Craftsman 917.389581 Owner'S Manual Download Page 26

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Page 1: ... 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 pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To find the life pedod 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 celcomanfa...

Page 2: ...is Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND 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 sedous injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follo...

Page 3: ...l 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 while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vis...

Page 4: ...fects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot dudng operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas These acceseodse were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are alsoavailable at most Sears retailo _etsand sen ice c...

Page 5: ...l packing materials 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 thorougly for additional loose pads HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefuny so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place i...

Page 6: ...Gasoline filler cap Air filter Grass c Engine oil cap with dipstick Primer Muffler Housing Wheel adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped on each wheel 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 Safety Commis sion The bl...

Page 7: ...ements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is propedy positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs RaiseWheels for LowCut Laver T...

Page 8: ...tem of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ...

Page 9: ...t up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur 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 wilt...

Page 10: ...e 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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new sp...

Page 11: ... are up 3 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 b...

Page 12: ...il s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation 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 Before ti...

Page 13: ...ld create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of _our mower after each u...

Page 14: ...RASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE Ifvinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never a...

Page 15: ...cally lock into the mowing position Squeeze to fok Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter Operator control bar Fold Lower Fold backward position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel tilter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or usi...

Page 16: ... in fuel 5 Spark 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 Wh...

Page 17: ...e lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Brass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height rlotfilling ifso 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade quipped 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 Handl...

Page 18: ...ta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manes y los manes y los pies y de ianzar objetos Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte I OPERAClON Antes de empezar debe familiarizarae completamente con los controlas y el uso correcto de la maquina Para esto debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones qua aparecen en la maquina y...

Page 19: ...s y cuan_ este retrocadier_do mire hacia atrAs y hacia abajo para vedficar si hay ni5os paquehos Nunca permita que los nihos opemn la m quina Tenga un cuidado extra cuando sa acerque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad a los arbustos rboles u otros objetos que pueden interfedr con su I nea de visibn IV SERMIClO Tenga cuidado extra al manajar la gasolina y los demas combustibles Son inflamables y l...

Page 20: ...dmiento u otros dahos reproductivos Lavar las rnanos despu_s de manipularlos _PRECAUCI _N El silenciador y otras piezas del motor Ilegan a set extremadamente calientes durante la operacibn y siguen siendo calientes despuds de que el motor haya parade Para evitar quemaduras severas permanezca lejos de estas dreas Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuande se produjola segadom No son facilitados ju...

Page 21: ...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 carton y revfsela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho ouidado para no peUizcar o dahar los cables de control 1 Levante los mangos has...

Page 22: ...ro de aire _ecogedor de c_sped apa del deposits de aciete def notor con vadlla indlcadora de nivel Cebador Silenciador Caja Ajustadorde la rueda encada rueda _PORTANTE Este cortac_sped viene IN ACEITE O GASOLfNA en e motor UMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC as segadoras a motor que se onducen desde la parte de atras rotatorias Seam cumplen on los est odares de seguridad del Amedcan N...

Page 23: ...ia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos Asegdrese que todas las ruedas queden igualmente ajustadas AVISO El ajustador esta correctamente colocado ouando las orejas de la plaoa est n insertadas an el agujere del mango Tambi _n los ajustes de 9 posiciones si equipado permiten qua el mango pueda ser movido entre las orejas de la placa Para un code alto baje las ruedas Orejas de Paraun code b...

Page 24: ...ac dica puede da5ar el sistema del combus tible de un motor durante el almaeenamiento Para evitar los problemas con el motor se debe vaciar el sistema del combustible antes de guardado por un perlodo de 30 dias o mds Vac e el estanque del combustible haga _rrancar el motor y hagalo funcionar hasta lue las l neas del combustible y el carburador lueden vac os La pr6xima temporada use ombustibfe nuev...

Page 25: ...ndimiento mantenga la caja de ta segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA in la seccion Mantenimiento de este manual La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver a codar los recortes de c_sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamat_o de modo que si se caen en el cesped se van a dispersar entre _ste y no se van a notar Tambien el cesped acolchado se va a deshacer r pidamente entregando ...

