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Owner's Manual CRRFTSMIIN° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376732 • EspaSol, p. 19 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. Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman Lawn Mower Maintenance ...................................... 12-15 Service and Adjustments ................... 15-16 Storage .............................................. 16-17 Troubleshooting ................................. 17-18 Repair Parts ....................................... 36-45 Sears Service .......................... Back Cover ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN fails due to manufacturer MOWER defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty if this Lawn Mower is does not cover: • Expendable items that become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Mower according to all supplied product instructions. This warranty applies only while this product This warranty gives you specific vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck is used in the United States. legal rights, and you may also have other rights which and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 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 serious injury or death. _,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONH! BECOME ALERTN! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _i, WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, constituents, and certain vehicle contain or emit chemicals known of California to cause cancer and or other reproductive harm. some of its components to the State birth defects AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, of California chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive hands after handling. harm. Wash A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. 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 discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards. • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. • See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle; walk, never run. • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism 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. Vibration 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 & fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. DO: • Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. DO NOT: • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will 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 corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances. • Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner. Always place containerson the ground awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling. • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailerand refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or containeropeningat all times untilfueling is complete. Do not use a nozzlelock-opendevice. • If fuel is spilled on clothing,change clothingimmediately. • Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas cap and tightensecurely. • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade attachmentbolts, tight and keepequipmentin good condition. • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check their proper operationregularly. • Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or other debris build-up.Cleanoil or fuel spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore storing. • Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you strike an object. Repair,if necessary, beforerestarting. • Neverattemptto makewheel height adjustmentswhile the engine is running. • Grasscatchercomponentsare subject to wear, damage,anddeterioration, which could expose movingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently checkcomponentsand replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedparts, V. GENERAL SERVICE when necessary. • Neverrun a machineinsidea closed • Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut. area. Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and • Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith useextra cautionwhen servicingthem. the engine (motor)running.Disconnect • Do not changethe enginegovernorsetthe spark plug wire, and keepthe wire ting or overspeedthe engine. awayfromthe plug to preventaccidental • Maintainor replacesafetyand instrucstarting. tion labels,as necessary. AWARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: Blade Bolt Torque: .030") Champion 32°F); Regular) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) J19LM or RJ19LM 35-40 ft. Ibs. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. • Fast help by phonephone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment 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! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655. Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense. Here's what's included in the Agreement: • Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists. • Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed. • Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive maintenance check. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOIMIE®. These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR STABILIZER REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS AIR FILTERS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 SPARK PLUGS WHEELS ENGINE OIL Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT before you attempt OIL OR GASOLINE to assemble or in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton 3. 4. and lay end panel down flat. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS 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: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. I. