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Craftsman 917.376483 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 675 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 22" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376483
• EspaSol, p. 21
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/craftsman
IL 60179
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376483 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. IL 60179 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
  • Page 6 NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag NOTE: Your battery must be charged with rigid part of bag on the bottom. before you can start your lawn mower. Make sure the frame handle is outside 1.
  • 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: Safety Glasses

    DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result Over time, the drive control system may in foreign objects thrown become "loose", resulting in decreased into the eyes, which can speed. There are holes in the drive result in severe eye dam- control housing to increase tension on the age.
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open reardoorand remove mulcherplug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector.

  • Page 11: Before Starting Engine

    ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is equipped with a special FRESH START "Mfuel cap and continuous Grass fuel preserver cartridge. See the infor- catcher mation and instructions packed with the frame FRESH START _ cartridge. handle 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.

  • Page 12: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE •...

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS 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 ***...
  • Page 14 4. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. Recommendedtighteningtorque:35-40ft.lbs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect If bolt needs replacing, replace only with...
  • Page 15 ENGINE engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. LUBRICATION 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick Use only high quality detergent oil rated with before starting engine. API service classification SG-SL Select the 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your AIR FILTER...
  • Page 16 If no leaks are present, start engine (as _ILCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire described in the Operation section of this from spark plug and place wire where it manual) and let engine run until the under- cannot come in contact with plug. side of the lawn mower is clean.
  • Page 17 Screws Trimplate Belt 3. Remove hairpin cotters from lower Belt handle bracket mounting pin. Mowing r-c_ position 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.
  • Page 18 ENGINE your lawn mower to a Sears or other ENGINE SPEED qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. Your engine speed has been factory set. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine governor, which is factory set for or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    stabilizer to gasoline in fue! tank or storage BATTERY container. Always follow the mix ratio found Disconnect the battery from the engine on stabilizer container. Runengine at least connector and charge battery 48 hours. 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow OTHER the stabilizerto reachthe carburetor.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. ui3eveR 2. Set all wheels at same 2.
  • Page 21 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 23 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 24 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representante Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 25 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 26 PARA PREPARAR LA BATERiA PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CESPED AVISO: Su bateda tiene que estar cargada an- tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida Conecte el conector del cargador de la bateda (macho) al conector de la arnes de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de La operaci6n de cualquier bujia de la bujia. segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD Afloje la tuerca, mueva el mando la cubierta salten objetos extrafios dentro de del control de la impulsi6n al pr6ximo agu- sus ojos, Io que puede producir jero y apriete otra vez la tuerca.
  • Page 29 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 * Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Guardela en un lugar seguro.
  • Page 30 PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CF:SPED NOTA: No quitar el papel plateado de precinto Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el en el lado del cartucho que se fija en el tap6n mango del bastidor. del carburante. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los Agarrar la etiqueta blanca removible y tirar recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- para quitar el entero precinto.
  • Page 31 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 32: Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 33 SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor. AsegQrese que la ranura ando haga el mantenimiento. del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue- LLANTAS 5al esten alineados.
  • Page 34 Parar de afiadir aceite cuando se alcanza la solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. De el nOmero del modelo de la serial de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un segadora cuando Io ordene. minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle. Contin0e agregando cantidades pequeas CAJA DE ENGRANAJES...
  • Page 35 LIMPIEZA Gire el abastecimiento y la comprobaci6n para de agua escapes en la guarnici6n. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor Si no hay escapes presentes, encienda el rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora motor (segQn Io descrito en la secci6n de la sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 36 PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSI6N PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n y El mango puede set montado a una posicidn fijador de la correa. alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el Remueva la correa en la polea de la caja de mango inferior estan fuera del centro para engranajes.
  • Page 37 MOTOR del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en ajustarla. la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones...
  • Page 38 AVISO:Elestabilizador decombustible esuna Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas alternativa aceptable parareducir a un minimo cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. laformaci6n dedep6sitos degomaenel com- Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia. bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. BATERiA Agregue estabilizador a lagasolina enel Separe la baterfa del conector del motor y estanque decombustible o enel envase parael cargue la bateda durante 48 horas.
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376483 .._,/" 30 29 28,,,, ..4 6 ,_ ../ 34 ... "...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o376483 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Selector Knob 73930600 194200X479 Upper Handle 701037 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 401994 Cable, Operator Presence 401626X004 Selector Spring 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Mulcher Door...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o376483 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 407816 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 406558 Spring 199687 Screw 424200 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH 194185X615 Bar, Drive Control (Includes Knob and Bearing) 191730 Nut, Hex 17411308...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071=B1 383_ 718_ 868 40 32 I 307_ I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAq I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 15 8 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 443_, 163_ _o__? 633A _ 977 CARBURETOR 633 @ GASKET SET 633A b_< 633 Q 276_ 276_ 127_ 130 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 231_ 118 I 276 _ 127 G...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071=B1 564_ 190_ 1871 456 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071=B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524 <> 617 ___j) 334_ 615 O 697 % 742 _> 505 ° 616_ 513 _ 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 &...
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691242 697322 Cylinder Assembly O Pin-Float Hinge 790844 Valve-Choke 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 790843 Shaft-Choke 299819s *Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691428 493279 S um p-E ngine Jet=Main (Standard) 498977 691160 Head-Cylinder Jet-Main (High Altitude) 498260 Kit-Carburetor...
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692358 Clutch-Drive 691881 * Gasket-Exhaust 499621 Dipstick 790701 Cover-Blower Housing 692296 •Seal-Dipstick Tube 691831 Spring-Brake 495265 691994 Brake Tube-Dipstick 691923 Grommet 398758 Switch-Interlock 691119 Bolt 691325 Spline-Starter (Governor Control Lever) 793606 Cap=Fuel Tank 698589...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
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