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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376590 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 2
Operation 8-12 Maintenance Schedule 13 Maintenance 13-16 Service and Adjustments 17-18 Storage 18-19 Troubleshooting 19-20 Repair Parts 40-47 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 3
instructions on the machine and in the glasses with side shields when operating mower. manual(s) before starting mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. • See manufacturer's instructions removing grass catcher. machine in wet grass. and other - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 4
accidental starting. • Grass catcher components servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 5
at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - 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 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 7
GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass be charged before you can start your lawn mower. 1. Disconnect engine battery connector lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 8
start Auxiliary starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Drive control levers ,Handle knobs Engine oil cap with dipstick Spark plug Muffler cover Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 9
is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. DRIVE CONTROL . Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling either drive - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 10
to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING I \\ • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. Unlock latch • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door. Open mulcher door I I door bracket - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 11
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 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 emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. Grass catcher - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 12
run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the FAST position. • Pores in cloth grass catchers can - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 13
add Stabilizer v' v' v' v' v'3 v' v' v_ V_,2 _4 v' v' =4 v' * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under deck 1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor 2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 14
need come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, sure air filter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and follow the instructions supplied with it.) NOTE: Do not use a nail - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 15
dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . Remove engine - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 16
-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 wheels free of al! gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 17
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 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. Blade adapter Key - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 18
properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 19
fuel tank by starting the engine and lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE section in manual - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 20
Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade worn off. 3. Catcher managemyhome.com • Find this and all your other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of home experts - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 21
un plazo de dos a_os a partir de la fecha de compra, Ilevela de vuelta a cualquiera de las tiendas 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 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 22
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 la descarga - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 23
. Su centro de Servicio mas cercano tiene disponible amortiguadores de chispas para el silenciador (Vea la secci6n de PARTES DE REPUESTO en el manual Ingles del due_o). NOmero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin PIomo) Tipo de Aceite (API SG-SL - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 24
la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot junto al cortacesped. Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoda de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 25
de la segadora puede ajustarse segQn le acomode para segar. Refierase a "AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual. Barra de que exige la presencia det operador POSICION PARA SEGAR / // /// LEVANTAR Mango superior Manitla det mango Mango Inferior Soporte de mango - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 26
una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar, refierase a "PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual. 26 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 27
con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre a motor, que se conducen desde la parte de atras, rotatorias, Sears, cumplen con los estandares de seguridad de l American National Standards Institute - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 28
La operaci6n de cualquier SEGURIDAD 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 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 29
PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como I \\ 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 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 30
el aceite mas a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. Vea "PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR" en la seccion de Mantenimiento de este manual. PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede estar presente durante el uso - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 31
obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. • La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces, y los reduce en tamafio, de modo que si se caen - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 32
unidad adecuadamente. AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar si es necesario efectuar los ajustes descritos en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual. • Una vez al a_o, cambie la bujia, limpie o cambie el elemento del filtro de aire y revise si la cuchilla esta desgastada. Una bujia - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 33
s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partesde Reparaci6n de este manual. Adaptador de la cuchitta Ranura Chavetero del " uenal 3. Remueva la no giran libremente, p6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CUIDADO DE LA - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 34
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 desgastar con el uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 35
suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en "ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de este manual. LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 36
en contacto con esta. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Yea "PARA AJUSTAR LAALTURA DE CORTE" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual. DESVIADOR TRASERO Se proporciona un desviador trasero, adjunto entre las ruedas traseras de su segadora, para reducir a un minimo la posibilidad que objetos - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 37
regulada del motor necesita ajuste,contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado, el que cuenta en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2. Lubriquela seg0n se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual. 3. Aseg0rese de que todas las tuercas - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 38
el motor antes de almacenarla en algQn recinto cerrado. SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 2. Sin combustible. 3. Combustible rancio. 4. Agua en el - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 39
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. en el manual amenos que PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 4. Acumulaci6n de cesped, - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 40
75 19 59 4_ 0 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376590 8 58 5 56 64 27 6 1 59 11 26 / 21 25 30 39 22 31 68 28 \ 37 55 j / 47 74 /' / 80 36 / / 10 43 33 41 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 41
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL Handle Knob, Standard Rear Baffle Keps Locknut 1/4-20 Rope Guide Rear Skirt Spring, Rear Door, LH, Black Screw, Start Switch (Includes Key) Wiring Harness, Handle Charger, Battery Owner's Manual, EnglishlSpanish Available accessories not included with mower - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 42
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376590 2 8 12 13 ', \ 33 17 / 29 / / I 54 ...... 57 \ 4N_) 16 11 35 14 11 36 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 43
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL Guide Bracket 83 415586 Locknut, Hex, with O-Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 44
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128T05-1268-B1 684 _ 3O6 27 \ 40 36 33 562_ 505 _' 615 '_ 404 '_# 616 I.:%, 1291 _\i 46 .,_ ..._. 32 :::_J 43 32A [ 847 24 287 525 i 524 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 45
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128T05-1268=B1 365 _ 163 190 222 445 443 _ )_:_i' ,_' 11A 883 _!_ 163 45 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 46
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128T05-1268=B1 564 921 \ 969 !_ ) / / / / / / 334'_ 789 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 58 1211 60 78 37 304 305 _ 745 _ 923 922 937 _ 783 :; _ _ 651 t 783A @ 513 697 _ 332 \. / 46 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 47
'_ 276_© G17 633 _?_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 ¢@ 177 _ 7_ 163 _ 524 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 48
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128T05-1268=B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 697322 2 399269 3 299819s 4 493279 5 691160 7 692249 8 695250 9 699472 10 691125 11 691781 11A 691923 12 692232 - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 49
CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER Exhaust) Bushing-Valve Guide Screw (Carburetor) (Exhaust Valve) Washer (Governor Crank) 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide Screw (Air Cleaner (Spring) 128L07-0062-F1 Replacement Engine 270962 790848 Repair Manual Vane-Air 790849 Spring-Air Vane 790850 Screw (Air Vane - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 50
SERVICE NOTES 5O - Craftsman 37659 | Owners Manual - Page 51
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like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A. only) www,sears,com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827
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Owner's
Manual
CRAFTSMAN
°
ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
700 Series
Briggs
Power-Propelled,
22" Multi-Cut
& Stratton
Engine
Electric
Start
Model No.
917.376590
•
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.