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Page 1: ...ic Start 21 Multi Cut MOWER Stratton Engine Model No 917 374112 EspaSol p 22 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 sears com craftsman U S A ...

Page 2: ...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 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safet...

Page 3: ...pment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slop...

Page 4: ...oving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary o Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them o Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine o Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary WARNING This lawn m...

Page 5: ...at 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 today ...

Page 6: ...aterials 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 hole ...

Page 7: ...s required IMPORTANT The engine will not re charge your battery At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to _otect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season Battery Battery box Harness connector ...

Page 8: ... This lawn mower is shipped Spark plug WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Housing NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E 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 safety standards of the American National Standards Institute an...

Page 9: ...dle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels Operator presence control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL rive control levers DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a tur...

Page 10: ...r housing with knob Mower is now ready for side discharging operation To convert to mulching operation side discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob To convert to rear bagging opera tion side discharge deflector must be removed discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with knob Mulcher door Knob stud Sid...

Page 11: ... oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT o Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick o 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 Mainte nance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not ov...

Page 12: ...ose 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 MULCHING 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 The special mulching blade will recut the grass clipping...

Page 13: ...e been subjected to 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 o At least once a year replace...

Page 14: ...sher into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Trailing Blade adapter_ Lock washer Hardened Blade Blade washer bol...

Page 15: ...lug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty condi tions 1 Loosen screws and remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge AOAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kero...

Page 16: ...n until the under side of the lawn mower is clean WARNING Do not engage the drive system during the washout process 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting CAUTION Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a...

Page 17: ...nd idler arm 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing See Figure O Housing hole Screw Crankshaft Tab Blade adapter pulley end Trailing edge Figure C Figure D Hardened washer Blade bolt Lock washer 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole i...

Page 18: ...ble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align left side of handle with same po sitioning hole as right side and secure with bolt and knob Knob Bolt ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service cen...

Page 19: ...le or handle brackets for safe keeping o When setting up your handle from the storage position you must manually lock lower handle into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold it as shown or you may damage the control cables ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such a...

Page 20: ...ill warm II CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 Does not start Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spar...

Page 21: ... pulley 3 Drive cable worn or 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 qua...

Page 22: ...sa alguna vez mientras se proveen servicios comerciales o si se renta a otra persona Esta garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos adem_ s que de puede tener otros derechos que varian de un estado a otro Sears 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 la...

Page 23: ...revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existe alguna averfa Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mb s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocurren debido a resbaladas o caidas las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones Operar la ...

Page 24: ...ujetos a desgaste daflos 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 pot el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora est_ n afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectOa mantenimiento sobre las mismas ...

Page 25: ...uerdo basta con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dfa y noche o fijar en Ifnea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especiaNstas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a mb 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 product...

Page 26: ...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 rev sela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daflar los cables de control 1 Levant...

Page 27: ...ea necesario IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bater a se debe cargar por 48 horas para protegerla durante el periodo de almacenamiento en el ierno RECAUClON Siempre desconecte el co hector del motor del conector de la bateria para evitar el arranque por accidente al transportar o guardar su segadora despues de la temporada PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS...

Page 28: ...TE Este cortacesped viene Caja Bujia SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor NOTA Esta mb 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 conducen desde la parte de atrb s rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estb ndare...

Page 29: ...a atrb s empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Palan de la impulsi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA EL CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente el sistema de mando puede aflojarse provocando una disminuci6n de la veiocidad Hay un torniquete en ia sede del mando...

Page 30: ...rga lateral al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo Ahora el cortacesped esta listo para la oper aci6n de descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de acabado hay que quitar el deflector de descarga lat eral y fijar la puerta del acabador al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo Para convertir en la operaci6n de ensacado trasero hay que quitar el deflector de des carga lateral instalar el ...

Page 31: ...da uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de oper aci6n o una vez pot temporada Puede necesi tar cambiar el aceite mb s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias Vea PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE DEL MOTOR en la seccion de Mantenimiento de este manual AGREGUE GASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustib...

