Craftsman Lawn Mower Gcv160 Owners Manual

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Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRH°
ROTA YLAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine

Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.376544

• EspaSol, p. 20

CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Brands Management

Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Maintenance ......................................
Service and Adjustments ...................
Storage ..............................................
Troubleshooting .................................
Repair Parts .......................................
Sears Service .......................... Back

Warranty ...................................................
2
Safety Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product Specifications .............................. 4
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6
Operation .............................................
7-11
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12

12-15
16-17
17-18
18-19
38-47
Cover

CRAFTSMAN
2-YEAR
FULL WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship.
Defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
o
Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
period, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, filters or spark plugs.
.
Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
o
Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this
product according to all supplied instructions.
o
Preventative maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or
if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
_,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_,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 reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

_, 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.

_i, 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.

_kWARNING" 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.

I. GENERAL
OPERATION
, Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
, Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
, Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
, Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
, Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
, Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
, Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
, Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction.
Material
may richochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
, Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place.
, See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
, Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
, Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower or unclogging the chute.
, Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
, Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
, Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
, Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
, Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
, If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

, Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
mower.
II. SLOPE

OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
, Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
, Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
, Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
,

Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
, Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
, Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
, Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
, Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
, Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
, Never allow children to operate the machine.
, Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING

OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
, Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
, Use only an approved container.
, Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
, Never refuel the machine indoors.
, Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or on
other appliances.

o Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
o Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
o Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
o If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
o Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
o Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
o Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
o Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
o Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
o Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
o Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
o Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

SERVICE

o Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.

&WARNING:
This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type:

1.0 Quarts (Unleaded

Oil Capacity:

18.5 Ounces

Oil Type (API SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F) or SAE 10W-30

Spark Plug (Gap:

NGK BPR6ES

Valve Clearance

.030")
(+ 0.04 mm):

Blade Bolt Torque:

Intake: 0.015 mm;

Regular)

Exhaust: 0.020 mm

35-40 ft. Ibs.

o 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
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.

Agreements
,

Fast help by phone- phone support from a Sears representative on
products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a
simple phone call is all that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories.
That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase
your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions
apply.
For prices and additional
information
call 1-800-827-6655.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense.
Here's what's included in the Agreement:
,
Expert service by our 12,000 profesional repair specialists.
,
Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs.
,
Product replacement
if your covered
product can't be fixed.
,
Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.

Sears

installation

Service

For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY=HOME®.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not
shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and
service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER

PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING
DEFLECTORS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER

GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS

MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS

CANS
GAS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS

SPARK PLUGS

WHEELS

ENGINE OIL

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.
Handle
bracket

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove aN 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.

Knob
Bolt

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT:
Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Operator

TO ASSEMBLE

GRASS CATCHER

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

MOWING
POSITION

control bar

UP
Vinyl
bindings
Handle
knob

Frame
opening

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

Lower handle

KNOW YOUR

LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for
future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower
product. Learn and understand
their meaning.

CAUTION
OR WARNING

ENGINE
ON

ENGINE
OFF

FAST

SLOW

or in literature

CHOKE

FUEL

supplied with the

OIL

DANGER, KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Drive control levers

Handle knobs

Gasoline filler cap

Fuel valve lever

Starter
handle

plug
Grass
catcher

Air filter
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)

Engine oil cap
with dipstick

Muffler

.............

Mulcher door

Drive cover
Housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
NOTE" Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (El0) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will void the product warranty.
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. ,&WARNING" The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar - must
be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.
Starter handle - used for starting engine.

Mulcher door - allows conversion to
discharging or bagging operation.
Drive control levers - used to engage
7 power-propelled forward motion of mower.

handle to lift the front wheels off the
ground while turning lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The operation of any lawn
SAFETVG'ASSES
mower can result in foreign
objectsthrown intothe eyes,
whichcanresultinsevereeye
damage.Alwayswear safety
glasses or eye shields while operatingyour
lawn mower or performingany adjustments
or repairs.We recommenda standardsafety
glasses or wide vision safety mask worn
over spectacles.