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 2. Operator I: control bar UP MOWING POSITION Vinyl bindings TO INSTALL Frame opening ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the Operation section of this manual. Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle 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 product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW Drive control bar or in literature CHOKE FUEL supplied OIL with the DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Starter handle Primer Grass catche_ Muffler plug Gasoline filler cap Air filter Drive cover JVheel adjuster (on each wheel) Housing 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 American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety mission. The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence control bar - must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. Starter handle - used for starting engine. Mulcher door - allows conversion to discharging or bagging operation. of the Com- Primerpumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine. Drive control bar - used to engage power-propelled forward motion of mower. O The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn mower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda standardsafetyglasses or wide vision safetymaskworn over spectacles. Drive control bar DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I_CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate DRIVE TO ADJUST, MOVE DOWN TO NEXT HOLE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. the lawn mower. CONTROL • Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or drive control bar are released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the drive control bar only. Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time, the drive control system may become "loose", resulting in decreased speed. There are holes in the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Loosen nut, move drive control housing down handle to the next hole and retighten nut. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. 4. If condition fails to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced. TO ADJUST • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control bar up to the handle. The closer to the handle the bar is pulled, the faster the unit will travel. presence control bar CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. • To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting. NOTE: Adjuster is properly 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. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Plate tab lawn mower. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever TO CONVERTMOWER Discharge deflector Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower. \ \ \- \ / Mulcher plug SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed. FOR MULCHING - 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING - 1. Rear mulcher plug removed. 2. Grass catcher installed. 3. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING - 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Discharge deflector installed. _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. I Open mulcher door I TO EMPTY 1. 2. GRASS CATCHER Engine oil cap Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. \ \ Gasoline filler cap catcher frame Grass handle __ Primer ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom BEFORE STARTING Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. _, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. A oil, on 1. of tank filler neck. (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of 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 before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use flesh 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. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with or it will smoke heavily from the muffler startup. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. 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 OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual. 10 TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release ence control bar. TO START MULCHING operator pres- protective coatings on the amount of smoke may be the initial use of the product considered normal. • The special mulching blade will recut 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 will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight. • 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 overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. 2. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps. MOWING A CAUTION: TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. ENGINE NOTE: Due to engine, a small present during and should be MOWING TIPS Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may 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. 1/3 • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the FAST position. • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 11 BEFORE EACH USE SCHEDULE Check I EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass _ AFTER EACH USE Check Catcher* Tires N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys _ Check / Sharpen R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Check v' v' *** v' v'3 *** / Replace Blade Battery ** vl Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter v' _ Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge v' Plug v' Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions. Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. Charge 48 hours at end of season. And after each 5 hours of use. LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATIONS CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) @ Engine oil Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Mulcher door hinge pin • At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. LU BRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). Rear door hinge 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 only a dry, powdered 1 2graphite type lubricant sparingly. 