Page 32: ...era de agua regularmente y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alred edor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Esto ayudarb el fiujo del aire del motor y extender su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL CHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en la seccion de...

Page 33: ...La garantia de esta segadora no cubre los arficulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garantia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segOn 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...

Page 34: ...recida en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueflal 4 Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno de la cuchilla gir_ ndolo en el sentido en que giran las manillas del reloj La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 40 pies libras IMPORTANTE El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo Si es necesario sustituir los pernos sustituirlos s61o con pernos apro...

Page 35: ...IRE Su motor no va a funcionar en forma adecuada si usa un filtro sucio Dele servicio al cartucho de papel cada 100 horas de operaci6n o cada temporada Io que suceda primero Dele servicio al filtro de aire mb s a menudo bajo condiciones polvorosas 1 Afloje los tornillos y remueva la cubierta 2 Cuidadosamente remueva el cartucho 3 Lfmpielo golpeb ndolo suavemente en una superficie plana Siesta muy ...

Page 36: ...eraci6n de este manual y deje el motor funcionar hasta que el superficie inferior del cortacespedes de cesped estb limpio _ ADVERTENOIA No contrate el sistema de impulsi6n durante el proceso del derrubio 6 Apague el motor 7 Apague el abastecimiento de agua y quite la manguera de la guarnici6n PREOAUOION No quite la manguera de la guarnici6n mientras que el motor est funciona ndo El agua en motor p...

Page 37: ...la de los escombros como un 0nico con junto 10 Quitar la correa de mando del adaptador de la cuchilla y la pantalla de los escombros eliminar la correa vieja PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL SION 1 Colocar la nueva correa de mando en el estribo de la pantalla de los escombros Asegurarse de colocar la correa entre los dispositivos de fijaci6n de la correa y las ranuras como mostrado Vea la Figure D ...

Page 38: ...segura 3 Alineeel ladoopuesto delmango conel agujero delamismaposici6n y asegOrelos conel perno y lamanilla Manilla aa Atta Sopo_e mango MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la f_ brica No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales Si cree que el motor estb funcio nando demasiado rb pido o demasiado lento Ileve su segadora a...

Page 39: ...o inferior y pivote el con junto entero del mango hacia delante y per mita le que se descanse sobre la segadora 3 Vuelva a poner las manillas y los pernos al mango inferior o a los puntales del mango para la seguridad Cuando prepare su mango a partir de la posici6n de almacenamiento el mango infe rior nesecitara cerrarlo manualmente para la posici6n de sega IMPORTANTE Cuando doble el mango para el...

Page 40: ... no retenga la humedad No use plb stico El plb stico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producirb la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes _PREOAUOION Nunca almacene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta ...

Page 41: ...la alturadel mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de lacorrea 2 La correa est 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 re...

Page 42: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374112 T 53 37 1 3 4 54 I I I I I 43 44 50 76 30 32 46 33 35 40 38 35 56 55 80 51 74 42 35 24 i_ 56 55 23 25 15 16 17 18 19 52 13 14 ...

Page 43: ...nger Mulcher Door Knob Door Discharge Chute Spring Round Door Discharge Chute Rod Door Discharge Chute Discharge Chute Plastic Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle LH Knob Star Bolt Shoulder Deflector Discharge Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle RH Bolt Handle Wire Tie Handle Assembly Lower Bar Control Grip Foam Upper Handle Assembly Includes Foam Grip Cable Engine Zone Control Screw Bracket Upstop Nut He...

Page 44: ...f_ J CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374112 1 9 25 32 27 13 14 28 29 _ 3O 12 2331 6 t 69 33 8 13 15 37 38 39 69 31 2_ 30 34 69 33 JJ 32 20 34 46 18 L J 33 69 34 ...

