Owner's Manual ® ROTARY LAWN OWER 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376658 • Espa5ol, p. 19 CAUTaON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www,,sears.com/craftsman UoS.A.
12-15 Warranty ......................................................................... 2 Maintenance .................................................. Safety Rules ............................................. 2-4 Service and Adjustments .................... 15-16 Product Specifications .................................. 4 Storage .................................................. 16-I 7 Assembly / Pre-Operation ...............................6 Troubleshooting .......................................
1.GENERAL OPERATION o Alwayswear'safetygogglesor safety glasseswith sideshieldswhen operating o Read,understand,andfollow all mower, instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)beforestarting..Be thoroughly !i. SLOPE OPERATION familiarwith the controlsand the proper Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto slip& use of the machinebeforestarting.
• 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 tile truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground° if this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portabb 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.
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety operate your new lawn mower. iMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT before you attempt to assemble OIL OR GASOLINE or 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, Tliese Symbols may appear on your lawn mower product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operationof any sA_r_G_sEslawn mowercan result in foreignobjectsthrown into the eyes,which can resultin severeeye damage,Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn mower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda standardsafetyglasses or wide vision safetymaskwornover spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR ENGINE Operator presence control bar DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED LAWN MOWER SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
TO CONVERT MOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mutcher, To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING o Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place, ° You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector'.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Engine oif cap !. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3o Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. '1_,/ _X. Grass rk,A----._ 'l catcher Gasoline filler cap "" _._'/handle Pri me r ADD GASOLINE ° Fill fuel tank to bottom •_,\__-_+\.4:_ BEFORE ADD STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine.
TO STOP ENGINE o To stop engine, release ence control bar. TO START MULCHING operator pres- 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. 1o To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start° Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes, 2.
MA, NT NANCE " EAC, EAC, EVE 1o =.OURS 100 E O.E USE USE .OURSORSEASON .OURSSTORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fas[eners 6/ ciean/,nspectGrass Catcher" _' j 6/ I "c'_';;,'oriveWheels"" _ 6/ z o 6/ _" 6/ • Clean and Recharge Battery "" Check Engine oil level l,U C . . . . v' In- _4 6,_ _d Engine oii N Clean Air Filter _ ..... _4 ",'z rr l.
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. o 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, etco are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
ENGINE engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup, 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9, Reconnectspark ptugwireto spark plug, AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Use only high quatity detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAEWSCOSi_ GRADES TEMPEnATURE RANQE A.TICIPATED BEFORE .E×T 01L C.A.OE TO CLEAN AIR FILTER I,, Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.
ente)y c_.mbielo _"MOTOR" enEa temanuaL) Lceite a trav_s cilindro, entamente unas r el aceite_ Jifa, • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out° Water in engine can result in shortened engine lire.
Mowing r -__ position I I I p...! I I • _---. Hal rp,_"-._'-'_ cotter __...._ r-,--_ ENGINE Mowing position 1 C"-! / I I " ! ," t Hand,2_'_"_C?l '_'-'bracket //_'-_!i @' ! M.ountingf ptn LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION handlE; Lower _, Immediately prepare your lawn mower will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set.
Jasy lasrueunamanguera :loraa menos enciador, el stuntapados iua.Elaguaen _,ci6n de6ste. ,:RTA DE LA la impulsi6n pot rada, Raspe deillo para masitta _, para remover _sura en la parte Isi6n. ,qmotor Correa de mando IMPULSION 7nandoen la _e ia pantalla e la nueva ;I orificio en el .ra del desperdF ci6n vertical. stale la correa le engranajes. )robada por la _e y dure _pulsi6n. una posici6n ntaje en el )ntro para / conexi6ne(s) el mango inferior. quilla de fa i det mango.
TROUBLESHOOTING to a Sears Parts - See appropriate & Repair PROBLEr_ Loss section in manual io 2. 3, 4. Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration CORRECTION Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. Raise cutting Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. 5. 6, !, Worn, bent or loose blade. !. Wheel 2, heights uneven. 3_ Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. 1.
chilla en el se que la ranura =.terodel cigue.tador de _sta os en la cuchilla n el adaptador. de satida de afilado) est_ a con la aranlela endureclda a y el cigue_a! ntre la cuchilta )riete el perno I sentido en que lendada es de Chavetero del Garanfla ................................................................... 19 Reglas de Seguridad ................................... 19-21 Especificaclones def Producto ......................... 21 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................................
!. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el use correcto de ta maquina, Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas fas instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaciSn • No ponga fas manes o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mant_ngase siempre tejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsabtes que est_n familiarizadas con 1as instrucciones operen la m_.quina.
