safetyglasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN M[...]

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    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 round door of discharge chut[...]

  • Page 11

    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. Front X handle.. 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 both rear handle and strap. The weight of the grass w[...]

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    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[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level _' Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Ins[...]

  • 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. [...]

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    ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil 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 -10 -2; -1; ; 1; _0 10 4? TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5[...]

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    _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 [...]

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    Screws_ 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). Figure B 7. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 8. Remo[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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

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    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 de [...]

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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 bien q[...]

  • 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 fiable pot muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    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 pot razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las a[...]

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    Manilla Soporte de mango Perno PARA PREPARAR LA BATER[A AVISO: Su bateria 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 cone[...]

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    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 s[mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

  • Page 29

    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io quepuede producir da_os 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 unamascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobr[...]

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    LengLietas del tubo de descarga -/ Soport_earticulacion _ 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. , AIzar la puerta redonda del canal de eyec- ci6n y coloc[...]

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    PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED 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 ABtERTO 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 peque_a de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Para hacer arrancar un motor frio, empu[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DECAOAOECAOA I0 2 .ORASO 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Suettos S Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * E Controlar los Neumaticos G Controtar las Ruedas Motrices *** A Limpiar la Segadora .... D Limpiar debajo la CubieFta de la Tr[...]

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    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 DE [...]

  • Page 35

    MOTOR LUBRICACION Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta cali- dad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de ser- vicio APt. Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE seg0n su temperatura de operaci6n esperada. CALIDADES DE VlSCOSIDAD DE SAE AVlSO: Los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima frio, y revise el n[...]

  • Page 36

    _I_PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. , Haga descansar la segadora en su 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 men[...]

  • Page 37

    Tornillos Bastidor del cortacesped Tapa del 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 el __ ancla bastidor_'_ Polea Correa El" _: _ palanca de de de resorte EMPERNAR trans- mando mando de vuelt[...]

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    8. Volver a colocar el cortacesped en posici6n vertical. 9. lnstalar 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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    lnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 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 (Vea [...]

  • Page 40

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- TOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) CILINDRO 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 d[...]

  • Page 41

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal corte- disparejo Vibracion excesiva CordSn arrancador dificil de {irar Recogedorde c_sped no se llena(siviene equipado) Dificil de empujar P_rdida de impulsiSn o retardase de la velocidad CAUSA CORRECCION[...]

  • Page 42

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377120 5 ? 53 37 3 4 44 50 48 47 46 43 8O 35 73 10 12 11 39 54 I I I I 32 4O 39 27 51 74 42 35- ' 56 36 23 25 /J // 13 /[...]

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    KEY PART NO. NO. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377120 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 188505X428 2 65322 3 183483 4 412613 5 188506 6 12000014 7 188498X428 8 183479 9 72140405 10 !1 !2 -_ 13 co 14 73800400 !88359X479 !90815X428 412818X428 194189 !5 150406 16 159267 17 851074 18 850263 19 19[...]

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    4:_ 4:_ 34 69 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER , 13 16 _J__._, 14 30 12 917.377120 32 69 3O 10 14 39 .72 I 69 33 38 46 34 I I I 1 _ 7_ I I I 46 I [[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.377120 O'l KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON ! !96785 Drive Control Assembly (includes Cable) 27 !66043 2 406260X428 Cover, Drive Control, Top 28 160829 3 187353 Pulley, Drive Control 29 17060410 4 190038 Lever, Drive Control (red) 30 183457 5 406261X428 Cover, Drive Cont[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.377120 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 408029 -17 18_ 16 4 12 14 15 13 _ KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 412736 Case, Upper 10 412746 413269 Shaft, Output, Long 11 412739 183508 Seal, Output Shaft 12 413268 183511 Bushing 13 183513 183509 Washer 14 412747[...]

  • Page 47

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505-3856-B1 1029_ 238_ 1034 51 B 7 619 914 _' 383 1022 _ 32_@ 32A_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868_ _ 7/_ 1022 5_/_ 993 883 163 306 307 741' 11221 _ 6849 11 718 11_% 11A:_ r _ _ 46_ 10_ 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 221 lS8 20@ 47[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505=3856-B1 365 51 287_ 8471 524_ 0 1331_1o4_ 276 51A _51B _'_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51o_ _1_i_ 633051A' 51B 425 'i 443_ 445 96_ 259_ 163 I _ 601 3001 613 _ 883 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 _ 104_ 127_ 134@ 163_ 51B_ 137 48[...]

  • Page 49

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505=3856=B1 1211 65_ 592 58 I 459 689 o 456 597 745 9_ 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 60 304 305_ I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 334 _ 969_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883 _ 51 3 _ 20 @ 642 7 _ 12 °° ° ° o 51A 363 23 49[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505=3856=B1 697 742 _ 937_ 651 _ 513 783/_ 801 544 803 802 545 _ _ i 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 J 11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505=3856=B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 692670 Cylinder Assembly 118 498978 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 121 792383 3 299819s * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 122 792382 4 493279 Sump-Engine 125 790120 5 792381 Head-Cylinder 127 694468 O 7 697230 *+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 130 [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12S505=3856=B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 524 692296 , Seal-Dipstick Tube 525 495265 Tube-Dipstick 544 690786 Starter-Armature 545 492919 Washer Set 562 92613 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage 585 691879 o Gasket-Breather Passage 592 69080[...]

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