Page 45: ... 5 8 46 192232 Pulley Drive 47 183438 Cover Drive 48 169675 Pulley Assembly Idler 49 192431X004 O Ring 50 408031 Nut Hex Flangelock 53 408024X004 Nut Hex Lock 69 191039 Idler Arm 70 421114 Pulley Idler 71 419735 Bolt Hex Head Shoulder 5 16 18 x 1 2 72 415585 73 415586 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 16 Cover Dust Wheel Washer Flat 3 8 Wheel Assembly Rear 9 x 2 1 4 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 Hubcap Knob Pawl E Rin...

Page 46: ...p the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capaci...

Page 47: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 697 309 334 333 621 789 222 535 1395 47 ...

Page 48: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 613 Y ir I 7_ II 81 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 30 1022 993 163 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 d 868 993 1022 163 27 26 43 46 3 L J 48 ...

Page 49: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 78_ i 1022 36 4O 238 993 623 49 ...

Page 50: ...36 Guard Flywheel 40 692194 Retainer Valve 43 796650 Slinger Governor Oil 45 690977 Tappet Valve 46 694039 Camshaft 51 796596 Gasket intake 58 697316 Rope Starter 60 795426 Grip Starter Rope 75 691736 Washer 78 793480 Screw 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 104 691242 Pin Float Hinge 105 398188 Valve Float Needle 117 697355 Jet Main 118 494870 Jet Main 121 796612 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 122 796595 Spac...

Page 51: ... Wiring 830 796472 Stud Rocker Arm 842 691031 SeaI O Ring 847 796501 Dipstick Tube Assembly 868 795440 Seal Valve 875 796492 Base Air Cleaner 883 883A 886 914 922 923 957 968 972 975 993 1022 1023 1026 1029 1034 1036 1058 1059 1095 1263 1264 1319 1329 1375 1376 1395 1430 793497 Gasket Exhaust 796677 Gasket Exhaust 796474 Gasket Kit Cylinder Head 794451 Screw 692135 Spring Brake 796635 Brake 796577...

Page 52: ...OME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada w_ w sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears ...

Page 53: ...ic Start 21 Multi Cut MOWER Stratton Engine Model No 917 374112 EspaSol p 22 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 sears com craftsman U S A ...

Page 54: ...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 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safet...

Page 55: ...pment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slop...

Page 56: ...oving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary o Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them o Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine o Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary WARNING This lawn m...

Page 57: ...at 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 today ...

Page 58: ...aterials 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 hole ...

Page 59: ...s required IMPORTANT The engine will not re charge your battery At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to _otect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season Battery Battery box Harness connector ...

Page 60: ... This lawn mower is shipped Spark plug WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Housing NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E 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 safety standards of the American National Standards Institute an...

Page 61: ...dle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels Operator presence control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL rive control levers DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a tur...

Page 62: ...r housing with knob Mower is now ready for side discharging operation To convert to mulching operation side discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door secured to mower housing with knob To convert to rear bagging opera tion side discharge deflector must be removed discharge chute and grass catcher installed and discharge chute secured to mower housing with knob Mulcher door Knob stud Sid...

Page 63: ... oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT o Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick o 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 Mainte nance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not ov...

Page 64: ...ose 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 MULCHING 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 The special mulching blade will recut the grass clipping...

Page 65: ...e been subjected to 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 o At least once a year replace...

Page 66: ...sher into blade adapter and crankshaft 4 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Trailing Blade adapter_ Lock washer Hardened Blade Blade washer bol...

Page 67: ...lug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Replace paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty condi tions 1 Loosen screws and remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge AOAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kero...

Page 68: ...n until the under side of the lawn mower is clean WARNING Do not engage the drive system during the washout process 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting CAUTION Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a...

Page 69: ...nd idler arm 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Remove screw securing debris shield Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into a gap in the housing See Figure O Housing hole Screw Crankshaft Tab Blade adapter pulley end Trailing edge Figure C Figure D Hardened washer Blade bolt Lock washer 2 Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole i...

Page 70: ...ble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align left side of handle with same po sitioning hole as right side and secure with bolt and knob Knob Bolt ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service cen...

Page 71: ...le or handle brackets for safe keeping o When setting up your handle from the storage position you must manually lock lower handle into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold it as shown or you may damage the control cables ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such a...

