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Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374360 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.374360 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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...-16 Service and Adjustments 17-18 Storage 18-19 Troubleshooting 19-20 Repair Parts 40-49 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in serious injury or death. _i, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Wash hands after...
...-16 Service and Adjustments 17-18 Storage 18-19 Troubleshooting 19-20 Repair Parts 40-49 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in serious injury or death. _i, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. Wash hands after...
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GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of the lawn mower housing. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. •... the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land...
GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a vehicle, on the rear of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of the lawn mower housing. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. •... the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land...
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...at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. 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 DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ...Installation Service For Sears professional installation of dependable operation. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your lawn mower. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000...
...at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. 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 DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ...Installation Service For Sears professional installation of dependable operation. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your lawn mower. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on to help by our 12,000...
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...knob Lower handle NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Bolt TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with mower. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper ...handle section into place in mowing position. 6 Raise handles until lower handle sec- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in ...
...knob Lower handle NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Bolt TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with mower. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper ...handle section into place in mowing position. 6 Raise handles until lower handle sec- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in ...
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..., hold them in the Operation section of bag on the bottom. After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male). Battery Harness connector (female) ger connector (male) Battery box TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to harness connector (female)....Always disconnect the harness connector to charge battery as a mulcher. To convert mower to ,_otect the battery during winter storage. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you can start your lawn mower after the season. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the mowing...
..., hold them in the Operation section of bag on the bottom. After charging, disconnect harness connector (female) from battery charger connector (male). Battery Harness connector (female) ger connector (male) Battery box TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to harness connector (female)....Always disconnect the harness connector to charge battery as a mulcher. To convert mower to ,_otect the battery during winter storage. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you can start your lawn mower after the season. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the mowing...
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... THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. "Housing Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to engage 8 power-propelled forward motion of various controls and adjustments. Consumer Product Safety mission. _I,WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is...or bagging operation. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Key start the engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers ...
... THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. "Housing Wheel adjuster (on your lawn mower to engage 8 power-propelled forward motion of various controls and adjustments. Consumer Product Safety mission. _I,WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is...or bagging operation. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Key start the engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers ...
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.... . To stop when either drive control lever rearward to start and operate the lawn mower. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I,CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to the handle. DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is properly positioned when lever inserts into the eyes, which requires the operator...
.... . To stop when either drive control lever rearward to start and operate the lawn mower. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I,CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to the handle. DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is properly positioned when lever inserts into the eyes, which requires the operator...
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... to the handle. ,ACAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to close rear door. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Rear door closed and locked. Open mulcher door I I \\ • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. Serious damage to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open until operator presence...
... to the handle. ,ACAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to close rear door. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Rear door closed and locked. Open mulcher door I I \\ • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. Serious damage to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open until operator presence...
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...start engine, hold operator presence control bar 87 octane. due to 10 seconds between each attempt. you try to the handle and turn under lawn mower handle. 3. NOTE: Your engine is level. 2. Wait 5 to residual oil in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to change... Change the oi! Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to assure fuel fresh- No priming or choking is shipped without oil in the full bag indicator window. 1. Be sure lawnmower is equipped with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. after every 25 hours of hold operator presence...
...start engine, hold operator presence control bar 87 octane. due to 10 seconds between each attempt. you try to the handle and turn under lawn mower handle. 3. NOTE: Your engine is level. 2. Wait 5 to residual oil in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to change... Change the oi! Insert and tighten dipstick. Fill to assure fuel fresh- No priming or choking is shipped without oil in the full bag indicator window. 1. Be sure lawnmower is equipped with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. after every 25 hours of hold operator presence...
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... best performance, keep from week to west the next week. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to reduce ground speed and/or 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....Certain types of grass and grass conditions may be necessary to raise the height of cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings and chaff. ...
... best performance, keep from week to west the next week. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to reduce ground speed and/or 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....Certain types of grass and grass conditions may be necessary to raise the height of cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be exposed to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings and chaff. ...
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... - And after each wheel) (_ Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge pin (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil ...25 HOURS OR SEASON t_ I/ EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E t/ t/ _ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** _1_ i/ M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen ... i/3 i/ i/ 14 1_,2 14 I/ I/ 14 I/ * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the ...
... - And after each wheel) (_ Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge pin (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil ...25 HOURS OR SEASON t_ I/ EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E t/ t/ _ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** _1_ i/ M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen ... i/3 i/ i/ 14 1_,2 14 I/ I/ 14 I/ * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the ...
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... wheels each time before you mow to be sure to clean both rear wheels. Install the blade bolt with heavy cloth. 4. Use block of wood between blade and mower housing to clean the drive wheels, be sure they move freely. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is balanced. 2. Remove ...key must be centered, but if you will cause eventual damage to an unthreaded portion of belt retainer. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is up . 3. Blade adapter Debris shield Belt retainer Trailing...
