Briggs And Stratton Craftsman Lawn Mower Manual

650 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled, electric start 22' multi-cut rotary lawn mower.
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Grass catcher, gear caseEngine lubricationAir filterProduct viewAdjust cutting height, rear deflecorTo remove/replace drive beltTo adjust handleMowing tips, mulching mowing tipsTo remove from cartonTo setupTires, drive wheelsBlade care
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CRAFTSMAN °
650 Series Briggs
22' Multi-Cut
Electric Start
917.376240
CAUTION'.
Safety Rules and Instructions
this equipment
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Briggs
U.S.A.
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 37624

  • Page 1 22' Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376240 • EspaSol, p. 21 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/craftsman & Stratton Engine Electric Start IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Spark Plug (Gap: .030') Blade Bolt Torque: • The model and serial numbers wil! be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment ment in good condition.
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® 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.
  • Page 6: To Remove From Carton

    3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER..
  • Page 7 Engine battery connector (male) Battery connector TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, VERT MOWER' in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 8: Product View

    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. future reference. These symbols may appear on your product.
  • Page 9 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the pivot brackets. • To convert to mulching or discharging..
  • Page 10 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;..
  • Page 11 _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.
  • Page 12: Mowing Tips, Mulching Mowing Tips

    . For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
  • Page 13 5 - And after each 5 hours of use. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. ful! value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 14: Tires, Drive Wheels

    2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
  • Page 15: Grass Catcher, Gear Case

    Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to re- move any oil trapped inside of engine.
  • Page 16 ,I&CAUTION' 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 Slot and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
  • Page 17: Adjust Cutting Height, Rear Deflecor

    DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down. 4. Remove blade and blade adapter. 5. Remove belt from engine pulley.
  • Page 18 Your carburetor is not adjustable. engine does not operate properly due Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 19 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. blended fuels (called gasohol ethanol or methanol) can attract which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 20 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
  • Page 21 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 22 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 aparecen en la maquina y en los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias.
  • Page 23 • 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.
  • Page 24 Acuerdos Congratulaciones por su buena compra. 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 ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
  • Page 25 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped 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.
  • Page 26 PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR CESPED Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida de la bolsa en la parte inferior. AsegQrese que el mango del bastidor este en el exte- rior de la parte superior de la bolsa. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor.
  • Page 27 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones los diversos controles y ajustes. Estos simbolos pueden apareser producto. Aprenda y comprenda ATTENCION MOTOR MOTOR ADVERTENCIA ENCENDIDO APAGADO Barra de control de la impulsi6n Cord6n arrancador..
  • Page 28 La operaci6n decualquier segadora puedehacerque SEGURIDAD saltenobjetos extrafios dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dafiosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascara desegufidad devisi6n ampliadeseguridad usada sobrelasgafas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en la fa= brica para un rendimiento 6ptimo.
  • Page 29 Paraconvertir a la operaci6n deensacado o dedescarga, el desviador d ela descarga debeserremovido y la protecci6n contrala descarga debeestarcerrada. Abierto la contra ta descarga Desviador de la descarga PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada.
  • Page 30 ,_PRECAUCl6N:Limpieel aceiteo el combustible derramado. Noalmacene, d errame o usegasolina cercade unallamaexpuesta. _L,PRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocidos 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.
  • Page 31 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos 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 para evitar sobrecargar..
  • Page 32 PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar la Cuchilla Lubricacion Limpiar / Recargar..
  • Page 33 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 alas Ilantas.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 Labio Ca_ucho Cubierta SILENClADOR Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador 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 abertura aparecen en 'ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO'..
  • Page 36 Ai:iIADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA..
  • Page 37 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 Ileve su segadora amas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado.
  • Page 38 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 o metanol) Pueden atraer humedad, Io que conduce a la..
  • Page 39 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, fuerza o suelta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta. Acumulaci6n basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Velocidad de recorrido demasiado rapida.
  • Page 40 52..
  • Page 41 Lower Handle 191574 Handle Bolt NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. 917o376240 PART DESCRIPTION Nut, Hex 3/8-16..
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.376240..
  • Page 43 Belt Guide Bracket Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. 917o376240 PART DESCRiPTiON..
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE 383_ 2___1 I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAq I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T05-0947=EA 684 _ 718_ 32 I o,. 15 8 ENGINE 307_..
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T05=0947=EA 443_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 7_633 276_ 276_ 127_ 130 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lO4_..
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T05=0947=EA 190_ 1871 456 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL..
  • Page 47 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE 358 ENGINE GASKET 20 _ 842_ 163 _'°l Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So= ciety of Automo=tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002=5).
  • Page 48 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 299819s * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 493279 Sump-Engine 691160 Head-Cylinder 692249 • Gasket-Cylinder 695250 Breather Assembly 696125 Gasket-Breather 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly) 691781 Tu be-B feather 692232 * Gasket-Crankcase 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head) 691680..
  • Page 49 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 281505s PawI-Ratchet 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 795093 Drive-Starter 795100 Clutch-Drive 499621 Dipstick 692296 * Seal-Dipstick Tube 495265 Tube-Dipstick 691923 Grommet 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 697734 Cover-Breather 691879 • Gasket-Breather 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter) 691696..
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES..
  • Page 51 SERVICE NOTES..
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Finding the Lawn Mower Parts You Need to Fix Your Briggs & Stratton Engine

Briggs & Stratton have a fine line of engines that are used to power a few different lawn mower manufacturers including Toro, California Trimmer, Worldlawn, and Yard Machines. Unfortunately, even well-built engines can suffer from wear and tear or malfunctioning parts, and when that happens you'll need to find the right engine parts to get your equipment running again. Luckily, eBay has a giant selection of Briggs & Stratton parts available to address any unforeseen problems that might occur.

What are some diagnostic tips for your Briggs & Stratton?

If your Briggs & Stratton engine won't start or runs poorly when it does, there are a handful of items to check off in figuring out the problem. Black keys el camino mp3 torrent. Here are some of the most common problem areas. Lotr bfme 2 your serial is already in use.

  • Has the fuel in the tank been sitting around for an extended period of time? If so, then there's a good chance that it has gone stale and no longer puts off the proper level of combustion for smooth engine operation.
  • The carburetor and fuel injection system on your Briggs & Stratton can become clogged with particles and dirt mixed in with the fuel which will cause the engine to sputter or not start at all.
  • Spark plugs can become dirty, fouled up, or the gap might become misaligned causing improper firing.
  • The ignition system can develop problems with different parts including the spark plug leads, shorted-out kill switch, or a broken flywheel.
  • If your mower starts shooting out thick clouds of exhaust it could mean a couple of things. Blue or white smoke means the engine is burning oil, and black smoke can mean problems with the air filter, dirty fuel, or the carburetor.
Should you clean the carburetor or replace it?And

Knowing whether to replace or simply clean the carburetor in your Briggs & Stratton engine is a matter of technical your skill level, budget, time, and damage to the carburetor. If this is your first time, then make sure you have the owner's manual or a step-by-step guide to properly remove all the parts. As with any repair work involving fuel make sure the first thing you do is disconnect the battery to avoid any accidental sparks.

How can you find the lawn mower parts you need?

Once you have diagnosed what is wrong with your mower, the next step is to purchase replacement parts for your equipment. eBay has a large listing of Briggs & Stratton parts, so you might want to also shop by the type of parts you're looking for. You can do this at the top of the search screen.

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