Owner's Manual ® OTARY LAWN MOWER 190cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.370950 • 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 ...................................... 12-15 Service and Adjustments ........................ 16 Storage .............................................. 17-18 Troubleshooting ................................. 18-19 Repair Parts ....................................... 38-47 Sears Service .......................... Back Cover Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications ............................
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 MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your 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 or in literature product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign Blade/brake control lever '\\\ \ \\ objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjustas required. 4. If condition fails to improve after the above steps (forwardspeed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced. 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.
/ MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1. Rear door closed. 2. Mulcher door closed and locked. FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Grass catcher installed. 2. Mulcher door closed and locked. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Rear door closed. 2. Discharge deflector installed. ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position. 2. To start a cold engine, move handle mounted throttle/choke control lever to CHOKE position. 3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle. 4. To start engine, pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. 5.
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. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolts, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 36-44 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treated. If bolts need replacing, replace only with approved bolts shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
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. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. * The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case.
,_CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. 4. Install cartridge, then replace cover. Tab ,_ WARNING: Do not engage the drive system during the washout process. 6. Shut off the engine. 7. Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting. CAUTION: Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running.
_k WARNING" 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. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
ENGINE 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. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • kCAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.
PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. uneven 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. Starter rope hard to pull 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 5. Defective blade brake/clutch. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same height. 3.
Garanfia ......................................................... 20 Mantenimiento .......................................... 30-33 Servicio y Adjustes ........................................ 34 AImacenamiento ....................................... 35-36 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 24 Operaci6n .................................................
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 unvehiculo, en uncami6no caravanaconunforrode plb.stico. Colocarsiempreloscontenedores en el suelolejosde su vehiculoantesde 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 cortac6sped 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 pot 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 ADVERTENCIA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO sobre su segadora sus significados.
Laoperaci6nde cualquier segadorapuedehacerque saltenobjetosextrahosdentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir dahosgravesen_stos.Siempre useanteojosde seguridado protecci6npara losojosmientrasoperesu segadorao cuando hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascarade seguridaddevisi6n ampliadeseguridadusadasobrelasgafas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA MANDO MOTOR El motor se acciona a trav_s de un mando de mariposa situado en el lado del mango superior.
. Si las condiciones no mejoran pasos descritos (la velocidad queda la misma), la correa est,. desgastada y tiene que despu_s de los hacia adelante de transmisi6n ser sustituida. • Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la puerta trasera. AVlSO: Le puerta trasara seguirb, siendo abierto hasta la barra de control que exige la presencia del operador se mantiene a la mango. _, PREOAUOION: No fuerce la puerta trasera para cerrarse.
1. 2. AsegOrese que la segadora est_ nivelada. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo de desarga de aceite. 3. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. 4. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Uene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel.
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR •, Para parar el motor mueva la palanca de mando de control de aceleraci6n a la posici6n de STOP. Espere hasta que la cuchilla y todas las piezas m6viles se hallan parado y mueva la v_.lvula del combustible a la posicion APAGADO (OFF). PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequeha de humo puede estar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Asegurase que vb.
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. • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 36 - 44 pies libras. IMPORTANTE: Los pernos de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n de este manual. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qu[micas para control de insectos que pueden dahar la goma.
CAJADEENGRANAJES • Paramantenerel sistemade impulsi6n funcionandoenformaadecuada,lacaja de engranajesy el Areaalrededorde la impulsi6ntienenquemantenerse limpiasy sin acumulaci6n de basura.Limpiedebajo de lacubiertade la impulsi6ndosvecespor temporada. • Lacajade engranajesse Ilenaconlubricante hastael niveladecuadoen lafb.brica.La 0nica vez que el lubricante necesita atenci6n es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la caja de engranajes.
orode _ste.Noaceiteel cartucho.Nouseaire a presi6nparalimpiarloo secarlo. 4. Instaleelcartucho,luegovuelvaa ponerla cubierta. ,_ADVERTENClA: No contrate el sistema de impulsi6n durante el proceso del derrubio. 6. Apague el motor. 7. Apague el abastecimiento de agua y quite la manguera de la guarnici6n. PREOAUOION: No quite la manguera de la guarnici6n mientras que el motor estA funcionando. El agua en motor puede dar lugar a vida acortada del motor. 8.
_,DVERTENClA: 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 bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta.
Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento unidad no se va a usar pot 30 d[as o m_.s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Gu_.rdela en un b.rea limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2. Lubriquela segOn se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual. 3.
ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cLibrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No use plb.stico. El plb.stico no puede respirar, Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producir_, la oxidaci6n de su unidad. IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes.
PROBLEMA Mal corte= CAUSA . disparejo Vibracion siva Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar Recogedor de cesped no se llena (si viene equipado) Dificil de Cuchilla desgastada, o suelta. 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno de la cuchilla. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora. AItura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. 3. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. 3. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, o suelta. 2.
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