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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.388690

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Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

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EspaSol
Repair Parts

CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty .................................................
2
Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4
Assembly ................................................ 5
Operation ............................................. 6-9
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Maintenance .................................... 10-13

Product Specifications .......................... 11
Service and Adjustments ...................... 14
Storage ............................................ 15-16
Troubleshooting .............................. 16-17
Repair Parts .......................................... 34
Parts Ordedng ........................ Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
lubdcated, 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 dudng 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 Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only
while this product is in use 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/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 6O179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of ampufating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructionson 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 ff
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when
barefoot or weadng 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 with proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructionsfor
proper operation and installationof
accesaodes. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.

and under the watchful care of another
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
responsible adult.
• Be alert and rum machine off if children
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
enter the area.
leave the equipment, before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
children.
until the blade comes to complete stop
• Never allow children to operate the
before removing grass catcher.
machine.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
• Use extra care when approaching blind
light.
comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects
• Do not operate the machine while
under the Influence of alcohol or drugs.
that may obscure vision.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
IV. SERVICE
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and wall<; never • Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
run.
and vapors are explosive.
• Disengage the selt-propelled mecha-Use only an approved container.
nism or drive clutch on mowers so
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
equipped before starting the engine
with the engine running. Allow
(motor).
engine to cool before refueling. Do
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
not smoke.
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
and check immediately for the cause.
-Never store the machine or fuel
Vibration is generally a warning of
container inside where there is an
trouble.
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
• Never run a machine inside a closed
glasses with side shields when operatarea.
ing mower.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
I1. SLOPE OPERATION
the engine (motor) runnlt',g.
Disconnect
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
and fall accidents which can result in
away from the plug to prevent accidensevere injury. All slopes require extra
tal starting.
cautlan. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
not mow it.
attachemant bolts, tight and keep
DO:
equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
Check their proper operation regularly.
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
when changk_g direction on slopes.
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Tall
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
grass can hide obstacles.
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
DO NOT:
before restarting.
• Do not trlm near drop-ads, ditches or
• Never attempt to make wheel height
embankments. The operator could lose
adjustments while the engine (motor) is
footing or balance.
running.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Grass catcher components are subject
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
footing could cause slipping.
which could expose moving parts or
IlL CHILDREN
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
manufacturer's recommended parts,
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are of_ana_racted to the
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra ca_ion when servicing them.
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
• Do not change the engine governor
3

setting or overspeed the engine.

ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONI!I BECOME ALERT!I! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
AWARNING:
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 contact spark
plug.

AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related acoessories 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.

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.

These accessorieswere availa_ when this lawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also availableat most Sears retail outletsand service
centers. MostSears storescan also order repairpartsfor you, when youprovide the model
numberof yourlawnmower. Some of these accessories may not app_ to yourlawnmower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
GRASS
LAWN CATCHERS
MOWERS

MDLCHER KQS

STABILIZER

FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
GRASS
LAWN CATCHERS
MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS

SPARK PLUGS

WHEELS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in
its entiretybefore 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 exceptionof those
parts left unasssmbled for shipping
purposes. To ensure safe and proper
operationof yourlawn mower, all parts and
herdware yon assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as neces*
sary to ensure propartightness. All parts
such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been
placed in the parts bag.

3. Remove any packing material from
around control bar.
Your handles may be adjusted for your
mowing comfort. Refer to =ADJUST
HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
control bar

Lift u

position

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with

Lower handle

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 thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
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.

pin
3-Position
handle

bracket

TO INSTALL ATACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
be used as a mulcher.To convert to
bagging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in
the Operation section of this manual.

KNOWYOUR
LAWN
MOWER
READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the ilustraSons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controlsand ac_ustments.Save this manualfor future referer_e.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION
OR WARNINQ

ENGINE
ON

ENGINE
OFF

FAST

SLOW

CHOKE

FUEL

OIL

DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY

•Engine zone control cable

Starter handle
Gasoline filler cap
Handle I
Air filter

Pdmer

Engine oil cap
with dipstick

Housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower Is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Wheel adjuster
(on each wheet)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotarywalk-behindpower lawn mowerscooformto the safetystandardsof the American
NationalStandardsInstituteand the U.S. ConsumerP_
Safety Commission.The blade
toms when the engine is running.
Operator Presence Control Bar- must be
helddown totbe handleto startthe engine,
Release to stopthe engine,
Starter Handle - ussd for starting the e_ine.

Primer - pumpsadd_
fuelfromthe
carberetorto the cySnderfor use whea
start_g a _
engine.
6

Theoperation
ofanylawn
mower
canresultinforeign

TO CONVERT MOWER
Yourlawn mower was shippedready to be
usedas a moP..her.To oonvertto bagging :
REAR BAGGING
• Liftrear doorof the lawn mower and place
the grasscatcherframe hooksontothe
deer pivotpins,
• To convertto mulching opera,an, remove
grasscatcher anddose rear door.
ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.

objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your lawn mower or performing
any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The eegine speed was setat the factory for
optVnurnperformance. Speed is not adjustable.
ENGINEZONE 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 equippedwith an
operatorpresencecontrolbar which
requiresthe operatorto be pesitloeed
behindthe lawn mowerhandle to startand
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cu'n3NG 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 curing height,squeeze ac_uster
levertowardwheel. Move wheelup or
down_ suityourrequirements.Besure all
whealsare in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is propedy 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.

