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Page 1: ...ine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 917 376541 Espa_ol p 20 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 sears com craftsman U S A ...

Page 2: ...used in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death _i Look for this symbol to poi...

Page 3: ...h anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment 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 glasses with side shields when operating mower Ii SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fa l accidents which can re...

Page 4: ...to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine Maintain or replace safety and instr...

Page 5: ...hat 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: ...loose parts NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE iMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles unti lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handl...

Page 7: ...andle Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick Fuel valve lever plug Air filter Wheel adjuster on each wheel Muffler _ J Mulcher door Drive cover IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Housing 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 Consum...

Page 8: ...release a drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle 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 handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over t...

Page 9: ...n mulcher door Discharge deflector I I SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed and locked SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear doo...

Page 10: ...n quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness i CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame A CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol 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...

Page 11: ...de 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 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 t...

Page 12: ...hat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive ful value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wil 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 repl...

Page 13: ... 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 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star ...

Page 14: ...ngine oil level fre quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oi after every 25 hours of opera tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE...

Page 15: ...r and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in short ened 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 drain from beneath the ...

Page 16: ...rcase pulley 3 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down 4 Remove blade and blade adapter 5 Remove belt from engine pulley Drive cover Gearcase pulley Belt 3er Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened _ _ washer Trailin edge retainer 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 s...

Page 17: ... for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nu...

Page 18: ...from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 Depre...

Page 20: ...ara solamente en tanto el articulo sea usado en los Estados Unidos Esta garantia le otorga a usted derechos legales especificos puede que usted tenga ademas otros derechos los cuales varian de estado a estado Sears Roebuck and Co 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 d...

Page 21: ... 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 suele indicar que existe alguna averia 21 Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en las cuestas Estos acciden...

Page 22: ...scomponentes delreceptor delahierba vansujetosa desgaste da_osy deterioro quepueden exponerlaspartesenmov imiento o permitir queobjetos seandispara dos Controlar frecuentemente y cuandosea necesario sustituirconpartesaconsejadas potelfabricante Lascuchillas delasegadora estanafiladas y pueden cortar CubrirlashojasoIlevar guantes y utilizar precauciones especiales cuandoseefect0amantenimiento sobre...

Page 23: ...Acuerdo basta con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dia y noche o fijar en linea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene mas de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a mas 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 produc...

Page 24: ... DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar en la posici6n para segar 2 Remueva la curia protectora levante lasecci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior y apriete ambas manillas del mango 3 Remueva la curia del mango que s...

Page 25: ...Tapa del deF de aciete del mo tor con varilla in dicadora de nivel Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda Silenciador Puerta de la acolchadora IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Caja Cubierta de la impulsi6n CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atras rotatorias Sears cumplen con los estandares de seguri...

Page 26: ...VlSO Si despues haber desenganchado de la palanca de control la segadora no roda hacia atras empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Para mantener el mando conectado cuando se da la vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora Barra de control que det operador Palancas de la PARA i...

Page 27: ...a SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL La puerta trasera tiene que estar cerrada Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se muestra La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe set removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe esta...

Page 28: ...stanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados _iLdurante los primeros 30 dias PRECAUClON Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almacene derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta AI_PRECAUCI DN Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocidos como gasohol o el uso de etanol o metanol pueden atraer la humedad la que conduce a la separaci6n y formacidn de acidos durante el almacenamient...

Page 29: ...e manual La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a cortar los recortes de cesped muchas veces y los reduce en tamafio de modo que si se caen en el cesped se van a dispesar entre este y no se van a notar Tambien el cesped acolchado se va a deshacer rapidam ente entregando substancias nutritivas para el cesped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla mas alta pues asi se obtendra la ...

Page 30: ...ta segadora no cubre los articulos 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 segQn 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 efe...

Page 31: ...aptador 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 esta dafiado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor AsegQrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguefial esten alineados 31 2 Ponga la ...

Page 32: ...te Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de operaci6n o pot Io menos una vez al afio si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el afio Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de arrancar el motor y despues de cada cinco 5 horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el nivel del aceite PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora...