4. Use blockof wood betweenbladeand LAWN MOWER lawn mowerhousingand tightenthe Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen perblade bolt, turningclockwise. formingany maintenance. • The recommendedtighteningtorque is TIRES 35-40ft. Ibs. • Keep tires free of gasoline,oil, or insect IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber. If bolt needs replacing,replaceonly with • Avoid stumps,stones, deep ruts, sharp approvedbolt shown in the RepairParts objectsand other hazardsthat may sectionof this manual. causetire damage. Bladeadapter Key Crankshaft DRIVEWHEELS Checkfront drivewheels eachtime before Lockwasher / / you mow to be sure they movefreely. The wheelsnot turningfreely meanstrash, grasscuttings,etc.areinthedrivewheelarea and mustbe cleanedto free drivewheels. If necessaryto clean the drive wheels, be sure to clean both frontwheels. 1. Removehubcaps,Iocknuts& washers. 2. Removewheelsfrom wheel adjusters. bolt Hardened 3. Removeany trash or grass cuttings washer Trailing edge Crankshaft from insidethe dust cover,pinionand/ TO SHARPEN BLADE or drive wheelgear teeth. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening 4. Putwheels back in place. the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade NOTE: If after cleaning,the drivewheels balanced. Care should be taken to keep do not turn freely, contacta Sears or other is the blade balanced. An unbalanced bladewill qualifiedservicecenter. cause eventual damage to mower or engine. BLADE CARE • The blade can be sharpened with a file For best results,blade mustbe kept sharp. or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Replacea bent or damagedblade. to sharpen while on the mower. A CAUTION:Useonlya replacementblade • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of approvedbythemanufacturerofyourmower. Using a blade not approvedby the manuthe straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. facturer of your moweris hazardous,could damageyourmowerandvoidyourwarranty. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the TO REMOVEBLADE blade moves downward, sharpen the 1. Disconnectspark plug wire fromspark heavy end until the blade is balanced. plug and placewire where it cannot GRASS CATCHER come in contactwith plug. 2. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. sure air filter andcarburetorare up. 3. Usea wood blockbetweenbladeand • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal mowerhousingto preventbladefrom use it will wear. If catcher needs replacturningwhen removingbladebolt. ing, replace only with approved replaceNOTE: Protectyour handswith gloves ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts and/orwrap bladewith heavycloth. section of this manual. Give the lawn 4. Removeblade bolt by turning counterclockwise. mower model number when ordering. GEAR CASE 5. Removeblade& attachinghardware (bolt, lockwasher & hardenedwasher). • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around TO REPLACEBLADE the drive should be kept clean and free 1. Positionbladeon the bladeadapter of trash build-up. Clean under the drive aligningthe two (2) holes in the blade cover twice a season. with the raisedlugs on the adapter. 2. Besure the trailingedge of blade(oppo- • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time site sharpedge)is uptowardthe engine. the lubricant needs attention is if service 3. Installthe blade boltwith the lock has been performed on the gear case. washer and hardenedwasher into If lubricant is required, use only Elf Mulblade adapterand crankshaft. 13• tis EP00. Do not substitute. ENGINE engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine. 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. AIR FILTER LU BRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY F -20 0 TEMPERATURE 30 32 to your Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner GRADES 40 60 RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE 80 100 more often under dusty conditions. NEXT OiL CHANGE TO CLEAN NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation orat least once a year if the mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. 2. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge. AI:;I, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. 4. Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten screw securely. .Lip Back plate 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 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 suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped AIR FILTER // Cartrid_ / / Slot inside of engine. Cover Cover tab MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug 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 the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. 4. Wipe off any spilled oil 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 FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle. 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or CLEANING 14 IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wirewhere it cannotcomein contactwith plug. • Cleanthe undersideof your lawn mower by scrapingto removebuild-upof grass and trash. • Cleanengineoften to keeptrash from accumulating.A cloggedengineruns hotter andshortensenginelife. • Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfree of all gasoline,oil, etc. A 1. 2. 