Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388880 Espahol, 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.
Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Service and Adjustments ........................ 14 Storage ...................
L 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.
Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on a truck or trailerbed with a plasticliner. Alwaysplace containerson the ground awayfrom your vehicle beforefilling. Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container openingat all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
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Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety operate your new lawn mower. mMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT before you attempt to assemble OIL OR GASOLINE or 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 product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operationof any lawn SA_ETYGLASSES mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while operatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustmentsor repairs.We recommend a standard safetyglasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGmNE SPEED TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.
BEFORE ADD STARTmNG ENGINE OraL oil cap 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. A CAUTmON: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 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.
MOWmNG "rIPS MULCHmNG ,, 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 SCHEDULE Check for Loose _ Clean / Inspect Check Tires _ Check BEFORE EACH USE Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check W Check / Sharpen _ ubrication Clean and Recharge EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE r, v' v' *** / Replace Blade Battery ** Oil level Change N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect N E Replace Replace Engine Oil _,2 v' Muffler Spark Plug Air Filter Paper Cartridge fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Star
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when forming any maintenance. TmRES per- * 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 a bent or damaged blade. TO REMOVE 1. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
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. Removeengineoil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn moweron its side as shown and drain oil into a suitablecontainer. Rock lawn mower backand forth to removeany oil trapped inside of engine.
ACi_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. LAWN ENGmNE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personat injury.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored 3. 4. SQ Handle bracket tion of this manual). Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
CYLmNDER 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. mMPORTANT: Never cover mower while Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. Replace with new spark plug.
TROUBLESHOOTmNG o See appropriate section to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEi_I CAUSE Loss of power 5. 6. Poor cut - CORRECTmON 1. Rear of lawn mower 2. 3. 4. 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Wheel heights 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... GARANTiA 27 LUMUTADADE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afros, a part[r de [a fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Uubdque y afine segun Uasinstrucciones para Uaoperaci6n y eUmantenimiento en eUmanuaU deU due_o, Soars reparara" gratis todo defecto en eUmateriaU y Uamano de obra.
L OPERACION , ° Antes de empezar, debe famHiarizarse compbtamente con bs controbs y eUuso correcto de Uamaquina. Para esto, debe her y comprender todas Uasinstrucciones que aparecen en Uamaquina yen Uosmanuabs de operaci6n. No ponga Uasmanos o bs pies cerca o debajo de Uaspartes rotatorias. Mantengase sbmpre bjos de Uaabertura de Uadescarga. , Permita que soUamente Uaspersonas re° sponsabbs que est6n famHiarizadas con Uas instrucciones operen Uama±quina.
o Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivo& Nunca llenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de llenar. Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del eami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. dise_ado y fabdcado para funcionar de mode flame per muchos aSos. Pero come todos Uosproductos, puede necesitar aUguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este case tener un Acuerdo de Protecd6n para UaReparaci6n puede hacedes ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
Lea estas instrucciones y este manuaU compUetamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segao dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SUNACEFE O GASOMNA en eUmotor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en Uaf_.brica con Uaexcepci6n de aqueHas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas Uaspartes como Uastuercas, UasarandeUas, Uosper° nos, etc. que son necesarias para compUetar eUmontaje han sido coUocadas en UaboUsade partes.
FAMmUARICESE 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 el futuro. Estos s_mbolos pueden apareser producto. Aprenda y comprenda ATTENCI6N O ADVERTENCIA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO sobre su segadora sus significados.
PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con° vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: o Levantar la puerta trasera de cortac6sped y colocar los ganchos del armaz6n de la recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del quicio de la puerta. o Para pasar a la opercai6n de acolchamiento, remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la di_puerta trasera.
ANTES DE HACERARRANCAR EL Vea HasHnstrucciones Para EHAHmacenamiento para ma's informaci6n. Nunca use productos de Himpieza para eHmotor o para eHcarburador en eHestanque dell combustibHe pues se pueden producir daSos permanentes. AGREGUE ACEtaTE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en eHmotor.
CONSEJOS CHAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR o Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped muy alto, puede set necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando mono tones de recortes de c6sped. Puede que sea necesario reducir la velocidad del recorrido y/o haga funcionar la segadora sobre el Area pot segunda vez.