Pivot "

Rear

Grass
cafchor
handle

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1. 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.

Grass
Lower Wheels for High Cut

Plate Tab

frame
handle

Bag handle

I
RaiseWheels for Low Cut

Lever

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.
For type and grade of oilto use, see
"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this
manual.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2, Remove engine oil cap and fill to the
full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.
Do not over fill.
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine
for accurate reading. To read proper level,
tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to
read the dipstick,
3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• 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.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. 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.
AWARNING: Experience indicates that
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, To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

_, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.

Ga,O,c' ;

Engine

_/_

_f,_Z.i_(T_L"ilnI

o=1
cap
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the
product and should be considered
normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a firm push, This 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.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator
presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat primingsteps. 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'rIPS
• Under
certain conditions, such

as very
tall gross, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut 1o reduce pushing
effort and to keep from ovedoading 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 ovedapping previously
cut path and mow stow|y.
• For better grass bagging and most
cutting conditions, the engine speed
should be set in the fast position.
• When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass
catcher. Reduce ground speed
(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge mower, mow in
a clockwise direction with a small
ovedap to collect the clippings on the
next pass.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
provent 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.

MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the
Maintenance section of this manual
• The special mulchingblade wil recat the
grassclippingsmany times end reduce
them in size so that as theyfal ontothe
lawn they willdisperseinto the grass and
not be noticed.Also,the mulchedgrasswill
biodegradequicklyto pr_de nutrientsfor
the lawn. Always mulchwithyour Nghest
engine (blade) speed as this will provide
the best recutiingactionof the blades.
• Avoidcuttingyour lawnwhen it is wet. Wet
grasstendsto form dumps and interferes
with the mulchingaction.The best time to
mew your lawnis the eadyettemoon. At
thistime the grasshas driedand the newly
cut area wil not be exp<_;edto the direct
sun.

• For best results,adjust _ lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts
off onlythe top one-third of the grass
blades. If the lawn is overgrown it wgl be
necessary to raise the height of cut to
reduce puchk_geffortand to keep from
overloading the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut,
rr_N slowly and raisethe rear of the lawn
mower one wheel a_uster set_nghigher
than _e fronL
• Certaintypes of grass end grass condk
tions
may require
thatan areabe mulched
a secondtimetocompletely
hidethe
clippings.When doing a second cut, mow
acrossor perpondcularto the tirst cut path.
• Change yourcutiJngpatternfromweak to
week. Mc_wP_rthto eau_ one weak then
changeto east to west the nextweek. "INs
wighelp preventmattingand grainingof
the lawn.
Max 1/3

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clearvlnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive beJtl ulleys
(p ower.P ropellJ_eaPMowem)

SERVICE
"t/
I_

DATES

if/

IV#
W/

t_
i_/
V/
I_

ChecWSharpen/Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart
Clean Batte_//Rechar, e
IElectrlc Start Mowers

it/

f_/

11/4

Check Engine Oir Level
Chanqe Engine 0

b/1.2

Clean Air Ftlter

Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

¥/
11_2

1 - Cl_mge n'_ reoften whe_ 0t0erattlg under a heavy Iced or Ii_high ambierd t_rt_"
2 - Ser_
mo_l oftl_ when opecatit_g_ dirtyor dL_ty CCJldi_ons.
3 - Replace blades r_,to often when mowing in wdy _
4 - Ckarge 48 hours at I_,r_d
of w.

GENERAL RECOMMENDA'I1ONS
The warrantyon _is lawn rr_wer does nct
coverfferns that havebeen subjectedto
operatorabuse or negiigence.Toreceivefull
valuefrom the warrant_operatormust
maintainmoweras ins'a'ucted
in thismanual.
Some a_us_nents v_l need to be made
periodicallyto properlymaintain your u_.
All adjus_nents inMe Service and
Aclustments section of this manual should be
checkedat least once each season.
• Once a year, replacethe sparkplug,
replaceair filterelement and check blade
for wear.A new sparkplug and clea_-_ew
air filter elementassureproperair-fuel
mixtureand help your engine run better
and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in tNs
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
I. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwell lubricated(See
"LUBRIC,_'ION CHART").

LUBRICATION
(_)Whoel adjusters
(on each wheel)

CHART
)Brake spring bracket

) Engine oil

Rear door hinge
Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray LUbricanl
_) Refer to "ENGINE"in 1heMaintenancesection.

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 lubduated, use only a
dry,powdered graphite type lubricant
loSparingly -

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR

Z)ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ):
_)ILCAPACITY:

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32=F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
20 OZS.

;PARKPLUG(GAP: .045")
BLADE BOLTTORQUE:

CHAMPION RJ19LM4
35-40 FT. LBS.

, The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing. Record both sedal number and date of pumhase in the space
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Alwaysobsewe safety ruleswhen performing
any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keaptiresfreeof gasoine, oil, orinsect
controlchemicalswhich can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep nJts,sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades,
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Usa 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 and 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 bait is grade 8 heat
treated.
Bladeadapter _
Key._.

