Owner's Manual JCRHFTSMRN°J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388812 • EspaSol, p. 18 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 ................................... 11-13 Service and Adjustments ..................... 14 Storage ........................................... 15-16 Troubleshootin( .............................. 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 • Grass catchercomponentsare subject attachmentbolts, tight and keepequipto wear,damage, and deterioration, ment in good condition. which could expose movingparts or • Nevertamper with safetydevices.Check allow objectsto be thrown.Frequently their proper operationregularly. check componentsand replacewith • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or manufacturer'srecommendedparts, otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuel spillwhen necessary. age.Allowmachineto 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 unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
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.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whileoperatingyourlawnmowerorperforming any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommendstandardsafetyglassesora widevision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR ENGINE CONTROL LAWN MOWER TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.
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. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIE' in the Maintenance section of this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position. 2. To start a cold engine, move handle mounted throttle/choke control lever to CHOKE position. 3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. 4.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE APTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ....
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Blade adapter Key _ Crankshaft keyway Blade 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. washer BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
_IWARNING: To avoid serious injury, 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 wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. the Operation REAR section --' / / I I I I I I / i / I I I I .. I , \ cotter i-_ FHandle Mounting" _" '_ UlJ bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION in 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 Operator presence control bar MOWER Lower 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.
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. • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut uneven 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. Raise cutting height. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2.
Garantia ......................................................... 18 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Operaci6n ................................................. 23-26 Mantenimiento .......................................... 27-29 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ........................................ 30 Almacenamiento ...
I. OPERAClON • 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 yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mant6ngase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que est6n 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 cortacesped. Est&n disponibles en la mayorfa 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 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 side montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de env[o. Todas tas partes como las tuercas, tas arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesadas para completar el montaje han side colocadas en la bolsa de partes.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU S EGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR 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. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.
La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA CONTROL DEL MOTOR La motor se controla por medio de un control de aceleraci6n ubicado en el lade del mango superior.
Abrala protecci6n contrala descarga Desviador dela PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED 1. Levante el recogedor de c_sped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de c_sped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora. 3. Vacfe los recortes de la bolsa usando tanto el mango del bastidor como 51 de la bolsa. AVISO: No arrastre ta bolsa cuando la vacfe; se producira un desgaste innecesario.
PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del motor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede estar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Asegurase que vAIvula del combustible est_ en la posici6n ON. 2. Para hacer arrancar un motor frfo, mueva la palanca de control de aceleraci6n/ estrangulaci6n, montada en elmango, a la posici6n de ESTRANGULACION. 3.
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Limpiadlnspeccionar Controlar el Recogedor CADA ANTES 2SNORAS O ALMACETEMPORADA de C_sped * los Neum_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices Limpiar la Segadora ....
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. •,,_avetero del ciguenal Ranura_ LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insectos que pueden daSar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas profundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden daSar alas llantas.
AVISO: Los aceites de multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el arranque en clima fifo, y revise el nivel del aceite del motor menudo, para evitar un posible daSo en el motor, debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite. Cambie el aceite despu6s de 25 horas de operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al aSo si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aSo. Revise el nivet del aceite del c&rter antes de arrancar el motor y despu6s de cada cinco (5) horas de uso continuado.
_ADVERTENCIA:Paraevitarlesi6nesserias, antesdedarcalquierservicoo de hacer ajustes: 1. Sueltela barradecontroly pareel motor. 2. AsegSrese quelacuchillay quetodaslas partesmoviblesse hayandetenidocompletamente. 3. Desconecte el alambredela bujfay p6ngaloendondenopuedaentrarencontacto con_sta.
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. Barra de control que operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. GuArdeta en un Area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2.
ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimiento de este manual.) OTROS • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empieza a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre en su gasolina producirAn problemas. • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y ct]brala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal cortedisparejo Vibracion excesiva Cordbn arrancador dificil de tirar CORRECCI()N CAUSA 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 4. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. 5. Demasiado aceite en motor. 6. Velocidad de recorrido demasiado rApida. 1.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE_ PISTON CONNECTING CYLINDER BARREL KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5579962 2399760 5579990 5560006 0636645 0803619 5561038 1441112 Cylinder Assembly Clip_Valve Guide Cover, Head Cover Comp. Breather Bolt, Flange (6 x 12) {5olt, Flange (6 x 14) Oil Seal 25.4 x 62 x 6 Spark Plug (BPR6ES NGK) ROD KEY NO. PART NO.
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