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Craftsman 917.370700 User Manual

Craftsman 917.370700
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Owner's Manual
®
OTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs &
Power-Propelled
22" Rear Discharge
Stratton
Engine
Model No.
917.370700
EspaSol, p. 20
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.
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Craftsman 917.370700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.370700
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safe mowing on inclines and slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions when children are present near mowing area.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Precautions for storing and using gasoline safely.

GENERAL SERVICE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Repair Protection Agreements

ACCESSORIES

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

Instructions for safely removing the lawn mower from its packaging.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

Steps for unfolding and preparing the mower's handle.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

Guide to attaching the grass catcher bag and frame.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Information on converting the mower for different functions.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Familiarization with mower controls and safety symbols.

HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER

THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL

Explanation of engine speed settings and controls.

BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the blade control system tension.

BLADE CONTROL

How to engage and disengage the mower blade safely.

TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM

Instructions for engaging and controlling the self-propelled drive.

MOWER SETTINGS AND CONVERSIONS

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Steps to set the desired mowing height for the lawn mower.

TO CONVERT MOWER

Instructions for switching between mulching, bagging, and discharging.

REAR DISCHARGING

How to attach the clipping deflector for rear discharge.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

Procedure for safely removing and emptying the grass catcher.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil.

ADD GASOLINE

Guidelines for safely fueling the lawn mower.

TO STOP ENGINE

Method for safely shutting down the engine.

TO START ENGINE

Steps for starting the engine, cold or warm.

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Best practices for effective grass mulching.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Table outlining regular maintenance tasks and intervals.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Advice on maintaining the mower for warranty and longevity.

BEFORE EACH USE

Essential checks to perform before starting the mower.

LUBRICATION

Guidance on lubricating mower parts.

LAWN MOWER CARE

TIRES

Care instructions for the mower's tires.

DRIVE WHEELS

Checking and cleaning the mower's drive wheels.

BLADE CARE

Instructions for blade maintenance, removal, and replacement.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Procedure for sharpening and balancing the mower blade.

GRASS CATCHER

Maintenance and replacement of the grass catcher.

GEAR CASE

Information on maintaining the mower's gear case.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

Details on using and changing engine oil.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step guide for draining and refilling engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Instructions for cleaning or replacing the air filter.

MUFFLER

Inspection and potential replacement of the muffler.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SPARK PLUG

When to replace the spark plug and specifications.

CLEANING

How to clean the lawn mower housing and components.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Procedure for cleaning the underside of the drive cover.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

How to adjust the mower's cutting height.

REAR DEFLECTOR

Function and replacement of the rear deflector.

DRIVE BELT

Information on drive belt issues and service.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

Instructions for adjusting the handle height.

ENGINE SPEED AND CARBURETOR

ENGINE SPEED

Information on factory-set engine speed and adjustments.

CARBURETOR

Notes on carburetor adjustability and service.

STORAGE PREPARATION

LAWN MOWER STORAGE

Steps for preparing the mower for long-term storage.

HANDLE STORAGE

How to fold the mower handle for storage.

STORAGE GUIDELINES

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

Preventing fuel system issues during storage.

ENGINE OIL FOR STORAGE

Procedure for adding oil to the cylinder for storage.

CYLINDER PREP FOR STORAGE

Adding oil to the cylinder for storage.

GENERAL STORAGE TIPS

General storage recommendations for fuel and unit protection.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE STARTING ISSUES

Troubleshooting steps for engine starting problems.

LOSS OF POWER AND CUTTING ISSUES

Diagnosing and fixing problems with power and cutting performance.

VIBRATION AND STARTER PROBLEMS

Causes and remedies for mower vibration and starter issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

GRASS CATCHER AND HANDLING ISSUES

Fixes for grass catcher and mower handling problems.

DRIVE AND BLADE CONTROL PROBLEMS

Diagnosing and fixing drive system and blade control issues.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Resources for additional support and information online.

REPAIR PARTS

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