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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
U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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Maintenance ...................................... 14-16 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 16-17 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 17-18 Troubleshooting ................................. 19-20 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 6-7 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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HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. iMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so iMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- engine. tion locks into place in mowing posi- Your new lawn mower has been assem- tion. bled at the factory with the exception of 2. Remove protectiv
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE BATTERY 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag NOTE: Your battery must be charged with rigid part of bag on the bottom. before you can start your lawn mower. Make sure the frame handle is outside 1. Connect battery charger connector (male) to harness connector (female). of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. 2. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If 3.
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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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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operationof any lawn mower canresult Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased inforeign objects thrown speed. There are holes in the drive intothe eyes,which can control housing to increase tension on the resultin severe eye dam- drive cable. Proceed as follows: age.Always wear safety glasses or eye 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug shieldswhile operating your lawn mower wire from spark plug. or performingany adjustments
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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 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 plug into rear \ discharge opening of mower. \ MOWER tS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION Mulcher plug SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CON
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ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is equipped with a special FRESH START TMfuel cap and continuous Grass fuel preserver cartridge. See the infor- catcher mation and instructions packed with the frame FRESH STARTTMcartridge. handle 1. Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap. NOTE: Do not remove the silver foil seal on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap. 2. Grasp the white peel tab and pull to /_' , remove the entire seal. 3. Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill- ing tank with ga
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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 Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE • The special mulching blade will recut NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the the grass clippings many times and engine, a small amount of smoke may be reduce them in size so that as they fall present during the initial use of the product onto
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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 _ Clean / 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 i/ N Rep
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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 engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. LUBRICATION 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick Use only high quality detergent oil rated with before starting engine. API service classification SG-SL. Select the 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your AIR FILTER expected operating temperature. Your engine will not run properly and SAE VISCOSITY GRADES may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter cartridge
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If no leaks are present, start engine (as _I:_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire described in the Operation section of this from spark plug and place wire where it manual) and let engine run until the under- cannot come in contact with plug. side of the lawn mower is clean. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower WARNING: Do not engage the drive by scraping to remove build-up of grass system during the washout process. and trash. 6. Shut off the engine. • Clean engine often to keep trash from
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Screws - _// _/_ / cover Trimplate "":', i\,, e9 ;', \\ i ""_ _ Gearcase \ Belt 3. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. Mowing r-,h Mowing ¢<_ position J position / / f TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1/ i/ I 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley I and belt retainer of debris shield. i/I i/ 4 A I 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. Hairpin H 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4. Return mower to upright position. Mounting: 5. Install new belt on gearc
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ENGINE your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or ENGINE SPEED adjustment. Your engine speed has been factory set. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine governor, which is factory set for or it may result in personal injury. If you proper engine speed. Overspeeding believe that engine is running too fast or the engine above the factory high speed too slow, take your mower to a Sears or setting can be dangerous. If you
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BATTERY stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found Disconnect the battery from the engine on stabilizer container. Run engine at least connector and charge battery 48 hours. 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow OTHER the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not * Do not store gasoline from one season empty the gas tank and carburetor if using to another. fuel stabilizer. , Replace your gasoline can if your can NOTE: FRESH START TM fuel ca
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut = 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height. 3. Clean underside of 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing. Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt, 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaf
