Craftsman 37623 manual

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    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376232 • Espa_ol, p. 20 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/cra[...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 Mainte[...]

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    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. • Only allow responsi[...]

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    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than fr[...]

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    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protec[...]

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    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 for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper [...]

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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 [...]

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    The operation of any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO[...]

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    Open mulcher door Discharge deflector I I 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 empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear. Grass catcher frame h[...]

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    _IL CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. _, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid e[...]

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    MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of[...]

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    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY E AC H E AC H 10 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners _#, ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * V' Check Tires _V' _ Check Drive Wheels *** EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen [...]

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    LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move [...]

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    GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace- ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number w[...]

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    Back plate Cartridge Slot Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC- ATIONS&quo[...]

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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 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUS[...]

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    ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you 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[...]

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    ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can[...]

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    PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - uReverl Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed . . 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. . 2. . . 3. 4. CAUSE Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of[...]

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    Garantia ................................................... Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Especificaciones del Producto ................. Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Operaci6n ................................................ Programa de Mantenimiento ................... .... 20 20-22 .... 22 .... 23 24-2[...]

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    I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente 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[...]

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    • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay unallama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como unacaldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su[...]

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    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot muchos a_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Proteccidn para la Reparacidn puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su sega- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se de- jaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las[...]

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

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    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io quepuede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojosmientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de segufidad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada so[...]

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    Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada. Abierto la protecci6n contra ta descarga Desviador de la descarga PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO - 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. 2. [...]

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    ,I_PRECAUCI6N: Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. ,APRECAUCI([:)N: Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante el almacenamiento. La gasol[...]

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    ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su segadora y anular su garantia. • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y p[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _1_ _1_ S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * I_ E Controlar los NeumAticos I_ Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** if Limpiar la Segadora .... !_ _ Limpiar debaj[...]

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    SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de Jnsec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar a las Ilantas. RUEDAS[...]

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    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, cambielo solamente por uno que sea aprobado po[...]

  • Page 33

    Labio Plancha trasera Ca_ucho Ranuras jas de Cubierta la cubierta SILENClADOR Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si esta corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio y/o dafio. BUJiA Cambie el bujia al comienzo de cada tempo- rada de siega o despues de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero. El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertur[...]

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    AI:iLADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. SEGADORA PARA AJUS[...]

  • Page 35

    MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales. Si cree que el motor esta funcio- nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora amas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CAR[...]

  • Page 36

    MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible, la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento. Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol [...]

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    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal corte= disparejo Vibracion excesiva Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar Recogedor de cesped no se Ilena (si viene equipado) 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376232 27 Oo 3 19 59 2O 5 22 9 ..... 11-. 24 39 / _7 / / 22 55 28 I ! 52 !/ 43 33 41 37 28/1 / 47 /[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o376232 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 17 Oo _18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 PART KEY PART KEY PART NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 427615X479 Upper Handle 34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket 55 191730 420939 Engine Zone Control Cable 35 422038 Wheel Adjuster Assembly, RH 56 17411312 429930X[...]

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    4_ 0 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376232 29 / / 18 14 27 28 33 L 17 29[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917o376232 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 424919 Drive Control Cable 28 423322 Drive Cover 7 194185X428 Bar, Drive Control 29 409148 Locknut, Hex 11 194231X427 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 32 194018 Drive Pulley 12 12000058 E-Ring 33 196853 V-Belt 13 403849 Pinion 35 4091[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02=1227=EA 306 307 _ 868 871 _7J ii 562 _ 615 '@ 404 @ 616 12 ,847 24 287 525 524 _ 22 _i 2o_ 42[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1227=EA 365 _ 163 633 _o_ 276 _-'- S [972] .... 222 425 _:% _._ 968 __ _ 445 443 % 209 _ 202 _'_ 1386 i300 883!_ _ 1387_ 43[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1227=EA 334 ............................................ 635 6o81 55 1210 4_ _ 689 _-.> 456 _ 58 6O 597 37 78 3_6 _;_ 745 ...... %31 621 922 23 o_O _ 44[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02=1227=EA 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 127 ..... 134 '1 _ _ 137 163 _ 276 _ 617 633 _-_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 177 _> 51 _ 163 524 _ 585 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So-[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1227=EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 48 792741 Short Block 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 50 794305 Manifold-Intake (Magneto Side) 51 794306 * Gasket-Intake 3 299819s * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 4 493279 Sump-E[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1227=EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 356 692390 Wire-Stop 869 691155 Seat-Valve(Intake) 358 794307 Gasket Set-Engine 870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 365 691688 Screw (Carburetor) 871 262001 Bushing-Valve Guide 404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) (Exhaust Valve) 425[...]

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