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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual (RRFTSMRN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388981 • Espahol, 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.[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11 Mainte[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • 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 fr[...]

  • 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 Protect[...]

  • Page 6

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator its entirety before you attempt to assemble I 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 LIFT shipping purp[...]

  • 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 TO[...]

  • Page 9

    IMPORTANT: • Check 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. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OI1" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. MOWER IS NOW READY FOR DISCH[...]

  • Page 10

    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. This[...]

  • Page 11

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect Mu[...]

  • 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 damaged[...]

  • 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[...]

  • Page 14

    _i, 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 ADJ[...]

  • Page 15

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Operator I 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 mower (See &[...]

  • Page 16

    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[...]

  • Page 17

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) PROBLEM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Hard to push Rear of lawn mower housing or [...]

  • Page 18

    Garanfia ......................................................... 18 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Operaci6n ................................................. 23-26 Mantenimiento .........................[...]

  • Page 19

    I. OPERAClON • 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 abertura[...]

  • Page 20

    • Nunca repostar la m_tquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la m_tquina 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 pl_.stico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos [...]

  • Page 21

    Acuerdos de Proteccibn para la Reparacibn Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® estdt disefiado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por muchos afios. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ah[...]

  • Page 22

    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 f_tbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las [...]

  • Page 23

    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[...]

  • Page 24

    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Ioquepuede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojosmientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos galas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre[...]

  • Page 25

    PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA 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 pla[...]

  • Page 26

    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 peque_a de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Para hacer arrancar un motor frfo, em[...]

  • Page 27

    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE= USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * E Controlar los Neumb.ticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** A Limpiar la Segadora .... D Limpiar debajo la Cubierta d[...]

  • Page 28

    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 da_ar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden da_ar alas Ilantas. CUlDADO D[...]

  • Page 29

    PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre- nar el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible haciendo correr el motor hasta queel tanque est_ vacio. 1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y pdngalo de modo queno pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. 2. Remueva la tapa del dep6sito delaceite; d_jela a un lado en unasuperf[...]

  • Page 30

    _kADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de clar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. AsegtJrese 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. SEGADORA PARA A[...]

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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 m_.s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Gu_.rdela en un Area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Ve[...]

  • Page 32

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR D rene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_.mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual. ClLINDRO 1. Remueva la bujfa. 2. Vade una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para dis[...]

  • Page 33

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos que PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Mal corte- disparejo Vibracibn excesiva Cordbn arrancador dificil de tirar Recogedorde c_sped no se Ilena(siviene equipado) D[...]

  • Page 34

    oJ 4:_ 40 31 50 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388981 3 I I I 44 13 12 11 21 14 41 !5 52 18 29 I I I I J 61 10 39 58 36 2O[...]

  • Page 35

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388981 03 KEY PART KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 194177X428 Control Bar 29 160835X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 53 851084 2 194179X479 Upper Handle 30 183901 Spacer 3 169708X479 Lower Handle 31 165760 Discharge Deflector 54 850263 4 194788 Rope Guide 32 180080X004 [...]

  • Page 36

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0578-E1 50 383 51 684 635 24 41 287_ 8471 I 84_:_1 524 306 J 741 20@ 307_ 36[...]

  • Page 37

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0578-E1 425 _ 444 968 127_ 445 3 (_) 20 @ 971 633 @ 130 95 617 276@ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_ 524_5 163_ 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163_137_--i_ 633@ 61; 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 621 668@ 188 745 505@ 37[...]

  • Page 38

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0578-E1 969 55 65 58 592_ 689 d_ 60 456 3001 % :1 613_._ 36 _-_l_e 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I ILO38 OWNER'S MANUALJ 332 @:_ 324 _ 23 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 2O 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO. 697322 399269 299819 493279 691160 69224[...]

  • Page 39

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0578-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 78 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 592 690800 81 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw 597 691696 95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 601 95162 97 696565 Shaft-Throttle 604 698588 104 691242 O Pin-Float Hinge 608 497680 117 498978 Jet-Main (Standard) 613 6[...]

  • Page 40

    Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage do[...]