3. • We do not recommendusing a garden hoseto clean lawn mowerunlessthe electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and carburetorare coveredto keepwater out. Water in enginecan resultin shortened enginelife. CLEAN UNDER DRIVECOVER Cleanunderdrivecoveratleasttwiceaseason. Scrapeunderside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to removeany build-up oftrashor grasson undersideofdrivecover. WARNING: Toavoid serious injury,beforeperformingany serviceand adjustments: Releasecontrolbar and stop engine. Makesure the blade andall movingparts have completelystopped. Disconnectspark plug wire fromspark plug and placewire where it cannotcome in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST TO REPLACE CUTTING See "TO ADJUST HEIGHT CUTTING the Operation section REAR DEFLECTOR HEIGHT" in of this manual. 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 mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down. DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4. Return mower to upright position. 5. Install new belt on gearcase pulley. 6. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. 7. Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down. 8. Reinstall blade. Engine pulley Drive belt 4. Remove blade, engine pulley and debris shield. 5. Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield. Belt retainer Debris shield TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle. , Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins. 15 4. Turn lower handleover to raiseor ENGINE lower handle. ENGINE SPEED 5. Squeezelowerhandleinandpositionholes engine speed has been factory set. onto mountingpins on handle bracket. Your Do not attempt to increase engine speed 6. Reassembleupper handleand all or it may result in personal injury. If you parts removedfrom lower handle. believe that engine is running too fast or Mowing _ Mowing too stow, take your mower to a Sears or position i__"_ /_. position , other qualified service center for repair E! // ] L\ Hairpin \_ cotter--_ • !\ _ M°unting', _>_--_lJ pin I / I _"-\ _.Handle LOW POSITION and adjustment. CARBURETOR bracket HIGH POSITION Lower handle ROTATE Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 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. When setting up your handle from the LAWN MOWER storage position, the lower handle will When lawn mower is to be stored for a automatically lock into mowing position. period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove SQUEEZE all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a TO FOLD clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. 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 handle to be folded back. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables. 16 ] I I L, Operator presence control bar MOWING POSITION / / / / \ FOLD '., FORWARD" FOR .... , STORAGE Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. 1. 2. 3. Parts & PROBLEM Does not start Replace • 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 will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. _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. - See appropriate Repair Center. section in manual unless directed CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 1. Clean/replace 2. Fill fuel tank. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Control air filter. 3. 4. 6. 7. with new spark plug. OTHER NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always fotlowthe mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. to a Sears Remove spark plug. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. TROUBLESHOOTING OIL bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. 10. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position. 11. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 17 Empty fuel tank with fresh, clean 4. Empty fuel tank with fresh, clean 5. Connect wire to and refill tank gasoline. and refill tank gasoline. plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Depress handle. control bar to 9. Replace control bar. 10.Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position. 11. Charge battery. 12. Connect battery to engine. TROUBLESHOOTING to a Sears PROBLEM - See appropriate section in manual unless directed Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration CORRECTION 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 1. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 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. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Wheel heights 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Worn, 2. uneven. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same height. 3. Clean underside of crankshaft. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push , Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. center. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling the starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other Bent engine 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. 1. 2. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. 3. Catcher 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. Grass catcher too full. 3. crankshaft. service 2. 2. Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed height. mower housing. bent or loose blade. Bent engine Raise cutting not venting air. 4. Handle height right for you. position 1. 2. 3. 4. Belt wear. Belt off of pulley. Drive cable worn or broken. "Loose" drive control system. 18 not 1. qualified service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit. 1. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt. 3. Replace drive cable. 4. Adjust drive control. Garantia ......................................................... 19 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 19-21 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 21 Montaje / Pre-Operacion ............................... 23 Operacion ................................................. 24-27 Mantenimiento .......................................... 