__j'

Crankshaft
_.1

washer

keyway

_C_rank

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 catcherrnay be _
with
water, but mustbe dry when used.
• Ch_:_ your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioratien. Through normal use it will
wear. If catcherneeds replacing,replace
onlywith a manufacturerapproved
replacementcatcher.Give the lawn mower
model numberwhen ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF-SJ.
Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

T_TUR_

_IGE

ANT1CpAT_

BIE,_ Rll NE_

_i_

Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at 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
level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by rUnning
engine until fuel tank is empty.
t. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark 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 trepped inside of
engine.
4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Fill engine with oil (see "ADD OIL" in
the Operation section of this manual).
6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.

NOTE: Although muiti_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

_.IRFILTER
_our engine will not run properly and may
3e damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Cteplacathe air filter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever
occursfirst. Service air cleaner more
_ffen under dusty conditions. Do not
,rash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
1. Remove the air filter by turning
clockwise to the stop and pull away
from collar.
2. Remove filter from inside of cover.
3. Clean the inside of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
4. Insert new filter into cover.
5. Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
6. Push in on cover and turn counterclockwise to tighten.
Collar
Turn
Clip

remove

clockwiseto

Slot
Air tilter'

Air filter cover

MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plugs 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 =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
in Maintenance section of this manual.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. Clean the underside of
your mower after each use.
_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
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
hotter and shortens engine life.
• 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.

Turn
counterclockwise to tighten

ACAUTION:
Before performing any
service or adjustments:
1. Release control bar and stop engine.
2. Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stooped.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See _'O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your lawn mower, is
provided to minimize the possibilitythat
objects will be thrown out the rear of the
lawn mower into the operator's mowing
position. If the rear deflector becomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJ UST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has
three (3) height positions- adjust to 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.

3-position
handle
bracket

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with dgid 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 bindingsare too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dnj before using.
•-CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without clipping deflector or
approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
Catcher
frame
handle

Frame

ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Yourangina speed has been factory set. Do
not attemptto increaseengine speedor it
may resuitin persocalinjury. If youbellsve
thatthe englne is runnix:jtca fast or tous/ow,
ta_e yourlawn mowerto an a Sears or other
qusiflad servicecenterfor repairand
a_usknent,
CARBURETOR
Yourcarburetorhas a non-adjustablefixed
mainjetfor ntxture control, it yourangine
does notoperate properlydueto suspected
cafouretorproofems,take yourlawn mower
to a Seara or other quafiFted
seMce canter
for repairor adjusl_',ent.
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 your nearest Sears or
other qualified service center, which has
proper eduipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.

Immediatelypreparey_ar lawn mowerfor
storageat the end of the season or ifthe unit
willnot be usedfor 30 daysor more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower isto be storedfor a pedod
of time, clean itthoroughly,removeal dirt,
grease, leaves,etc. Storein a dean, dryarea.
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
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
sudacas; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
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, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the
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.
Operator presence

Upper
Lower

Fold
backward
Mowing
position

/
3-Position
adjustment

ENGINE
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, experience indicates that 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. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and let 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 drain the gas tank
and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER
t. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause pmblerns.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to give protection from dust and
dirt.

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Does not start

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plasfic 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.
_I,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.

CHART
CAUSE

CORRECTION

1. Dirty air filter,
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.

5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
9. Control bar defective.

1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Drain tank and refill with
fresh, clean fuel.
4. Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
1. Rear of lawn mower
Loss of power
housingor cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
5. Too much oil in engine.
6. Walking speed too fast.
Poor cut uneven

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Wheel heights uneven.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.

Excessive
vibration

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.

Starter rope
hard to pull

1. Engine flywheel brake is
on when control bar is
released.
2. Bent engine crankshaft.
3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.

CORRECTION
1. Set to "Higher Cut*
position,
2. Set to =Higher Cut"
position.
3. Clean/replace air filter.
4. Clean underside of mower
housing.
5. Check oil level.
6. Cut at slower walking
speed.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bblt.
2. Set all wheels at same
height,
3. Clean underside of
mower housing.
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 flUlng (if so
equipped)

1. Cutting height too low.
2, Lift on blade wom oft,
3. Catcher not venting air.

1. Raise cutting height.
2, Replace blade,
3. Clean grass catcher.

Hardtopush

1. Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position not
rightfor you.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to
suit.

GaranSa .........................................................
18
Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20
Montaje ...........................................................
21
Operacidn .................................................
22-25
Mantenimiento .......................................... 26-29
programa de Mantenimiento .......................... 26

Especificaciones de1 Producto ...................... 27
Servicio y Adjostes ........................................ 30
Almacenam[ento ....................................... 31-32
Identificack_nde problemas ..................... 32-33
Partes de repuesto ..................... Vea el manual
ingles dal duer3o
Orden de Partes ............................. Contratapa

GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS ,t_OS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN
Pot dos (2) afios, a par6r de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se
mantenga, lubdque y aline segdn las inslrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el
manual dal dueSo, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa pare fines comemiales o de arriendo, esta garanfla sblo se
apiica por noventa (90) dlas a partir de la fecha de compra.
Esta Garantfa no cubre:
• Artlculos que se desgastan durante el uso normal tales como las cuchillas segadoras
rotatorias, los adaptadores de la cuchilla, las correas, los filtros de airs y las bujlas.
• Reparacionos nocesarias debido al abuso o a ta negligencia del operador, incluy6ndose a los
cigQefiales doblados y a la falta de mantenimiento del equipe segt3nlas instrucciones que se
incluyen en el n_nual dal duefio.
EL SERVICIO DE GARANTIA ESTA DISPONIBLE al devolver la segadera a motor Craftsman al
Centro/Departmento de Sewicio Sears mas oercano en los Estados Unidos. Esta garantfa se
aplica solamente mientras el producto este an uso en los Estados Unidos.
Esta Garantfa le otorga derechos legales espec|ficos, y pueds que tarnbi_n tenga olros
derachos que varlan de estado a estado.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

USA

IMPORTANTE: Esta maquina cortadaora as capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los
pies y de lanzar objetos. Si no se obser,,an las instrucciones de segurided siguientes se pueden
producir lesiones graves o la muerte.
L OPERACION
• Antes de empezar, debe lamiliarizarse
completamente con los controles y el uso
correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer
y comprender todas las instrucciones que
aparecen an la maquina y an los manuales
de operaci6n.
• No penga las manos o los pies cerca o
debajo de las pertes mtalodas. Mant_ngase
slempre lejos de la absrtura de la descarga.
• PernTrtaque salameote las personas
responsables que esten familiadzadas con
las instrucciones operen la mdquina.
• Despeje el draa de objetos tales como
piedras, juguetes, alambres, huesos, palos,
etc. qua pueden ser recogidos y lanzades
per las cuchillas.
• AsegOrese qua el drea no se haflen
personas, antes de segar. Pare la m_quina
si alguien entra en el _rea.
• No opere la maquina sin zapatos o con
sandalias abiertas. Pbngase sJempre
zapatos sbfidos.

• No tire de la segadora hacia atr_s a menos
que sea absolotarnente necesatio. Mire
siempre haala abajo y hacia detrds antes y
mientras que se mueve hacia atr_s.
• No opera la segadora sin los respectivos
resguardos, placas u otros aditamentos
diseSados para su proteccion y seguddad.
• Refidrase alas instrucciones del fabricante
para el funcionamiento e instalacion de
accesodos. Use dnicamente accesodos
aprobados per el fabncante.
• Detenga la cuchilla o las cuchillas cuando
crose por calzadas, calles o caminos de
grava.
• Parar el moto_ cada vez que se abandona el
aperato, antes de limpiar la segadora o de
remover msiduos del tubo.
• Apagar el motor y esperar hasta que las
cucl_llas est_n completarnents parades
antes de remover el receptor de hierba.
• Segar solamente con luz del dla o con una
buena luz artificial.
• No opere la mdquina bajo la intluencia del
18

alcohol o de las drogas.

. Nunca
opere
larnaquina
cuando
lahierba
est& mojada Aseg0rese siempre de tener
buena tracci6n ensus pies; mantenga el
mango firmemente y camine; nunca corra
• Desconectar el mecaalsmo de propulsibn
autbnoma o el embrague de transmisibn 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
inrnediato para avenguar la causa
Generalmente la vibracibn suele indicar que
existe alguna averla
• Siempre use gafas de seguridad o ante_jos
con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la
segadora
II. OPERACION
$OBRE LA$ CUESTAS
Los accidentes ocurren con rods frecuencia
en las cuestas Estos accidentes ocurren
debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales
pueden resultar en graves lesiones Operar la
recortadora en cuestas requiere mayor
concentracibn Si se siente inseguro en una
cuesta,

recorte.

HACER:
• Puede recortar a tray,s de la superficie de
la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo
Proceda con extrema precaucibn cuando
cambie de direccibn en las cuestas
• Renueva todos los objetos extraRos, tales
como guijarros, rarnas, etc
• Debe prestar atencibn a boyos baches o
protuberancias Recuerde que la hierba alia
puede esconder obstdculos
NO HACER:
0 No recorte cerca de pendientes zanjas o
terraplenes El operador puede perder la
traccibn en los pies o el equilibrio
. No recorte cuestas demasiado inclinades
. No recoile en hierba mojada La reduccibn
an la traccibn de la pisada puede causar
resbalones
Ill Nll;IO S
Se pueden producir accidentes trdgicos si el
oderador no presta atenckY_a la presencia de
rosniRos A menudo, los niSos se sienten
atrafdos por la rn_quina y por la actividad de la
_iega Nunca suponga que los niRos van a
permanecer en el mismo lugar donde los vio
por Oltima vez,
• Mantenga a los niSos alejades del drea de la
siega y bajo el cuidado estdcto de otra
persona adelta responsab[e,
• Este alerta y apague la mdquina si hay
niRos que entran al area.
, Antes y cuando este retrocediendo, mire
hacia atr_s y hacia abajo para verfficar si
hay niSos dequeRos,
• Nunca permita que los niSos operen la
mdquina.

• Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque
a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los
arbustos, drboles u otros objetos que
pueden interferir con su linea de visibn
IV. SERVIClO
• Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina
y los den_s combustibles. Son inflamables
y los gases son explcoivos.
- Use solamente un envase aprobado.
- Nunca remueva la tapa del depbsito
de gasolir_ o agregue combustible
con el motor funcionando Permita
que el motor se enfde antes de
volver a pone combustible No fume
Nunca vueiva a poner combustible
en la m_quina en recintos cerrados
Nunca almacene la rndquina o el
envase del combustible dentro de
alg0n lugar en donde haya una llama
expuesta, tar como la del calentador
de agua
• Nunca haga funcionar una n_quina dentro
de un _ea cerrada
• Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones
miantras el motor estd en marcha
Oescanecte el cable de la bujia, y
mantdngalo a cierta distancia de 6sta para
prevenir un arranque accidental
• Mantenga las tuercas y los pemos,
especialmente los pemos del accesorio de
la cuchilla apretados y mantenga el equipo
en buenas condiciones
• Nunca maalpule de forma indebida los
dispositivos de seguddad. Contrale
regularrnente su funcionamiento correcto
• Mantenga la rndquina litxe de hierba, hojas
u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio
Limpie los derrames de acelte o combustible Permita que la m&quina se enfrfe antes
de almacenarla
• Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un
objeto Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de
hacedo arrancar
• En ningun caso hay que regular la altura de
las ruedas mientras el motor estd en
marcha
• Los componentes del receptor de la hierba
van sujetos a desgaste, daRos y detedoro
que pueden exporter las partes en
movimiento o perrnilJrque objetos sean
disparados Controlar frecuentemente y
cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes
aconsejadas por el fabdcante
• Las cuchillas de la segadora est_n aflladas
y pueden corlar Cubrir las hojas o ]levar
guantes, y otilizar precauciones especiales
cuando se efectde mantenimiento sobre las
mismas
• No cambie el ajuste del regulader del motor
ni exceda su velocided

_Busque este sfmbolo que sepia )as
precauciones de seguridad de importancia.
Quiere decir- fiiATENCI(_NrNiEiESTE
ALERTOI!t SU SEGURIDAD ESTA
COMPROMETIDA.
J_ADVERTIENClA: Siempre desconecle el
alambre de la bujia y pbngalo donde no pueda
entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el
arranque por accidente, durante la
preparaci6n, el transpode, el ajuste o cuando
se hacen reparaciones,
_J_DVERT1ENCIA: Los bomes, tenninales y
accesorios relativos de la baterfa conlienen

4_ADVERTENCIA; El tubo de escape del
motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y
algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen
o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos
en el Estado de California como causa de
cdncer y defectos al nacimiento u otros da_os
reproductivos.

plorno o compuestos de p_omo, productos
qufmicos conocfdos en el Estado de California
como causa de cdncer y defectos al
nacimiento u otros da_os reproduclivos. Lavar
las manos despu6s de manipulados.

Estos accesonos estaban disponiblescuando se pmdt_o la segadora. No son facilitados junto al
cortacesped. Estdn disponiblesen la mayorfa de laslJendasde Seam yen los centros de _.
La
n_yoda de _ tiendas Sears larnb_n pueden _
a pedir p,_rtesde repuestopara usted,si les
propomior_el nt_memdel modeto de su segadom. AJgunosde est_ acceso_ostaJvez no se apliquena
su seg_dora.
RENDIMIENTO

DE LA SEGADORA

PARA SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA

JUEGOS

PARA t.A ACOLC HADORA

SEQADORAS
CON DESCARGA
TRASERA

MANTENIMIENTO

$EGADORAS
CON DESCARGA
LATERAL

ENVASES
DE GASOMNA

DE LA SEGADORA

SlLENClADORES

CORR EAS

ESTABILIZADORES

FILTROS

CUCHILLAS

DE CUCHILLA

DE AIRE

BUJ|AS

RUEDAS

DEL MOTOR

_an estan i_
y este manual
:ompletamenteanles de _tar de rnontaru oparar
;U Se(_doi_

nL_va.

MPORTANTE: Este cortac_spad viene SIN
_CEITE O GASOLINA an el motor.
3u segadora nueva ha side montada an la
abrica con la excepcibn de aquellas partes
lue se dejaron sin montar par razones de
_nvio. Todas las parian como las tuercas, las
_mndelas, los pemos, etc., qua son
._ecesadas pare completar el rnontaje hen sido
colccadas en la boise rio partes. Para
_sngorarse qua su segadom funcione an
forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y
,os articulos de ferreterfa que se monten
rienen qua ser apretados seguramenfe. Use
'as herramientas correctas, como sen
_ecesario, para asegurar que se aprieten
_decuadamente.
PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA
CAJA DE CART6N

3, Remueva el material de empaque de
alrededor de la barra de control.
Sus mangos pueden ajustarse para qua le
acomode al segar, Refl_rase ala seccibn de
Servielo y Ajustes en este manual.
Barra de controlquesxigela presenciadelopemdor

