Owner's Manual ® OTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled, Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370440 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Maintenance ...................................... Service and Adjustments ................... Storage .............................................. Troubleshooting ................................. Repair Parts ....................................... Sears Service .......................... Back Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........
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. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.
• 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 from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Repair Protection Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Agreements • Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO PREPARE 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. Vinyl bindings BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. 1. Open port on electric start housing. 2.
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 product. Learn and understand their meaning.
DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as required. 4.
TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door. Open I mulcher door I door Discharge deflector Grass bag bracket Grass catcher \..
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER _i, CAUTION" Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Al_ CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
MULCHING MOWING TiPS _, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY BEFORE A FTEREVERY EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS OR SEASON USE USE HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE m Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ....
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing 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 freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
GRASS CATCHER Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. . The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear.
Lip 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface. NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process. 2. Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from lawn mower. 3. Close mulcher door (if equipped). 4. Connect a garden hose to the fitting where shown. IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose is not routed under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels. 5. Turn on water supply and check for leaks at the fitting.
A 1. 2. 3. WARNING" To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER NOTE: Always use factory approved to assure proper fit and long life. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
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 not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.
ENGINE CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. BATTERY IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
PROBLEM Loss of power CAUSE . . 3. 4. 5. 6. Poor cut - CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. urleverl 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration . Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. Starter rope hard to pull . .
Garanfia ......................................................... 21 Mantenimiento .......................................... Servicio y Adjustes ................................... AImacenamiento ....................................... Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 21-23 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 23 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n .......................... 24-25 Operaci6n ................................................. 26-30 Programa de Mantenimiento ......
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 y en los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mant6ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que est_n familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la m_.quina. • Despeje el b.
• Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la m_.quina 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 veh[culo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plb.stico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su veh[culo antes de Ilenar. • Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del cami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot muchos ahos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. 2. Remueva la curia protectora, levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior, y apriete ambas manillas del mango. 3. Remueva la curia del mango que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior. El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse segOn le acomode para segar.
PARA PREPARAR LA BATERJA AVISO: Su bateria tiene que estar cargada antes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora. 1. Abra la puerta del bastidor de arranque el_ctrico. 2. Conecte el conector del cargador de la bateria (macho) al conector de la bateria (hembra). 3. Enchufe el cargador de la bateria dentro del enchufe de 110 volt C.A. • Deje el cargador de la bateria conectado pot 24 horas antes de hacer arrancar su motor pot la primera vez. Conecte su cargador de bateria para cargarla segOn sea necesario.
FAIVllLIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES 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 producto. Aprenda y comprenda ATTENCION O ADVERTENClA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO sobre su segadora o en la literatura sus significados.
AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable. Proceder de la siguiente manera: 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de buj[a de la buj[a. 2. Vuelta el torniquete para aumentar la velocidad del mecanismo. 3. Opere la segadora para probar la velocidad del mecanismo. Reajuste segOn Io requerido. 4.
PARACONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Susegadorafue enviadalistaparausarsecomo acolchadora decapavegetal.Paraconvertidaa unaoperaci6nde ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS \ \ CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los soporte del recogedor de c_sped. • Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la 3uerta trasera.
PARA VACIAR Co:SPED EL RECOGEDOR DE 1. Levante el recogedor de c6sped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de c6sped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora. 3. Vade los recortes de la bolsa. AVISO: No arrastre la bolsa cuando la vacie; se producir_, un desgaste innecesario. Mango del bastidor det de c6sped ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR EL _kPRECAUCiON: Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta.
CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR _PRECAUCl6N: Noutilizardispositivosantipajade la hojaen la segadora ya que estos CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dahar su segadora y anular su garanfia.
PROGRAMA DE MANTEN|M|ENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores S Limpiar/Inspeccionar E Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas A Limpiar la Segadora V' v' Sueltos el Recogedor G ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACEUSO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Motrices de Cesped * *** v' _#P _#_ v' ....
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qu[micas para control de insectos que pueden dahar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dahar alas Ilantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n delanteras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente.
RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de c6sped a menudo para verificar si estb. daflado o deteriorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, c_.mbielo solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. D6 el nOmero del modelo de la segadora cuando Io ordene. . 3.
Labio Plancha trasera 1. Mueva el cortac6spedes de c6sped a un _trea de la hierba cortada o de otra superficie dura. NOTA: El agua, la hierba y la otra ruina escurrirb.n debajo de la cubierta del cortac6spedes durante el proceso del derrubio. 2. Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortac6spedes de c6sped. 3. Cierre la puerta del mulcher (si est,. equipado). 4. Conecte una manguera del jardin con la guarnici6n donde demostrado.
_,ADVERTENCiA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegOrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. 6. ReJnstale la fijador de la correa y cubierta de la impulsi6n. NOTA: Siempre use la correa aprobada pot la f_.brica para asegurarse que calce y dure.
MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fb.brica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales. Si cree que el motor est,. funcionando demasiado r_.pido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado.
MOTOR ACEITE DEL 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 Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_.mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) ClLINDRO 1. Remuevala buj[a. 2.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia seccion este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar amenos que CORRECClON doblada 1. Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, o suelta. 2. 3. 4. AItura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad del motor lenta. Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Velocidad de recorrido demasiado r_.pida. 2. Eleve la altura de corte. 3. 4.
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