29-32 GARANTIA TOTAL DE LA CORTADORA Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 29 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 32-33 AImacenamiento ....................................... 33-34 Identificacion de problemas ...................... 34-35 Partes de repuesto .................................. 36-45 Servicio Sears .................................. Contratapa DE ClaSPED CRAFTSMAN POR 2 ANOS Si esta Segadora Craftsman Ilega a presentar algQn desperfecto per defectos de materiales o fabricacion durante un plazo de dos aSos a partir de la fecha de compra, Ilevela de vuelta a cualquiera de las tiendas Sears, al Centre de Repuestos y Reparacion, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla). Si esta Segadora Ilega a ser utilizada con fines comerciales o arrendada, la presente garantia tendra vigencia per s61o 90 dias a partir de la fecha de compra. La presente garantia no cubre: • Aquellas piezas fungibles que se desgastan per el use normal, tales come las cuchillas rotatorias de la cortadora, los adaptadores de las cuchillas, las correas, los filtros de aire y las bujias. • Aquellas reparaciones que haya que hacer debido a mal use o negligencia per parte del operador, incluidos el arbol del cigQeSal torcido u omisiones relativas al armado, manejo o mantenimieno de la Segadora en un todo de acuerdo alas instrucciones provistas con el equipo. La presente garantia se aplicara 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 de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _lbBusque este simbolo que se5ala las precauciones de seguridad de importancia. Quiere decir - iiiATENCION!!! iiiESTE ALERTO!!! SU SEGURtDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. A0kPRECAUCI(SN: El tubo de escape del motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o desprenden productos quimicos conocidos en el Estado de California come causa de cancer y defectos al nacimiento u otros da5os reproductivos. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la preparacion, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen reparaciones. _,PRECAUCI(SN: El silenciador y otras piezas del motor Ilegan a sre extremadamente calientes durante la operacion y siguen siendo calientes despues de que el motor haya parade. Para evitar quemaduras severas, permanezca lejos de estas areas. Ai_ADVERTENClA: Los bornes, terminales y accesorios relativos de la bateria contienen plomo o compuestos de plomo, productos quimicos conocidos en el Estado de California come causa de cancer y defectos al nacimiento u otros da5os reproductivos. Lavar las manos despues de manipularlos. 19 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 de la descarga. • Permita que solamente las personas responsables que esten familiarizadas con las instrucciones operen la maquina. • Despeje el area de objetos tales como piedras, juguetes, alambres, huesos, palos, etc. que pueden ser recogidos y lanzados por las cuchillas. • AsegQrese que el area no se hallen personas, antes de segar. Pare la maquina si alguien entra en el area. • No opere la maquina sin zapatos o con sandalias abiertas. P6ngase siempre zapatos solidos. • No tire de la segadora hacia atras a menos que sea absolutamente necesario. Mire siempre hacia abajo y hacia detras antes y mientras que se mueve hacia atras. • Nunca dirigir el material descargado hacia las personas. Evitar descargar material contra paredes o barreras. El material puede retornar al operador. Para la cuchilla cuando se pasa por superficies de grava. • No opere la segadora sin los respectivos resguardos, las placas, el recogedor de cesped u otros aditamentos dise ados para su proteccion y seguridad. • Refi@ase alas instrucciones del fabricante para el funcionamiento e instalacion de accesorios. Use Qnicamente accesorios aprobados por el fabricante. • Detenga la cuchilla o las cuchillas cuando cruce por calzadas, calles o caminos de grava. • Parar el motor cada vez que se abandona el aparato, antes de limpiar la segadora o de remover residuos del tubo. • Apagar el motor y esperar hasta que las cuchillas esten completamente paradas antes de remover el receptor de hierba. • Segar solamente con luz del dia o con una buena luz artificial. • No opere la maquina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. • Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba este mojada. AsegQrese siempre de tener buena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga el mango firmemente y camine; nunca corra. • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsion aut6noma o el embrague de transmision en las segadoras que Io tienen antes de 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. Generalmente la vibracion suele indicar que existe alguna averia. • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la segadora. II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones. Operar la recortadora en cuestas requiere mayor concentraci6n. Si se siente inseguro en una cuesta, no la recorte. HACER: • Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. Proceda con extrema precaucion cuando cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas. • Renueva todos los objetos extra5os, tales como guijarros, ramas, etc. • Debe prestar atencion a hoyos, baches o protuberancias. Recuerde que la hierba alta puede esconder obstaculos. NO HACER: • No recorte cerca de pendientes, zanjas o terraplenes. El operador puede perder la traccion en los pies o el equilibrio. • No recorte cuestas demasiado inclinadas. • No recorte en hierba mojada. La reduccion en la traccion de la pisada puede causar resbalones. III. NINOS Se pueden producir accidentes tragicos si el operador no presta atenci6n a la presencia de los ni5os. A menudo, los ni5os se sienten atraidos por la maquina y por la actividad de la siega. Nunca suponga que los niSos van a permanecer en el mismo lugar donde los vio por Qltima vez. • Mantenga a los ni5os alejados del area de