... wheels each time before you mow to be sure to clean both rear wheels. Install the blade bolt with heavy cloth. 4. Use block of wood between blade and mower housing to clean the drive wheels, be sure they move freely. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is balanced. 2. Remove ...key must be centered, but if you will cause eventual damage to an unthreaded portion of belt retainer. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is up . 3. Blade adapter Debris shield Belt retainer Trailing...
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..., such starting the engine and after every 25 hours of op- 2. Do not oil cartridge. Disconnect spark plug wire from lawn mower or side of this manual. Tip lawn mower on the gear case. • If lubricant is not used for damage or deterioration. The only time the lubricant needs attention...oil level more used to clean hours of trash build-up. Fasten screw securely. Remove engine oil cap; Through normal use . Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . move any spilled oil from spark plug and place wire where it will smoke heavily from running engine until ...
..., such starting the engine and after every 25 hours of op- 2. Do not oil cartridge. Disconnect spark plug wire from lawn mower or side of this manual. Tip lawn mower on the gear case. • If lubricant is not used for damage or deterioration. The only time the lubricant needs attention...oil level more used to clean hours of trash build-up. Fasten screw securely. Remove engine oil cap; Through normal use . Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . move any spilled oil from spark plug and place wire where it will smoke heavily from running engine until ...
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...or after each use this feature, proceed as described in the Operation section of this manual) and let engine run until the underside of the lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. Turn on underside of drive cover. CAUTION: Do... cannot come in contact with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are present, start engine (as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. WATER ...
...or after each use this feature, proceed as described in the Operation section of this manual) and let engine run until the underside of the lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing. Turn on underside of drive cover. CAUTION: Do... cannot come in contact with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are present, start engine (as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. WATER ...
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...Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it should be thrown out of the rear of your mower, is provided to a height that suits you. 1. Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer. 1. ... one side of this manual. Place new drive belt on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in mower housing. 5. Remove blade bolt, Iockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Reinstall blade. 7. LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in handle bracket and ...
...Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it should be thrown out of the rear of your mower, is provided to a height that suits you. 1. Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer. 1. ... one side of this manual. Place new drive belt on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in mower housing. 5. Remove blade bolt, Iockwasher, hardened washer and blade. 5. Reinstall blade. 7. LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in handle bracket and ...
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...or if the unit will require manually locking into mowing position. If your engine does not operate properly due to the rear. 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in personal injury. Replace if necessary. 4. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation,...handle for a period of this manual. 3. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is to lower handle / handle brackets for damage, breakage and wear. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is not adjustable. Inspect moving parts for safe keeping. • When setting up all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are ...
...or if the unit will require manually locking into mowing position. If your engine does not operate properly due to the rear. 2. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in personal injury. Replace if necessary. 4. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation,...handle for a period of this manual. 3. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is to lower handle / handle brackets for damage, breakage and wear. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is not adjustable. Inspect moving parts for safe keeping. • When setting up all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are ...
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...8226; If possible, store your unit to protect it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are still warm. ,I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to plug.... 6. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Connect...
...8226; If possible, store your unit to protect it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are still warm. ,I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to plug.... 6. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. Control bar in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Connect...
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... to hard surface. Replace blade. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of mower housing. Drive cable worn or broken. 4. NEED MORE HELP? for you by Sears 20 Walking speed too fast. 1. Cut at same...Excessive vibration 1. Engine flywheel brake is on blade worn off of drive speed 1. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to push 1. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. Hard to cut - Grass catcher too ful!. 4. Empty grass catcher....
... to hard surface. Replace blade. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of mower housing. Drive cable worn or broken. 4. NEED MORE HELP? for you by Sears 20 Walking speed too fast. 1. Cut at same...Excessive vibration 1. Engine flywheel brake is on blade worn off of drive speed 1. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to push 1. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. Hard to cut - Grass catcher too ful!. 4. Empty grass catcher....
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... Handle Bolt KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - DESCRIPTION 1 194579X479 2 425083 3 427232X004 5 66426 6 189713X428 7 750634 ...8 422978X428 9 424209 10 74316 11 425575 17 420031X428 18 132004 19 194788 20 423323 21 419949 22 141841 24 419948 26 419945 28 72250505 30 422513 31 419951 32 419944 33 423358 34 419946X615 36 175735 Upper Handle Cable, Engine Zone Control / Rear...
... Handle Bolt KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - DESCRIPTION 1 194579X479 2 425083 3 427232X004 5 66426 6 189713X428 7 750634 ...8 422978X428 9 424209 10 74316 11 425575 17 420031X428 18 132004 19 194788 20 423323 21 419949 22 141841 24 419948 26 419945 28 72250505 30 422513 31 419951 32 419944 33 423358 34 419946X615 36 175735 Upper Handle Cable, Engine Zone Control / Rear...