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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power=Propelled
22" Multi=Cut
Model No.
917.371920
• Espa_ol, p. 20
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 ...................................... 12-15 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 16-17 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 17-18 Troubleshooting ................................. 18-19 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 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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Operator MOWING Read these instructions and this manual in presence POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar 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 LIFT Upper left unassembled for shipping purposes. To UP handle ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble m
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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 Drive contro
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O )resence control bar The operationof any lawn mower canresult inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes,which can resultin severe eye dam- DRIVE Drive CONTROL control bar age,Always wear safety glasses or eye ENGAGED shieldswhile operating your lawn mower DRIVE or performingany adjustmentsor repairs, CONTROL We recommenda standardsafety glasses DISENGAGED or wide vision safety maskworn over spectacles, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST, ENGINE SPEED MOVE DOWN TO NEXT HOLE The engine speed was s
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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 rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower. I I Mulcher plug SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Engine 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the oil cap frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear. Gasoline \/ /._ Grass filler cap (_, _ _ catcher _,,"_-" "_ _c,) frame ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil
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TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • 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 TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the • The special mulching blade will recut engine, a small amount of smoke may be the grass clippings many times and present during the initial use of the product reduce them in size so that as they fall and
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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 ¢. ¢. ¢. _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... t/ i/ M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** i/ i/3 _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level i/s I_ Change Engine Oil 11_,2 N Clean Air Filter 14 I/ _ Inspect Muffler
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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 control chemicals which can harm rubber. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp section of this manual.
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ENGINE 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check LUBRICATION the oil level with the dipstick. Use only high quality detergent oil rated 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the with API service classification SG-SL. Se- FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according minute to allow oil to settle. to your expected operating temperature. 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, SAE VISCOSITY GRADES rechecking the dipstick until oil
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MUFFLER WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting could create a fire hazard and/or damage. that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. To use this SPARK PLUG feature, proceed as follows: Replace spark plug at the beginning of 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut each mowing season or after every 100 grass or another hard surface. hours of operation, whichever occurs NOTE: Water, grass and other debris wil
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A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 7. Turn lawn mower on its side with air See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in filter and carburet
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believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- '\.JJX pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service Lower _i_\ center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding ROTATE ha
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ENGINE ENGINE OiL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, 1. Remove spark plug. fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through blended fuels (called gasohol or using spark plug hole into cylinder. ethanol or methanol) can attract mo
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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 fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut = 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
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Garantia ......................................................... 20 Mantenimiento .......................................... 30-33 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 33-34 Almacenamiento ....................................... 35-36 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22 ldentificaci6n de problemas ...................... 36-37 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 23 Operaci6n ..
