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    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° ROTARY MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power=Propelled Electric Start 22" Multi=Cut Model No. 917.376480 • Espa_ol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website[...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 6-7 Operation ............................................. 8-12 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 13 Mainten[...]

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    Io 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 assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and prope[...]

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    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. Frame Vinyl bindings Frame open[...]

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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 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 USE YOUR LAWN [...]

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    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open reardoorand 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 pl[...]

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    Grass catcher frame handle / _' , . --f- --f- BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • i, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 1. Be sure l[...]

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    TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required befo[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level I_ Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect [...]

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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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    ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c J0 -27 -1; ; 17 _0 _0 4; TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity[...]

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    _I:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished surfaces and [...]

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    - _// _/_ / cover "":', i,, e9 ;', i ""_ _ Gearcase Belt TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4. Return mower to upright position. 5. Install new belt on [...]

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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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    stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. NOTE: FRESH START TM fuel cap and cartridge system automatical[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut = uneven 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 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of g[...]

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    Garantia ......................................................... 21 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 21-23 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 23 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n .......................... 25-26 Operaci6n ................................................. 27-31 Mantenimiento ...........................[...]

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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 de [...]

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    , Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. , Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera 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 vehic[...]

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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 fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora 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 dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las a[...]

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    PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CE_SPED 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida de la bolsa en la parte inferior. AsegOrese que el mango del bastidor este en el exte- rior de la parte superior de la bolsa. 2. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor. AVlSO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estan mu[...]

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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 extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos galas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada so[...]

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    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA . Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Guardela en un lugar seguro. . Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el des- viador de recortes opcio[...]

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    PARA VAClAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega- dora. 3. Vacie los recortes de la bolsa. AVlSO: No arrastre la bolsa cuando la vacie; se producira un desgaste innecesario. _/_ Mango del _ _ _, bastidor eel '[...]

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    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR . Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido a las capas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. . Para hacer arrancar un motor, sujete l[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueitos Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * E Controiar los Neumaticos G Controiar las Ruedas Motrices *** j_ Limpiar la Segadora .... [_ Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n *** O Revisar las Correas y las Poieas Impulsadas *** R Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar la Cuchilla jl_ Lubri[...]

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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 insec- 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 DE [...]

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    solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. De el nOmero del modelo de la segadora cuando Io ordene. CAJA DE ENGRANAJES , Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engranajes y el area alrededor de la impulsi6n tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumu- laci6n de basura. Limpie debajo de la cubierta d[...]

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    LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. _I, PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. AsegQrese que el fi[...]

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    PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsi6n y fijador de la correa. 2. Remueva la correa en la polea de la caja de engranajes. 3. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba. 4. Remueva la cuchilla, la polea del motor y la defensa en contra del desperdicio. 5. Remueva [...]

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    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 a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CA[...]

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    AVlSO: El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el estanque de combustible o en el envase para el almacenamiento. Siempre sigala proporci6n de mezcla quese encuentra en el en[...]

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    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal corte- disparejo Vibraci6n excesiva Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar Recogedor de c_sped no se llena (si viene equipado) Dificil de empujar P_rdida de impulsiSn o retardase de la velocidad CAUSA CORRECC[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376480 59 31 54 65 32 27 25 0 19 75 11 30 26 28 14 34 32 29 35 56 36 60 40 56 52 55 37 63_ 47 44 53 50 5![...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.376480 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON ! !94200X479 2 189686 3 850733X004 4 166649 5 66426 6 189713X428 7 750634 8 194199X428 9 401813X428 !0 128415 11 150050 12 54583 !4 !95622X479 15 410545X479 16 176655X479 17 140661X479 18 132004 !9 194788 20 [...]

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    bO 29 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376480 _ 31 56 _ _ 27 34 _' 4 i 44 54 16 12 28 18 33 17 15 13 14 /" 17 / 78 26 '_ 71 70 78 13 11 12 68 79 29 62 65 36 -73[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.376480 03 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ! 407816 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 40 406558 Spring 4 199687 Screw 41 408861 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH 6 194185X615 Bar, Drive Control (Includes Knob and Bearing) 7 191730 Nut, Hex 42 17411308 Screw, Battery Box !1 !94231X[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 501 5841 684 11 383 635 I 10s8 OPERATOR'S MANUA_ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I lS8 I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 161 718_ 741 2o_ lO_ 44[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 968 - 668 445 443_ 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 7_ 633A_ 633G 61 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 163_ 365% 971 633A_ 163_ 633 @ 127(_ 130 95 617 D O 108 231 '_ 137 276_ 276 1 276 45[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 969 ] 604 304 305 _670 190 I % 601 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 332 363_ _ 455 _ 1210 _ 65 58 592 689 _ 456 _ 597 60 46[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842 524< 668 163_ 58.= 617 _ 883J 48 J 789 745 209 615 0 404_ 616_ 1160_ 562_ 505 _ 697 % 853 % 334_ 742 _ 937_ 783 783A 513 @ Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 104 691242 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 108 790844 3 299819s , Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 109 790843 4 493279 Sump-Engine 117 691428 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 118 498977 7 692249 , Gasket-Cylinder Head 121 498[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-1071-B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 513 692358 Clutch-Drive 523 499621 Dipstick 524 692296 ,Seal-Dipstick Tube 525 495265 Tube-Dipstick 529 691923 Grommet 562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 564 698589 Screw (Control Cover) 584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage [...]

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