Over time, the drive control system may
become "loose", resulting in decreased
speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive
control housing to increase tension on the
drive cable. Proceed as follows:
1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug.
2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to
increase drive speed.
3. Operate mower to test drive speed.
Readjust as required.
4. If condition fails to improve after the
above steps (forward speed remains
the same), your drive belt is worn and
should be replaced.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_k.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.
o 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.
DRIVE CONTROL

Adjustment
turnbuckle

o Self-propelling is controlled by holding
the operator presence control bar down
to the handle and pulling either drive
control lever rearward to the handle.
The further toward the handle a lever is
pulled, the faster the unit will travel.
o Forward motion will stop when either
the operator presence control bar or a
drive control lever are released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release a drive control lever only. Hold
operator presence control bar down
against handle to continue mowing
without self-propelling.
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control
the mower will not roll backwards, push
the mower forward slightly to disengage
drive wheels.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
o To change cutting height, pull up on
adjuster lever, move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements and release
adjuster lever. Be sure all wheels are in
the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when lever inserts into hole in plate.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Lever
LEVER
FORWARD
TO RAISE MOWER

Operator presence control bar

rive
control

TO ENGAGE
DRIVE CONTROL

levers

DRIVE CONTROL
DISENGAGED

o To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on the

TO CONVERT

MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
, Lift rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks
onto the grass bag brackets.
, To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and
close rear door.

Open

mulcher door

door
Grass bag
bracket
Grass
catcher
"'-..
handle

Discharge
deflector

G rass
frame hook

NOTE: Rear door will remain open until
operator presence control bar is held
down to the handle.
ACAUTION:
Do NOT force rear door to
close. Serious damage to your mower
could result.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING 1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.

SIDE DISCHARGING
, Rear door must be closed.
, 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 must be
closed and locked.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

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
near an open flame.
,A CAUTION: 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. Empty 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 Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.

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.
G rass
catcher
frame

Bag
handle

BEFORE

STARTING

ENGINE

ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
& CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill
spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
* Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
, Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Oil fill cap /
dips

Upper
mark

Lowe
mark

TO STOP

ENGINE

* To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. Wait until blade and
all moving parts have stopped and turn
fuel valve to OFF position if you do not
intend to restart the engine soon.
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. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to ON (N)
position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically
begins moving to the OFF position when
operator presence control bar is held
down to handle.

Gasoline
filler cap

OFF

MULCHING

lever

MOWING

TiPS

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 mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this time the grass has
dried, yet the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
o 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.

Fuel valve lever

MOWING
TiPS
,_ CAUTION:
Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments on your mower. Such
attachments are hazardous, will damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
o 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.
o 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 will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
o Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.

MAX 1/3

o 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.
o 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

EVERY
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EACH
EACH
10

SCHEDULE

USE

Check for Loose Fasteners
_

lean /Inspect
Check Tires

Check Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....

25HOURS
OR SEASON

USE HOURS

Grass Catcher *
1_

v"
i,/

O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
_

Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **

Check Engine Oil level

t/3
v'
_4

I_ Change Engine Oil
N Clean Air Filter

_,2

_ Inspect Muffler
N Replace Spark Plug
IE Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
* (if so equipped)
mowers

*** Power-Propelled
mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck

GENERAL

BEFORE
STORAGE

1_#

M Clean under Drive Cover ***

** Electric-Start

EVERY
100
HOURS

1
2
3
4
5

Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor
Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
Charge 48 hours at end of season.
And after each 5 hours of use.

LUBRICATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

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.
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.
o 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.
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
o Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

temperatures.

CHART
(_ Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
(_) Engine oil

(_ Mulcher
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-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
1 2graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
TIRES
, Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check front drive wheels each time before
you mow to be sure they move freely.
The wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area
and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be
sure to clean both front wheels.
1. Remove hubcaps, Iocknuts & washers.
2. Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.
3. Remove any trash or grass cuttings
from inside the dust cover, pinion and/
or drive wheel gear teeth.
4. Put wheels back in place.
NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels
do not turn freely, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
BLADE CARE

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star
on blade adapter.
3. Be sure 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

For best results, mower blade must be kept
sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade.
A CAUTION" Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE

Trailin/edge

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.
13

Lockwasher
Blade
\

Blade
bolt
Hardened
washer

retainer

TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is 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, you will need
a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
balancer. (When using a cone balancer,
follow the instructions supplied with it.)
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing
blade. The lobes of the center hole may
appear to be centered, but are not.
, Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion
of the steel bolt or pin and hold the
bolt or pin parallel with the ground. 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.

