Owner's Manual IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388553 • EspaSol, p. 18 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: www.sears.com/craftsman U.S.A.
Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Service and Adjustments ........................ 14 Storage .............................................. 15-16 Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17 Repair Parts ....................................... 34-39 Sears Service .......................... Back Cover Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications ............................
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, especiallyblade attachmentbolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Nevertamper with safetydevices.Check their proper operationregularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuel spillage.Allow machinetocool beforestoring. • Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you strike an object. Repair,if necessary, beforerestarting. • Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjustmentswhilethe engine(motor)is running.
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. 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.
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 supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objectsthrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in place the grass catcher frame hooks severeeye damage.Always onto the door pivot pins. wear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhile • To convert to mulching operation, reoperatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustmentsor repairs.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap 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 heavily from the muffler on startup. 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.
MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AEACH PTEREVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH 10 25HOURS 100 SCHEDULE USE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE ,, r, _ 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. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side.
TO CHANGEENGINEOIL NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Removeengine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn moweron its side as shown and drain oil into a suitablecontainer. Rocklawn mowerback andforth to removeany oil trapped insideof engine.
m _WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Mowing cot[er pin LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING See "TO ADJUST the Operation HEIGHT" Lower handle. ROTATE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower handle / _ :_ Handle HIGH POSITION of this manual.
Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor storageat the end of the season or if the unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. 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 not retain moisture. Do not 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 PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut uneven - See appropriate 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. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration 1.
Garantia ......................................................... 18 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Operaci6n ................................................. 23-26 Mantenimiento .......................................... 27-29 GARANTiA Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 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 y en 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 la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que est_n familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la m_quina.
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Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi_n 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.
Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de mortar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Barra de control que la presencia del operador Mango superior Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin mortar por razones de env[o. Todas las partes como las 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 et futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.
Laoperaci6ndecualquier segadorapuedehacerque saltenobjetosextraSos dentrode susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir daSosgravesenestos.Siempre useanteojosdeseguridado protecci6n para losojosmientrasoperesusegadorao cuando hagaajusteso reparaciones. Recomendamos gafaso unamascaradeseguridaddevisi6n ampliadeseguridadusadasobrelasgalas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en la f_brica para un rendimiento 6ptimo. La vetocidad no se puede ajustar.
ANTES DE HACER MOTOR ARRANCAR EL deposito de aceite AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento de este manual. _PRECAUGI6N: NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumara pesa demante det silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar. Tapa del rellenador de gasolina 1. AsegQrese que la segadora est_ nivelada. 2. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo de desarga de aceite. 3.
CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones_ tal como c_sped muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de recortes de cesped. Puede que sea necesario reducir la velocidad del recorrido y/o haga funcionar la segadora sobre et _rea por segunda vez.
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO ES Umpiar/Inspeccionar Controlar el RecogedordeC_sped * tos Neum_ticos Controlar Ruedas .... Mortices Limpiar la tas Segadora _ DEUSO CADA CADA A,TESDEL TEMPORADA 2S.
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insectos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las gdetas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar alas Ilantas. CUIDADO DE LA CUCHILLA Para obtener los mejores resultados, la cuchilla de la segadora tienen que mantenerse afilada. Cambie ta cuchilla doblada o dal]ada.
PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque est_ vacio. 1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. 2. Remueva la tapa det dep6sito del aceite; dejela a un lado en una superficie limpia. 3. Incline la cortadora de cesped por este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo.
_DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la buj[a y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.
Barra de control que Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. operador Mang SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Gu_rdela en un _rea limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2.
ClLINDRO 1. Remueva la bujia. 2. Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujia en et cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite. 4. Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia. polvo y la mugre. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No use pl&stico. El pl&stico no puede respirar, Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producir& la oxidaci6n de su unidad.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal cortedisparejo apropiada amenos que CORRECCI6N 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m_s alto." 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. 3. Velocidad del motor lent& 4. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. 5. Demasiado aceite en motor. 6. Velocidad de recorrido demasiado r&pida. 3. 4. 1. 1. Cambie la cuchilla.
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