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Page 1: ... Stratton Engine 22 Side Discharge Model No 917 385144 EspaSol p 17 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: ...onents are subject 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 repla...

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: ... 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 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 until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remov...

Page 7: ...knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Starter handle Muffler Wheel adjuster on each wheel filler cap Air filtel Discharge g Housing Primer Spark plug IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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...

Page 8: ...e used as a mulcher To convertto bagging or discharging Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate Mower can now be used for side discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached To return to mulching operation simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown I_CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place Hinge rod _ Discharge Housing ope...

Page 9: ... be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cut ting condition...

Page 10: ...l N Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Plug F Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer v v _ 2 _4 _4 I if so equipped Electric Start mowers Power Propelled mowers Use a scraper to clean under deck 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace bl...

Page 11: ...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 Blade adapter Ke Crankshaft TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must b...

Page 12: ... oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oi from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FUL...

Page 13: ...t cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be ...

Page 14: ...tened 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 mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper...

Page 15: ...on to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm I_I 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 ...

Page 16: ...rass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 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 qual...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 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 accidentes ...

Page 19: ... ruedas mientras el motor esta en marcha Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste da_os 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 estan afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guante...

Page 20: ...sta 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 producto que aca...

Page 21: ...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 revisela 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 dafiar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos hasta q...

Page 22: ...dora de nivel Cord6n arrancador Tapa del de de la gasolina Silenciador Ajustador de la rueda en cada rueda Filtro de aire Protecci6n contra la descarga Cebador Bujfa Caja IMPORTANTE Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor 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 segur...

Page 23: ...eraci6n de ensacado o de descarga Levante la protecci6n contra la descarga y remueva la plancha acolchadora Ahora la segadora se puede usar con descarga lateral o se le puede adjuntar el recogedor de cesped opcional Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamiento simplemente vuelva a instalar la plancha acolchadora segQn se muestra A PRECAUTION No haga funcionar la sega dora sin la protecci6n contra l...

Page 24: ...rio el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecar gar el motor dejando montones de recortes de cesped Puede que sea necesario reducir la velocidad del recorrido y o haga funcionar la segadora sobre el area pot segunda vez Para un corte muy pesado reduzca el ancho del corte pasando parcialmente pot encima del lugar anteriormente cor...

Page 25: ...s a menudo cuando se opere bajo carga pesada o en ambientes con altas temperaturas Segadoras con Arranque Em6ctrico 2 Dar servicio mAs a menudo cuando se opere en condiciones sucias o polvorosas Segadoras con Poder Propulsor 3 Cambie las cuchillas ma_sa menudo cuando siegue en terreno arenoso Utilizar una rasqueta para limpiar 4 Cargar por 48 horas al fin de la temporada debajo de la cubierta dem ...

Page 26: ...enas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Cambie el adaptador si esta dafiado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguefial del motor AsegOrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigue fial esten alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de esta alineando los dos 2 agujeros en la cuchilla con las salientes elevadas en el adaptador 3 Ase...

Page 27: ...como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente id6neo Mueva la segadora de atras para adelante para re mover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motor 4 Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega dora y en el lado del motor 5 Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del aceite parandose a intervalos regulates para controlar el nivel del aceite con la varilla 6 Parar de aSadir a...

Page 28: ...ecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Vea PARA AJUSTAR LAALTURA DE CORTE en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual DESVlADOR TRASERO Se proporciona un desviador trasero adjunto entre las ruedas traseras de su segadora para reducir a un minimo la posibilidad que objetos sean lanzados hacia afuera de la parte tras...

Page 29: ...even para verificar si estan dafiadas quebradas o desgastadas Cambielas si es necesario 4 Retoque todas las superficies que esten oxidadas o con la pintura picada use una lija antes de pintar MANGO Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el almacenamiento 1 Apriete los extremos inferiores del mango inferior entre si hasta que el mango inferior quede separado del puntal del mango luego muevalo ha...

Page 30: ...e respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producira la oxidaci6n de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadora mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia estan calientes _qI PRECAUCl6N Nunca almacene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa Permita que se enfrie el motor antes de alma...

Page 31: ...asera de la caja cuchilla de la segadora arrastrandose en el cesped Recogedor de cesped demasiado Ileno Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted 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 recorrido mas lenta 1 Cambie la c...

Page 32: ...4 9 24 12 3 iX li 16 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 385144 43 21 59 40 48 61 22 19 40 52 51 44 61 35 33 44 61 15 46 29 31 24 45 46 45 23 39 ...

Page 33: ...800500 Nut Hex Nylock 5116 18 404764 14 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly Rear LH 34 193083X479 Handle Bracket LH 436614 15 401174X004 Axle Arm Assembly Front LH 35 193082X479 Handle Bracket RH 16 189713X428 Knob Handle 36 407494X005 Wheel Bracket Adjuster 17 401177X004 Axle Arm Assembly Rear RH 37 160833 Hinge Rod 18 401175X004 Axle Arm Assembly Front RH 38 404763 Danger Decal 71 33623 19 51793 Hairpi...

Page 34: ...ected by among other things ambi ent operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop 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 vari...

Page 35: ... ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802 1238 B1 0 _ _ _ 35 _ _ J_ 32 _ _T i _ _ _ _ _ Y 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 51 _ _ 9 20 _ 163 _ _ 524 842 _y 868 b_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 9 868 24 8 1GI 4 _ L 7 _ _ y x A _ k 741 _ I i i 46 43 12 15 35 ...

Page 36: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802 1238 BI _ _ 1218 163 393 390 633 _ _ L 724 529 365 19o _ 670 _ 222 957 300 334 _ 24 534 535 729 _ 745 7 745A _ _ 0 621 163 36 ...

Page 37: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 969_ MODEL NUMBER 10T802 1238 B1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 37A 304 6081 55 78 1211 1210 456 597 332 73 455 37 ...

Page 38: ...ston Rod Connecting 222 Screw Connecting Rod 227 Valve Exhaust 287 Valve Intake 300 Spring Valve intake 304 Spring Valve Exhaust 305 Guard Flywheel 332 Muffler Side 333 Guard Flywheel 334 Carburetor Side 337 Retainer Valve 356 Slinger Governor Oil 358 PART NO DESCRIPTION 690762 Tappet Valve 691998 Camshaft 793347 Short Block 792388 Manifold intake 792389 Gasket intake 691111 Screw intake Manifold ...

Page 39: ...Friction 718 690959 Pin Locating 724 697478 Retainer Seal 729 690586 Clip Wire 741 796210 Gear Timing 745 691146 Screw Brake 7 8 Long 745A 690859 Screw Brake 1 2 Long KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 842 691870 Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 691440 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880s Terminal Spark Plug 868 697338 Seal Valve 869 699641 Seat Valve Intake 870 699642 Seat Valve Exhaust 871 699643 Bushing Val...

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