Mangoinfedc9
Levarltat

antar

/
•

DE LA

1. Remueva las partes sueltas que se
incluyen con la segadora.
._. Corte Fas dos esquinas de los extremos rio
la caja de cartbn y tienda el panel del
exVemo piano.
3. Remueva todo el material rio empaque,
excepto la curia entre el mango supedor y
eI inferior, y la cuSa qua sujnta la barm de
los control que exige la presencia del
operador junto con el mango superior.
$. Haga rodar la segadera hada afuera de la
caja de cart6n y rev[sala cuidadosamente
para vedficar el todavla quedan partes
suel_as adicionales.
COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA

Plnza de4mango
Sopode de
ajust e mango

aARA DESDOBLAFI EL MANGO
MPORTANTE: Desdeble el mango con
_-uidadopare no pincher o da_r los cable de
:ontrol.
I. Levante la seccibn del mango inferior ala
posicibn de operack_n y presione las
exlremidades inferioran del mando infedor
una en contra una rio la otra haste qua la
pinza del mando puede set insertade en uno
de los tres ngujeros del control de la attura.
__Levante la seccibn del mango superior
haste la poalcion rio operaci6n, remueva la
cuRa protectora y apriete las maniflas dal
mango en forma segura.

PAPA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS
Su segadora rue enviada Iista pare usarse
como una acolchadom de capa vegetel. Para
convertirla de modo qua puede ensacar,
Refi_ase a =PARA CONVERTIR LA
SEGADORA" in la seccide de Operacibn an
este manual.

FAM|UARICESE CON SU SEGADORA
LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU
SEGADOFtA. Compare las ilustrack_es con su segadQ-apara famil_arizarsecon _aubicack_ de los
diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenda en el lutum,
Estos slmbolos pueden apam._ sobm su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el
producto. Apmnda y comprenda sus s_jnif'mados.

ATiqENC_N O
ADVERTENCIA

MOTOR
ENCENDIDO

MOTOR
APAGADO

RAPIDO

LENTO

E_U
LACI_I

COMAcEn'E
BUS31BLE

PEUGRO, GUARDIE I.AS
MANO_yLosPIESLEJOS

Barra de control que exlge
la presenda del opemdor

Cable de controLde La
vetocldad del motor

Tapa del relleno de la gasolina

Filtro del aJre

Cebador

Tapa del deposito de
aceite del motor con
vartlla Indicadora de nlvel

AjL=stador
de la rueda
(encadarueda)

IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped viene
SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.

CUMPLIE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC
Las secJadorasa motor,que se cct_tjcen desde h parte de _,
rolator_s, Seam, cumplen con los
estdndamsde seguddad del/Vnedca_ _
Standa_s I_
y de la U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission.La cuchillagka cuandoel moqorestdfuncionando.
Cebador-- bombea combustible addooal desde
el cafoumdoral cilindropara uso cuando se
n_cesita hacer arrancar un motor trio.
Cordbn ='nmcador-.-se usa para hacer
_
el motet.

Barra de conbol que exlge la prese_tda del
operador-- t_eneope sqetaF=eabajo, junto con el
mango, para hater anancar el rnotor.Sudltela
pare parar el motor.

La operani6n de cualquier
segedora puede hater que
salten objetos exlta_os denlrO
de sus ojos, Io que puede
prodL_Cirda_os graves en 6stos.
Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o
proteccidn para los ojos miantras opera su
segadora o cuando haga ajustes o
reparaciones. Recomendamos una mascara
de seguridad de visi6n amplia, para use
esgejuelos o anteojos de seguridad
estandarte.

COMe USAR SU SEGADORA
VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR
La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en ta
f:_bdcapara un rendimiento 6ptimo. La
ve]ooldad no se puede ajustar.
CONTROL DE ZONA DEL MOTOR
_,PRECAUClC)N; Las regulaolones federales
exigen que se instale un control para el motor
en esta segadora para reducir a un minimo el
_esgo de lesionarse debido al contacto con la
cuchilla. For ningOnmotive irate de eliminar la
funci6n del control del operador. La cuchilla
_]ira cuando el reeler esta funcionando.
• Su seged_a viene equipadacon una bana de
conbolqL_ exige la presenc_ del ogerador,Io
que requiem que el opstador est8 defa'dsdel
mange de b segedora para hacerla amancary
operada.
_'ARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE
_evante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje
as ruedas para el corte alto. Ajuste la altura
_e code para que se acornode a sus
equisitos. La posici6n del medio es la meier
)ara la mayorla de los c_spedes.
Para cambiarla alturade corte,empuje la
pabr:ca del ajustadorhaola la rueda. Mueva b
rueda hacia aniba o hacia aba.lode mode que
se aoomode a sus requisites.AsegOmseque
tcdas las rusdas queden _=Jalrnenteajustadas.
_,VISO: El ajustador esta correctamente
olccado cuando las orelas de la placa estdn
_sertades en el agujero del mango. Tambidn,
)s ajusles de 9 posiciones (si equipado)
ermilen que el mango pueda ser movido
ntre las orejas de la placa,

