Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377844 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: wwwosearscom/crafisman U.S.A.
Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 5-6 Operation ............................................ 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 Maintenance ........................................ Service and Adjustments ................... Storage .............................................. Troubleshooting .
• Clear the area of objectssuch as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks,etc,.,which could be picked up and thrownby blade. ° Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. ° Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards, ° Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
V. GENERAL SERVICE = Never run machine inside a closed area. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. o Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper operation regularly. ° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil orfuel spillage.
These accessories were availablewhen this lawn mowerwas 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER iiii GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER _-'_t i, ............... GRASS FOR CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS SIDE D_SCHARGE MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS ii .....
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO ASSEMBLE TO UNFOLD 1. Slide grass catcher bag over' the frame. Make sure the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front handle) and the strap is on the bottom. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. 3, Close grass catcher door: NOTE; When fully closed, door will "snap" shut over frame and vinyl bindings.
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. ul J ,llll,ul_uu i .... .11.... .,,.,j,j,,..w .r %_.I These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safetyglasses 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. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
SIDE DISCHARGING Hinge bracket Mulcher door ° Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing with knob. o Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of the lawn mower's lower handle as shown. • Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place the grass catcher into place on the discharge chute. NOTE: Be sure round door of discharge chute rests on grass catcher as shown. o Mower is now ready for rear bagging operation.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter rope out and away from grass catcher. Round door Starter rope 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from lawn mower using both front and rear handle& 3. Empty clippings from grass catcher using both rear handle and strap. "['he weight of the grass will open the door. 4. Snap door shut over frame before installing grass catcher on mower.
TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. Be sure fue! valve is in the ON position_ 2o Move choke lever to ON (N) position. 3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
MAINT NAN@E BEFORE EACH USE Check for Loose Fasteners v' AFTER ] EVERY EACH I 10 USE ] HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE v' v' ,/j "-' Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * A I Check Tires Wl EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON v' N I 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° o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels.
LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, I $AE VISCO_R'Y GRADES I'F ...... -2o "c ._o o -_`O _o -1'o f 32 o 40 sO 1o a0 =o 4{}o so 4_ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
• Cleanthe underside of your lawn mower by scrapingto removebuild-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keeptrash from accumulating°A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keepfinished surfaces and wheels free electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in short_ ened engine life. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season.
7, Use a wood block between blade and mower housingto prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt, NOTE: Protectyour hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth, 8, Remove blade bolt, 9. Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardenedwasher), blade adapter and debris shield as one assembly, 10,Remove drive belt from blade adapter and debris shield; discard old belt. TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt in the belt retainer of the debris shield.
ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR 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.
reach the carburetor'. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug, 2, Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder, 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM 5. 6. t, Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Starter rope hard to pull . Bent engine crankshaft, Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass, ............ unless directed CORRECTION Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass.
Garantia ................................................................ 20 Reglas de Seguridad .................................. 20-22 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................. 23-24 Operaci6n .........................._...................... _...o25-29 Mantenimiento ........................................... 30-33 Programa de Mantenimiento ........................... 31 GARANT[A Especificaciones del Producto .......................... 22 Servicio y Adjustes ...............................
° No opere la maquina sin zapatos o con sandalias abiertas. PSngase siempre zapatos s61ido& ° No tire de la segadora hacia atrAs a menos que sea absolutamente necesado.. Mire siempre hacia abajo y hacia detrAs antes y mientras que se mueve hacia atrAso • Nunca dirigir el material descargado hacia las persona& Evitar descargar material contra paredes o barreras. El material puede retornar al operador..
, Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste, daS.os y deterioro, que pueden exporter las partes en movimiento o permitir que objetos sean disparados. Controtar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con pattes aconsejadas pot et fabricante_ • Las cuchiltas de la segadora est_n afiladas y pueden cortaro Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes, y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectQa mantenimiento sobre tas mismas.
Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped Tambi6n estdn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros de servicio_ Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora.
COIViO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE: Despliegue et mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de control, 1. Levante la secci6n del mango inferior hasta la posici6n de operaci6n y alinee el agujero en _ste con uno de los agujeros para deterrninar la altura en e! puntal del mango° 2, Inserte el perno del mango a trav_s de 6ste y del puntal y asegLire!o con la manilla. 3. Repita el procedimiento para el lado opuesto del mango.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORAr 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 ATTENCI6N O ADVERTENOIA : MOTOR MOTOR ENCEND_DO APAGADO , ,,,,, ........
