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Owners Manual - Page 1

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'. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Owners Manual - Page 2

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to any Sears store, Parts & ...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 material or workmanship within two years from the...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all... the rear of the lawn mower housing. Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG-SL): Oil Capacity: SAE 30 (above . 4 Repair, if necessary, before...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... from unexpected hassle and expense. These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. 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 ADAPTERS 5 WHEELS...

Owners Manual - Page 6

.... 3. Use the correct tools as necessary to upper handle. Refer to upper handle. 4. JUST HANDLE" in the parts bag. Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to complete the assembly have been placed in the Service and Adjustments section of those parts left unassembled for your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... to ,_otect the battery during winter storage. To convert mower to prevent accidental starting your lawn mower after the season. Make sure the frame handle is outside of this manual. 7 Open battery box. 2. CAUTION: Always disconnect the harness connector to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in warm water for the first time. 5. Connect...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...lawn mower to engage 8 power-propelled forward motion of mower. used for start switch Auxiliar_ starter handle Grass Gasoline filler ca Drive control levers Handle knobs Engine oil cap with dipstick _/ Spark plug Muffler Air filter Mulcher IMPORTANT: This lawn mower... Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to discharging or bagging operation. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING...

Owners Manual - Page 9

.... It is worn and should be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. Do not under any lawn SAFETVG'AmSoSwEeSr can result in foreign objects thrown into hole in the same setting. Forward motion will stop forward motion without self-propelling. To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... operator presence control bar is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING I - Mulcher door closed . 2. Never attempt to your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. •...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...the muffler on dipstick. • Change the oi! See Storage Instructions for additional information. Bag handle Engine oil cap BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is equipped with gasoline. ...clean, regular • To start key. to the handle and turn under lawn mower handle. 3. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; due to use . you try to the handle and pull starter ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... to the first cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be necessary to west the next week. This will help engine air flow and extend ... be exposed to direct sunlight. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that an area be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to south ...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... Engine oil (_ Mulcher door hinge pin (_ Rear door hinge (_ Handle bracket mounting pins BEFORE ...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 /...14 I/ I/ 14 I/ * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under a heavy load or in high...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...necessary to clean the drive wheels, be sure to free drive wheels. 5. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must align with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 6. Turn lawn mower... mower. Be sure key in blade must be cleaned to clean both rear ...

Owners Manual - Page 15

...the engine and after every 25 hours of trash build-up. Disconnect spark plug wire from lawn mower or side of engine. 5. Fasten screw securely. DO NOT overfill, or engine will wear....damaged by running low on the gear case. • If lubricant is empty. 1. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . Wipe off any oil trapped inside of oil, rechecking the dipstick until...

Owners Manual - Page 16

... fire hazard and/or damage. WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Fitting CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under the lawn mower housing or entangled in shortened engine life. 8. Spark plug type and gap setting are present, ...NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will drain from fitting. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of trash or grass on water supply and check for...

Owners Manual - Page 17

... parts have completely stopped. 3. Return mower to minimize the possibility that the new drive belt is provided to upright position. 8. LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned; Disconnect spark plug wire from mower. 4. Place rear baffle in contact with bolt and...

Owners Manual - Page 18

...and allow handle to fold down to make any necessary adjustments. Knob Lower handle Handle bracket Bolt 18 Immediately... and experience to the rear. 2. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can fold your mower to lower handle / ...all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in a clean, dry area. 1. IMPORTANT: ...

Owners Manual - Page 19

... will cause your can starts to protect it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are still warm. ,I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to plug. 6. Stale fuel. 4. Control bar in...

Owners Manual - Page 20

.... 5. Excessive vibration 1. Grass catcher too ful!. 4. Raise cutting height. 2. Belt wear. 2. ui3eveR 1. Clean underside of mower housing. Cut at same height. 3. Move lawn mower to cut - Raise cutting height. 2. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 1. for you by Sears 20 Walking speed too fast...

Owners Manual - Page 41

... 8 51 419943 Front Baffle 52 404763 Decal, Danger 53 17060408 Screw, Semi-Gimlett Point 1/'4-20 x 112 56 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head #13 x3/4 57 155377 Nut, Hex 58 421241X479 Lower Handle 59 191574 Handle Bolt KEY PART NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your...