Owner's Manual ® 6.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387380 o o o Safety Assembly Operation " Maintenance EspaSo_ Repair Parts CAUTaON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 11 13 14 15 32 Back Cover MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in mate
hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several minutesbeforefillingthe gastank.Clean off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe engine. o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments beforestartingyour mower.Never attemptto do thiswhile the engineis running. • Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificial light° OPERATION: • Keepyoureyesand mindonyourmower andthe areabeingcut.
Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhen this lawn mowerwasproduced,Theyare also availableat mostSearsretailoutletsand servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso LAWN MOWERPERFORMANCE CLIPPING order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE LAWN IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables° ° Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. = Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handles and tighten both handle knobs, - Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. . Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the Iocat__stments. Savethismanual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower. o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket. . The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame, CAUTION: Do not nJnyour lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. ° Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. ° Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oit to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual o Pouroil slowly. Do not overfill. ° Check oil level before each use° Add oil if needed_ Fill to full line on dipstick.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual. • 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. Also, the mulched grass wilf biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loo'se Fasteners i Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher i (tf Equipped) ..... M Clean Lawn Mower .... O {Powe,r:P,topelled Clean Under DriveMowers! Cover Check drive belt/pulleys E ...! .., v" J_ v" t _,' I v' v" CieanAirFiffer inspect Muffler iN CIean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter" Paper Cartridge mote often when operating , V _' 6f :!G 1 - Change v' v' _ ..........
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SPECIFICATIONS 917.387380 DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.0 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. INo GASOLINE 1,5 QUARTS CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE SAE 5W-30 OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: REGULAR 32°F) (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. .030") CHAMPION VALVECLEARANCE: J19LM INTAKE: ,005 - .007 EXHAUST: .007 - ,009 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .010 IN.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced_ TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine, o 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 wail Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed° Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail.
• installcartridge, thenreplacecovermaking CLEANING surethetabsarealignedwiththeslotsin the IMPORTANT: For best performance, backplate.Fastenscrewsecurely. keep mower housing free of built--up Lip --f ,_ Back grass and trash. Clean underside of IIi lIL til c°ver _ " Cover Cadddge MUFFLER I Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage• SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better, Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
o To change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over. Medium Low Squeeze to remove Medium High Handle Bracket Hairpin Clip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service Shipping Position Low __ High Lower Handle center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcolol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma_on of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. o Drain the fuel tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING __ CHART 3AUSE Loss of power CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass, Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter, Buildup of grass, leaves, md trash under mower. o Too much oil in engine+ =oorcut-uneven o Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Clean/replace air filter+ = Clean underside of mower housing, o Checkoil level+ o Walking speed too fast. ° Cut at slower walking speed,, . Worn, bent or loose blade, ° Replace blade.
CRAFTSMAN Garant_a Regias de Seguridad Montaje Operaci6n Mantenimiento Programa de Mantenimiento iVlodel No.
o Vistase en forma adecuada.. No opere la segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias mientras que el motor est_ funcionando. o Siegue siempre durante el dia o con buena tuz artificial° OPERACi()N: • Mantenga sus ojos y su mente en la segadora yen el &rea que se est_ cortandoo No permita que otros intereses !o distraigan. " No corte c_sped mojado o resbaloso.. Nunca corra mientras est_ operando su segadora. Siempre asegtirese de mantener el equilibrio - mantenga el mango agarrado firmemente y camine.
Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo ta segadora. Tambi_n est_.n disponibles en la mayoria de tas tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayoria RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el n,Jmero de! modelo de su segadorao Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora,.
Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Mango superior Levantar Levantar Mango inferior PosiciSn para segar PAPA INSTALAR .
La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, ioque puede producir dafios graves en _stos, Siempre use anteojos de segur_dado protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparacioneso Recomendamos una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para uso espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estandarte.
GASOLINA CONSEJOS ° Uene el estanque de combustible.. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y tirnpia con el mfnimo de 87 octanos, No mezde el aceite con ta gasolinaoPara asegurar que la gasolina ulilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros 30 dfas..
re la segadora en cambie de en equilibdo. n las planchas, el s dispositivos de ACENAMIENos de montaje segurarse que adecuada,, .=rcasy tomillos a lerificar si estAn da, y se encuentra en nto seguro. Jvos de seguridad cionar, cendio, ed, hojas y grasa reducir el esfuerzo necesar_o para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montenes de recortes de c_sped.
P°OO.AOA OOOA.TE.,O,O.TO LLENE'AS EO.ASAMEO,OA Revisar si hay sujeladores suellos, , , Umplar/inspeccionar el recogedorde S c_sped E umpiar la segadora (si viene equipado) ,, G Ltmpiat deba o de lacon cubiella'de"ia ttansrots _n (segadoras poder propulsor) (_) sadas poder proputsor) Revlsar(segadoras tas correascon y fas poleas tmpuF 6/ ,. _ . V _' _ t_ _ Limp]at la bateda#ecargar (segadoras con arranque el_ctrico) Revisar e] nive] del aceite -, _ .......
ESPECJFMCACIONES iNOMERO DE MODELO NUMERO DE SERIE FECHA DEL PRODUCTO 917.387380 DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: 6°0 DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU. iN, CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: t,5 Cuartos REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: (API-SF/SH/SG) SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPAClDAD 20 oz. de capacidad DE ACEITE: BUJfA (ABERTURA: TOLERANCtA .030") CHAMPION DE VALVULA: ADMISlON: .005 - .007 DESCARGA: .007 - .
las manillas del retoj. o La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. IMPORTANTE: EL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA ES CLASE 8 TRATADO A CALOR AMISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla pero si !o hace, aseg0rese de que quede balanceada. Adaptadorde la cuchitla Cuchilla '"--.(_.
FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no funcionar_,en forma adecuada y puede sufrir da6os si se usa un filtro de aire sucio° Cambie et _tro de aire cada a_o, y m&s a menudo, si siega en condiciones muy polvorosas o sucia& PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE lnspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est& corroido pues producir un peligro de incendio y/o daSo. BUJIA ° Suelte el tomillo e incline la cubierta para removedo , Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho.
PRECAUClON: Labarradecontrolqueexigela presencia deloperadortienequepivotear libremente parapermitirelenganche dela cuchilla/freno cuandose sueltalabarrade Aptiete para control.Noaprietedemasiado lossujetadores remover quesujetana loscontrolesal mangosuperior. .
Barra de control que exige la presencia de1operador ACEITE //y/ Mango superior Doblarhacla adelante J/ _ _////.,_t'-" _ pare almacenar '_-l+"' /,,_ " /_) /_ ,, _.... ,,y Ooblarh .'-_! s'bJ;' arras __-_) _J"_"---.--- _ _ Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio.
IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca o Filtro de aire sucio° o Limpielcambie el filtro de aire. • Sin combustible. oCombustible rancio. o Llene el estanque de combustible. o Agua en el combustible. o Drene el estanque de combustible y el carburador y vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nuevao - Alambre de la bujfa desconectado. , Conecte el alambre a la bujfao o Bujfa mala. = Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla o cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.
CAUSA PROBLEMA _4alcorte -disparejo Vibraci6n excesiva = Cuchilla desgastada, dobtada o suelta. • Altura de las ruedas dispareja, Cambie la cuchilla,, Apriete el pemo de la cuchillao Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. " Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadorao Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de ta segadorao • Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta, = CigueBal del motor doblado,, Cambie ta cuchill& Apdete el pemo de la cuchilla.
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