Craftsman 37659 Support Question
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Question posted by gfay2008 on June 12th, 2011
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I have a model 917 Craftsman (20.5 HP Kohler w/ 46" mower deck) mower and I am looking for a snow blower attachment. Will a model 842 snow blower fit this tractor????
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut
Model No. 917.376590
• EspaSol, p. 21
CAUTION'. 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
... instructions could result in serious injury or death.
_i, Look for only 90 days from the date of purchase if ...-19 Troubleshooting 19-20
Repair Parts 40-47 Sears Service Back Cover
2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to... harm.
_I,WARNING" Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the ...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. DO NOT:
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open flame, spark
check immediately for small children.
• Never allow responsible individuals, who
are explosive. Always look behind before mowing. Only use of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...8226; Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep the wire away...any ). Ibs.
• The model and serial numbers wil! Always place...SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030")...instruction labels, as necessary.
&WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with the engine (motor) running... be found on a decal on the rear of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type:...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... specialists, who have access to schedule service. 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...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... loose parts included with the exception of carton and check carton thoroughly for your new lawn mower. Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Remove...to upper handle. JUST HANDLE" in the parts bag.
tion locks into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Roll lawn mower out of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... (male)
Battery charger
Charger connector (male)
Battery connector (female)
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to ,_otect the battery during winter storage. If bag gets wet, let it dry before you can start your lawn mower after the season.
To convert mower to battery connector (female). TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1. Frame
Vinyl bindings
Frame...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... oil cap with dipstick Spark plug Muffler cover
Air filter
Mulcher door
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is running. Mulcher door - Drive control levers - used to start the
engine....must be held down to the handle to engage power-propelled forward motion of mower. 8
Auxiliary starter handle - Release to
discharging or bagging operation. Consumer Product Safety mission. _I,WARNING: The...
Owners Manual - Page 9
....
Rotate turnbuckle on this lawn mower in the same setting. If condition fails to improve after releasing the drive control the mower will stop forward motion without self-propelling. We recommend a standard...become "loose", resulting in plate. There is worn and should be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to increase tension on adjuster lever, move wheel up on the drive cable....
Owners Manual - Page 10
...damage to be used as shown.
• Mower is held down to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING
I
door
bracket
Grass catcher handle
Discharge deflector
Grass catcher frame hook
\
/
NOTE: Rear door will remain open .
10 Rear door closed and locked. TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to your lawn mower without rear door closed . 2. Unlock latch
• To convert...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...a container of 87 octane. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each time you may need 20 oz. 4. ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank to the handle and turn the start . Do not... grass catcher using both frame handle and bag handle. Add oil
if needed.
NOTE: Your engine is level.
2. IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more often under lawn mower handle.
3. Grass catcher
frame
_i, ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be mulched a second time to west the next week. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. The best time to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower...and to keep mower housing free of grass clippings and chaff. If the lawn is wet. MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: Do not use
and catchers wil! Such attachments are hazardous, ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...
BEFORE STO RAG E
v' v'
_ CChheecckk TDirreivse Wheels ***
_V'
Clean Lawn Mower****
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
...Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper
to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in high outdoor 2 - temperatures. And after each wheel) (_ Engine oil
Mulcher door hinge
pin (_ Rear...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...on blade adapter. 3. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is 35-40 ft. Remove blade and attaching hardware
horizontal position. The key must align with the lock
washer and hardened washer ... are not. blade approved by turning counterclockwise. Blade
4. Use a wood block between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is heat ...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...wire where it will not run properly and may cause deterioration of trash build-up. Give the lawn
mower model number when ordering.
. move any spilled oi!
ENGINE LUBRiCATiON
Use only high quality detergent oil ... contact with plug.
15 Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to remove.
2. AIR FILTER
F
-20
0
30 32 40
60
80
100
c -_0 -2o -1_ _ 1_ _0 1o 4_
TEMPERATURE RANGE...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...mower to assure proper fit and long life. Install new belt on its side with bolt and knob.
Blade adapter
Key
Crankshaft
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of the mower...Blade bolt Hardened
washer
,_ 'Trailing/edge
retainer
TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Turn lawn mower on gearcase pulley. 6. Remove belt from gearcase pulley. 3. Align opposite side ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... due
to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to lower handle or handle brackets for repair and adjustment.
Clean entire lawn mower (See
"CLEANING" in the Maintenance
section of this manual). 2.
Replace if necessary. 4.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to the rear.
2. Lubricate as shown or you think the...
Owners Manual - Page 20
Rear of power
Poor cut
grass or to help with home projects.
- Cut at same height.
3. Excessive vibration
. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Handle height position not right for you by Sears 20 Belt off .
3. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Replace drive cable. 4.
NEED MORE HELP?
PROBLEM Loss of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy...
Owners Manual - Page 41
...Handle Charger, Battery Owner's Manual,
EnglishlSpanish Available accessories not included with mower:
-- 71 33623
Gas Can
-- 71 33500 -- 71 33000
(2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel Stabilizer
SAE 30W Oil
34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket
(20 Ounce Bottle)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376590
KEY NO.
DESCRiPTiON
KEY NO...
Owners Manual - Page 43
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER...420395
Cable, Drive
38 191730
Locknut, Hex 1/4-20
10 421537X615 Lever, Drive Control, LH
40 406558...Numbers 81 thru 83) Fitting, Water Washout Washer, Lock, Internal...MODEL NUMBER 917o376590
KEY PART NO. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. NO. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower...
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