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    Owner's Manual (RRFTSMRN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 550 Series B&S Engine 22" Side Discharge Model No 917.385123 • 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.[...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 10 Mainte[...]

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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 responsi[...]

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    • 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 fro[...]

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    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 Protec[...]

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    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 Jl1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5). Actual gross engine powe[...]

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    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 [...]

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    The operationof any lawn 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 operatingyour lawn moweror performing any adjustments or repairs.We recom- mend a standardsafety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER[...]

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    CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separationand formationof acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied beforestorage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, star[...]

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    • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrownit will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumpsof mulched grass. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your widt[...]

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    LUBRICATION CHART Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) Handle bracket mounting pins _ Spray lubricant See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use onl[...]

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    GRASS CATCHER (If purchased as an accessory) • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replac- ing, replace only with approved replace- ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Giv[...]

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    CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _I, CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass/trash. • Clean[...]

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    ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does[...]

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    stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- age container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutesafter adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car- buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with enginewarm) and replace with clean[...]

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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 - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air fil[...]

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    Garantia ......................................................... 17 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 17-19 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 19 Montaje / Pre-OperaciSn ............................... 21 Operaci6n ................................................. 22-25 Mantenimiento .........................[...]

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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 operacion. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura[...]

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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 de [...]

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    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Proteccion para la Reparacion puede hacerles ahorra[...]

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

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion 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 operacion de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccion 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 usada so[...]

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    _PRECAUCl6N: Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. _,PRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la queconduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante el almacenamiento. La gasolina ac[...]

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    necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de recortes de cesped. Para un cesped muy pesado, reduzca el an- cho del corte pasando por encima del lugar anteriormente cortado y siegue lentamente. 1/3 • Ciertos tipos de cesped y sus condicio[...]

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    TABLA DE LUBRICACION Ajustador de la rueda @ Aceite del motor Clavija de la articulacion de la proteccion de descarga Clavija de montaje del puntal del mango (_ Rocie el lubricante @ Vea "MOTOR" en la seccion de Mantenimiento SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas [...]

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    RECOGEDOR DE CO:SPED (Si comprado como accesorio) • El recogedor de cesped puede serrociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cesped a menudo para verificar siesta daSado o deteriorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, cambielo solamente [...]

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    LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. _PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. AsegQrese que el fi[...]

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    MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocJdad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fabrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones personales. Si cree que el motor esta funcio- nando demasiado rapido o demasiado lento, Ileve su segadora a mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio cualificado. CA[...]

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    AVI$O: El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable parareducir a un minimo la formacion de dep6sitos de goma en el com- bustible durante el periodo de almacenamiento. Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el es- tanque de combustible o en el envase parael almacenamiento. Siempre sigala proporcion de mezcla que se encuentra en el e[...]

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    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. AItura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Velocidad del motor lent& 4. Acumulacion de cesped, hojas o basura debajo de la segadora. 5. Demasiado aceite en motor. 6[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.385123 J'_ 5 /.// ,, LO FO 37 23 12 13 27 16 4O 45 46 44 43 _5 39 45J 46 53 19 18 61 39 I 44 6I 18 39 s3 34 &vJ40 36 46 45 44 61 15 45 29 46[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.385123 03 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 185360 Kit, Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 30 851074 2 194177X428 Control Bar 31 850263 3 194788 Rope Guide 32 851084 4 194179X479 Upper Handle 33 73930500 5 169708X479 Lower Handle 34 400781X479 6 192301X004 Hinge Bracket [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-3708-EA 383 534 306 34 13j 7 _j 3@ 842 O 523 525 287 _ 524 O 615 _ 404 _g:*_ 616_ 27 24 741 _ 718" L 202 _ 9 562_ lO _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524 @ 51 163 (_ 1 20 @ , a@ 9 34[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-3708-EA 90] 1680 97_ (__ 638 ÷ 0 13o0 612_ 1218 _o_ 969 356 _.._ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 8s 55 592 1211 1210 60 9 459 689 O 456 597 _29 365 300 363 % 78 37A 6922_1 334 '_ I 332 455 73 _ 729 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] [1036 EMISSIONS LABEL [1330 REPAIR MANUAL 304 305 37 35[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-3708-EA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 2O 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 37A 40 43 45 699650 Cylinder Assembly 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 299819s • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 698691 Sump-Engine 790169 Head-Cylinder 698717 • Gasket-Cylinder[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-3708-EA KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 365 790029 Screw (Carburetor) 383 89838s Wrench-Spark Plug 390 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm 393 691837 Screen-Carburetor 394 495770 Diaphragm-Carburetor 404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 455 691236 Cup-Flywheel 456 692299 Retainer-Spring 459 281505s PawI[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 38[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 39[...]

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