Owner's Manual (RRFT$1VlRH ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules ....................................... 2-4 Product Specifications ......................... 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 6 Operation .......................................... 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 12 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY Maintenance ................................... 12-15 Service and Adjustments ..................... 15 Storage ...........................................
I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. • 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.
• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner. Always place containerson the ground awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling. • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailerand refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or containeropeningat all times untilfueling is complete. Do not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
Repair Protection Agreements 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. • Fast help by phonephone 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 engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
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.
The operationof any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrowninto the eyes,which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda standardsafetyglassesor wide vision safety maskworn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER THROTTLE / ENGINE CONTROL The engine is controlled by a throttle control located on the side of the upper handle.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Grass catcher frame All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER \ \ Height adjuster lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door, remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual. 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 freshMOWERISNOWREADYFOR ness.
TO START ENGINE with water and let dry before using. Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. 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 MULCHING CHOKE position.
BEFORE EACH USE SCHEDULE Check I EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass _ AFTER EACH USE Check Catcher* Tires N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ....
LAWN MOWER To checkblade balance,drive a nail into a beamor wall. Leave aboutone inchof Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen perthe straightnail exposed. Placecenter formingany maintenance. holeof blade over the head of the nail. TIRES If blade is balanced,it should remainin • Keep tires free of gasoline,oil, or insect controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber. a horizontalposition.If eitherend of the blademovesdownward,sharpenthe • Avoid stumps,stones, deep ruts, sharp heavyend untilthe blade is balanced.
NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke on startup. 8.
_CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wirewhere it cannotcomein contactwith plug. • Cleanthe undersideof your lawn mower by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass and trash. • Cleanengineoften to keeptrash from accumulating.A cloggedengineruns hotter andshortensenginelife. • Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfree of all gasoline,oil, etc. • We do not recommendusing a garden hoseto clean lawn mowerunlessthe electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and carburetorare coveredto keepwater out.
Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor storageat the end of the seasonor if the unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN Handle bracket Knob ENGINE 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. You can fold your mower handle for storage. 1.
CYLINDER 1. Removespark plug. 2. Pourone ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole intocylinder. 3. Pullstarter handleslowly a few times to distributeoil. 4. Replacewith new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasolinefrom one season to another. • Replaceyour gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rustand/ordirt in your gasolinewill causeproblems. TROUBLESHOOTING to a Sears Parts & A CAUTION: section in manual unless directed CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push section in manual unless directed CAUSE 1. Worn, CORRECTION bent or loose blade. 1. 2. 2. Bent engine 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 1. 2. Bent engine 2. 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 5. Defective 1. 2. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. 3.
Garantia ......................................................... 19 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 19-21 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 21 Montaje / Pre-Operacion ............................... 23 Operacion ................................................. 24-28 Mantenimiento .......................................... 29-31 GARANTiA TOTAL DE LA CORTADORA Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 29 Servicio y Adjustes ............................
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 yen los manuales de operacion. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que esten familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la maquina.
• 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. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar. • Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del camion o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
Lea estas instrucciones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLtNA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion 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.
FAMILIARICESECON SU SEGADORA LEAESTEMANUALDELDUENOY LASREGLASDESEGURIDAD ANTESDEOPERARSU SEGADORA. Comparelasilustraciones consu segadora parafamiliarizarse conlaubicacionde losdiversoscontrolesy ajustes.Guardeestemanualparareferencia enelfuturo. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.
CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION • La autopropulsion se controla manteniendo la palanca de mando operador presente abajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca de accionamiento atras hacia el mango. Cuanto mas lejos se tira la palanca hacia el mango, mas rapida ira la unidad. • El movimiento hacia adelante se detiene cuando sea la palanca de mando operador presente o la palanca de accionamiento se sueltan. Para detener el movimiento hacia adelante sin apagar el cuchilla, soltar s61o la palanca de accionamiento.
PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Levante la puerta trasera del cortacesped y colocar los ganchos del armazon de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta. 2. El recogedor de cesped queda asegurado en la caja de la segadora cuando se baja la puerta trasera para descansar en el basti_i, dor del recogedor de cesped.
PASOSSIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIE NTO - Tapa del deposito de aceite con varilla de nivel 1. La tap6n acolchadora trasera instalada. 2. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - Tapa del de gasolina 1. La tap6n acolchadora trasera removida. 2. Recogedor del cesped instalado. 3. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL1. 2. La tapon acolchadora trasera instalada. La proteccion contra la descarga instalada.
PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVlSO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede estar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Asegurase que valvula del combustible este en la posici6n ON. 2. Para hacer arrancar un motor frio, mueva la palanca de control de aceleraci6n/ estrangulacion, montada en el.mango, a la posici6n de ESTRANGULACION. 3. Tire el mango del arrancador rapidamente.
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores ANTEsDEsPuEs CADAO CADAANTESDEL DE CADA OECADACADA2S.ORAS ALMACEuso uso .ORASTEMPO.ADA.ORAS.AM,E.TO Sueltos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor E Controlar los Neumaticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** A Limpiar la Segadora ....
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insectos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar alas Ilantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n traseras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente.
AVlSO: Los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima frio, y revise el nivel del aceite del motor menudo, para evitar un posible dado en el motor, debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite. Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de operaciSn o por Io menos una vez al ado si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el ado. Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despues de cada cinco (5) horas de uso continuado.
• Limpiela parteinferiordesu segadora raspandola pararemoverla acumulacion de cespedy basura. • Limpieel motora menudoparaevitarque seacumulelabasura.Unmotortapadofuncionamascalientey seacortasuduracion. • Mantenga lassuperficies pulidasy lasruedassingasolina,aceite,etc. Norecomendamos el usodeunamanguera dejardinparalimpiarlasegadoraa menos queel sistemaelectrico,el silenciador, el filtrodeairey el carburador estentapados paraevitarquelesentreelagua.Elaguaen el motorpuedeacortarladuraci6ndeeste.
Inmediatamente preparesusegadoraparael almacenamiento alfinaldecadatemporada o si launidadnosevaa usarpor30diaso mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidado-samente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardela en un area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2. Lubriquela segQn se muestra en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. 3.
ACEITEDELMOTOR Dreneelaceite(conelmotorcaliente) ycambielo conaceitedemotorlimpio.(Vea"MOTOR" enla secci6ndeMantenimiento deestemanual). ClLINDRO 1. Remueva labujia. 2. Vacie29ml (unaonza)deaceitea traves delagujerode labujiaenel cilindro. 3. Tirela manilladearranquelentamente unas cuantasvecesparadistribuirel aceite. 4. Cambieporunabujianueva. OTROS • Noguardelagasolina de unatemporadaa laotra. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empieza a oxidar.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA apropiada CAUSA en el manual amenos que CORRECCION Vibracion excesiva 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Cigue5al del motor doblado. 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno de la cuchilla. 2. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. Cord6n arrancador dificil de tirar 1.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY 66 59 LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE CYLINDER BARREL ENGINE MODEL J NUMBER PISTON CONNECTING GCV160-ABHH ROD J ........ ' CRANKSHAFT I OIL PAN J BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH J L MUFFLER 9 3_ 3 5 V CAMSHAFT PULLEY J • I I0 11 12 4O 4.
HONDA 4-CYCLE CYLINDER BLADE BARREL KEY NO, PART NO, 1 2 3 4 6842413 2399780 5579990 5580006 5 6 7 8 0636845 0803619 5581038 1441112 PISTON ENGINE DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly (010) Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover, Breather (Breather Valve Assembly) Boit, Flange (6 x 12) (CT200) Bolt, Flange (6 x 14) Oil Seal (25.
HONDA FAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL COVERJ NUMBER GCV160-ABHH CONTROLJ 4 15 -13 !0 FLYWHEEL 1! RECOIL STARTER J J J 12 t [ AIR CLEANER 10 6 CARBURETOR 42 I
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE RECOIL FAN COVER KEY NO, PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 3683646 5028923 5189352 6673289 5580469 7058944 2499440 5581004 0671636 2449593 12 13 14 0250647 0250985 0053447 MODEL DESCRIPTION Rubber, Supporter (107mm) Petcock Assembly (Manual) Bracket, Petcock Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank Tube, Fuel Cover, Fan Collar, Front Turn Signal Boll Stud Screw, Washer Head (5 x 10) Bulk Hose, Fuel (5.5 x 8000) (5.
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