Page 72: ...ill warm II CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts Repair Center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 Does not start Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spar...

Page 73: ... pulley 3 Drive cable worn or 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 qua...

Page 74: ...sa alguna vez mientras se proveen servicios comerciales o si se renta a otra persona Esta garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos adem_ s que de puede tener otros derechos que varian de un estado a otro Sears 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 la...

Page 75: ...revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existe alguna averfa Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mb s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocurren debido a resbaladas o caidas las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones Operar la ...

Page 76: ...ujetos a desgaste daflos 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 pot el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora est_ n afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectOa mantenimiento sobre las mismas ...

Page 77: ...uerdo basta con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dfa y noche o fijar en Ifnea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especiaNstas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a mb 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 product...

Page 78: ...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 rev sela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daflar los cables de control 1 Levant...

Page 79: ...ea necesario IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bater a se debe cargar por 48 horas para protegerla durante el periodo de almacenamiento en el ierno RECAUClON Siempre desconecte el co hector del motor del conector de la bateria para evitar el arranque por accidente al transportar o guardar su segadora despues de la temporada PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS...

Page 80: ...TE Este cortacesped viene Caja Bujia SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor NOTA Esta mb 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 conducen desde la parte de atrb s rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estb ndare...

Page 81: ...a atrb s empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Palan de la impulsi6n PARA ENGANCHAR CONTROL DE LA EL CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente el sistema de mando puede aflojarse provocando una disminuci6n de la veiocidad Hay un torniquete en ia sede del mando...

Page 82: ...rga lateral al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo Ahora el cortacesped esta listo para la oper aci6n de descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de acabado hay que quitar el deflector de descarga lat eral y fijar la puerta del acabador al bastidor del cortacesped a traves del pomo Para convertir en la operaci6n de ensacado trasero hay que quitar el deflector de des carga lateral instalar el ...

Page 83: ...da uso Agregue aceite si es necesario Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de oper aci6n o una vez pot temporada Puede necesi tar cambiar el aceite mb s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias Vea PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE DEL MOTOR en la seccion de Mantenimiento de este manual AGREGUE GASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustib...

Page 84: ...era de agua regularmente y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la parte superior del motor alred edor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Esto ayudarb el fiujo del aire del motor y extender su duraci6n CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL CHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en la seccion de...

Page 85: ...La garantia de esta segadora no cubre los arficulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garantia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segOn 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...

Page 86: ...recida en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueflal 4 Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno de la cuchilla gir_ ndolo en el sentido en que giran las manillas del reloj La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 40 pies libras IMPORTANTE El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo Si es necesario sustituir los pernos sustituirlos s61o con pernos apro...

Page 87: ...IRE Su motor no va a funcionar en forma adecuada si usa un filtro sucio Dele servicio al cartucho de papel cada 100 horas de operaci6n o cada temporada Io que suceda primero Dele servicio al filtro de aire mb s a menudo bajo condiciones polvorosas 1 Afloje los tornillos y remueva la cubierta 2 Cuidadosamente remueva el cartucho 3 Lfmpielo golpeb ndolo suavemente en una superficie plana Siesta muy ...

Page 88: ...eraci6n de este manual y deje el motor funcionar hasta que el superficie inferior del cortacespedes de cesped estb limpio _ ADVERTENOIA No contrate el sistema de impulsi6n durante el proceso del derrubio 6 Apague el motor 7 Apague el abastecimiento de agua y quite la manguera de la guarnici6n PREOAUOION No quite la manguera de la guarnici6n mientras que el motor est funciona ndo El agua en motor p...

Page 89: ...la de los escombros como un 0nico con junto 10 Quitar la correa de mando del adaptador de la cuchilla y la pantalla de los escombros eliminar la correa vieja PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL SION 1 Colocar la nueva correa de mando en el estribo de la pantalla de los escombros Asegurarse de colocar la correa entre los dispositivos de fijaci6n de la correa y las ranuras como mostrado Vea la Figure D ...

