Summary of Contents for COMPANION COMPANION 917.385210
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450 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 20" Side Discharge Model No. 917.385210 • EspaSol, p. 17 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Maintenance ........10-12 Warranty ........... Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ......Product Specifications ......Storage ..........14-15 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Troubleshooting ......... 15-16 Operation ..........Repair Parts ........32-39 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPANION LAWN MOWER...
I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.
Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Companion@ product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
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Read these instructions and this manual in NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. iMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so iMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
The operationof any lawn BEFORE STARTING ENGINE mower can result in foreign ADD OIL objects thrown into the Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in eyes, which can result in the engine. For type and grade of oil to severe eye damage. Always use, see "ENGINE"...
MOWING TIPS _IL CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or _ILCAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. blade attachments on your mower. Such _, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels attachments are hazardous, wil! damage (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- your mower and could void your warranty.
MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS BEFORE EAC H EAC H SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***...
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IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES Blade adapter Crankshaft • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- Lockwasher...
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean cold weather, they will result in increased engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove oil consumption when used above 32°F.
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_I,WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or 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.
Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD J/J'JJ/X period of time, clean it thoroughly,...
CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
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TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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Garantia ............Programa de Mantenimiento ......Reglas de Seguridad ........ 17-19 Servicio y Adjustes ........Almacenamiento ........29-30 Especificaciones del Producto ....... Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ....... Identificaci6n de problemas ...... 30-31 Partes de repuesto ........32-39 Operaci6n ..........22-24 Mantenimiento ..........
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I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS y comprender todas las instrucciones...
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• Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
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Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Companion® esta dise_ado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
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COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora...
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ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La operaci6n de cualquier MOTOR segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD salten objetos extrafios dentro de AGREGUE ACEITE sus ojos, Io que puede producir Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el motor. dafios graves en estos. Siempre Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n...
ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR ,_IPRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la segadora y anular su garantia.
PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _V f _V f Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar...
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SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n LLANTAS de este manual.
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AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- Envuelva el elemento del filtro en una tela y viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el sequelo apretandolo. arranque en clima frio, estos aceites de mul- Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de delgada de aceite de motor limpio.
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,_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. SEGADORA Posici6n Posici6n...
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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el POSICION Barra de control almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si PARA que exige la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. presencia det SEGAR operador SEGADORA //// Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, DOBLAR _j_/...
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ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se empie- za a oxidar. La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre en su Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- gasolina produciran problemas. bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- TOR"...
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SOLUCI([)N DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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COMPANION ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.385210 284,3 5 34 33...
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COMPANION ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.385210 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194176X428 Control Bar 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, 194788 Washer Rope Guide 61537 851201X004 Engine Washer 401629 Spacer 194180X479 Upper Handle == = Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 151590X479 Lower Handle 9T502-3852-B1...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9TS02-3852-BI Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So= ciety of Automo=tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002=5).
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9T502-3852-B1 130A 106C#...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9TS02-3852-BI 'i'i; / ,_]_!_/ ,,',_'7,_;gs/ 772 _' 745 _ 745A _ 922 S 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163 \\::_' 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9TS02-3852-B1 I1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210 689 _bj...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9TS02-3852-B1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 699653 Cylinder Assembly 698690 Slinger-Governor/Oil 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal 690762 Tappet-Valve 793149 Camshaft (Magneto Side) 299819s 398211 Short Block Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 698691 699644 Manifold-Intake Sump-Engine 790169 699649 ++ Gasket-Intake Head-Cylinder 698717...
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