Page 26: ... Pare recibir todo el valor de la garentia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora segun las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forrna peribdica para poder mantener su unidad aclecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual tienen que ser revisados pot Io menos un vez por cada temporada Una vez el aSo cambie l...

Page 27: ...rior de la renura del adaptador de la cuchilla La renure tiene que estar en buenas condiciones para que funcione en forma adecuada Carnbie el adaptador si estd daSado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el cigue_al del motor AsegOrese que la renura del adaptador y que el chavetero del cigueSal est_n aUneados 2 Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador de _sta aUneando los dos 2...

Page 28: ...jela a un lado en una supefficie limpia 3 Incline la cortadora de cdsped por este costado tel como se muestra y purgue el aceite en un recipiente idbneo Mueva la segadora de atrds para adelante para remover todo el aceite que se haya quedado atrapado dentro del motor 4 Lirnpie todo el aceite derramado en la segadora yen el lado der motor 5 Rellene el motor con aceite Vea PARA AGREGAR EL ACEITE en ...

Page 29: ...del reloj para aprelar SILENCIADOR Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd cormido puede produeir un peligro de incendio y o da_o BUJIAS Cambie las bujlas al comienzo de cada temporada de siega o despuds de cada 100 horas de operacion Io qua suceda pdmero El tipo de bujia y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO seceion de este manual LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE Para obtene...

Page 30: ...seg_mse que el mango del bastidor est_ en el exterior de la parte superior de la bolsa 2 Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor AVISO Si los sujetadores de vinilo est n muy duros metalos en agua caliente por algunos minutos Si se moja la bolsa d_jela que se seque antes de usada PRECAUClON No haaa funcionar su segadora sin el desviador _e recortes o sin el recogedor de c_sped apmbados ...

Page 31: ...a atr_s Posicibn para segar MOTOR SlSTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales como el carburedor el filtro del combus tible la manguera del combustible o en el estanque durante e almacenamiento La expedencia tambien indica que los combus tibles tambien indica gue los combustibles mezclados con alcoh...

Page 32: ...ra el polvo y la mugre Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la humedad No use pldstico El pldstico no puede respirar Io que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n Io que producird la oxidacibn de su unidad IMPORTANTE Nunca cubra la segadom mientras el motor y las areas de escape to davia estan calientes _PRECAUCI6N Nunca a_macene la segadora con gasolina en el estanque dent...

Page 33: ...segadora a un lugar en donde el c_sped ha sido cortado o a una superficie firme para hacer arrancar el motor 3 Adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado 4 La cuchilla se arrastra en 4 el c _sped 1 Altura de corte demasiado 1 baja 2 Levantamiento de la cuchilla 2 desgastado 3 Recogedor sin ventilaci6n 3 de aire 1 El c_sped estd demasiado 1 alto o la altura do la rueda demasiado baja 2 Parte trasera de la 2...

Page 34: ...67 68 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 389581 44 37 27 20 33 36 3O 18 39 39 4O ...

Page 35: ...le Bracket Assembly Right 851856 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 160835X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front 19112222 Spacer 169421X004 Selector Spdng Rear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 36 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 37 151157 Wheel Assembly 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 40 77400 Hul_ ap 41 88652 Hinge Screw 42 165766 Spdng LH 43 165767 Spting RH 44 165912 Door B...

Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016714 900 400 110I 135 130 _ 120 119 125 275 73 36 ...

Page 37: ...ywheel 347 651038 92 650815 Belleville Washer 355 590701 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370A 36261 100 34443C Solid State Ignition 370C 37318 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 370R 37317 103 651007 Screw TorxT 15 10 24x15 16 380 640271 104 37480 Cam Bushing 390 590739 t 10 37047 Ground Wire 400 36792B 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 416 36086 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Includes Key N...

Page 38: ...of Engine Parts List Throtte Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle RestrictorScrew Idle RestrictorScrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 SpTirO Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbureto...

Page 39: ...r Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Assembly 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 long x 9 64 diameter Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 59O616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Assembly 40 degree grommet Starter Rope...

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