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores ANTEsDESPUES cADA CADA CADAANTESDEL 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACEo uso uso .oRAsTEMPORADA,ORAS .AMm.TO DE CADA DE CADA Sueltos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar E Controlar los Neum_:_ticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** A Limpiar la Segadora D Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n *** O Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas *** a Revisar / Afilar / Cambiar jl_ Lubricaci6n Limpiar / Recargar el Recogedor de C6sped * ....
PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe UasregUas de seguridad cuo ando haga eUmantenimiento. LLANTAS , Mantenga UasHantas sin gasoHna, aceite o substancias quimicas para controU de inseco tos que pueden da_ar Uagoma. , Evite Uostocones, Uaspiedras, Uasgrietas pro° fundas, Uosobjetos afHados y otros peHgros que pueden da_ar a UasHantas. CUIDADO DE LA CUOHILLA Para obtener Uosmejores resuUtados, UacuchHUa de Uasegadora tienen que mantenerse afHada. Cambie UacucMHa doMada o da_ada.
PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR _PRECAUCI6N: Los solventes de petr61eo, tabs como el keroseno, no se deben usar para limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro de 6ste. No aceite el cartucho. No use aire a presi6n para limpiarlo o secarlo. 4. Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la cubierta asegur_.ndose que las orejas est6n alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha trasera. Apriete el tornillo en forma segura.
_kADVERTENCIA: Para evitar Uesi6nes sedas, antes de dar caUquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. SueUte Uabarra de controU y pare eUmotor. 2. Asegurese que UacuchHUay que todas Uas partes moviMes se hayan detenido compUe° tamente. 3. Desconecte eUaUambre de Uabujia y p6n° gaUoen donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta. MOTOR VELOCmDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fao brica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales.
Unmediatamente prepare su segadora para eUaUmacenamiento aUfinaUde cada temporada o si Ua unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar Uasegadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, UimpieUacuidadosamente, remueva toda Uamugre, Uagrasa, Uashojas, etc. GuardeUa en un area Uimpia y seca. 1_ Limpie toda Uasegadora (Vea"LUMPUEZA" en Uasecci6n de Mantenimento de este manuaU). 2. LubriqueUa segun se muestra en Uasecci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 3.
ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene eUaceite (con eUmotor caHente) y ca'mbbb con aceite de motor Hmpio, (Vea "MOTOR" en Ua secci6n de Mantenimento de este manuaL) ClLINDRO 1. Remueva Uabujia. 2. Vacie una onza (29 mU)de aceite a trav6s deUagujero de Uabujia en eUcHindro. 3. Tire UamanHUade arranque bntamente unas cuantas veces para distribuir eUaceite. 4. VueUvaa montar Uanueva bujia. OTROS o No guarde UagasoHna de una temporada a Ua otra. Cambie eUenvase de UagasoHna si se empo ieza a oxidar.
SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS oVea ia secci6n apropiada est_ dirigido a un centro de servico en ei manual amenos CORRECCION PROSLEMA CAUSA Faita de fuerza CuchHUadesgastada, dobUada o sueUta. 1_ Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mas alto/' 2_ AUtura de Uas ruedas dispareja. 2_ Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mas alto/' 3. 4. 5. 6. Mal cortedispare]o Vibraci6n e×cesiva Cord6n arraricador dif_cii de tirar Vebcidad que Sears. deUmotor bnta. AcumuUaci6n de c6sped, hojas o basura debajo de Uasegadora.
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY 1 LAWN MOWER o - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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BRmGG$ & $TRATTON I 1019 LABEL KI'I] 4=CYCLE ENGmNE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 684 287 8471 I 50 7 51 _÷> 383_ 524 C_ 635 718_ 306 307_ 868 40_ 4_) 48 251 27C> 32 32A_ 745 lS_ 36
BRIGG$ & $TRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 443_ 188 970 968 445 668 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_ 20_ 842_ 524_% 668 8 613 971 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 633 6_ _ 75 I 61' 633 _ f276_P 121 CARBURETOR _-_ 137 ' OVERHAUL KIT 127_ 276___ 130 95 617 J 276 _ 127 _ 276_ 276_ 37 I
BRJGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NU_.IBER 123K02-0258-E1 969 304 332 455 _ 23 334_ 190 6081 66 58 592_ I 459 689 _ 60 I 456 _ I I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I KEY NO. PART NO.
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