Owner's Manual ICRAFT$1VlAN°I 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388611 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts 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.
Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ............................................. 6-9 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10 Maintenance .................................... 10-13 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Service and Adjustments ...................... 14 Storage ............................................
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drivas, walks, or roads, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass.
_,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!I! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. • , CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Read these instructions and this manuar 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 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.
Theoperation ofanylawn mower can result in foreign ob eels thrown into the eyes, which can resull in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank BEFORE STARTING ENGINE tiller neck. Do not overfill. Wipe offany ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see • Gasoline "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this filler cap manual. f. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
MOWINGTIPS • 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.
MA,NTENANCESC.EOULE ROGO 0RV,CB R M Check for Loose Fasteners ClearVInspect Grass Catcher It Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower ¥/ i/ I 1_ ll/ ll/ i/ _' IPower-Propelled Clean Under Drive Mowers) Cover Check ddve belt/pulleys E (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharpeIVReplace Blade I_ _,/_ Lubrication Chart Clean Batter//Recharge Electric Start Mowers'_ _' f#/ V/ t,J4 E Check Engine Oil Level N Change En_line Oil 1_.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: S)ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL CAPACITY: SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in the space provided above.
TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.
AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER 1. Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. 2. Remove filter from inside of cover. 3. Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any did accumulation. 4. Insert new filter into cover. 5.
•'_CAUTION: Before performing any service or 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 where it cannot come contact with plug, LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU'I-FING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CU3-1"INGHEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 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 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. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wilt cause problems. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Doesnotstad • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM I CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard! 1, Engine flywheel brake is on 1, Depress control bar to topull when control bar is release€ upper handle before pulling starter rope, 2. Bent engine crankshaft, 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center, 3. Blade adapter broken, 3. Replace b_ade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Grasscatcher 1. Cutting height too low, notfilling(If=o 2. Lift on blade wom off.
Garantfa ............................................... 18 Fleglas de Seguridad ..................... 18-20 Montaje ................................................ 21 Operaci6n ....................................... 22-25 Mantenimiento ..................................... 26 Programa de Mantenimiento .......... 26-29 Especificaciones del Producto ............ 27 Servicio y Adjustes .............................. 30 Almacenamiento ............................ 31-32 Identificaci6n de problemas ..........
• Nunca permits qua los aiSos operen la • No opera la mdquina bajo la influencia del mdquina. alcohol o de las drogas. • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba • Tangs un cuidado extra cuando se acarque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los est6 mojada. Asegt_rese siempre de tener buena trsocibn en sos pies; mantenga el arbustos, drboles u otros objetos qua pueden intsfferir con su lines de visi6n. mango firrnemente y camine; nunca corra, • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsibn IV.
_,Busque este siml_lo que ser_la _asprecauciones de seg_Jrtdad de =mportancia.Quiere deciriiiATENCI_)N!]I [iiESTE ALERTOI!! SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA.
Lea estas instrucoiones y el manual completamonto antes de tratar de montar u operer su segadore nueva. IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE SiN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepcibn de aquellas partes que se dojaron sin montar pot razones de env[o. Todas ]as pertes como las tuemas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., qua son necesaries pare completer el montaje ban sido colccadas en la bolsa do pertes.
FAMILIARICESE CONSUSEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADOP,A. Compare las ilustradones con su segado_apare famili_zarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversoscontrolesy ajust_s. Guarde este manual para referenelaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en le Iiteratura proporclonada con el producto. Aprenda y eomprenda sue signiflcados.
ipl_La operaciSo de cualquier segadora puede hacsr que saltsn objetos extrafios dentro _ds sus ojos, Io que pueds _producir daSos graves en _stos. Sismpre use anteojos de seguridad o protec(_=bnpara los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustss o reparaciones. Recomsndamos una mascara de seguridad de visiSn amplia, para uso espejuelos o anteojos de seguddad estandarte.
ANTES DE HACER MOTOR ARRANCAR EL AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. El motor puede contanar 20 oz. de aceita. Para el tipo y la calidad yea =MOTOR" en la saccibn de las Mantenimento en esta manual. 1. Asegdresa qua la sogadora estd nivelada y que el drea alrededor del depasito de aceite ast6 limpia. 2. Remueva la tapa del dapbsito de aceite del motor y rellane hasta la Ifnea de llano en dsta. Vacla el acaita lentamenta. No Io Ilene demasiado.
CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cSsped muy alto, pueda sar nacesano el elavar la altura del corte para reduoir el esfuerzo necesario para empujer la eagadora y para evitar sobreosrgar el motor, dejando montones de racortes de c_sped. Puede qos sea necesario reducir la velocided del recorrido y/o haga funcionar la segadora sobre el drea por sogunda vaz.
PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO S Revisar si hay su_etadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de ¢_sped (si viene equidede) E Limpiat la segadera ,_ _L_ _ _ _ _'_J V# I# # I1_ ,z mis_6n (segadoras conpoderpropulsor) (segadoras con poder prcpulsor) OOi sades Revisar lascorreas y laspo_eas irnputRevisar o/afilar/cambiar II_ la cuchi]la 11_ _1 Ri_ T_u_ de,_._.
ESPEClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERODESERIE: FECHADE COMPRA: CAPACIOADYTIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DEACEITE(API-SF-SJ): CAPACIDADDEACEITE: SAE 30 (SOBRE 32°F_ o SAE 5W-30 (OEBAJO 32°F 20 OZ. DE CAPACIDAD BUJ_AIABERTURA: .045"1 TORSIC_NDELPERNODE LACUCHILLA: CHAMPION RJ19LM4 3,_40 FT. LBS. , El num6ro del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania ad unta ala parte trasera de a caja de a segadora.
RECOGP.DOR DE CESPED (Si comprado come accesorio) • El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pere tiene qua ester seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cdsped a menudo para verificar si est_ daSado o deteriorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, cdmbielo solamente por uno que sea aprob,?,dopot el fabricante. D6 el ndmero de1 modelo de la segadora cuando to ordene.
FILTRO DE A|RE Su motor no funcionar_ en forma adecuada y puede sufrir da_os si se usa un flltro de eke sucio. Cembie el filtro de eke cada a_lo o despuds de cada 100 horas de opereci6n, y rods a menudo si siega en condiciones muy polvorosas o sucias. No lave el filtro de aim. PARA CAMBIAR EL FiLTRO DE AIRE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remueve el filtro de a]re gir_ndolo en el santido en qua glrela de les manillas del reloj pera epretada, haste el tope, y retirero del collar.
_IPRECAUCIaN: Antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegOrese que la ouchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completarnente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y pangalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta.
Inmediatamente prepare su segedora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o sila _nidad no se vaa user pot 3(} d(as o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, la$ hojas, etc. Gudrdela en un Area limpia y eeca. 1. Umple toda la segedora (Vea "L]MPIEZA" en la seccibn de Mantanimanto de eete manual). 2. Lubriquela seg0n se muestra en la secctbn de Mantanimento de este manual. 3.
CILINDRO 1. Remueva la bujla. 2. Vacfe 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a tray,s del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. 3. ]ire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces pera distribuir el aceite. 4. Cambie por una bujla nueva. OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empieza a oxidar. La oxidacibn y/o la mugre en su gasoline producirdn problemas.
IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA /ibraci6n excesiva 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada O suetta. 2. CigueSal del motor doblado. 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno de la cuchilla. 2. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de ssrvicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. 1. El freno del volante del motor estd aplicado cuando se suelta la barra de control. 2. Ciguefial del motor doblado. 1. Presione la barra de control hacia el mango superior antes de tirar el cord6n arrancador. 2.
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