Y ACOLmejor e Jasegadora _sura..Vea _ntenimento de cial va a volver ._dmuchas _o,de modo que in a dispesar r. Tambi_n, el shacer rb,pidamnutritivas para ,'on la velocidad pues asf se ecorte de las ) est_ mofado. rmar montones tcolchado. _sped es _ora 6ste se ha da no quedar,_ ultados, ajuste Jora de modo ercio superior I caso de que el _do, puede ser lel corte para para empujar ta _argar el motor, _sde c_sped.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n • Ayuda r_pida per tel6fono - soporte telef6nico per parte de un representante Sears sobre productos que requieren un arreg!o en casa, y adem_s una programaci6n sobre los a regfos m#,s convenientes Cuande se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta con una llamada telef6nica para programar el semiCiOoPuede llamar cuando quiera, dfa y noche o fijar en lfnea una cita para obtener el servicio. Sears tiene m_s de 12.
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 fa f_.brica con ia excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envfo. Todas las partes como las tuercas, tas arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORAo Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSn de los diversos controles y ajusteso Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro, Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora produoto.
PARAR SU a ubtcaci6n de ionada con el La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas.
Desviador de la descarga PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista pare usarse como acofchadora de cape vegetal Pare convertiria a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA Lea estas inst dora nueva, tMPORTANTF , Abra la puerta trasera y remueva ta tap6n acolchadora. Gu_.
'_ i "X soporte teleentante Sears ;nun arregto en aci6n sobre los erdo, baste con gramar et servia, dfa y noche o _er ei servicio, _=ctalistas que tienen e partes y ._1tipo de contar para :lucto que acaba iCompre hoy su :{eparaci6n! Bs y exclu=tosy tener 00-827-6655. _earsde _raje, _portantes o tlamar a litados junto al en los centros DEENVASES GASOLINA , _OR AS ,RGA L '_. _._kg--_.--:.-._._.:..._ Mangodel _,_. _L2z._ Tape del deposito de aceite recogedor Tape det reltenador de gasoline ,,V_, :\
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Pare parar ef motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador, PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequefa de humo puede ester presente durente el uso inicial de] producto y se debe considerar normal. 1 Pare hacer arrancar un motor frlo, empuje el cebador tres (3) veces antes de tratarlo. Empuje firmemente.
dad o anteojos ) opere la sega- kS CUESTAS s frecuencia en curren debido a pueden resultar _=cortadoraen traci6n. Sise no la recorte_ superficie de y hacta abajo, ciSn cuando Jesta& draflos, tales )s, baches o ie la hierba alta :es, zanjas o de perder ra ibrio. Jo inclinadas, La reducci6n zede causar trAgicos si el a presencia os se sienten actividad de s ni5os van a :londe los vio )s del #.rea de ricto de otra )in° si hay niflos liendo, mire a verificar si hay operen la m_.
SEGADORA Siempre observe fas reglas de segufidad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las ltantas sin gasotina, aceite o substancias quimtcas para control de insectos que pueden dahar la goma,. • Evite tos tocones, fas piedras, fas grietas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros petigros que pueden dahar a las Ilantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de imputsi6n detanteras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente..
_ss directed NghL _ight. fir filter e of mower alking speed. Tighten it same e of Tighten solamente por uno que sea aprobado por e! fabricante. D_ el numero det mode]o de la segadora cuando lo ordene. CAJA DE ENGRANAJES , Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engranajes y el _,rea alrededor de ta imputsi6n tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaci6n de basura.
LIMPIEZA Mantenga tas superficies pulidas y las rueIMPO R1rANTE: Paraobtener etmejorrendimineto, das sin gasolina, aceite, etc. mantenga lacajadetasegadora sinacumulacion o No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para limpiar la segadora a menos decespedy basura_ Limpiela partedeabajode que el sistema et_ctrico, el silenciador, el su segadora despuesdecadausoo filtro de aire y el carburador est_n tapados _PRECAUCt6N:Desconecte etalambrede para evitar que les entre el agua.
& factoryset° :ngine speed ljury. If you g too fast or ) a Sears or r for repair Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas del mango inferiorr Pomc+6n F para segar I / , U. Claviia _ _ if i _" Pos+c+6n , + "_ parasegar i i , iL.:_. ;1t Puntal _" N _table. If your erly due to sustake your lawn Jalified service _tment.
MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tates como el carburador, et fittro del combustible, fa mangura det combustible o en e! estanque durante el atmacenamiento.
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