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Page 1: ...opelled 22 Multi Cut MOWER Model No 917 370603 EspaSol p 21 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www craftsman com U S A ...

Page 2: ...rom state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califo...

Page 3: ...ss 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 walk never run 3 Disengage the self propelled mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally...

Page 4: ...l tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent acciden tal starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Ch...

Page 5: ... all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 professional repair specialists who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and accessories That s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement...

Page 6: ...erials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat ing position and align holes i...

Page 7: ... it dry before using Vinyl bindings Frame opening INSTALL STARTER ROPE MODELS EQUIPPED WiTH T KNOB 1 Loosen T knob 2 Hold control bar against upper handle 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide 4 Tighten T knob bar Upper handle Rope guide T Knob Engine rope TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower ...

Page 8: ...el adjuster on each wheel Muffler Mulcher door Drive cover Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol El0 will void the product warranty MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safet...

Page 9: ...ully engaged against handle when in use Driv_ control bar Operator presence control bar DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all w...

Page 10: ...n your lawn mow er without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open ADD OIL 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 i CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is...

Page 11: ... of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar Wait until blade and all moving parts ...

Page 12: ...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 will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to ...

Page 13: ...operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug clean ...

Page 14: ... NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter 14 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with st...

Page 15: ... according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 4O F _0 0 3O 3_4O _0 8O 00 C 30 2 1 1 0 20 10 TEMPERATURERANGEANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather and you should check your engine oil level fre quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or...

Page 16: ...muffler air filter and carburetor are cov 16 ered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing To use this feature proceed as follows 1 Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface NOTE Water grass and other debris will dra...

Page 17: ...ade and blade adapter 5 Remove belt from engine pulley Drive cover Gearcase pulley Belt er J Belt TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you 1 Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle 2 While holding handle assembly remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side align hole in handle with desired hole in handle ...

Page 18: ...in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two star handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fol...

Page 19: ...rom dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive 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 _CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or ...

Page 20: ...r broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depr...

Page 21: ...ears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 iMPORTANTE Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte _ _Busque este s mbolo que sehala las precau clones de seguridad de importancia Quiere decir iiiATENCION i iiESTE ALERTO SU S...

Page 22: ...est6 mojada Aseg0rese siempre de tener buena tracci6n en sus pies mantenga el mango firmemente y camine nunca corra Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n aut6noma o el embrague 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 pare el motor y revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n su...

Page 23: ... Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha Desconecte el cable de la buj a y mant6ngalo a cierta distancia de 6sta para prevenir un arranque accidental Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos espe cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la cuchilla apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad Controle regular m...

Page 24: ...con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera d a y noche o fijar en I nea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a m_ s de 4 5 millones de partes y accesorios de calidad Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que acaba...

Page 25: ...uba que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revfsela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavfa quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los cables de control 1 Lev...

Page 26: ...ntes de usarla Sujetadore_ de vinilo Abertura det bastidor INSTALACION DEL CORDON ARRANCA DOR 1 Afioje una manilla T 2 Sujete la barra de control en contra del mango superior 3 Lentamente tire el cord6n arrancador del motor hacia afuera hasta que se deslice dentro la parte redondeada de la guia del cord6n 4 Apriete una manilla T Barra de control Mango superior Guia det cordon Manilta T motor PARA ...

Page 27: ...la rueda en cada rueda Silenciadc Cubierta de Puerta de la la impulsi6n Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor NOTA Esta m_ quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol El0 anular_ la garanfia del producto CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se con...

Page 28: ...LTURA DE CORTE Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas para el corte alto ajuste la altura de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos La posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayoria de los c6spedes Para cambiar la altura de corte empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos AsegOrese que todas ...

Page 29: ... de la bolsa AVlSO No arrastre la bolsa cuando la vacie se producir_ un desgaste innecesario Mango de c6sped o det bastidor del edor de c6sped ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar vea el MOTOR en la secci6n del Mantenimiento de este manual AI_IkPRECAUCION NO sobrellene el motor con aceite o fuma...

Page 30: ... estanque del combustible haga ar rancar el motor y h_ galo funcionar hasta que las I neas del combustible y el carburador queden vac os La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo Vea las Instrucciones Para El Almacenamiento para mb s informaci6n Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del combustible pues se pueden producir daflos permanentes PARA PARAR E...

Page 31: ...ra especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de c6sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaho de modo que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no se van a notar Tambi6n el c_sped acolchado se va a deshacer rb pidam ente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c6sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla m_ s alta pues as se obtendrb la mejor acci6n de recorte de las...

Page 32: ...sta segadora no cubre los arficulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garanfia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segL_n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar si es necesario e...

Page 33: ...ador de la cuchilla y revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adaptador de la cuchilla La ranura tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adec uada Cambie el adaptador si est dahado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguehal del motor AsegOrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguehal est6n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla e...

Page 34: ...or Io menos una vez al aho si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aho Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despu6s de carla cinco 5 horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura carla vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nar el aceite drene el tanque de combustible h...

Page 35: ...l agua El agua en el motor puede acortar la duraci6n de 6ste DERRUBIO DEL AGUA Su cortac_spedes de c_sped se equipa de una guarnici6n que permita la limpieza rb pida y fb cil del superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortac6spedes de c6sped a un Area de la hierba cortada o de otra superficie dura NOTA El agua la hierba y la otra ...

