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Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN" I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 7.0 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.377821 • EspaSol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................ 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY Maintenance ...................................... Service and Adjustments ................... Storage .............................................. Troubleshooting ................................. Repair Parts ....................................... Sears Service .......................... Back ON CRAFTSMAN 12-15 15-16 17-18 18-19 38-45 Cover POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: • Expendable items which 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 crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,. Sears, Roebuck And Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death. ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERTII! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _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. AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. _WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling. 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 II. SLOPE 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 the 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. • 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 and walk; never run. • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine (motor). • 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. 3 Slopes are a major factor relatedto slip and fall accidents which san 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. Exemise extreme caution when changing directionon slopes. • Remove obstacles such as recks, 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 couldlose footingor balance. • Do not trim excessivelysteep slopes. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. IlL 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. SERVICE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. - Use only an approved container. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. - Never refuel the machine indoors. - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. • • • • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachmbntbolts, tight and keep equip ment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices.Check their proper operation regularly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or otherdebrisbuild-up.Clean oilorfuelspillage. Allowmachine to coolbefore storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Neverattempttomakewheel heightadjustmentswhilethe engine (motor)is running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose movingparts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer'srecommended pads, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.6 Quads (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RC12YC Blade Bolt Torque: 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. Repair Protection Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. 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. 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: • • • • Agreements 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-HOME®. 4 These accessorieswere available when this lawn mowerwas produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REARDISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER GRASSCATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS CANS GAS CTABnJZER BLADES AIR RLTERS BLADE ADAPTERS 5 SPARK PLUGS WNEEL.S ENGINEOIL Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE 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 LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1. Remove loose parts includedwith mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. 4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughlyfor additional loose parts. control bar Upper LIFT UF Mowing position Lower handle Handle pin SQU Handle bracket HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. 2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Remove any packing material from around control bar. Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame intograss 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. Catcher frame _......._//.,,t/"_ "_ ._" _\\ TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or handle___ discharging, see_O CONVERT MOWER"in the Operation section of this manual. 6 Frame opening KNOWYOMR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself withthe locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL supplied with the OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY bar Drivecontrol Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap with dipstick Air filter Mulcher plug Single point height adjuster handle Mulcher door' "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 of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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. Primer - pumps 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. Starter handle - used for starting engine. Mulcher plug - located at the rear discharge opening. Must be removed when converting to bagging operation. Mulcher door - allows conversion to discharging or bagging operation. Single point height adjuster - used to 7 adjust cutting height of lawn mower. , control bar The operation of any lawn mower can resultin foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _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 the lawn mower. controlbar DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time, the drive controlsystem may become =loose", resultingin decreased speed. There is a thumbscrew on the underside of the drive control housingto increase tension on the drive cable. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn unitoff and disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Rotate thumbscrew counter-clockwise to tighten the drive cable. 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. 4. If conditionfails to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and shouldbe replaced. NOTE: If mower begins to "creep" forward, the drive cable is too tight. Rotate thumbscrew clockwiseto loosen drive cable. TO ADJUST CU'I-FING HEIGHT All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. \. DRIVE DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED CONTROL • 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. • 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 selfpropelling. NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Height adjuster lever J \ LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER 8 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins. 2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower withoutmulcher plate or plug, clippingdeflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower withthe rear door removed or propped open. REAR BAGGING • Open reardoorand removemulcherplug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now installthe grass catcher or optionalclippingdeflector. • To convertto mulchingor discharging operation,install mulcher plug into rear dischargeopening of mower. Rear Grass catcher handle Mulcher plug SIDE DISCHARGING Catcher frame hook • 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. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER I. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING - 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. Grass FOR REAR BAGGING - catcher frame handle 1. Rear mulcher plug removed. 2. Grass catcher installed. 3. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. _ Discharge deflector installed. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower withoutmulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or proppedopen. Bag handle TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: 9 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 ,Open mulcherdoor need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See =TO CHANGE ENGINE Oil." in the Maintenance section of this manual. ATTACH FUEL CAP CARTRIDGE Your mower is equipped with a special FRESH START TM fuel cap and continuous fuel preserver cartridge. See the information and instructions packed with the FRESH STAR'l'_ cartridge. 1. Snap cartridge into bottom of fuel cap. NOTE: Do not remove the silver foil seal on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap. 2. Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal. 3. Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fillDischarge ing tank with gasoline. deflector Replace cartridge when empty (about once a season). Check preserver level visually. A DANGER: Cartridge fluid is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Do not inhale fluid vapor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a physician immediately. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. 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. CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline ,_ar an open flame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol or methaADD OIL nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel use, see =ENGINE" in the Maintenance system of an engine while in storage. To section of this manual. avoid engine problems, the fuel system A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with should be emptied before storage of 30 oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine. 10tank or permanent damage may occur. Ine oll cap Gasoline fitter cap • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippingsand chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. See =CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulchingblade will recut Pflmer TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator presence controlbar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present duringthe initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primerthree (3) timesbefore tryingto start. Use a firm push.This step is not usuallynecessary 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: _ncoolerweather itmay be necessary to repeat primingsteps. In warmer weather overprimingmaycauseflooding 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 TIPS • 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. • 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 and catchers witl collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. 11 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. 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 then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE eEmRE EACH use Checkfor LooseFasteners Olean/ InspectGrass Catcher* CheckTires _ Check DriveWheels *** I/ _ _ Clean Lawn Mower .... sw. mvE.v 10 25 HOURS HOURS ORSEASON _#, _' I_ I_ _ Clean underDriveCover *** ""1Check DriveBelt / Pulleys*** Check/ Sharpen/ ReplaceBlade _ iR Lubrication Cleanand Recharge Battery** I_ Check Engine Oil level t_ I_ _ Change Clean AirEngineOil Filter _, i1_ Inspact Muffler I_ _ asFoRs STORAGE Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge IF= Emptyfuel systemor add Stabilizer * ** *** **** (if so equipped) Electric-Start mowers Power-Propelled mowers Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 I/ - Change more often if operating under a heaw load or in high outdoortemperatures. - Service more often if operating in dirtyor dustyconditions. - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. - Charge 48 hoursat end of season. - And after each 5 hours of use. RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION 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. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. (_ Mulcher 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. • 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. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHAR'I"). door hinge pin (_) 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-lubrico_ I_earings. If you feel they must be lubric_ _ use only a dry, powdered 1 2graphite type lubricant sparingly. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety ruleswhen performing any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controlchemicalswhichcan harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check rear ddve wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turningfreely means trash, grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned out to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check both rear wheels. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 3. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. 4. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. 5. Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged. TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned. 2. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Blade adapter Key _ Crankshaft keyway Blade Blade bolt Crank shaft washer Trailing edge Blade adapter TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. GEAR CASE • To keep your drive system working properly, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. • The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Do not substitute. 13 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -30 -20 -10 0 TEMPERA'nJRE RANGE _PAllED 10 20 30 BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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°R 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 lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil ;tevel. 6. Stop adding oil Whenyou reach the FULL n_arkon the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle. 7. ConUnueaddingsmallamountsofoil, recheckingthe dipstickuntiloil levelsettles at FULL. DO NOT overfill,or engine will smokeheavilyfrom the muffleronstartup. 8. Always be sure to retightenoil dipstick before startingengine. 