Page 1: ...e acci6n TWC en caso de tenet o The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of your engine This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To find the life period specification for your engine please match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your D O M decal C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours La ...
Page 2: ...his Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and foll...
Page 3: ...ing IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and whil...
Page 4: ... birth defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING 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 CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe bums o...
Page 5: ...adding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly 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 operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin ...
Page 6: ...or gasoline in the engine ousing 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 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 Primer pumps add...
Page 7: ...normal grass cutting or trimming High speeds are for light cutting and for ground transport NOTE Do not move speed control lever unless the engine is running Drive speed control lever_ TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM With engine running select ground speed by moving drive speed control lever to desired position To start forward motion pull drive control bar back against handle To stop forward motion relea...
Page 8: ...o convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install the grass catcher To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower SIDE DISCHARGING Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflect...
Page 9: ...ck oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick 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 ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days t...
Page 10: ...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 clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they...
Page 11: ...egligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new sp...
Page 12: ...Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good ...
Page 13: ...uster axles 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 If you remove the drive pinions wipe clean with dry cloth Reassemble dry Do not lubricate Do not use oil or grease NOTE The pinion gears on both sides of the mower are the same however they must be installed correctly If installed incorrectly the drive system will not work 5 There are...
Page 14: ...filter into cover 5 Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Collar Clip Turn clockwise to remove Slot z j Air filter J J Tab j Air filter cover Turn counter clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the ...
Page 15: ...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 _I CAUTION 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 Catcher frame handle Frame ENGINE opening ENGINE SPEED Your engine ...
Page 16: ...r handl_ Lower Fold backward Mowing position Squ_ pin J 3 Position handle adjustment bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads ...
Page 17: ... 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 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 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights unev...
Page 18: ...t grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade If so equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Raise cutting height 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position...
Page 19: ...maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manes y los manes y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucelones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte I OPERACION Antes de empezar debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el use correcto de la maquina Para esto debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen ...
Page 20: ...gar donde los rio por 61tima vez Mantenga a los nifios alejados del _rea de la siega y bajo el cuidado estricto de otra persona adulta responsable Est6 alerta y apague la m quina si hay nifios que entran al drea Antes y cuando este retrocediendo mire hacia atrds y hacia abajo para vefificar si hay nifios pequefios 20 Tonga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina y los demds combustibles Son inflamabl...
Page 21: ... componentes del vehiculo contienen o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de c_ ncer y defectos al nacimiento u otros dafios reproductivos Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadera No son facilitados junto al cortaceesped Est_n disponibleson la mayoria de lostiendasde Sears y en loscentrosde servicio La mayoria de los tiendas Sears...
Page 22: ... con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cartbn 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 daSar los cables de control 1 Levante la secci6n del mango inferior a la posici6n de operaci6n y presione las ext...
Page 23: ...r CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atrds rotatorias Sears cumplen con los es_odares de seguridad del Amencan National Standards Institute y de la U S Consumer Product Safety Commission La cuchillagira cuando el motor estd funcionando Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador liene que sujetarse abajo junto con el m...
Page 24: ...cidad mds elevada para cortar hierba no demasiado tupida o para transportar tierra AVISO Mover la palanca para selicoionar la velocidad s61o si el motor est_ en marcha Liever de control de impulsion_ EL IMPULSION La velocidad de recorrido purde ser seleccionada moviendo la palanca de conteol de la impulsi6n a la posici6n deceada Para habilitar la marcha adelante tirar la barra de mando hacia el ma...
Page 25: ...a operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora Gudrdela en un lugar seguro Puede ahora instalar el recogedor del c6sped Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamiento o descarga el tapbn acolchador en la abertura de descarga de la segadora SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL La tap6n acolchadora debe ser instalada adentro de la ab...
Page 26: ... Llene hasta la linea de Ileno en la varilla indicadora de nivel Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de operacion o una vez pot temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m s a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias AGREGUEGASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustible Use gasolina regular sin plomo nueva y limpia con el mfnimo de 87 octanos El uso de gasolina con plomo aumentard los d...
Page 27: ...gularmente y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo Mantenga la pade superior del motor atrededor del arrancador despejada y sin recortes de cesped y paja Esto ayudar_ el flujo del aire del motor y extenderd su duraci6n CONSEJOSPARASEGARY ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para obtanerel me Drrendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadera sin acumulac6n de c_sped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en la seccibn de Mantenimentode este m...
Page 28: ...e mantener la segadora seg5n las instruociones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma ped_lica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente Todoslos ajustes en la secci6nde Servicio y Ajustesde este manual tienen que ser revisedos por Io menos un vez por cada temporada Una vez al ar3o cambie la bujla limpieo cambie el elementodel filtrode aire y revisesi la cu...
