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    Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388111 ® • Espa_ol, p. 18 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. ÷ 388111[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty ................................................... 2 Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ........................ 14 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 15-16 A[...]

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    ® I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. • Only allow respo[...]

  • Page 4

    ® • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than[...]

  • Page 5

    ® Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Pro[...]

  • Page 6

    ® Read these instructions and this manual in Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble t or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purpos[...]

  • Page 7

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the [...]

  • Page 8

    ® The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW[...]

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    MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCHARGING OPERATION 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. Engine oil cap ® TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame [...]

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    ® TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. T[...]

  • Page 11

    ® Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level _' Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler N Repla[...]

  • Page 12

    ® LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. 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 be kept sharp. Replace bent or dama[...]

  • Page 13

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a sui[...]

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    ® _, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO A[...]

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    ® Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator storage at the end of the season or if the t unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar _///// MOWING POSITION 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 mo[...]

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    CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wi[...]

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    ® TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - u never Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much [...]

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    Garantia ......................................................... 18 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Servicio y Adjustes ........................................ 30 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 AImacenamiento ..............................[...]

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    ® I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abert[...]

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    ® • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos [...]

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    ® Acuerdo8 de Proteccion para la Reparacion Congratulaciones par su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta disehado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable par muchos ahos. Pero coma todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ah[...]

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    ® Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas pares que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las pares como las tuercas, las [...]

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

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    ® La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usa[...]

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    ® PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVlERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO - 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. 2. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO - 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. 2. Recogedor del cesped instalado. 3. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL- 1. La [...]

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    ® PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVlSO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad pequeha de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Para hacer arrancar un motor frio,[...]

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    ® PROGRAMA DE A.TEs DESPUES CADA CADA CADA A.TES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- MAINITENI|M|ENTO uso uso .ORAS TEMPORADA.ORAS .AMIE.TO v' v' v' v' v' v' v' J v' Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * E controlar los Neum_Jticos G Controlar las Ruedas[...]

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    ® SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden daflar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden daflar a las Ilantas. CUI[...]

  • Page 29

    PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- nat el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque este vacio. 1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. 2. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; dejela a un lado en una su[...]

  • Page 30

    ® _ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente. 3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6n- galo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. Posici6n r"[...]

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    ® Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 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 limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (V[...]

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    ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual. CIMNDRO 1. Remueva la bujia. 2. Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a travCs del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para distr[...]

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    ® SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la section apropiada en el manual amenos que PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. AItura de las ruedas dispareja. Mal cotte= dieparejo Vibraci6n exceeiva Cordon artancador dificil de tirar t. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta.[...]

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    ® Go 4_ 10 50 40 39 _" CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388111 2 3 ', 23 13 iik 12 11 75 65 66 ' 48 36 73 21 8 6 14 41 15 / / / / / / / / 51 94. 67 /,35 29 44 75 65 32 66 34 43 /5229 30 !, 35 19 / l 44 73 36 ®[...]

  • Page 35

    ® 03 OI CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 194177X428 Control Bar 31 165760 2 194179X479 Upper Handle 32 401624X004 3 169708X479 Lower Handle 33 701037 4 194788 Rope Guide 34 401176X004 5 132004 Nut, Hex 35 166785 6 191574 Handle Bolt 36 401638 7 66426 Wire Tie 37 194348X427 8 74[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122TO2=3845-EA ® 635 287 / 524 _ 363_@ 10 ÷ 209 615 307 2o@ _J 22_ 43 36 388111-es-412691_r0[ndd 36 4_ 2/23/2007 10:59:56AM[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122TO2-3845-EA ® [1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL i 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 16_ 633 _) 61 276 _ 61" 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 3s8 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 j 3O4 564 604 305 5O5 _9 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL j 23 6s 58 592_ i L----.-- _ i 689 _ 6O ÷ 37 388111-es-412691_r0indd 37 4_ 2/23/2007 10:59:57AM[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=3845=EA 425 968 613 159 529 970 365 130 95 617 ---7 276 _ ® Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and ratin[...]

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    ® BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3845-EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1697322 Cylinder Assembly 104 691242 @ Pin-Float Hinge 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 117 494870 Jet-Main (Standard) 3 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 118 498667 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 121 498260 Kit-Ca[...]

  • Page 40

    ® BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122TO2-3845-EA KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 529 691923 Grommet 562 691119 Bolt (Gov. Control Lever) 564 698589 Screw (Control Cover) 584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage 585 691879 • Gasket-Breather Passage 592 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter) 597 691696 Screw (Pawl Frictio[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES ® ÷ 41 388111-es-412691_r0indd 41 4_ 2/23/2007 10:59:58AM[...]

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