Page 90: ...segura 3 Alineeel ladoopuesto delmango conel agujero delamismaposici6n y asegOrelos conel perno y lamanilla Manilla aa Atta Sopo_e mango MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la f_ brica No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales Si cree que el motor estb funcio nando demasiado rb pido o demasiado lento Ileve su segadora a...

Page 91: ...o inferior y pivote el con junto entero del mango hacia delante y per mita le que se descanse sobre la segadora 3 Vuelva a poner las manillas y los pernos al mango inferior o a los puntales del mango para la seguridad Cuando prepare su mango a partir de la posici6n de almacenamiento el mango infe rior nesecitara cerrarlo manualmente para la posici6n de sega IMPORTANTE Cuando doble el mango para el...

Page 92: ... no retenga la humedad No use plb stico El plb stico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producirb la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes _PREOAUOION Nunca almacene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta ...

Page 93: ...la alturadel mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de lacorrea 2 La correa est 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 re...

Page 94: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374112 T 53 37 1 3 4 54 I I I I I 43 44 50 76 30 32 46 33 35 40 38 35 56 55 80 51 74 42 35 24 i_ 56 55 23 25 15 16 17 18 19 52 13 14 ...

Page 95: ...nger Mulcher Door Knob Door Discharge Chute Spring Round Door Discharge Chute Rod Door Discharge Chute Discharge Chute Plastic Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle LH Knob Star Bolt Shoulder Deflector Discharge Adjustment Bracket Lower Handle RH Bolt Handle Wire Tie Handle Assembly Lower Bar Control Grip Foam Upper Handle Assembly Includes Foam Grip Cable Engine Zone Control Screw Bracket Upstop Nut He...

Page 96: ...f_ J CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 374112 1 9 25 32 27 13 14 28 29 _ 3O 12 2331 6 t 69 33 8 13 15 37 38 39 69 31 2_ 30 34 69 33 JJ 32 20 34 46 18 L J 33 69 34 ...

Page 97: ... 5 8 46 192232 Pulley Drive 47 183438 Cover Drive 48 169675 Pulley Assembly Idler 49 192431X004 O Ring 50 408031 Nut Hex Flangelock 53 408024X004 Nut Hex Lock 69 191039 Idler Arm 70 421114 Pulley Idler 71 419735 Bolt Hex Head Shoulder 5 16 18 x 1 2 72 415585 73 415586 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 16 Cover Dust Wheel Washer Flat 3 8 Wheel Assembly Rear 9 x 2 1 4 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 Hubcap Knob Pawl E Rin...

Page 98: ...p the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capaci...

Page 99: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 697 309 334 333 621 789 222 535 1395 47 ...

Page 100: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 613 Y ir I 7_ II 81 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 30 1022 993 163 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 d 868 993 1022 163 27 26 43 46 3 L J 48 ...

Page 101: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 111P05 1312 F1 78_ i 1022 36 4O 238 993 623 49 ...

Page 102: ...36 Guard Flywheel 40 692194 Retainer Valve 43 796650 Slinger Governor Oil 45 690977 Tappet Valve 46 694039 Camshaft 51 796596 Gasket intake 58 697316 Rope Starter 60 795426 Grip Starter Rope 75 691736 Washer 78 793480 Screw 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 104 691242 Pin Float Hinge 105 398188 Valve Float Needle 117 697355 Jet Main 118 494870 Jet Main 121 796612 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 122 796595 Spac...

Page 103: ... Wiring 830 796472 Stud Rocker Arm 842 691031 SeaI O Ring 847 796501 Dipstick Tube Assembly 868 795440 Seal Valve 875 796492 Base Air Cleaner 883 883A 886 914 922 923 957 968 972 975 993 1022 1023 1026 1029 1034 1036 1058 1059 1095 1263 1264 1319 1329 1375 1376 1395 1430 793497 Gasket Exhaust 796677 Gasket Exhaust 796474 Gasket Kit Cylinder Head 794451 Screw 692135 Spring Brake 796635 Brake 796577...

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