PARA CONVERTIR
LA SEGADORA
Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse
come acolchadora de capa vegetal, para
convertir la a una operacibn de ensacado:
SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA
• Levantar la puerta trasera de cortacdsped y
colocar los ganchos del armazbn de la
recolectora de hierba en los pasadores del
quicio de la puerta.
• Para pasar a la opercai(_n de
acolchamiento, remover la recolec_ora de
hierba y cerrar la puerta trasera.
_PRECAUCI_N:
No haga funcionar su
segadora sin el desviador de recortes o sin el
recogedor de c_sped, aprobados, an su Ingar.
Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando se
ha removido la puerta trasera o cuando estd
un Ix)co abierta.
trasera

M_u_jodel
b_tidor del
recogedor
de c_sped

G_ncho lateral del
bastldor del recogedor

PARA VACIAR

EL RECOGEDOR

C_SPED
1. Levante el recogedor de cdsped usando el
mango del bastidor.
2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los
recorles, de debajo del mango de la
segadora.
3. Vacfe los recortes de la bolsa usando
tanto el mango del baslidor come dl de la
bolsa.
AVISO: No amastre la bolsa cuando la vac[e;
se producird un desgaste innecesado.

ara uncodealto,
Mango del
bastldof del

aje laS ruedas

ara un corte bajo,

leva_te

las rueda.s

ANTES DE HACER

ARRANCAR

MOTOR
AGREGUE ACEITE
Su segador'a lue enviada sin aceite en el
motor. El motor puede contener 20 oz. de
aceite. Para el tipo y la calidad yea =MOTOR"
en la seccibn de las Mantenimiento en este
manual.
1. AsegOrese qua la segadom estd nivelada
y que el drea alrededor del depbsito de
acelte est6 limpia.
2. Remueva la tapa del depdsito de aceite del
motor y rellene haste la Ilnea de Ileno en
6sta. Vacle el acetie lentamiente. No Io
i]ene dernasiado.
AVISO: Permita que el acelte se aciente bien
an el motor para una leotura exacta. Pare leer
el nivel apropiade, apdete Tatapa del relleno
del acelte de motor, remuevala paneleer la
vadlla rnedidora del acede.
3. Vuelva a insta]ar la tapa del dep6sito del
aceite y apri_tela.
• Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso.
Agregue aceite si es necesado. Llene haste
la IInea de Ileno en la varilla indicadora de
nivel.
• Cambie el aceite despuds de 25 horas de
operecide o una vez por temporada. Puede
necesitar camblar el aceite mds a menudo
cuando las condiciones son polvorosas o
sucias.
AGREGUE GASOLINA
• Llene el estanque de combustible. Use
gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia
con el minimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de
gasoline con plomo aumentard los
dep6sitos de 6xido de plomo y carbono y so
reducird la duracibn de la valvula). No
mezcle el acelte con la gasolina. Pare
asegurer qua la gasoline utilizade sea
fresca compre estanques los cuales
puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros
30 dies.
_JADVERTENCIA;La
experiecoia ha indicado
que los combustibles rnezclades con alcohol
(conocidos como gasoho[, o el use de etanol o
metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que
conduce ale separacibn y formaci6n de
_cidos durante el almacenamJento. La gasoline
acidica puede dafiar el sistema del combustible de un motor durente el alrnacenamiento.
Para evitat los problernas con el motor, se
debe vaciar el sistema clef combustible antes
de guardado por un perfodo de 30 dies o rnds.
Vacle el estanque del combustible, haga
arrancar el motor y hdgalo funcionar haste
que las lineas del combustible y el carburader
queden vacios. La pr6xima temporada use
combustible nuevo. Vea las instrucciones para

El Almacenamiento pare rods informaci6n.
Nunca use productos de limpleza para el
motor o pare el carburador en el estanque del
combustible puss se pueden p_oducir da,5os
_errnanentes.
_PRECAUCI(_N:
Llene haste la parte inferior
del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina.
No Io Ilene demaslado. LJmpieel aceite o el
combustible derramado. No almacene,
derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama
expuesta.

Tape del
gasoline

Tapa d_
deposito de
acelto co_
varilla Indicadora
de nivel

PARA HACER ARRANCAR
EL MOTOR
NORA: Deblde alas capes protectoms del
motor, una cantidad peque_a de humo puede
ester presente durante el use inicial del
producto y se debe considerar no_mal.
1. Pare hacer arrencar un motor frio, empuje
el cebador tres (3) veces antes de trntade.
Empuje tirmemente. Este paso
norrnalmente no es necesede cuando se
hace arrancar un motor que ya ha estado
fucoionando por unos cuantos minotos.
2. Sujete la barra de contr_es que exigen la
presencia del operador abajo en el mango
y tire el mango del amancador
rdpidamente. No permita que el cordbn del
arrencador se devuelva abruptamente.
PARA PARAR EL MOTOR
• Pare parer el motor, suelte la barra de
contreles que exlgen la presencia del
operador.
AVISO: En climes rods frios puede que sea
necesario repetir los pasos del cebado. En
climes reds calurosos el cebar dernasiado
puede producir el ahogo y el motor no va a
arrancar. Si se ahoga el motor espere unos
cuantos minotos antes de tratar de hacedo
a_rancar y no repita los pesos del cebado.