Page 33: ...l motor puede acortar la duraci6n de este DERRUBIO DEL AGUA Su cortacespedes de cesped se equipa de una guarnici6n que permita la limpieza rapida y facil del superficie inferior de la cubierta Para utilizar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortacespedes de cesped a un area de la hierba cortada o de otra superficie dura NOTA El agua la hierba y la otra ruina escur riran deb...

Page 34: ...engranajes 3 Haga descansar la segadora en su lado con el filtro de aire y el carburador mirando hacia arriba 4 Remueva la cuchilla y la adaptador de la cuchilla 5 Remueva la correa del polea del motor Cubierta de ta impulsion Polea de ta caja de engranajes Perno Arandela de la endurecida cuchitta Borde de _ e correa PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres 3 posiciones de alt...

Page 35: ...e prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo limpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Guardela en un area Iimpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 2 Lubriquela segOn ...

Page 36: ... cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite 4 Vuelva a montar la nueva bujia OTROS No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp ieza a oxidar La oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina produciran problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cQbrala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado...

Page 37: ...ura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de la correa 2 La correa esta fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECCION 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 recor...

Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376541 Oo 19 59 28 _ 25 59 6 9 10 55 52 43 32 41 28 22 63 44 68 37 51 27 50 25 47 ...

Page 39: ...CRIPTION KEY PART NO NO 54 88348 55 191730 56 17411312 Mulcher Door Bracket Grassbag Kit Wheel Adjuster Rear RH Includes Red Knob Pushnut Hinge Bracket Assembly 57 155377 Screw Flanged Thread 58 421241X479 Cutting 5 16 18 x 31 4 59 191574 Discharge Deflector 61 73930500 Handle Bracket LH 62 420474X004 Handle Bracket RH 63 178848 Bolt Engine 64 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing 6...

Page 40: ...4_ 0 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376541 8 54 57 11 2 33 12 13 17 I 16 11 35 14 36 29 ...

Page 41: ...5 Pawl Drive 80 421114 16 67725 Washer Flat 3 8 17 413808 Nut Push 81 419735 18 419345X615 Selector Knob 82 415585 25 404843X004 Belt Guide Bracket 83 415586 Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 Screw Pan Head 10 24 x 2 314 Drive Cover Locknut Hex Drive Pulley V Belt Kit Wheel Adjuster Front LH Includes Red Knob and Pushnut Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 114 20 Spring Kit Wheel Adjuster Front RH I...

Page 42: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAS3A LABEL i FAN COVER ii I 3 I I 1 I 4 j2 9 i CAIVlSHAFT PULLEY 3 AiR CLEANER i CARBURETOR I I RECOIL STARTER 42 ...

Page 43: ... Cock Assembly Fuel Filter Fuel Tank Fuel Seal Fuel Filler Neck Clip Tank Mounting Rubber A Tank Mounting Rubber B Tank Mounting Nut Tank Mounting Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Gauge Fuel Level Tube Fuel Tank Tube Fuel Cover Fan T89 Collar Fan Cover Collar Fuel Cock Bolt Stud Screw Washer Head 5 x 10 Clip Tube B8 Clip Tube BI0 Clip Tube C11 RECOIL STARTER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Starter Assembly Recoi...

Page 44: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAS3A CYLINDER BARREL I OiL PANi CRANKSHAFT i _5 PISTON CONNECTING ROD I 12 23 25 4 3 m t 8 i MUFFLER 44 ...

Page 45: ...iston Rod Assembly Connecting Bolt Connecting Rod Clip Piston Pin 13 mm Ring Set Piston Teikoku 1 2 3 4 5 6 8571945 1426576 8270217 1431055 2605517 8571937 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO 3 5664495 5 5581012 OIL PAN KEY PART NO NO 1 6771489 2 1452754 4 5664503 5 5664511 6 5716915 8 6384341 9 6384333 10 5580287 11 5580295 12 1427244 13 1427251 14 5580303 15 0803619 16 0748111 18 2413862 19 2456697 20 558...

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