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MODEL NUMBER 8P502-0110-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

7

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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 refer-

ence.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the 

product.  Learn and understand their meaning.

Operator presence control bar

Starter 

handle

Handle knob

Engine oil cap 

with dipstick

Air filter

Wheel adjuster 

(on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the 

American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com mis-

 sion.  

 WARNING: 

The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar –

 must 

be held down to the handle to start the 

engine.  Release to stop the engine.

Starter handle –

 used for starting engine.

Primer

– pumps additional fuel from the 

carburetor to the cylinder for use when 

starting a cold engine.

Mulcher door – 

allows con ver sion to 

discharging operation.

Muffler

Mulcher door

Housing

OPERATION

Spark plug

Primer

NOTE: 

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. 

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

IMPORTANT:

 This lawn mower is shipped 

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Gasoline filler cap

Summary of Contents for 917.372900

Page 1: ...and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 450 Series Briggs Stratton Engine 21 Side Discharge Español p 18 Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ...epairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture contaminated or stale fuel This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting ...

Page 3: ...under the watchful care of a re sponsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Beforeandwhilewalkingbackwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine II GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls...

Page 4: ... starting Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a safety device Keep machine free of grass leaves or otherdebrisbuild up Cleanoilorfuelspill age Allowmachinetocoolbefor...

Page 5: ... Spark 356 692390 Wire Stop 358 595350 Gasket Set Engine 404 690272 Washer Governor Crank 455 593960 Cup Flywheel 493 593330 Bracket Mounting Carburetor MODEL NUMBER 8P502 0110 F1 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service center...

Page 6: ... JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual MOWING POSITION Lower handle LIFT UP Operator presence control bar Bolt Nut Bracket Upper handle LIFT UP Handle knob INSTALL STARTER ROPE 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 Upper handle Control bar Engine starte...

Page 7: ...ch wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commis sion WARNING The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Starter handle used for starting...

Page 8: ...s into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Plate tab Lever 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 lawnmowerorperforminganyadj...

Page 9: ... fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap Primer CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or meth anol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine pro...

Page 10: ...me filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372900 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 19...

Page 11: ...manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART Spray lubricant See ENGINE in Maintenance section IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use ...

Page 12: ...ow on oil Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level Blade bolt Crankshaft keyway Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade adapter Key Blade Trailing edge Crankshaft 33 Falta de 1 Cuchilla desgastada doblada 1 Eleve la altura de corte fuerza o suelta 2 Altura de las ruedas dispareja 2 El...

Page 13: ...ould create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug 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 the PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each ...

Page 14: ...gadora por cierto período de tiempo límpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Guárdela en un área limpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la sección de Mantenimento de este manual 2 Lubríquela según se muestra en la sección de Mantenimento de este manual 3 Asegúrese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos estén apretados en foma...

Page 15: ...locidad alta regu lada del motor necesita ajuste contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado el que cuenta con el equipo adecuado y la experiencia para hacer los ajustes necesarios Mango inferior Puntal del mango Annilo de sujeción APRIETE PARA AJUSTE Clavija de montaje Posición para segar Posición para segar POSICIÓN ALTA POSICIÓN BAJA Puntal del mango Pe...

Page 16: ...que el carbu rador queden mirando hacia arriba Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspándola para remover la acumulación de césped y basura Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado fun ciona más caliente y se acorta su duración Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las rue das sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardín para limpi...

Page 17: ... viscosidad SAE según su temperatura de operación esperada GAMA DE TEMPERATURA ANTICIPADA ANTES DEL PROXIMO CAMBIO DE ACEITE CALIDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 AVISO A pesar de que los aceites de mul tiviscosidad 5W30 10W30 etc mejoran el arranque en clima frío estos aceites de mul tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de aceite cuando ...

Page 18: ...a Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina 0 8 Cuartos Regular sin Plomo Tipo de Aceite API SJ SN SAE 30 Sobre 32 F SAE 5W 30 Debajo 32 F Capacidad de Aceite 16 Onzas Bujía Abertura 030 Champion RC12YC Torsión del Perno de la Cuchilla 35 40 ft lbs El número del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora Debe registrar tanto el número de serie come ...

Page 19: ... entes después de que el motor haya parado Para evitar quemaduras severas permanezca lejos de estas áreas ADVERTENCIA Este segadora viene equipado con un motor de combustión interna y no se debe usar sobre o cerca de un ter reno no desarrollado cubierto de bosques de arbustos o de césped o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las ley...

Page 20: ... ningún caso hay que regular la altura de las ruedas mientras el motor está en marcha Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste daños y deterioro que pueden exponer las partes en mov imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara dos Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas por el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora están afiladas y p...

Page 21: ...r de la descarga debe ser removido y la protección contra la descarga debe estar cerrada Abra la protección contra la descarga Desviador de la descarga LA SEGADORA ESTA LISTA PARA LA OPERACIÓN DE LA DESCARGA 21 ACCESORIOS PARA LA SEGADORA Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora No son facilitados junto al cortacesped También están disponibles en la mayoría de las tiendas...

Page 22: ...n la Sección de Servi cio y Ajustes de este manual Mango superior LEVAN TAR LEVAN TAR Mango Inferior POSICIÓN PARA SEGAR Barra de control que sxige la presencia del operador Puntal Tuerca Manilla del mango Perno INSTALACIÓN DEL CORDÓN ARRANCADOR 1 Afloje una manilla T 2 Sujete la barra de control en contra del mango superior 3 Lentamente tire el cordón arrancador del motor hacia afuera hasta que s...

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