La operaciOn de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraOos dentro de sus ojos, fo que puede producir daOos graves en _sto& Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciOn para los ojos m entras opere su segadora o cuando .... haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de vision amplia de seguridad usada sobre las galas.
• Fijar la parte trasera del canal de descarga al bastidor del cortac_sped a trav_s det pomo, o Colocar el mango trasero del dep6sito de hierba en la alzapdma del mango inferior del cortac_sped como mostrado, o A_zar la puerta redonda del canal de eyecci6n y colocar el dep6sito de hierba en el canal de eyecci6n,, AVISO: Asegurarse de que la puerta redonda del canal de eyecci6n se apoye en el dep6sJto de hierba como mostrado.
PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Abierto la puerta redonda del canal inclinado de la descarga para mover la cuerda del arrancador hacia fuera y lejos des de el recogedor de c_sped. 1. Aseg0rese que la segadora est6 nivelada. 2_ Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo de desarga de aceite. 3. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con ta unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase ente[o de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. 4. Inserte y apriete la vari!la medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE'. .
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor y si no intenta poneflo en marcha de nuevo, alivie la barra de control que exige la presencia del operador. Espere hasta que la cuchilla y todas las piezas m6 viles 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 det motor, una cantidad pequefia de humo puede estar presente durante el uso iniciat del producto y se debe considerar normal, 1.
PROaRAMA MANTENIMIINTO Revtser si hay SuJetadores ANTES DESPUES .................... DE CADA DE CADA use ...... Sueltos 1L_mptar#nspecclonaret Recogedar de Cesped ] Controlar los Nauru&rices _] Centre arlas Ruedas Motttcas use v' v' v' v' J'Umpiar la Segadera .... _)l Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de }aTransmtsi6n v' ..............
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS ° Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insectos que pueden daSar la goma, o Evite Ios tocones, las piedras, las grietas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden da5ar alas Ilantaso RUEDAS DE IMPULSI6N Revise las ruedas de impulsiSn traseras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente.
LUBRICACi6N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta calldad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de servicio APIo Seleccione la calidad de viscosidad SAE segUn su temperatura de operaci6n esperadao CAUDADES "C -30 -20 -10 7 Continue agregando cantidades pequeas de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla medidora hasta que lea Ileno (FULL). NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumar_. cuando Io valla a ar'rancar. 8,_ Aseg0rese de apretar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor.
o O Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura.. Un motor tapado funciona m_s caliente y se acorta su duraci6n. Mantenga las superficies putidas y las ruedas sin gasolina, aceite, etc. No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardfn para timpiar la segadora a menos que el sistema el_ctrico, el silenciador, el filtro de aire y el carburador est#n tapados para evitar que les entre el agua.; El agua en el motor puede acortar ta durac_on de _ste..
7. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora para evitar que la cuchilla gire cuando sete quite el perno. AVISO; Proteja sus manos con guantes y/o envuelva la cuchilla con una tela gruesa. 8o Remueva el perno de la cuchilla. 9o Quitar la cuchilla y todos los dispositivos de fijaci6n (perno, arandela de freno, arandela templada), adaptador de la cuchilla y pantatla de los escombros corno un enico conjunto. 10.
cree que el motor estA funcionando demasiado rAp!do o demasiado lento, Iteve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cuatificado. CARBURADOR Su carburador no es ajustable.. Si su motor no est& funcionando en forma adecuada debido a probtemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado para repararla y/o ajustarla.
SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE tMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como e! carburador, el tiltro del combustible, la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento.. Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol o metanol) Pueden atraer humedad, Io que conduce a la separacion y a la formaci6n de acidos durante el almacenamiento.
SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchitla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas disparejao 3° Velocidad del motor lenta. 5. 6. AcumulaciSn de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segador& Demasiado aceite en motor.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190-AS3A FAN COVER I 15 E-14 AIR CLEANER ....................
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HONDA 4-CYCLE . ...................... , ,,, :, : : =,,: ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV190-AS3A -,..: AIR CLI=ANER KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 5580154 6718159 5580410 5664560 7356025 7399397 55809646 23747427 RECOIL KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Tube, Breather Element, Air Cleaner Case Assembly, Air Cleaner Gasket, Atr Cleaner Cover, Air Cleaner Cover, Air Cleaner Bolt, Flange (#6 x 86) (CT200) Bolt, Flange (#6 x 14) PART NO, 7357445 5580634 5580642 6478812 CYLINDER KEY NO.
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