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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.371770
• Espa_ol, p. 18
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ........................ 14 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 15-16 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17 Operation .................................
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IoGENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand,and follow all mower. instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)before starting. Be thoroughly il, SLOPE OPERATION familiarwith the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip & useof the machinebefore starting. fall accidents which can result in severe in- • Do not put hands or feet near or under jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you rotatingp
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• Never fill containers insidea 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 containerson the ground ment in good condition. away from yourvehicle before filling. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. Ifthis is not possible,then othe
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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 on designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling. ucts, it may require repair from time to Once you purchase the Agreement, a time. That's when having a Repair Protec- simple phone call is all that it takes for you tion Agree
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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 rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5). Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambi- ent operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of pro
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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 product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator pre
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• To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and mower can result in foreign close rear door. objectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe Grass Pivot pins Rear eye damage, Always wear catcher handle safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommenda standardsafetyglassesorwide visionsafety maskworn over spectacles, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed
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Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. Engine oil cap MOWERISNOWREADY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION Gasoline TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER filler cap 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. ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Do not drag the bag w
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS To start engine, holdoperator presence control bardown to the handle and pull IMPORTANT: For best performance, starter handlequickly, Do not allow keep mower housing free of built-up starter rope to snap back, grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. MOWING TIPS • The special mulching blade will recut _i, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall blade attachments on your mowe
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BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ lean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _t _t _t _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... t/ v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** v' _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level I_ Change Engine Oil 11_,2 N Clean Air Filter 14 I/ _ Inspect Muffler i/ N Rep
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- control chemicals which can harm rubber. ening the blade - but if you do, be sure • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp the blade is balanced. An unbalanced objects and other
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TO CHANGEENGINEOIL , Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with NOTE: Beforetippinglawn mowerto drain the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, emptyfuel tank by running engine until screw securely. fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark Lip Back plate plug and placewire where it cannot come in contactwith plug. 2. Remove engineoil cap; lay asideon a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn moweron its side as shown and drain oil into a suitablecontainer. R
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A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r-_ Mowing f.<_ before performinganyservice and position / ! / / adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make surethe bladeand all moving parts have completelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug and placewire where it cannot cotter Handle come in contactwith plug. Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REA
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD ' " '\ \ /// period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWARD ',,\, Upper all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a FOR handle clean, dry area. STORAGE 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- Handle tion of this manual). knob 2. Lubricate as sh
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ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual). cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- CYLINDER tive cover that does not retain moisture. 1. Remove spark plug. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot 2. Pour one ounce (2
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height, housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fas
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Garantia ......................................................... 18 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Servicio y Adjustes ........................................ 30 Almacenamiento ....................................... 31-32 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 ldentificaci6n de problemas ...................... 32-33 Partes de repuesto
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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 que II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en de operaci6n. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a * No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbalada
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, 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. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros , Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos. dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- mente su funcionamiento correcto. , Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehi
