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Craftsman 917.4790A Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.4790A Owner's Manual

21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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149cc Kohler
21" Multi-Cut
LAWN
Engine
MOWER
Model No.
917.4790A
• Espa_ol, p. 19
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equipment
Sears Brands Management
Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MOWER 149cc Kohler Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.4790A • Espa_ol, p. 19 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    7-10 Repair Parts ........34-41 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back 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.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    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 &...

  • Page 4: General Service

    o Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on o 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.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® 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.

  • Page 6: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. _ ":L IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- Upper...
  • Page 7 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 product.
  • Page 8 o To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign close rear door. objectsthrowninto the eyes, which can result in severe Pivot pins Rear Grass eye damage. Always wear catcher safety glasses or eye shields while oper- handle...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    IMPORTANT: o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. o 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.

  • Page 10: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE . To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. TO START ENGINE .

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners 1_ # lean /Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels v" Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 12 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 TO SHARPEN BLADE o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    1. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark _CAUTION: Petroleumsolvents, such plug and place wire where it cannot as kerosene, are not to be used to clean come in contact with plug. cartridge.They may cause deterioration 2. Remove engineoil cap; lay aside on a of the cartridge.
  • Page 14 ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r-'-q Mowi ng r-_-_ before performingany service and position _sition adjustments: 1. Releasecontrol bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Handle cotter...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower MOWING POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FOLD...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in o If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).

  • Page 17: Need More Help

    TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 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: •...
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la mgtquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia det . _ SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fb.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de env[o.
  • Page 23 FAiVllLIARICESE 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 sobre su segadora o en la literatura...
  • Page 24 Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cualquier remover ia recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD puerta trasera. salten objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Pasadordel Puerta Mango del daflos graves en estos.
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requiere solamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residual CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA en el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100% PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puede La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL= • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- CHAR troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR...
  • Page 27 PROGRAIViA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE= MANT N|M| NTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos v" v" Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices Limpiar...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- sustituirlos s61ocon pernos aprobados mostrados ando haga el mantenimiento. en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n de este manual. LLANTAS PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA •...
  • Page 29 Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y ,_kPRECAUClON: Los solventes de petr61eo, p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para contacto con esta. limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deteri- Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite; oro de este.
  • Page 30 ,_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n /r-? antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer parasegar / ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegOrese que la cuchillay que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control POSICION almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si que exige PARA la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 d[as o m_.s. presencia det SEGAR operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, DOBLAR '//_...
  • Page 32 ACEiTE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.mbielo cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la polvo y la mugre. secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mb.s alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,4790A " ..51 41 65 66...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.4790A PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 194177X428 Control Bar 165760 Hardened Washer Discharge Deflector 851074 21" Blade 194179X479 Upper Handle 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear 406712 169708X479 Lower Handle 87877 Selector Knob...
  • Page 36 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217=ED OIL PAN/LUBRICATION BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES M-641060-S 14 123 04-S 14 123 13-S 14 123 11-S _ 14 332 13-S 14 / 14 096 58-S 25086 _14 096 58-S 145-S i ©/// 14 096 36-S 14 153 "_._ 14 153 'i 03-S...
  • Page 37 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217=ED BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES OiL PAN / LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. 1407212-s 2 Stud Oil Seal 14 032 07-s 14 041 13-s Gasket, Oil Pan 14 072 13-s 1 Stud, Blower Housing 14 123 13-s (Ignition) Tube Assembly,...
  • Page 38 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217-ED HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER STARTING SYSTEM 14 017 02-S 14 380 06-S 14 016 02-S 14 318 02-S 24 072 06-S 14 165 01-S 25 086 140-S ..J 14 841 15-S 14 112 14-S 14 165 03-S 14 041 16-S 14 041 24-S 14 032 08-S...
  • Page 39 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217=ED HEAD / VALVE / BREATHER DECALS PART NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 14 016 02-s 1 Valve, Exhaust 14 113 03-s 1 Label, Warning 14 450 02-s 14 017 02-s 1 Valve, intake 1 Tag, Hang 41 037 10-s 14 018 02-s...
  • Page 40 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217=ED ENGINE CONTROLS FUELSYSTEM 14-S 14 050 19-S 14 079 20-S 14 090 18-$4_ i& 25 086 166-S / M-641060-S 14 853 11-S 14 853 03-S AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION 14 094 12-S 41 037 IO-S 14 079 14-S 14 536 07-S 14 536 08-S EXHAUST...
  • Page 41 KOHLER 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-0217=ED FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUST PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 14 041 22-s 14 041 16-s 1 Gasket, Spacer Gasket, Muffler 14 068 06-s 14 050 14-s 1 Filter, Fuel, In-Nipple Muffler Assembly 14 853 21-s 1 Carburetor, 12mm,...
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