Center hole

5/8" bolt or pin
Blade

GRASS CATCHER
o The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
o 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

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick; 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.

o 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.
o 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.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
engine manufacturer's service outlet.
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Use guage on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into
the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. DO NOT thread the cap into the
tube when taking reading.
Oil fill cap /
dipstick

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

Upper _
°F

-20

°c -_o

-2;

TEMPERATURE

-_;
RANGE

;
ANTICIPATED

1;
BEFORE

100

NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and
you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil.
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, empty fuel tank by running engine until
fuel tank is empty.
14

mark
7. Continue adding small amounts of
oil and rechecking the dipstick until it
reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine
will smoke on startup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil fill cap/
dipstick before starting engine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.

TO
1.
2.
3.

CLEAN AIR FILTER
Remove cover.
Carefully remove cartridge.
Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
_;I,CAUTION:
Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration
of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do
not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.

Tab

Cartridge

Filter cove

MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug at the beginning of
each mowing season or after every 100
hours of operation, whichever occurs
first. Spark plug type and gap setting
are shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CLEANING

out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life.
WATER WASHOUT FEATURE
Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting
that allows quick and easy cleaning of
the underside of the housing. To use this
feature, proceed as follows:
1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut
grass or another hard surface.
NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will
drain from beneath the mower housing
during the washout process.
2. Remove grass catcher and discharge
chute assembly from lawn mower.
3. Close mulcher door (if equipped).
4. Connect a garden hose to the fitting
where shown.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the garden hose is
not routed under the lawn mower housing
or entangled in the wheels.
5. Turn on water supply and check for
leaks at the fitting.
If no leaks are present, start engine (as
described in the Operation section of this
manual) and let engine run until the underside of the lawn mower is clean.
Al_WARNING:
Do not engage the drive
system during the washout process.
6. Shut off the engine.
7. Shut off water supply and remove hose
from fitting.
CAUTION: Do not remove hose from
fitting while engine is running. Water in
engine can result in shortened engine life.
8. Start engine (as described in the Operation section of this manual) and let
engine run for a full minute to remove
excess water from mower.
Hose

IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-grass
and trash. Clean the underside of your
mower after each use.
,ACAUTION"
Disconnect spark 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
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
15

Fitting

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.

• ILWARNING: 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.

NOTE: Always use factory approved
to assure proper fit and long life.
Blade adapter

REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will
be thrown out of the rear of the mower
into the operator mowing position. If the
deflector becomes damaged, it should be
replaced.
TO REMOVE

Key

belt

Crankshaft

Lockwasher
Blade

Blade
bolt
Hardened
washer

DRIVE BELT

1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper.
2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley.
3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air
filter and carburetor up.
4. Remove blade and blade adapter.
5. Remove belt from engine pulley.

,,,,

Trailing/edge

retainer

TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three
(3) height positions - adjust to height that
suits you.
1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one
side of the lower handle.
2. While holding handle assembly,
remove knob and carriage bolt from
opposite side, align hole in handle with
desired hole in handle bracket and
reassemble bolt and knob and tighten
securely.
3. Align opposite side of handle with
same positioning hole and secure with
bolt and knob.

Drive
cover

\
Gearcase
pulley

Handle
bracket
Belt
)er

TO REPLACE

Knob
Bolt

Belt

DRIVE BELT

1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley,
inside tabs of belt retainer.
2. Route the other end of the new drive
belt through hole in housing.
3. Reinstall blade adapter and blade.
4. Return mower to upright position.
5. Install new belt on gearcase pulley.
6. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
engine manufacturer's service outlet.

Your carburetor is not adjustable.
If your
engine does not operate properly due
to suspected carburetor problems, take
your lawn mower to a Sears or other
qualified service center for repair and/or
adjustment.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding
the engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think
the engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.

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 the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to a
Sears or other qualified service center for
repair and adjustment.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more.
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
moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear. Replace if necessary.
4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

IMPORTANT:
When folding the handle
for storage or transportation, be sure to
fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.
O
f
control bar

MOWING
POSITION

///

FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE

Upper
handle

Handle
knob

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. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and
carriage bolts on sides of the lower
handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on
mower.
3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to
lower handle or handle brackets for
safe keeping.
. When setting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
require manually locking into the mowing position.

Lower handle
Handle
bracket

Bolt

ENGINE

ENGINE OIL

FUEL SYSTEM

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER

IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage.
, 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.

1. Remove spark plug.
2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times
to distribute oil.
4. Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
, Do not store gasoline from one season
to another.
, Replace your gasoline can if your can
starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your
gasoline will cause problems.
, If possible, store your unit indoors and
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
, Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
breathe, which allows condensation to
form and will cause your unit to rust.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
&CAUTION:
Never store the lawn
mower with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOOTING
= See appropriate
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does not start

section

in manual

unless

directed

CORRECTION

Dirty air filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
.

Clean/replace air filter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Connect wire to plug.
.

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.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
11. Weak battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
13. Blown fuse (if equipped).

6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
10. Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Charge battery.
12. Connect battery to engine.
13. Replace

fuse.

PROBLEM
Loss of power

CAUSE
.

3.
4.
5.
6.
Poor cut uneven

CORRECTION

Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
Cutting too much grass.
Dirty air filter.
Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Too much oil in engine.
Walking speed too fast.

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

Excessive
vibration

Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

Starter rope
hard to pull

Engine flywheel brake is on
when control bar is released.
Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter broken.
4. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise cutting height.
3. Clean/replace air filter.
4. Clean underside of mower
housing.
5. Check oil level.
6. Cut at slower walking speed.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
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 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 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
right for you.

1. Raise cutting height.

Loss of drive
or slowing of
drive speed
NEED

1.
2.
3.
4.

Belt wear.
Belt off of pulley.
Drive cable worn or broken.
"Loose" drive control system.

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

1.
2.
3.
4.

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Mantenimiento ..........................................
30-33
Servicio y Adjustes ...................................
33-34
AImacenamiento .......................................
35-36
Identificaci6n de problemas ...................... 36-37
Partes de repuesto ..................................
38-47
Servicio Sears .................................. Contratapa

Garanfia .........................................................
20
Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22
Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22
Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 23
Operaci6n .................................................
24-28
Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 30

GARANTiA
DE MANO DE OBRA COMPLETA
CRAFTSMAN
DE 2 ANOS
Durante DOS ANOS a partir de la fecha de compra, este producto est,. garantizado
contra cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. El producto defectuoso recibir_.
una reparaci6n o un reemplazo en forma gratuita si la reparaci6n no es posible.
Para conocer los detalles de la cobertura de la garantia con el fin de obtener una
reparaci6n o un reemplazo en forma gratuita, visite el sitio web: www.craftsman.com
Esta garantia SOLO cubre defectos de material y mano de obra.
La cobertura de la garantia NO incluye:
•
Partes que se pueden gastar por el uso normal dentro del periodo de garantia,
como cuchillas, adaptadores de cuchillas, correas, filtros o bujias.
•
Dafio del producto que sea resultado de los intentos del usuario por modificar
o reparar el producto o a causa de los accesorios del producto.
•
Reparaciones necesarias por accidente o falla al operar o dar mantenimiento a
este producto, de acuerdo con todas las instrucciones provistas.
•
Mantenimiento preventivo o reparaciones necesarias debido a una mezcla de
combustible inapropiada, contaminada o inservible.
Esta garantia serb. nula si el producto se usa alguna vez mientras se proveen servicios
comerciales o si se renta a otra persona.
Esta garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos, adem_.s que de puede tener otros
derechos que varian de un estado a otro.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANTE: Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies y
de lanzar objetos. Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir
lesiones graves o la muerte.
_3k,Busque este s[mbolo
clones de seguridad de
decir - i i iATENCION!!!
SU SEGURIDAD ESTA

que seflala las precauimportancia. Quiere
i i iESTE ALERTO!!!
COMPROMETIDA.

_PRECAUCI0N:
El tubo de escape del motor,
algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos componentes del veh[culo contienen o desprenden
productos qu[micos conocidos en el Estado de
California como causa de c_.ncer y defectos al
nacimiento u otros daflos reproductivos.

_I_ADVERTENCIA:
Siempre desconecte el
alambre de la buj[a y p6ngalo donde no pueda
entrar en contacto con la buj[a, para evitar el
arranque pot accidente, durante la preparaci6n,
el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen
reparaciones.

_I:_PRECAUCi0N:
El silenciador y otras piezas
del motor Ilegan a sre extremadamente calientes durante la operaci6n y siguen siendo calientes despues de que el motor haya parado.
Para evitar quemaduras severas, permanezca
lejos de estas Areas.

Ai_ADVERTENCIA:
Los bornes, terminales y
accesorios relativos de la bater[a contienen
plomo o compuestos de plomo, productos
qu[micos conocidos en el Estado de California
como causa de cancer y defectos al nacimiento
u otros daflos reproductivos. Lavar las manos
despues de manipularlos.

I. OPERACION
• Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse
completamente con los controles y el uso
correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer
y comprender todas las instrucciones que
aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales
de operaci6n.
• No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o
debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase
siempre lejos de la abertura de la descarga.
• Permita que solamente las personas responsables que esten familiarizadas con las
instrucciones operen la mAquina.
• Despeje el Area de objetos tales como piedras, juguetes, alambres, huesos, palos, etc.
que pueden set recogidos y lanzados pot las
cuchillas.
• AsegOrese que el Area no se hallen personas, antes de segar. Pare la mAquina si
alguien entra en el Area.
• No opere la maquina sin zapatos o con
sandalias abiertas. P6ngase siempre zapatos
s61idos.
• No tire de la segadora hacia atrAs a menos
que sea absolutamente necesario. Mire
siempre hacia abajo y hacia detras antes y
mientras que se mueve hacia atras.
• Nunca dirigir el material descargado hacia
las personas. Evitar descargar material
contra paredes o barreras. El material puede
retornar al operador. Para la cuchilla cuando
se pasa por superficies de grava.
• No opere la segadora sin los respectivos
resguardos, las placas, el recogedor de
cesped u otros aditamentos dise ados para
su protecci6n y seguridad.
• Refierase a las instrucciones del fabricante
para el funcionamiento e instalaci6n de
accesorios. Use Onicamente accesorios
aprobados pot el fabricante.
• Detenga la cuchilla o las cuchillas cuando
cruce pot calzadas, calles o caminos de
grava.
• Parar el motor cada vez que se abandona el
aparato, antes de limpiar la segadora o de
remover residuos del tubo.
• Apagar el motor y esperar hasta que las
cuchillas esten completamente paradas
antes de remover el receptor de hierba.
• Segar solamente con luz del dia o con una
buena luz artificial.
• No opere la mAquina bajo la influencia del
alcohol o de las drogas.
• Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba
este mojada. AsegOrese siempre de tener
buena tracci6n en sus piesl mantenga el
mango firmemente y caminel nunca corra.
• Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6n
aut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n en
las segadoras que Io tienen antes de poner
en marcha el motor.
• Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una
manera anormal, pare el motor y revise de
inmediato para averiguar la causa. Generalmente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existe
alguna averia.

• Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos
con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la segadora.
II. OPERACION
SOBRE LAS CUESTAS
Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en
las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a
resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar
en graves lesiones. Operar la recortadora en
cuestas requiere mayor concentraci6n. Si se
siente inseguro en una cuesta, no la recorte.
HACER:
• Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de
la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo.
Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando
cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
• Renueva todos los objetos extraflos, tales
como guijarros, ramas, etc.
• Debe prestar atenci6n a hoyos, baches o
protuberancias. Recuerde que la hierba alta
puede esconder obstaculos.
NO HAOER:
• No recorte cerca de pendientes, zanjas o
terraplenes. El operador puede perder la
tracci6n en los pies o el equilibrio.
• No recorte cuestas demasiado inclinadas.
• No recorte en hierba mojada. La reducci6n
en la tracci6n de la pisada puede causar
resbalones.
III. NINOS
Se pueden producir accidentes trb,gicos si el
operador no presta atenci6n a la presencia
de los niflos. A menudo, los niflos se sienten
atra[dos pot la mAquina y pot la actividad de
la siega. Nunca suponga que los niflos van a
permanecer en el mismo lugar donde los vio
pot Oltima vez.
• Mantenga a los niflos alejados del Area de
la siega y bajo el cuidado estricto de otra
persona adulta responsable.
• Este alerta y apague la mAquina si hay niflos
que entran al Area.
• Antes y cuando este retrocediendo, mire
hacia atras y hacia abajo para verificar si hay
niflos pequeflos.
• Nunca permitaque los niflos operen la maquina.
• Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque
a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los
arbustos, arboles u otros objetos que pueden
interferir con su I[nea de visi6n.
IV. MANEJO
SEGURO
DE GASOLINA
Usar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gasolina. La gasolina es extremamente infiamable y
los vapores son explosivos.
• Apagar todos los cigarrillos, cigarros, pipas y
otras fuentes de ignici6n.
• Usar solo un contenedor apropiado.
• Nunca quitar el tap6n de la gasolina o afladir
carburante con el motor en marcha. Esperar
que el motor se enfrie antes de repostar la
gasolina.

• Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un
local.
• Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor
de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta,
chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros
dispositivos.
• Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo,
en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de
plb.stico. Colocar siempre los contenedores
en el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes de
Ilenar.
• Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolina
del cami6n o caravana y repostar en el suelo.
Si esto no es posible, repostar dicho equipo
con un contenedor portb.til, m_.s bien que con
una tobera de gasolina.
• Mantener la tobera en contacto con el bordo
del dep6sito de carburante o de la apertura
del contenedor siempre hasta terminar el
abastecimiento. No usar un dispositivo de
cierre-apertura de la tobera.
• Si el carburante cae en la ropa que se Ileva,
cambib.rsela inmediatamente.
• Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito de
carburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina y
apretar de modo seguro.
V. SERVIClO
• Nunca haga funcionar una mb.quina dentro
de un _.rea cerrada.
• Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras
el motor este en marcha. Desconecte el
cable de la bujia, y mantengalo a cierta
distancia de esta para prevenir un arranque
accidental.

• Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, especialmente los pernos del accesorio de la
cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en
buenas condiciones.
• Nunca manipule de forma indebida los
dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regularmente su funcionamiento correcto.
• Mantenga la m_.quina libre de hierba, hojas
u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio.
Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible.
Permita que la mb.quina se enfrie antes de
almacenarla.
• Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un
objeto. Repb.relo, si es necesario, antes de
hacerlo arrancar.
• En ningOn caso hay que regular la altura de
las ruedas mientras el motor estb. en marcha.
• Los componentes del receptor de la hierba
van sujetos a desgaste, daflos y deterioro,
que pueden exponer las partes en movimiento o permitir que objetos sean disparados. Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea
necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas
pot el fabricante.
• Las cuchillas de la segadora estb.n afiladas
y pueden cortar. Cubrir las hojas o Ilevar
guantes, y utilizar precauciones especiales
cuando se efectOa mantenimiento sobre las
mismas.
• No cambie el ajuste del regulador del motor
ni exceda su velocidad.
• Mantener o sustituir las etiquetas de
seguridad e instrucciones, cuando sea
necesario.

,_ADVERTENCIA:
Este segadora viene equipado con un motor de combusti6n interna y no se
debe usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no desarrollado cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o de
cesped, o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de
chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales (si existen). Si se usa un amortiguador de
chispas, el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes.
En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Secci6n 4442 del "California Public Resources Code"). Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecidas. Las leyes federales
se aplican en la tierras federales. Su centro de Servicio mb.s cercano tiene disponible amortiguadores de chispas para el silenciador (Vea la secci6n de PARTES DE REPUESTO en el
manual Ingl6s del dueflo).

NQmero de Serie:
Fecha de Compra:
Capacidad

y Tipo de Gasolina:

1.0 Cuartos (Regular sin PIomo)

Capacidad

de Aceite:

18.50nzas

Tipo de Aceite
Bujia

(Abertura:

Tolerancia
Torsi6n

(API SG-SL):
.030")

de V_.lvula

SAE 30 (Debajo
NGK

(+ 0.004 mm)

del Perno de la Cuchilla:

o SAE

10W30

BPR6ES

Admisi6n:
35-40

0°C/32°F)

0.015

mm; Descarga:

0.020

ft. Ibs.

• El nOmero del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera
de la caja de la segadora. Debe registrar tanto el nOmero de serie come la fecha de compra y
mantengalos en un lugar seguro para refencia en el futuro.

Acuerdos

de Proteccion

Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su
nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. diseflado
y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot
muchos aflos. Pero como todos los productos,
puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto
en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de
Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles
ahorrar dinero y fastidios.

para ia Reparacion
• Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte telef6nico por parte de un representante Sears
sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en
casa, y ademb.s una programaci6n sobre los
a reglos mb.s convenientes.
Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta con
una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servicio. Puede Ilamar cuando quiera, d[a y noche o
fijar en I[nea una cita para obtener el servicio.
Sears tiene mb.s de 12.000 especialistas
profesionales en la reparaci6n, que tienen
acceso a mb.s de 4.5 millones de partes y
accesorios de calidad. Este es el tipo de
profesionalidad con que puede contar para
ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que acaba
de comprar, pot muchos aflos, iCompre hoy su
Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n!
Se aplican algunas limitaciones y exclusiones. Para conocer los precios y tenet
mas informacion, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655.
Servicio de Instalacion Sears
Para /a instalacidn profesional Sears de
aparatos de casa, puertas de garaje,
calentadores de agua y otros importantes
arficulos para la casa, en U.S.A. Ilamar a
1=800=4-MY-HOME®.

Compre ahora un Acuerdo de Proteccidn para
la Reparacidn y protegese de molestias y gastos inesperados.
Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes:
• Servicio experto de nuestros 12.000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n.
• Servicio ilimitado sin cargo alguno para
las partes y la mano de obra sobre todas las
reparaciones garantizadas.
• Sustitucion
del producto si su producto
garantizado no puede set arreglado.
• Descuento de110% sobre el precio corriente del servicio y de las partes relativas al
servicio no cubiertas por el acuerdo; tambien
el 10% menos sobre el precio corriente de
un control de mantenimiento preventivo.

Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados
junto al
cortacesped.
Tambi6n estan disponibles en la mayor[a de las tiendas de Sears y en los centros
de servicio. AIgunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora.

RENDIMIENTO

DE LA SEGADORA
DESVIADOR
DE RECORTES
PARA SEGADORAS

ESTABILIZADORES

CON DESCARGA
TRASERA

RECOREDOR
PARA
SEGADORAS
CON DESCARGA
LATERAL

RECOREDOR
PARA
SEGADORAS
CON DESCARGA
TRASERA

MANTENIMIENTO

DE LA SEGADORA

(
SILENCIADORES

FILTROS DE AIRE

ADAPTADORES
CORREAS

CUCHILLAS

DE CUCHILLA

BUJiAS

ACEITE
RUEDAS

DEL

MOTOR

Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva.
IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica 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 pernos,
etc., que son necesarias para completar el montaje han sido colocadas en la bolsa de partes. Para
asegurarse que su segadora funcione en forma segura y adecuada, todas las partes y los arficulos
de ferreteria que se monten tienen que set apretados seguramente. Use las herramientas correctas,
como sea necesario, para asegurar que se aprieten adecuadamente.
PARA REMOVER
LA SEGADORA
LA CAJA DE CARTON
1.
2.
3.

Soporte
de mango

Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen
con la segadora.
Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de lacaja
de cart6n y tienda el panel del extremo piano.
Remueva todo el material de empaque, excepto la curia entre el mango superior y el
inferior, y la curia que sujeta la barra de los
control que exige la presencia del operador
junto con el mango superior.
Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la
caja de cart6n y revisela cuidadosamente
para verificar si todavia quedan partes
sueltas adicionales.

COMO PREPARAR

Mantlta_

/
Perno

SU SEGADORA

PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO
IMPORTANTE:
Despliegue el mango con
mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daflar los
cables de control.
1. Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n
del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar,
en la posici6n para segar.
2. Remueva la cu fla protectora, levante la secci6n
del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango
inferior, y apriete ambas manillas del mango.
3. Remueva la curia del mango que sujeta la
barra de los control que exige la presencia
del operador junto con el mango superior.
El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse
seg0n le acomode para segar. Refierase a
"AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la secci6n de
Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.
Barra de
que exige la
presencia det
operador

PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE
C¢:SPED
1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped
en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rfgida
de la bolsa en la parte inferior. Aseg0rese
que el mango del bastidor este en el exterior de la parte superior de la bolsa.
2. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el
bastidor.
AViSO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estb.n muy
duros, metalos en agua caliente por algunos
minutos. Si se moja la bolsa, dejela que se
seque antes de usarla.
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Mango
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Manilla det
mango
Mango Inferior

Abertura
det bastidor

PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS
Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse
como una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para
convertirla de modo que pueda ensacar o
descargar, refierase a "PARA CONVERTIR
LA SEGADORA" en la secci6n de Operaci6n
de este manual.

FAMILIARICESE
CON SU SEGADORA
LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES
DE OPARAR SU
SEGADORA.
Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de
los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro.
Estos simbolos pueden apareser
producto. Aprenda y comprenda

ATTENCION
O
ADVERTENCIA

MOTOR
ENCENDIDO

MOTOR
APAGADO

sobre su segadora o en la literatura
sus significados.

