Owner's Manual JCRHFTSMRN°J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.378551 • Espa5ol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating thisequipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.
Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules ....................................... 2-4 Product Specifications ........................... 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ..................... 6 Operation .......................................... 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 11 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Maintenance ................................... Service and Adjustments ................ Storage ........................................... Troubleshooting .
I. GENERAL OPERATION • Road, 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, especiallyblade attachmentbolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition. • Nevertamper with safetydevices.Check their proper operationregularly. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
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 unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
KNOWYOUR 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 product. Learn and understand their meaning.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
Grass ocatcher frame handle Bag handle BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmewer is level. Discharge deflector 2. 3. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. 4.
A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH use AFTER EACH EVERY 10 EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 100 BEFORE use HOURSORSEASO.
LAWN MOWER 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. 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. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual.
GEAR CASE Oil filler cap/dipstick • 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. • If lubricant is required, use only ELF MULTIS EP00. Do not substitute.
MUFFLER CLEANING • 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. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • 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 life.
5. Squeezelower handlein; positionholes onto mountingpinson handlebracket. 6. Reassembleupper handleand all parts removedfrom lower handle. engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to 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 Mowing position 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE section in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start (continued) 5. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in released position 9. Control bar defective. 10.Fuet valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position. 11 .Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 5. Connect wire to spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7.
Garantia ......................................................... 18 Regtas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Especificaciones det Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Operaci6n ................................................. 23-26 Mantenimiento .......................................... 27-30 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 30-31 Almacenamiento .....
I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y et use correcto de Ia maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura de ta descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que est_n familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la maquina.
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Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortaeesped. Estan 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.
Lea estas instruooiones y el manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en ta fabrica con la excepciSn de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo. Todas las partes come las tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias para comptetar el montaje hart sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEt_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.
• Para cambiar la altura de corte, empuje la palanca det ajustador hacia la rueda. Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos. AsegQrese que todas las ruedas queden igualmente ajustadas. AVISO: Et ajustador esta correctamente colocado cuando las orejas de la placa estan insertadas en el agujero det mango. Tambi_n, los ajustes de 9 posiciones (si equipado) permiten que et mango pueda ser movido entre las orejas de la placa.
Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga \ Mango del bastidor del recogedor de c6sped Mango de la bolsa ANTES Desviador DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en et motor. Para et tipo y et grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la seccidn del Mantenimiento de este manual. _PRECAUCION: NO sobreltene et motor con aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar. 1. 2. Asegt]rese que la segadora este nivelada.
_PRECAUClON:Loscombustibles mezctados conalcohol(conocidos comogasohol,o et uso deetanolo metanol)puedenatraerlahumedad, la queconducea la separaci6ny formaci6nde acidosduranteel almacenamiento. Lagasolina acidicapuededaSarel sistemadetcombustible de un motorduranteel atmacenamiento. Para evitarlosproblemas conelmotor,sedebevaciar elsistemadelcombustible antesdeguardarlopor unperfodode 30diaso mas.
PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O t00 ALMACEuso uso _ORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO MANTENIMIENTO Limpiadlnspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * Contro_ar _os Neum_ticos G Controiar Ruedas ....
SEGADORA Siempre observe tas reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Itantas sin gasotina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insectos que pueden daSar la goma. • Evite los tocones, tas piedras, las grietas profundas, los objetos afitados y otros peligros que pueden daSar alas Ilantas. RUEDAS DE IMPULSION Revise las ruedas de impulsi6n delanteras cada vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se mueven libremente.
• Lacajadeengranajes seItenacontubricante hastael niveladecuadoen lafabrica.La Qnicavezqueellubricantenecesitaatenci6n es cuandosele haprestadoservicioa la cajadeengranajes. • Si se necesitalubricante,usesolamenteELF MULTISEP00.Nousesubstitutos. MOTOR Elmantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo decuatquierdispositivos o sistemasdelcontrol dela emisi6n,loscualesseanhechosal costo delctiente,puedenserrealizadosporcuatquier individuoo establecimiento dereparaci6nde motor.
LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada use. _PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. • Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspandota para remover la acumulaci6n de c_sped y basura. • Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura.
Posc6n para segar _-
ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene et aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en ta secci6n de Mantenimiento de este manual.) CILINDRO 1. Remueva la bujfa. 2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manitla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. 4. Cambie por una bujfa nueva. OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra. • Cambie et envase de la gasolina si se empieza a oxidar.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada este dirigido a un centre de service Sears. PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza CORRECCI()N CAUSA 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 1. Eleve la altura de corte. 2. 3. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Vetocidad det motor lenta. 2. Eteve ta altura de corte. 4. Acumutacidn de cesped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Vetocidad de recorrido 3. 4. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE LABEL ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CAMSHAFT I CARBURETOR PULLEY ] i F_12 i 12 I 14 38 --7
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL LABELS NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CARBURETOR KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 9 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication CHOKE KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7257157 4209581 7257165 7257173 7257181 7257199 7257207 7229867 0747733 3674413 2544690 0369017 0636951 Seal, Choke Lever Spring, Cable Return Lever, Choke Base Comp.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A FAN COVERJ RECOIL STARTER j AiR CLEANER[ FLYWHEEL 40
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL FAN COVER NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A RECOIL STARTER KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3683646 7357379 5189352 6673289 5580469 7399371 6978399 5581004 0671636 6754279 0250647 0250985 0053447 Rubber Supporter (107 mm) Cock Assembly, Fuel Bracket, Fuel Cock Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank Tube, Fuel Cover Comp,, Fan (T89) Collar, Fuel Cock Bolt, Stud Screw, Washer Head #5 x 10 Tube, Fuel Tank Clip, Tube (B8) Clip, Tube (1310) Clip, Tube (C9) PART NO.
HONDA 4-CYCLE CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT I ENGINE MODEL ] NUMBER PISTON CONNECTING GCV-160-AS3A ROD I OIL PAN] / i MUFFLER _5 5 I 42
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6842413 2399780 5579990 5580006 0636845 0803619 5581038 1441112 1899848 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder Clip, Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover Comp., Breather Bolt, Flange #6 x 12 (CT200) Bolt, Flange #6 x 14 (CT200) Oil Seal 25A x 62 x 6 Plug, Spark (BPR6ES) (NGK) Guide, Exhaust Valve (O.S.
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