CONSEJOS
PARA SEGAR
• Bajo cle_s cor_liciones, tel como c6sped
muy alto, puede sar necesario el elevar la
altura del corte pare reducir el esfuarzo
necesado Dam emp(iJar la segadora y pars
evitar sobmcargar el motor, dejando
montones de recortes de c6sped. Puede
qua sea necesario reducir la velocidad del
recorrido y/o hags ]uncionar la seg_dom
sobre el drea por segunda vsz.
• Pare un corte muy penado, reduzca el
ancho de1 corte pasando parciaJrnentepor
eos[ma dot lugar antedorments cortado y
siegue tentamente.
• Pars un major ensacado del c_sped y pars
la mayorfa de las condiciones de code, la
velcoidad del motor dsbe ajustarse ala
posicibn de r_pido.
• Cuando use una segadora con descarga
trasera en c_sped hdrnedo y posade, los
montones del c6sped cortado puedo qce no
entrenen el renogedor de cdsped. Reduzca
la velocidad del recorddo (velocidad de
empuje) y/o haga funcionar la segadom
sobre el ,_rea por segunda vez.
• Si queda ur_ huella de cortes en el lade
darecho de una, segadora con descarga
trasera, siegue en la direcoi_ en qua glmn
las manillas del reloj, solapando un peco
para recauder los recortes en la prbxima
pasada.
• Los poros en los recogedores de c6sped
de tela pueden Itenarse con mugre y polvo
con el uso y los recogedores recaudan_n
menos cdsped, para evltar dste, rcot'e el
recogedor con la marbguera de ague
regularmente y dejelo senarse antes de
usado.
• Mantenga la parts superior del motor,
aimdedor del a_'ancador, despejada y sin
recortes de cdsped y paja. Esto ayudar_ el
ltujo del airs del motor y extender_ su
doraci6n.

CONSEJOS
PARA SEGAR Y
ACOLCHAR
IMPORTANTE: para obtensr el mejor
rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadom
sin acumutacico de cesped y basura. Vea
"LtMPIF.ZA" in la sencion Mantenimiento de
este manual.
• La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volver
a cortar los recortes de c_sped mUchas
vecos, y los reduce an tamel_o, de modo
qua si se caen en el c6sped se van a
disperser entre ds_e y no se Van acotar.
Tambidn, el crisped acolchado saw a
deshacer rdpidamente entregando
subs_anclas nutrith/as pars el cdsped.
Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor
(coshilta) I'nds alta, puss as| ss obtendrd la
major acci6n de recorte de 1ascuchUlas,
• Evite cortar el c_sped nuando est6 rnojado.
El c6sped mojedo tlende a fon'nar montones
e intediere con ta accidn de acelchado. La
major hora pars segar el c_sped es
tempmno en la tarde. A esa hera 6ste se ha
secado y el ;Ires reckoncortada no quedard
expuesta al sol directo.
• Pars obte_er los mo.iores resultados, ajusts
la altura del corta de la segadora de mode
qua _sta corte sdame_te el temio superior
de las hojas de c6sped. En el caso de qce
el cSsped hays creddo demaslado, puede
ser nenesario el elevar la altura del corte
pars reducir el esfuerzo necesar_o pars
empuJar la segadora y para evltar
sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de
recortes de cdsped. Para un acolchamiento
muy pesado, reduzca el ancho del corte
posando por encima del lugar antedormonte
cortado y siegue lentamente.
• Cierlos lJpos de c_sped y sus condiciones
pueden exigir qce un drea tenga qua sar
acolchada ;)or segunda vez para oscondar
completamente los recortes. Cuando se
haga el segundo code, siegce a_'avesado o
en forma perpendicular ala pasada del
pdmer code.
• Cambie su patrbn de code de semana a
sarnana. Siegue de node a sur una semana
y luego cambie de ests a oeste la prbxima
semana. Esto evltard qua el cSsped se
enrede y cambie de direnci6n.

PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO
LLENELASFECHASA MEDIDA
QUECOMPLETE
SUSERVICIOREGULAR
Fr:CHASDE SERVICIO
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(segadorus con arranque el6ctrlco)

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el ace_te
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LImpiat elflltmde airs
Inspeccionar el elleneledor
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la bujia
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depapel delflltto
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1- _
n_s a rNm udo cuando se opere bejo _rga pee_da o en ambieetes c_1 aP+as_aturas
2 - Dar eevlclo n,d6 a raenudo cuando se opete en conelcionessucias o pclvor_eas.
3.

Can_

[as ct:chillaa n_

a rt_n_ldo

c_ndo

s_gue

en tetreno

a retloso_

4 - Cargar pot 48 hor_ al fin de la temporada,

RECOMENDACIONES

TABLA

GENERALES

DE LUBRICACI6N

La garantia de esta segadora no cubre bs
(_) Ajustadc¢
Punt_lde resodedelfmno
atticulosque hart estado sujetosal ab4Jsoo a la
de la rueda
negligendadel op_ader. Para recibirrode el va_
de la garantia, el cperadortiene que mantenerla
segadem seg0n las instrucaonesdescntasen
este manual.
Hay alguncsajustes que se tienel cluehacer en
for'mapedbdicapara poder m_ntener su unidad
adecuadememe.
Todeslos ajustesen b seccidnde ServL--ioy
Ajusles de esle n_nu_ tienen que ser revisados
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