Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 149cc Kohler Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.4790B • EspaSol, p. 19 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Service and Adjustments ........................ 14 Storage .............................................. 15-16 Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17 Repair Parts ....................................... 34-41 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.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Repair Protection Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Agreements • Fast help by phonephone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
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.
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 product. Learn and understand their meaning.
The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result 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 standard safety glasses orwide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.
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 OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual. ADD MOWERIS NOWREADYFOR DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3.
TO STOP MULCHING ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. TO START MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. ENGINE • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EAC H USE Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * _ AFTER _#, EAC H EVERY 10 EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON USE HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STO RAG E I_ Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ,/ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** _4 _4 Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _4 v' _ Inspect Muffler N Re
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. A CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engineoil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn moweron its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. ACAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performingany service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Operator MOWING POSITION control bar 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.
ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut - section 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. uneven 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2.
Garantia ................................................... Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Especificaciones del Producto ................. Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Operaci6n ................................................ Mantenimiento ......................................... GARANTiA .... 18 18-20 .... 20 .... 22 23-26 27-29 TOTAL DE LA CORTADORA Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ..................................
I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse 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 rotatodas. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que esten familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la maquina.
• 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 dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un camidn o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de Ilenar. • Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del cami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Acuerdos de Protecci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot muchos a_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparacidn de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Barra de que sxige la presencia det operador 1. 2. 3. 4. // /// LEVANTAR Manitla det mango Mango Inferior DE PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte dgida de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y 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 simbolos pueden apareser producto. Aprenda y comprenda ATTENCION O ADVERTENCIA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO sobre su segadora sus significados.
Para pasar a la operacidn de acolchamiento, remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la puerta trasera. La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en estos. 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.
PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO 1. 2. TRASERO- La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. Recogedor del cesped instalado. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA 1. 2. - La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO 1. 2. 3. AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual en el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% del fabricante.
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento de este manual. • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador.
PROGRAMA DE ANTES MANTENIMIENTO S Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos de Cesped * Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor _V' E Controlar V _ G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ....
SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el mantenimiento. 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 a las Ilantas. CUIDADO DE LA CUCHILLA Para obtener los mejores resultados, la cuchilla de la segadora tienen que mantenerse afilada. mbie la cuchilla doblada o da5ada.
1. 2. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; dejela a un lado en una superficie limpia. Incline la cortadora de cesped pot este costado tal como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo. Mueva la segadora de atras para adelante para remover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motor. Envase 4. Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la segadora yen el lado del motor. 5.
_I, ADVERTENClA: 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 bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta.
Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. Barra de control que exige presencia det operador / POSICION PARA SEGAR "_, SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardela en un area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Yea "LIMPIEZA" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). 2.
ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c0brala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No use plastico. El plastico no puede respirar, Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producira la oxidaci6n de su unidad. IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes.
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS est_ dirigido a un centro PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza - Yea la secci6n de servico apropiada 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. . 2. Vibraci6n e×cesiva Cord6n arraRcador dificil de tirar Velocidad del motor lenta. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. Demasiado aceite en motor. Velocidad de recorrido 2. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mas alto." 3. 4. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.
CRAFTSMAN 2 ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 oo13 o_ 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 31 PART NO. ROTARY LAWN MOWER- 917.4790B DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149=0311=ED CRANKSHAFT /3 2 i 4 / DECALS I STARTING SYSTEM % \ J 3 2 / WARNING @ 36
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL CRANKSHAFT KEY NO. 1 2 3 PART NO. ENGINE KEY NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON 14 014 123-s 1 14 340 01-s 1 17 030 12-s 1 Crankshaft Assembly Key, Woodruff Bearing, Ball DECALS KEY NO. 1 2 3 PART NO. 14 450 03-s 14 113 57-s 41 037 10-s NUMBER CONTROLS PART NO. QT_ 1 14 079 20-s 1 2 3 14 100 08-s 14 126 22-s 1 1 4 14 089 14-s 1 5 25 086 166-s 1 6 7 14 090 12-s 14 08943-s 1 1 QTY.
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL O,'.A._'OO.,CA.,O. _oOV_ --___-- AND %,_ NUMBER XT149=0311=ED .
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL OIL PAN / LUBRICATION BLOWER KEY NO. KEY NO. PART NO. Screw, Hex Flange (M6) Dipstick/Tube Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) O-Ring, Oil Fill Tube O-Ring Kit, Oil Pan (Includes Governor Gear 1 2 3 4 100 096 027 332 Assembly & Dowel Pins) Gasket, Oil Pan Screw, Hex Flange (M6) Seal, Oil Screw, Hex Flange (M6) KEY NO. PART NO. QTY.
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL EXHAUST 4O NUMBER CRANKCASE XT149=0311=ED
KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 14 100 09-s 14 314 04-s 1406805-s 2 1 1 4 5 14 041 22-s 1407206-s 1 4 / VALVE KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Nut, Hex Flange Lock Guard Assembly, Muffler Kit, Muffler Assembly (Includes Gasket) Gasket, Muffler Stud, Carburetor (M6) / BREATHER QTY.
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