Owner's Manual IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377682 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman IL 60179 U.S.A.
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.
• Keepnuts and bolts, especially blade • Grasscatchercomponentsare subject attachmentbolts, tight and keepequipto wear, damage,and deterioration, ment in good condition. which could expose moving parts or • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check allow objectsto be thrown.Frequently their proper operationregularly. check componentsand replacewith • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or manufacturer'srecommendedparts, otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspillwhen necessary. age.Allow machineto coolbeforestoring.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
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 unassembted 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 or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
_rator presence control bar The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda standard safetyglasses or wide vision safetymask worn overspectacles. Drive Adjustment button (on underside) DRIVE HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance.
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER REAR BAGGING 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the rear door. 2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate or plug, clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • 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.
TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. TO START MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:_°_o_%y REGO ,RSERV,CE AS YOU COMPLETE S Lubrication I_ CheckTires I_ Check DriveWheels {Power-PropelledMowers) It/' Check for Loose Fasteners I_ Clean/Inspect (If Equipped) Grass Catcher _ W E R Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start MowersI I Check OilOilLevel ChangeEngine Engine t/ I_ I_' ll/ I_s _1,2 GI Clean Filter
LAWN MOWER 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. tbs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V{SCOSITY GRADES -20 .30 0 -20 TEMPERATURE 30 .I0 RANGE 32 0 ANTICIPATED 40 60 80 10 BEFORE 20 NEXT lO0 30 OIL 40 CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
4. Install newdrive belt into idler arm assembly,then aroundthe drivepulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assemblywith hex nut previouslyremoved. 6. Turnlawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetorare up. 7. Reattachdebris shield to housingwith tab of debris shield in housinghole. 8. Positionbladeon the blade adapter aligningthe two (2) holes in the blade with the raisedlugs on the adapter. 9.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage will not be used for 30 days or more. at the end of the season or if the unit LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened.
CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does net retain moisture. De net use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. _[I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TROUBLESHOOTING to a Sears Service - See appropriate PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut uneven section in manual unless directed Center, CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy 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.
Garantia ......................................................... 20 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Especificaciones del Produeto ....................... 22 Montaje t Pre-Operaei6n ............................... 24 Operaci6n ................................................. 25-29 Mantenirniento .......................................... 30-33 GARANTfA UMITADA DE DOS AltOS Prograrna de Mantenimiento ......................... 30 Servicio y Adjustes .............................
I. OPERAClON • Antes de ernpezar, debe familiarizarse completarnente con los controles y el uso correcto de la rnaquina. Para esto, debe leer y cornprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la rnaquina yen los rnanuales de operaciSn. • No ponga las manes o los pies cerca o debajo de Ias partes rotatorias. Mant6ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solarnente Ias personas responsables que est6n farniliarizadas con las instrucciones operen la rn_quina.
• Numca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regularmemte su fumcionamiento correcto. • Mantemga la rn_quina libre de hierba, hojas u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio. Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible. Permita que la rn_quina se enfrie antes de almacenarla. ° Pare e imspeccione el equipo si Ie pega a un objeto. Rep_relo, si es mecesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Em ning_ncase hay que regular la altura de las ruedas mientras el motor eslA en marcha.
Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi6n est_n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora.
Barra de _ntrol 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. la presencia del operador Mango superior Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar per razones de envlo. Todas las partes come Ias tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY 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. I=stos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura produeto. Aprenda y eomprenda sus signifieados.
Laoperaci6ndecualquier segadorapuedehacerque saltenobjetosextraiiosdentrode susoios,Ioquepuedeproducir daSosgravesen_stos.Siempre useanteojosdeseguridado protecci6n para losojosrnientrasoperesusegadorao cuando hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos gafasouna mascaradeseguridaddevisi6n ampliadeseguridadusadasobrelasgalas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en Ia fQbrica para un rendimiento 6ptimo. La velocidad no se puede ajustar.
PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Levante la puerta trasera de la segadora de c6sped y ponga el marco del recogedor de c6sped a dentro de las ranuras de la puerta trasera. 2. El recogedor de c_sped queda asegurado en la caja de la segadora cuando se baja la puerta trasera para descansar en el basti_dor del recogedor de c_sped. PRECAUCION: No haga funcionar su segadora sin el planco o tap6n de Ia acolchadera, el desviador de recortes o sin el recogedor de c6sped, aprobados, en su Iugar.
3. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentarnente el envase enters de aceite en el tube de relleno del motor. 4. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada use. Agregue aeeite si es necesario. Llene hasta la li_neade liens en la varilla rnedidora de nivei. • Carnbie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de operaci6n ouna vez per ternporada. Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m&s a rnenudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias.
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador. AVISO: En climas mas frios puede que sea necesario repetir los pasos del cebado. En ctimas mas caturosos el cebar demasiado puede producir el ahogo y el motor no va a arrancar. Si se ahoga el motor espere unos cuantos minutos antes de tratar de hacerlo arrancar y no repita los pasos del cebado.
PROGIFIAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO //// v. Lubdcaci6n Controlar losneumdRcos _ ,; / ,p _. I_/ -.
SEGADORA Siempreobservetasreglasdeseguridadcuandohagaetmantenimiento. 4. LLANTAS • MantengatasItantassingasotina,aceiteo substancias qufmicasparacontroldeinsectosquepuedendai_arla goma. • Evitelostocones,laspiedras,lasgrietasprofundas,losobjetosafitadosy otrospeligros quepuedendaSara tasIlantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n traseras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente.
6. MOTOR LUBRICACI(_N Use sotamente aceite de detergente de alta calldad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de servicio APt. Seleccione ta calidad de viscosidad SAE segQn su temperatura de operaci6n esperada. CALIDADES DE ViSCOSIDAD 7. DE SAE 8. 9. Parar de ai_adir aceite cuando se atcanza ta seSal de Ileno (FULL) en la varitla. Esperar un minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle.
LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. _PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. • Haga descansar ta segadora en su lado. Aseg_rese que el filtro de aire y que et carburador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspandola para remover la acumulaci6n de cesped y basura.
PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION 1. Cotocar la nueva correa de polea del motor. 2. Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a trav_s del orificio en el bastidor. 3. Volver a colocar el cortac_sped en posici6n vertical. 4. tnstalar la nueva correa de mando en el conjunto de la patanca de transmisi6n, luego alrededor de la polea de mando. Asegurarse de que la correa se halle al interior de los dispositivos de fijaci6n de ta correa. 5.
Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardeta en un Area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea "LtMPtEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2. Lubriqueta segQn se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual. 3.
ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambieto con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No use ptastico. El plastico no puede respirar, Io que permite la formaciSn de condensaciSn, Io que producira ta oxidaciSn de su unidad.
PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza CAUSA CORRECCION 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 1, Eteve la attura de corte. 2. 3. 4. 2. Eteve la altura de corte. 3. 4. Limpie/cambie et fittro de aire. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora. Revise el nivel det aceite. Corte a una vetocidad de recorrido mas lenta. 5. 6. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Velocidad det motor lenta. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Velocidad de recorrido 5. 6.
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