la siega y bajo el cuidado estricto de otra persona adulta responsable. • Este alerta y apague la maquina si hay niSos que entran al area. • Antes y cuando este retrocediendo, mire hacia atras y hacia abajo para verificar si hay niSos peque5os. • Nunca permita que los ni5os operen la maquina. • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los arbustos, _lrboles u otros objetos que pueden interferir con su linea de vision. IV. MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINA Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gasolina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y los vapores son explosivos. • Apagar todos los cigarrillos, cigarros, pipas y otras fuentes de ignicion. • Usar solo un contenedor apropiado. • Nunca quitar el tap6n de la gasolina o a_adir carburante con el motor en marcha. Esperar que el motor se enfrie antes de repostar la gasolina. 20 • 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 su vehiculo antes de Ilenar. • Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina del camion o caravana y repostar en el suelo. Si esto no es posible, repostar dicho equipo con un contenedor portatil, mas bien que con una tobera de gasolina. • Mantener la tobera en contacto con el bordo del deposito de carburante o de la apertura del contenedor siempre hasta terminar el abastecimiento. No usar un dispositivo de cierre-apertura de la tobera. • Si el carburante cae en la ropa que se Ileva, cambiarsela inmediatamente. • Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito de carburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina y apretar de modo seguro. • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, especialmente los pernos del accesorio de la cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regularmente su funcionamiento correcto. • Mantenga la maquina libre de hierba, hojas u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio. Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible. Permita que la maquina se enfrie antes de almacenarla. • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un objeto. Reparelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • En ningQn caso hay que regular la altura de las ruedas mientras el motor esta en marcha. • Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste, daSos y deterioro, que pueden exponer las partes en movimiento o permitir que objetos sean disparados. Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas por el fabricante. • Las cuchillas de la segadora estan afiladas y pueden cortar. Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar guantes, y utilizar precauciones especiales cuando se efectQa mantenimiento sobre las mismas. • No cambie el ajuste del regulador del motor ni exceda su velocidad. • Mantener o sustituir las etiquetas de seguridad e instrucciones, cuando sea necesario. V. SERVICIO • Nunca haga funcionar una maquina dentro de un area cerrada. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor este en marcha. Desconecte el cable de la bujia, y mantengalo a cierta distancia de esta para prevenir un arranque accidental. _ADVERTENCIA: Este segadora viene equipado con un motor de combustion interna y no se debe usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no desarrollado cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o de cesped, o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales (si existen). Si se usa un amortiguador de chispas, el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes. En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Seccion 4442 del "California Public Resources Code"). Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecidas. Las leyes federales se aplican en la tierras federales. Su centro de Servicio mas cercano tiene disponible amortiguadores de chispas para el silenciador (Vea la seccion de PARTES DE REPUESTO en el manual Ingles del dueSo). Numero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: Tipo de Aceite Capacidad de Aceite: Bujia (Abertura: Torsi6n (API SG-SL): .030") del Perno de la Cuchilla: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); sin Plomo) SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) 20 Onzas Champion J19LM o RJ19LM 35-40 ft. Ibs. El nOmero del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la segadora. Debe registrar tanto el nOmero de serie come la fecha de compra y mantengalos en un lugar seguro para refencia en el futuro. 21 Acuerdos de Protecci6n 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 ahorrar dinero y fastidios. para la Reparaci6n • Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte telefonico por parte de un representante Sears sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, y ademas una programacion sobre los a reglos mas convenientes. Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta con una Ilamada telefonica para programar el servicio. 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 reparacion, 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 acaba de comprar, por muchos a5os. iCompre hoy su Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n! Se aplican algunas limitaciones y exclusiones. Para conocer los precios y tener m&s informacion, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655. Servicio de Instalacion Sears Para la instalaci6n profesional Sears de aparatos de casa, puertas de garaje, calentadores de agua y otros importantes articulos para la casa, en U.S.A. Ilamar a 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Compre ahora un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n y protegese de molestias y gastos inesperados. Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes: • Servicio experto de nuestros 12.000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n. • Servicio ilimitado sin cargo alguno para las partes y la mano de obra sobre todas las reparaciones garantizadas. • Sustitucion del producto si su producto garantizado no puede ser arreglado. • Descuento del 10% sobre el precio corriente del servicio y de las partes relativas al servicio no cubiertas por el acuerdo; tambien el 10% menos sobre el precio corriente de un control de mantenimiento preventivo. Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. AIgunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR DE RECORTES PARASEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA ? _I"-_-_ _, X\ E GASOLINA RECOREDOR RECOREDOR SEGADORAsPARA PARA SEGADORAS CON TRASERA DESCARGA MANTENIMIENTO LATERAL CONDESCARGA ?1 DE LA SEGADORA SILENCIADORES CORREAS ENVASES ESTABILIZADORES FILTROS CUCHILLAS ADAPTADORES DE CUCHILLA 22 BUJiAS DE AIRE RUEDAS ACEITE DEL MOTOR Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente 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 excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las arandelas, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes. Para asegurarse que su segadora funcione en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que se monten tienen que ser apretados seguramente. Use las herramientas correctas, como sea necesario, para asegurar que se aprieten adecuadamente. PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigida de la bolsa en la parte inferior. AsegQrese que el mango del bastidor este en el exterior de la parte superior de la bolsa. 2. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el bastidor. AVlSO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estan muy duros, metalos en agua caliente por algunos minutos. Si se moja la bolsa, dejela que se seque antes de usarla. PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CARTON 1. Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen con la segadora. 2. Cortelasdosesquinasdelosextremosdelacaja de carton y tienda el panel del extremo piano. 3. Remueva todo el material de empaque, excepto la curia entre el mango superior y el inferior, y la curia que sujeta la 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 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 que la seccion del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar, en la posici6n para segar. 2. Remueva la curia protectora, levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango inferior, y apriete ambas manillas del mango. 3. Remueva la curia del mango que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior. El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse segQn le acomode para segar. Refierase a "AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual. Barra de que sxige presencia operador Mango del bastidor del recogedor Sujetadore: de vinilo PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar, refierase a "PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA" en la seccion de Operaci6n de este manual. POSICION la del _ PARA _ SEGAR LEVANTAR Mango superior _l:. Manilla del mango Mango Abertura del bastidor Inferior 23 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 proporcionada producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. ATTENCION O ADVERTENCIA MOTOR ENCENDIDO MOTOR APAGADO R,APIDO LENTO Barra de control de la impulsi6n ESTRANGU LACION COMBUSTIBLE ACEITE con el PELIGRO, GUARDE LAS MANOS Y LOS PIES LEJOS Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador Manilla del mango Tapa del deposito de aciete del motor con varilla indicadora de nivel Cordon arrancadol Cebador Recogedor de Silenciador Bujia Tapa del deposito de la gasolina Filtro de aire de Puerta de la acolchadora la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda (en cada rueda) Caja IMPORTANTE: CUMPLE CON Las segadoras los estandares Product Safety Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor. LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC a motor, que se conducen desde la parte de atras, rotatorias, Sears, cumplen con de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U.S. Consumer Commission. La cuchilla gira cuando el motor esta funcionando. Barra de control que exige la presencia del operador - tiene que sujetarse abajo, junto con el mango, para hacer arrancar el motor. Sueltela para parar el motor. Cebadorbombea combustible adicional desde el carburador al cilindro para uso cuando se necesita hacer arrancar un motor frio. Puerta de la acolchadora - permite la conversi6n para la operaci6n de descarga o ensacado. Barra de control de la impulsion - se usa para enganchar la segadora para movimiento hacia adelante impulsada a motor. Cord6n arrancador - se usa para hacer arrancar el motor. 24 Barra de control 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 sobre las gafas. que exige la presencia del operador Barra de accionamiento CONTROL DELA IMPULSION DESENGANCHADO COMO USAR SU SEGADORA VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor se establecio en la fabrica para un rendimiento optimo. La velocidad no se puede ajustar. PARA AJUSTAR MUEVA HACIA EL PROXIMO AGUJERO AJUSTE DEL MANDO Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede "aflojarse", provocando una disminuci6n de la velocidad. Hay agujeros en la sed del mando para apretar la tension del cable. Proceder de la siguiente manera: 1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de bujia de la bujia. 2. Afloje la tuerca, mueva el mando la cubierta del control de la impulsi6n al pr6ximo agujero y apriete otra vez la tuerca. 3. Opere la segadora para probar la velocidad del mecanismo. 