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug. AIR FILTER Yourenginewill notrun properlyusinga dirty air filter. Replace paper cartridge every 100 hoursof operationor every season, whichever occursfirst. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Loosenscrews and remove cover. 2. Carefully remove cartridge. 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge. ACAUTION: 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. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by rt_nning 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 inside of engine. ge Base MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Container 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. 14 Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug _pe and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-grassand trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _]kCAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotterand shortens engine life. AWARNING: 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 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of you r mower, isprovided 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove screws retaining drive cover (not shown); and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing. 3. Remove drive cable from anchor, then detach spring from idler arm assembly. Drive pulley _,_ / j_ Jel'_ ""_ Drive cable anchor / jD_t Idle_rar_m Housing • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season. Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover. 4. Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut; then remove drive belt from drive pulley, belt keepers and idler arm assembly. 5. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 6. Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Crankshaft Housing hole Hardened washer 3lade bolt Trailing edg_ Remove blade bolt. 8. Remove blade, attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer), blade adapter and debris shield. Note that the debris shield has a tab which fits into the housing hole. Remove drive belt from engine pulley; discard old belt. TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT . 1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. • Return mower to upright position. 4. Install new ddve belt into idler arm assembly,then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers. 5. Reattachidler arm assembly with hex nut previouslyremoved. 6. Turn lawn moweron its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. 7. Reattach debris shield to housing with tab of debris shield in housing hole. 8. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. 9. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown. 10. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 11. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair P_rts section of this manual. 12. Return mower to upright position. 13. Reattach drive cable spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to anchor. 14. Reattach drive cover_with screws previously removed. 15. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions- adjust to the height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. HI Handle pin Low Handle bracket 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 Yourcarburetoris not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properlydue 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 settingcan be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting,contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 16 Immediately prepara your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. 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 "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section 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 movingparts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. 4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces;sand lightlybefore painting. pin J Handle bracket HANDLE ENGINE You can fold your mower handle for storage. NOTE: The upper handle has an "anti-fold" bracket located on the right side of the handle. This bracket prevents the upper handle from folding forward, which helps protect control cable(s) from damage. 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. 2. Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower. • When setting up your handle from the storage position, you must manually lock lower handle into mowing position. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables. FUEL SYSTEM 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. Also, 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. • 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. 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 follow the 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. NOTE: FRESH STAR'P ufuel cap and cartridge system automatically drips concentrated fuel preserver into your fuel tank and is an acceptable alternative to adding fuel stabilizer. Operator presence control bar Lower Mowing position 17 ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto 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 unitwith a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensationto form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allowthe engine to cool before storingin any enclosure. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pourone ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distributeoil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM Does not start section in manual unless directed CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 5. Connect wire to plug. 8. Control bar in released position. 9. Control bar defective. 10. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in OFF position. 11.Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Disconnectedbattery connector (if equipped). 8. Depress controlbar to handle. 9. Replace control bar. lO.Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position. 11. Charge battery. 12. Connect battery to engine. . Fill fuel tank. with fresh, clean gasoline. with fresh, clean gasoline. 18 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut uneven section in manual unless directed 1. Rear of lawn mower housingor cuttingblade draggingin heavy grass. 2. Cuttingtoo much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildupof grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Raise cuttingheight. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same height. 3. Clean undersideof mower housing. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower. Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. Starter rope hard to pull CORRECTION , Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean undersideof mower housing. 5. Check oil level. 6. Cut at slower walkingspeed. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Cutting height too low. 2. Lift on blade worn off. 3. Catcher not venting air. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Replace blade, 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel height istoo low. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cuttingblade draggingin grass. 3. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height positionnot right for you. 1. Raise cutting height, Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed 1, 2. 3. 4, Belt wear. Belt off of pulley. Drive cable worn or broken. =Loose" drive controlsystem. 19 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check/replace drive belt. Check/reinstall drive belt. Replace drive cable. Adjust drive control, Garantla ......................................................... 20 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Especlficaciones del Producto ....................... 22 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 24 Operaci6n ................................................. 25-29 Mantenimlento .......................................... 30-33 Pmgrarna de Mantenlmlento ......................... 30 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 33-34 Almacenamlento ....................................... 35-36 Identificaci6n de problemas ...................... 36-37 Partes de repuesto .................................. 38-45 Servicio Sears .................................. Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS A_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) argos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantanga, lubrique y afine segdn las instrucciones pare la operacl6n y el mantenlmiento en el manual del duei_o, Sears reparard gratis todo defsctS'en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman so usa pare fines cornerctales o de arriendo, esta garantia s61o se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de compra. Esta Garantl'a no cubre: • Articulos que se desgastan durante el uso normal tales como las cuchillas segadoras rotatodas, los adaptadores de la cuchilla, las correas, los filtros de aire y las bujfas. • Reparaciones necesarias debido al abuso o a la negligencia del operador, incluy6ndose a los cigGe_ales doblados y ala falta de mantenimiento del equipo segt_n las instrucciones que se incluyen en el manual del duei_o. El servicio de garantfa esta disponible al devolver la segadora a motor Craftsman al Centm/Departmento de Servicio Sears rnas cemano en los Estados Unidos. Esta garantfa se aplica solamente mientras el producto este en uso en los Estados Unidos. Esta Garantfa le otorga derechos legales especl'ficos, y puede que tambi6n tenga otros derachos que varian de estado a estado. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA 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 siguientas se pueden produclr lesiones graves o la muerte. _kBusque este s/mbolo que se_ala las precauclones de segurida.d de importancia. Quiera decir- ilIATENCIONIIIIIIESTE ALERTO?II SU SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempra desconscte el alambra de la bujl'a y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujfa, pare evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando sa hacen reparaciones. _kADVERTENCIA: Los bornes, terminales y accesorios relativos de la bateria contienen plomo o compuestos de plomo, productos quimicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de cdncer y defectos al nacimiento u otros dahos reproductivos. Laver las rnanos deepu6s de menlpularlos. _bPRECAUCI6N: El tubo de escape del motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos componentes del veh[culo contJenen o desprenden productos qul'micos conocldos en el Estado de California como causa de cdncer y defsctos al nacimiento u otros dattos reproductivos. _ORECAUCI_)N: El silenclador y otras piezas del motor Ilegan a era extremadamente calientes durante la operaclbn y slguen slendo calientes despu6s de que el motor haya parado. Para evitar quemaduras severas, permanezca lejos de estas draas. 20 I. OPERACION • Antas de empezar, debe farnJlladzarse completamente con los contmles y el uso correcto de la maqulna. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las Instrucclones que aparacan en la maqulna yen los manuales de operacl6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies ceros o debaJo de las partes rotatodas. Mant6ngase slempre leJos de la abertura de la descarga. • Permlta que solamante las personas responsables que est6n famillarlzadas con las instrucclones operan la mdqulna. • Despeje el drea de objetos tales como piedras, juguetes, alambras, huesos, palos, etc. que pueden ser recogldos y lanzados por las cuchlllas. • Asegdrese que el drea no se hallen personas, antes de segar. Pare la rndquina si algulan entre an el drea. • No opera la maqulna sin zapatos o con sandatias abiertas. P6ngase slempra zapatos s61idos. • No tire de la segadora hacia ab'ds a manos que sea absolutamanta necesario. Mire slempra hacla abajo y hacia detrds antes y miantras que se mueve hacia atrds. • No opere la segadora sin los respectivos resguardos, las ptacas, el recogedor de c6sped u otros aditamantos dise ados para su protecci0n y segurldad. • Refi6rase alas Instrucclones del fabricante para el funclonamianto e Instalact6n de accesorios. Use t_nlcamente accesodos aprobados por el fabdcante. • Detenga la cuchilla o las cuchillas cuando cruce por calzadas, calles o caminos de grave. • 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 est6n completamente paradas antes de remover el receptor de hierba. • Segar solamente con luz del dfa o con una buena luz artificial. • No opere la mdquina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas. • Nunca opera la maquina cuando la hierba est6 mojada. Asegdrese siempre de tener buena traccl6n en sus pies; mantenga el mango flrmementa y camine; nunca corm. • Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n aut6noma o el embrague de transmlsl6n en las segadoras que Io tlanan antes de poner en mamha el motor. • Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una manera anormal, pare el motor y revise de inmediato para averiguar la cause. Generalmente la vibracl6n susie Indlcar que existe alguna averfa. • Slempre use gafas de seguddad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la segadora. II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidantes ocurren con mds frecuancia en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debldo a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales puedan resultar en graves leslones. Operar la recortadora en cuestas requiere mayor concentracl6n. Si se siente Inseguro an una cuesta, no la recorte. 