Page 36: ...de la caja de engranajes Fijador de la correa Correa PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Instale la nueva correa de mando en la polea del motor y el estribo de la retenci6n de correa 2 Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva correa de mando a trav6s del orificio en el bastidor 3 Reinstale la adaptador de la cuchilla y cuchilla 4 Vuelva la segadora a la posici6n vertical 5 Instale la correa nueva en ...

Page 37: ...tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos est_n apretados en foma segura Inspeccione las partes que se mueven para verificar si estb n dafladas quebradas o desgastadas C_ mbielas si es necesario 4 Retoque todas las superficies que est6n oxidadas o con la pintura picada use una lija antes de pintar MANGO Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el almacenamiento 1 Suelte las dos manillas d...

Page 38: ...recinto cerrado y cL_brala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad No use plb stico El plb stico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producir_ la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes 4_PREOAUOION Nunca alm...

Page 39: ...ltura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de lacorrea 2 La correa estb fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECClON 1 Eleve la altura de corte 2 Eleve la altura de corte 3 Limpie cambie el filtro de aire 4 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 5 Revise el nivel del aceite 6 Corte a una velocidad de reco...

Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370603 o 19 20 25 59 58 84 55 _ 43 33 41 27 34 22 39 31 68 28 25 47 ...

Page 41: ...rt 47 421825 Blade 22 85 429801X004 419949 Spring Rear Door LH Black 48 851074 Washer Hardened 96 197991 141841 Screw Pan Head Torx 20 49 850263 Washer Helical 586036996 419948 Spring Rear Door RH Grey 50 851084 Screw Machine Hex Head 409149 Nut Hex Flanged 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 419945 Screw Rear Door Handle Pivot 51 430599 Front Baffle 431880X460 Wheel Tire Assembly Rear 52 404763 Decal Danger 7...

Page 42: ...Po CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 370603 _ 27 28 13 29 11 16 14 11 16 J J J 29 ...

Page 43: ...Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 57 446432 27 175262 Screw Pan Head Self Tapping 80 421114 10 24 x 2 3 4 81 419735 28 580991501 Drive Cover 82 415585 29 409148 Locknut Hex 83 415586 Drive Pulley V Belt Wheel Adjuster Assembly LH Includes Bearing Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH Includes Bearing Grassbag Frame Grassbag Kit Water Washout Assembly Fitting Hose Water W...

Page 44: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B CYLINDER BARREL I _ 7 1 CARBURETOR I CRANKSHAFT 3 8 24UNF 2B TAP _ 135 7 _86 7 _25 14 L 23 J I V _ 1 _ I I N _ _ __ ____L___ _ _Z _ _ _ k RECOIL STARTER 2o I _2 _o _ _ _ _ i__ _ 13 I 44 ...

Page 45: ...8 ZE0 005 Screw Set 16028 ZK7 S91 Screw Set 7 16100 ZOL 852 Carburetor Assembly BB62Z B 8 16155 ZM0 013 Valve Float 9 16166 ZM0 003 Nozzle Main 10 16211 ZL8 000 Insulator Carburetor 11 16212 ZL8 000 Gasket Insulator 13 16228 ZL8 000 Gasket Carburetor 15 93500 05006 0H Screw Pan 5 x 6 16 99101 124 0600 Jet Main 60 99101 124 0620 Jet Main 62 99101 124 0650 Jet Main 65 26 16951 Z0L 000 Guide Air CONT...

Page 46: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B 14 27 48 33 49 8 12 45 17 26 IE44 9 i FLYWHEEL 23 AiR CLEANER i 3 7 18 i MUFFLER 46 ...

Page 47: ...6180 ZOJ 000 DESCRIPTION Muffler Protector Muffler S N 1243452 and below Protector Muffler S N 1243453 and above Bolt Flange 6 x 79 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 12 CT200 Gasket Muffler Arrester Spark Plate Arrester Number Screw Tapping 4 x 6 Kit Spark Arrester FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO NO 1 13331 357 000 3 30500 ZL8 014 4 31105 ZM0 000 5 32195 ZM0 800 6 35120 ZM0 003 8 75113 ZM0 000 10 90014 952 000 11 90018 ...

Page 48: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B 4 6 13 O I I i t i I I I _6 E 3 15 CAMSHAFT PULLEY 1_ 1 13 _I 9 10 18 1 _ CONNECTING ROD _ _ _ _ 41 _ __ _ T 32 48 ...

Page 49: ...ion Oil Filler Lock Washer Extension Shaft Governor Holder Governor Assembly Weight Governor Holder Governor Weight Pin Governor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 25 CT200 Washer Thrust 6 mm Clip Governor Holder Oil Seal 28 x 41 25 x 6 O Ring 14 8 x 2 4 NOK Washer Plain 6 mm Pin Lock 8 mm Pin Dowel 8 x 20 PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO 1 13101...

Page 50: ...erformance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your power equipment engine but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware Honda may deny you war...

Page 51: ...se neglect improper maintenance misuse misfueling improper storage colli sion the incorporation of or use of unsuitable attachments or the unauthorized alteration of any part This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made in connection with required maintenance service after the item s first scheduled replacement as listed in the main tenance section of the product o...

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