Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°I 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.389990 • • • • • • 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.
Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ............................................. 6-8 Maintenance Schedule .......................... 9 Maintenance ...................................... 9-12 Product Specifications .......................... 10 Service and Adjustments ...................... 13 Storage ............................................
• 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. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run, • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine (motor).
•_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ,_.WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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.
KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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 while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. 2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top slot in filler hole. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. 3. Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to the top slot in filler hole. • 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.
MA,NTENA.CE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE M O /_0_*(_,_7S Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower E R ViCE _ _#_ fi/ (Power-Propelled Clean Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive belt/pulleys _,/ _/ RE {Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/SharperVReplace Blade II/ _/ Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar_ Electric Start Mowers _ 11/ E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil G I DATES _ V'4 V_1.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ;ERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: ;ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) 31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ): OIL CAPACITY: SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") BLADE BOLT TORQUE: CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" in Maintenance section of this manual. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigidpart of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. • kCAUTION: DO not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to a]low the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Does not start CHART CAUSE 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. Loss of power Poorcutuneven 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.
Garantfa ................................................ 16 Reglas de Seguridad ...................... 16-18 Montaje ................................................. 19 Operaci6n ........................................ 20-22 Mantenimiento ...................................... 23 Programs de Mantenimiento ........... 23-26 Especificaciones dei Producto ............. 24 Servicio y Adjustes .......................... 26-27 Almacenamiento ............................. 27-28 Identificaci6n de problemas ....
• Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba est6 mojada. AsegQrese siempre de tener buena traccibn en sue pies; mantenga el mango firmemente y camine; nunca corra • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n autbnoma o elembrague de transmisi6n en las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner en marcha el motor • Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una manera anormal, pate el motor y revise de inmediato pars averiguar la aausa Generalmente la vibracibn suele indicar que exists alguna aveda.
_,Busque este sfmbolo que seSala las precauciones de seguddad de importanoia. Quiere deckiHATENCI(SNtHillESTE ALERTO!]I SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. d_,DVERTENClA: Siempre desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el arranque per aceidente, durante la preparacibn, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen reparaciones. d_J_.
Lea estas instmcciones 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 sido montada en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envIo. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes.
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUALDEL DUENO Y LAS REGLASDE SEGURIDACANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA, Comparelas ilustracionesconsu segadorapara familiarizarse conla ubicaci6n de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Iiteratura proporclonada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus signiflcados.
Laoperacibn de cualquier segadora puede hater q_e salten objetos extrai_os dentro de sus ojos, _oque puede produeir cla_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccl6n para los ojos mientras opera su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparasiones. Recomendamos una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, pare uso espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad estandarte. COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La ve_ocidad del motor se establecib en la fdbrica para un rendimiento bptimo.
2. Remueva la tapa deldepbsitio de aosite del motto" y rellene haste _aeima de la ranura en el agujero de1rellenador. Vacfe el acoite lentamente. No Io nene demasiado. AVISO: Permita que el aceite se sciente bien en el motor para una lectura exacta. 3. Vuelva a instalar la tapa del depbsitio de aceite del motor y sprit_la. • Revise el nivel de aceite antes de cads uco. Agregue aosits si es necesqrio. Rellene hasta la cirna de la ranura en el agujero dol re]]enador.
so S Revisar si hay suietadores suettos I/# LJmpiar/lnspeccionar el recogedor de cdsped (Si viene equipado) if E Limpiar lasegadora G umpiar debajo delacubietta delatrans* V I/ if A mLsPSn(segado ras con poder prop_lsor) oD sadas poder propulsor) Revisar(se_adoras las correas con y las p_eas impul- (1_ Revisar o/afila_/cambiar ql_ R la cuchilla Tabla de lubricaci6n Umpiar la bateda/recargar (segadoras conarranqueelectrico) v" v" I_ 11/4 M Revisarelniveldelaceite O Cambiar el aceite
ESPECIFICACIONES NOMERO DEL PRODUCTO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 1,25 CUARTOS SAE 30 tsobre 20 ONZAS BUJIA (ABERTURA: .045") CHAMPION TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: (REGULAR 32°F);SAE SIN PLOMO) 5W-30 Idebajo 32°F) RJ19LM4 35-40 FT. LBS. • El num_ro del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la osja de la segadora.
RECOGEDOR DE CESPED • El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene qua estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cdsped a menudo para verificar si estd daSado o doteriorado. Se va a desgastar con et uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, cdmbielo solamente por uno que sea aprobado pot el fabricante. D_ el nOmero del modelo de la segadora cuando Io ordene.
BUJIAS Cambie las bujlas al comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas de operaci6n, Io qua suceda primero. El tipo de bujla y el ajust'e de la abertura aparecen en "ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO" secci6n de este manual. UMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acurnulacion de cesped y basura. Limpin la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso.
PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED 1. Ponga el bastidor de1 recogedor de c6sped en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte r{gida de la bolsa en la parte inferior. 2. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor. AVISO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estdn muy duros, mdtalos en agua callente por algunos minutos. Si se moja la bolsa, dOjela que se seque antes de usarla. A PRECAUCI(3N: No haga funcionar su segadora sin el desviador de recortes o sin el recogedor de c_sped, aprobados, en su lugar.
_ue operador Doblar hacia Mang Ddolar hacia atr&s Posici6n pare segar MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depbsitos de goma en pertos fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible, la manguera del combustible o en et estanque durante el almaconamiento.
IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS ;PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION _1oarranca ',cont.) 8, Barra de control en la posic[6n suelta, 9, Barra de control defectuosa. 8. Presione la barra de control hacia el mango, 9. Cambie la barra de control, Falta de Iuerza 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 4. AcumulaciOn de cOsped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora, 5. Demasiado acelte en el motor. 6. Velocidad de recorrido demasiado r&pida, 1.
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