4. Si las condiciones no mejoran despues de los pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia adelante queda la misma), la correa de transmision esta desgastada y tiene que ser sustituida. _NTROL DE ZONA DEL MOTOR PRECAUCION: Las regulaciones federales exigen que se instale un control para el motor en esta segadora para reducir a un minimo el riesgo de lesionarse debido al contacto con la cuchilla. Por ning0n motivo trate de eliminar la funcion del control del operador. La cuchilla gira cuando el motor esta funcionando. • Su segadora viene equipada con una barra de controles que exigen la presencia del operador, Io que requiere que el operador este detras del mango de la segadora para hacerla arrancar y operarla. CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION • La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo la palanca de mando operador presente abajo hacia el mango y tirando la barra de accionamiento hasta la mango. Cuanto mas cercano se tira la barra hacia el mango, mas rapida ira la unidad. • El movimiento hacia adelante se detiene cuando sea la palanca de mando operador presente o la barra de accionamiento se sueltan. Para detener el movimiento hacia adelante sin apagar el motor, soltar s61o la barra de accionamiento. Mantener la palanca de mando operador presente abajo contra el mango para continuar a cortar sin autopropulsion. AVlSO: Si despues haber desenganchado de la palanca de control, la segadora no roda hacia atras, empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsion. • Para mantener el mando conectado cuando se da la vuelta a una esquina, empujar el mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora. PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura de corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayoria de los cespedes. • Para cambiar la altura de corte, empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda. Mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos. Aseg0rese que todas las ruedas queden igualmente ajustadas. AVlSO: El ajustador esta correctamente colocado cuando las orejas de la placa estan insertadas en el agujero del mango. Tambien, los ajustes de 9 posiciones (si equipado) permiten que el mango pueda ser movido entre las orejas de la placa. PALANCA HACIAATRikS , PARA BAJAR EL CORTACESPED PALAN Mango p,a a HACIA ADELANTE PARALEVANTAREL CORTACESPED 25 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA Desviador de la descarga \ • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Guardela en un lugar seguro. • Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el desviador de recortes opcional. • Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamiento o descarga, el tap6n acolchador en la abettufa de descarga de la segadora. \ Tap6n \ \ de la SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL • La tap6n acolchadora debe ser instalada adentro de la abertura de la descarga trasera. • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la proteccion como se muestra. • La segadora esta lista para la operacion de la descarga. • Para convertir a la operacion de ensacado o de descarga, el desviador de la descarga debe ser removido y la proteccion contra la descarga debe estar cerrada. PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA PARA ACOLC HAM IENTO 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. 2. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO 1. La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. 2. Recogedor del cesped instalado. 3. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. _lbLa desviador de la instalada. PRECAUCION: Nodescarga haga funcionar su segadora sin la placa de la acolchadora o sin el recogedor cesped aprobados en su lugar. Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se halla removido la puerta trasera o cuando se ha removido a puerta trasera o cuando esta un poco abierta. PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CleSPED 1. Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el mango del bastidor. 2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los recortes, de debajo del mango de la segadora. 3. Vacie los recortes de la bolsa. AVlSO: No arrastre la bolsa cuando la vacie; se producira un desgaste innecesario. Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga 26 Mango bastidor del del pa del deposito de aceite recogedor 3ed Tapa del rellenador de gasolina Cebador ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la seccion del Mantenimiento de este manual. _PRECAUCl6N: NO sobrellene el motor con AGREGUE GASOLINA • Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan set utilizados durante los primeros 30 dias. PRECAUCl6N: Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta. _IPRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante el almacenamiento. La gasolina acidica puede da5ar el sistema del combustible de un motor durante el almacenamiento. Para evitar los problemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo por un periodo de 30 dias o mas. Vacie el estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el motor y hagalo funcionar hasta que las lineas del combustible y el carburador queden vacios. La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Yea las lnstrucciones Para El AImacenamiento para mas informaci6n. Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en el estanque del combustible pues se pueden producir da_os permanentes. aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar. 1. AsegQrese que la segadora este nivelada. 2. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo de desarga de aceite. 3. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor. AVISO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual en el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puede necesitar 20 onzas. 4. tnserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta la Ifnea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel. • Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez por temporada. Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite mas a menudo cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o sucias. Vea '
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