Owner's Manual ® OTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370920 • EspaSol, p. 20 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. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
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.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. A CAUTION" Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
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 rear 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 • 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. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . GEAR CASE * To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up.
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.
• ILWARNING" To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt on gearcase pulley. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. 2. Reinstall gearcase belt keeper.
ENGINE to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.
ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 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. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut = uneven section in manual 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. vibration 2.
Garanfia ......................................................... 20 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 30 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 34-35 AImacenamiento ....................................... 35-36 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 24 Operaci6n ................................................. 25-29 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.
• Nuncarepostarla m_.quina al interiorde un local. • Nuncaguardarla m_.quina o el contenedor de gasolinadondehayunallamaabierta, chispao luzpilotocomounacalderau otros dispositivos. • NuncaIlenarcontenedores en unveh[culo, en uncami6no caravanaconunforrode plb.stico. Colocarsiempreloscontenedores en el suelolejosde su veh[culoantesde Ilenar. • Quitarequiposquefuncionancongasolina delcami6no caravanay repostarenel suelo. Si estonoes posible,repostardichoequipo conuncontenedorportb.til,m_.
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. IMPORTANTE" Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes.
FAIVlILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES 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 sus significados.
Laoperaci6nde cualquier segadorapuedehacerque saltenobjetosextraflosdentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daflosgravesen_stos.Siempre useanteojosde seguridado protecci6npara losojosmientrasoperesu segadorao cuando hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascarade seguridaddevisi6n ampliadeseguridadusadasobrelasgafas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en la fb.brica para un rendimiento 6ptimo. La velocidad no se puede ajustar.
\ PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertida a una operaci6n de 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 puerta trasera.
PARA VAClAR CE_SPED EL RECOGEDOR DE Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan set utilizados durante los primeros 30 d[as. AI_PRECAUCION: Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta.
Si se ahogael motorespereunoscuantos mJnutos antesdetratarde hacerloarrancary norepitalospasosdelcebado. CONSEJOS PARA SEGAFI 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. CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR AI:_PRECAUCl0N: No utilizar dispositivos antipaja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dahar su segadora y anular su garant[a.
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 a las Ilantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n traseras 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 c_sped 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. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. SEGADORA PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Colocar la nueva correa de fijador de la cottea. NOTA: Siempre use la correa aprobada pot la f_.brica para asegurarse que calce y dure. 2.
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 SISTEMA ACEITE DE COMBUSTIBLE 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.) 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.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEIVlAS - Yea ia secci6n este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA apropiada en el manual amenos CORRECClON No arranca (continuado) 7. Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado. 8. Barra de control en la posici6n suelta. 9. Barra de control defectuosa. 10. V_.lvula del combustible (si equipada) est,. en la posici6n OFF. 7. Falta de fuerza 1. 1. Eleve la altura de corte. 2. 3. 4. Eleve la altura de corte. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.
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