Page 29: ...la cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno AVISO Proteja sus manos con guantes y o envuelva la cuchilla con una tela gruesa 4 Remueva el perno de la cuchilla gir ndolo en el sentido contrario en que giran las manillas del reloj 5 Remueva la cuchilla y los articulos de ferreteria adjuntadores el pemo la arandela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida AMISO Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y rev...
Page 30: ...c6sped de dentro de la cubierta contra el polvo pi56n y o de los dientes de los engranajes de las ruedas de impulsi6n 4 Si remueve los pihones de impulsi6n y los trinquetes aseg6rese de no daSar el sello del pih6n cuando vuelva a instalar los pihones Limpielos y lubrfquelos con grasa antes de volverlos a instalar No utilizar aceite o grasa AVISO Los piSones en las dos bandas de la segadora son ing...
Page 31: ... cubierta del filtro de aire dentro del collar alineando la oreja con la ranura 6 Empuje la cubierta hacia adentro y girela en el sentido contrario de las manillas del reloj para apretarla Collar Gireen el sentido alas manillas del relojpara Abrazadera remover Ranure J Filtrode aire Oreja Gire en el sentido J contrario las manillas Cubierla del filtrode aire del reloj para apreiar SILENCIADOR Insp...
Page 32: ...Si los sujetadores de vinilo est n muy duros m_talos en agua caliente por algunos minutos Si se moja la bolsa ddjela que se seque antes de usarla _ PRECAUCI6N No haga funcionar su segadora sin el desviador de recortes o sin el recogedor de c6sped aprobados en su lugar Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se ha removido la puerta trasera o cuando est un poco abierta Mango del bastidor del recog...
Page 33: ... Doblar operador hacia Mango SUl Mango Dob_r hacia atr_ s Posicibn para segar mango J Soporte de ajuste Mangode3 MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importanteevitarque se formen depositosde goma en pertes fundamentelesdel _stema de combustibletales como el carburador el filtrodel combustible la manguera del combustible o en el estanque durante el elmacenamiento La expedencia tamblen indica...
Page 34: ...fe el motorantes de almacenadaen alg_nrecinto cerrado t P_ROBLEMA No arranca IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CAUSA 1 Filtro de aire aucio 2 Sin combustible I Falta de fuerza 3 Combustible rancio 4 Agua en el combustible 5 Alambre de la bujia desconectado 6 Bujia mala 7 Cuchilla suelta o adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado 8 Barra de control en la posici6n suelta 9 Barra de control defectuosa CORRECCION ...
Page 35: ...La fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la tmpulslSn usado o roto 4 Suciedad en p 5ones del mecanismo tmpulsor CORRECClON 1 Cambte la cuchilla Apnete el perno de la cuchdla 2 Ajuste todas las ruedas a la m_sma altura 3 Limpie la pane inferior de la caja de la segadora 1 2 Cambie la cuchdla Apriete el perno de la cuchilla PSngase en contacto con su centro de serv_c_oSears o con un otro centro de servicto c...
Page 36: ...4 2 10 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL N UMBER 917 379811 28 8 24 12 18 25 41 56 I ...
Page 37: ...sher Ins 5 16 18 UNC 51 169980 Spacer Cotter Hairpin 52 170047 WaveWasher Engine Zone control 53 173041 Belt Cover Bottom Bracket Upstop 54 750097 Screw Screw Hex Washer Head Tapping 10 2 55 166383X479 Cable Support Bracket Kit Door Rear 56 63601 Nut Seal Door 57 166391X004 Bracket Assy Plug Mulcher 58 57808 Screw Kit Housing 59 166042 V Groove Pulley Handle Bracket Asm Left 60 166050 Idler Arm Sp...
Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379811 1 24 22 31 29 30 32 13 ...
Page 39: ...r Bracket 34 150182 Screw Hex Wash Head 10 24 X 668 35 160785X004 Pivot Rod Cover 36 160786X004 TransmissionAsm 37 161463 Pin SpringThrust 38 163409 WasherHardened 39 700279 Rod Connecting 40 172323 Spring Extension 41 150182 SpringSelector 42 83923 Knob Selector Spring 43 19572216 E Ring7 8 44 144929 Bearing Support 45 751152 Bearing Ball Retainer Ddve Asm Strop NOTE Screw Hex Head Tapping 1 4 20...
Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016724 400 135 130 120 119 275 182 19 277 182 185 370C 41 43 306 241 245 238 250 4O ...
Page 41: ...816 Flywheel Nut 355 590701 100 3444 3C Solid State Ignition 370A 36261 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 370C 37318 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 370R 37317 104 37480 CamBushing 380 640271 110 37047 GroundWire 390 590739 119 36787 CylinderHeadGasket 400 37613 120 36825 CylinderHead 416 36085 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS IncludesKey Number 151 417 650760 125 37288 Exhaust Valve Std Incl 15...
Page 42: ... of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust SealWasher Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...
Page 43: ...r Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter HousingAssembly 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle _ n KEY PART NO NO 12 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 III iI _ DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly 40 ...
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