R.&PIDO

LENTO

ESTRANGU
LACION

COMBUSTIBLE

proporcionada

ACEITE

con el

PELIGRO, GUARDE LAS
MANOS Y LOS PIES LEJOS

Barra de control que exige la
presencia del operador
Palancas de control de la impulsi6n

\
Manilla del mango

Tapa del deposito de la gasolina

Cord6n
arrancador

V_.lvula del combustible
Buj[a

Recogedor
de cesped

Filtro de aire
Ajustador de
la rueda (en
cada rueda)

Tapa del del:
de aciete del motor con varilla
indicadora de
nivel
Silenciador

.........

Cubierta de
la impulsi6n

Puerta de la acolchadora
Caja
IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene
SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor.

NOTA: Esta mb.quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0).
El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anular_, la garanfia del producto.
CUMPLE CON
Las segadoras
los estb.ndares
Product Safety

LOS REQUiSITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC
a motor, que se conducen desde la parte de atrb.s, rotatorias, Sears, cumplen con
de seguridad de/,IAmerican National Standards Institute y de la U.S. Consumer
Commission. A_,PREOAUOION: La cuchilla gira cuando el motor esta funcionando.

Barra de control que exige la presencia del
operador - tiene que sujetarse abajo, junto
con el mango, para hacer arrancar el motor,
Sueltela para parar el motor.
Puerta de la acolchadora
- permite la conversi6n para la operaci6n de descarga o ensacado. 25

Palancas de control de la impulsion - se usa
para enganchar la segadora para movimiento
hacia adelante impulsada a motor.
Cordon arrancador - se usa para hacer arrancar el motor.

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COiVIO USAR

SU SEGADORA

VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR
La velocidad del motor se estableci6 en la
fb.brica para un rendimiento 6ptimo. La velocidad no se puede ajustar.

AJUSTE DEL MANDO
Ocasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede
"aflojarse', provocando una disminuci6n de la
velocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede del
mando para apretar la tensi6n del cable. Proceder de la siguiente manera:
1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de
bujia de la bujia.
2. Vuelta el torniquete para aumentar la veIocidad del mecanismo.
3. Opere la segadora para probar la velocidad del mecanismo. Reajuste seg0n Io
requerido.
4. Si las condiciones no mejoran despues
de los pasos descritos (la velocidad hacia
adelante queda la misma), la correa de
transmisi6n est,. desgastada y tiene que set
sustituida.

NTROL DE ZONA DEL MOTOR
PRECAUCION: Las regulaciones federales
exigen que se instale un control para el motor
en esta segadora para reducir a un minimo el
riesgo de lesionarse debido al contacto con la
cuchilla. Pot ningOn motivo trate de eliminar
la funci6n del control del operador. La cuchilla
gira cuando el motor estb. funcionando.
• Su segadora viene equipada con una barra
de controles que exigen la presencia del
operador, Io que requiere que el operador
este detrb.s del mango de la segadora para
hacerla arrancar y operarla.

Torniquete
ajuste
PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE
Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje
las ruedas para el corte alto, ajuste la altura de
corte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. La
posici6n del medio es la mejor para la mayor[a
de los cespedes.
• Para cambiar la altura de corte, levante
encendido la palanca del ajustador hacia la
rueda, mueva la rueda hacia arriba o hacia
abajo de modo que se acomode a sus requisitos y lanzamiento la palanca. Aseg0rese
que todas las ruedas queden igualmente
ajustadas.
AViSO: El ajustador esta correctamente colocado cuando la palanca estan insertadas en el
agujero del placa.

CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION
• La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo
la palanca de mando operador presente
abajo hacia el mango y tirando cualquiera
palanca de accionamiento atr_.s hacia el
mango. Cuanto mb.s lejos se tira a palanca
hacia el mango, mb.s rb.pida fib. la unidad.
• El movimiento
hacia adelante se detiene
cuando sea la palanca de mando operador presente o a palanca de accionamiento se sueltan.
Para detener el movimiento hacia adelante sin
apagar el motor, soltar s61o a palanca de accionamiento. Mantener la palanca de mando
operador presente abajo contra el mango para
continuar a cortar sin autopropulsi6n.
AVlSO: Si despues haber desenganchado de la
palanca de control, la segadora no roda hacia
atrb.s, empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante
para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n.
• Para mantener el mando conectado cuando
se da la vuelta a una esquina, empujar el
mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras
del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora.

PALANCA HACIA ATRAS PARA
BAJAR EL CORTACI_SPED
Palanca de
PALANCA HACIA ajustes
ADELANTE PARA
LEVANTAR EL
CORTAC[_SPED
Placa

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