21 HACER: • Puede recortar a travds de la superflcle de la cuesta, nunca hacla arrlba y hacla abajo. Proosda con extrama precaucl6n cuando cambie de dlrecci6n en las cuestas. • Renueva todos los objetos extraf_os, tales como guijarros, ramas, etc. • Debe prestar atancl6n a hoyos, baches o profuberancias. Recuerde que la hlerba alta puede esconder obstdculos. NO HACER: • No recorte coma de pandiantes, zanjas o terraplanes. El operador puede perder la tracci6n en los pies o el equilibdo. • No recorte cuestas demasiado Inclinadas. • No recorte en hierba moJada. La reduccl6n an la tracci6n de la plsada puede causar resbalones. II1. NINOS Se puedan producir accldantes trdgicos si el operador no presta atenci6n a la presencia de los nil_os.A menudo, los nli_os se slenten atrafdos por la mdquina y por la activldad de la siega. Nunca suponga que los niilos van a permanecer en el mismo lugar donde los vio por dltima vez. • Mantanga a los nihos alejados del drea de la siega y bajo el cuidado estricto de otra persona adulta responsable. • Est6 alerta y apague la rndquina sl hay niSos que entran al draa. • Antes y cuando este retrocediendo, mire hacia atrds y hacia abajo para vedficar si ha_ nitios pequeSos. • Nunca permita que los nitios operan la mdquina • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los arbustos, drboles u otros objetos que pueder interferir con su linea de visi6n. IV. SERVICIO • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina y los demds combustibles. Son inflamables y los gases son explosivos. - Use solamante un envase aprobado. - Nunca ramueva la tapa del dep6sito de gasolina o agregue combustible con el mo tor funcionando. Permita que el motor se enfrl'e antes de volver a pone combustible. No fume. - Nunca vuelva a poner combustible en la mdquina en racintos cerrados. - Nunca almacane la mdquina o el envase del combustible dentro de algOn lugar en donde haya una llama expuesta, tal como la del calentador de agua. • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un drea cerrada. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte el cable de la buJfa, y mant6ngalo a cierta distancia de 6sta para prevenlr un arranque accidental. • Mantenga las tuemas y los pernos, especialmente los pernos del accesorio de la cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equips en buenas condiclones. • Nunca manlpule de forma Indeblda los dispositivosde seguddad.Controleregularmente su funclonamlentocorrecto. • Mantenga la rndquinaIlbre de hlerba, hojas u otras acumulacloneede desperdlcio. Llmplelos derrameede acelte o combustible. Permita que la mdqulna se enfde antes de alrnacenarla. • Pare e inspeccioneel equipo sl le pega a un objeto.Repdrelo,sl es necesarlo, antes de hacedo arrancar. • En ning_ncaso hay que regular la alturade las ruedae mlentrasel motor eetd en mamha. • Los componenteedel receptorde la hlerba van sujetosa desgaste, dafios y deterloro, que pueden exporter las partee en rnovImlentoo permitlrque obJetossean dlsparados. Controlarfrecuentementey cuando sea necesarlosustltulrcon partes econsejadae porel fabricante. • Las cuchillasde la segadora estdn afiladas y puedencortar.Cubdrlas hojaso Ilevarguantes, y utilizarprecauclonesespeciales cuando se efectt_amantenlmlentosobra las mismas. • No cambie el ajuste del reguladordel motor ni exceda su velocldad. N_mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Torsibn del Perno de la Cuchilla: Champion RC12YC 35-40 ft. Ibs. El n_mem del nodelo y el de eerie se encuentranen la calcomaniaadjunta a la parts trasera de la caja de la segadora. Debe registrartantoel ndmerode serie come la techa de compray mantengalos en un lugar seguropara refenciaen el futuro. Ac_/erdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® estd disei_ado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos ai_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna raparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparacl6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios. Compre ahora un Acuerdo de ProtecciGn para la ReparaciGn y protdgese de molestlas y gastos inesperados. Un Acuerdo Incluye los puntos siguientes: • Serv|clo experto de nuestros 12.000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n. • Servlclo IIImitado sin cargo alguno para las partes y la mano de obra sobre todas las reparaciones garantizadas. • Suetitucl6n del producto si su producto garantizado no puede ser arreglado. • Deecuento de110% sobre el precio corriente del servicio y de las partes relativas al servicio no cubiertas por el acuerdo; tambi6n el 10% menos sobre el precio corrlente de un control de mantenimiento preventivo. • Ayuda rdplda pot telMono - soporte telef6nico por parts de un t6cnico Sears sobre productos que requleren un arreglo en casa, y ademds una pmgramaci6n sobra los a reglos mds convanientes. Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta con una Ilarnada telef6nica para programar el servicio. Puede Ilamar cuando quiera, dfa y noche o fijar en Ifnea una cita para obtaner el servicio. Sears tiene mds de 12.000 especiallstas profeslonales en la reparacl6n, que tienen acceso a mds de 4.5 millones de partes y accesorlos de calldad. Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que acaba de comprar, por muchos afios. ICompra hoy su Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparack_n! Se apllcan algunae Iimltaclonee y exclusiones. Para conocer los preclos y tener mds Informacl6n, Ilame el 1-800-827-6655. Servlclo de Instalacl6n Sears Para la instalaci6n profesional Sears de aparatos de casa, puertas de garaje, calantadoras de agua y otros importantes artfculos para la casa, en U.S.A. Ilamar a 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. 22 Estos accesodos estaban dlsponlbles cuando se produJo la segadom. No son facllltados Junto el cortacesped. Tambl6n estdn dlsponlbles en la mayorfa de las tlendas de Sears yen los centros de servlclo. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadom, RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVL_DOR DE RECORTE$ PARASEGADORA8 CON DESCARGA TRASERA ESl"ABIUZADORES DE LA SEGADORA FILTROS DE AIRE SlLENClADORF..8 CORREAS DE OASOUNA PAPA SEGADORA8 CON DESCARGA RECOREDOR LATERAL PAPA SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA RECOREDOR TRASERA MANTENIMIENTO i CUCHILLA8 ADAPTADORES DE CUCHILLA 23 BU,_S ACEn'E RUED_ DEL MOTOR Lea estas Instrucclones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped vlane SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Barra de control¢ Mango superior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fdbdca con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de env|o. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las arandelas, los pemos, etc., que son necesadas para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes. Para asegurarse que su segadora funclone an forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los artfculos de ferreterfa que se monten tienan que ser apretados seguramente. Use las herramientas correctas, como sea necesado, para asegurar que se aprieten adecuadamante. PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CART6N 1. Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen con la segadora. 2. Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de la caja de cartbn y tienda el panel del extremo piano. 3. Remueva todo el material de empaque, excepto la cui_a entre el mango superior y 61 inferior, y la cui_a que sujeta la barra de los control que exlge la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior. 4. Haga rodar la segadorq hacia afuera de la caja de cart
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