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4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387023 Safety Assembly • Operation Maintenance Espa5ol Repair Parts CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman ® Estates, IL 60179...
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For two years from date of purchase, lubricated, and tuned up according owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: •...
hot.. A llowthe enginetocootfor several minutesbeforefillingthe gastank. Clean off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe engine.. Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments beforestartingyourmower.Never attemptto do this whilethe engineis running. Mow onlyin daylightor goodartificial light. OPERATION: o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you°...
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To ensure sefe and proper of your lawn mower, al! parts and hard- ware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as neces- sary to ensure proper tightness.
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Discharge guard Mutcher plate MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of lhe American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission turns when the engine is running. Operator presence...
Also, g- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs, Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation, To convert to discharging or bagging operation:...
For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your Width of cut, mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel adjuster setting higher than the front o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS T-he warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected operator abuse or ,negligence, full value from :thewarranty, _operator must maintain mower as ,instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will-need to be made...
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Disconnect spa_rk plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. o Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. ,, Use a wood block between blade and...
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Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. o Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine,...
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DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the dis- charge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury' resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing...
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30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove a}t di& grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. o Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"...
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 coot before storing in any enclosure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM o Rear of lawn mower housing [.o--_ of power or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. o Cutting too much grass. o Dirty air filter. ,, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. o Too much oii in engine, ,, Walking speed too fast.
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EL SERVICIO DE GARANT{A ES'TADISPONIBLE al devofver la segadpra a motor Craftsman al centro/ departmento de servicio Sears mas cercano en los estados unidos Esta gara.ntfase aptica solamente mientras el producto este en uso en los estados unidos..
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o Vfstase an forma adecuada; No o#ere la segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias mientras que e! motor estA fbncionando_ o Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena luz artificial OPERACl6N: • Mantenga sos ,o!os y su monte e.nla segadora y oR,el Area qua se estb.
Estos accesorios estaban dispontbles cuando se produjo la segadora, Tambien estAn disponibles en la mayorfa de fas tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayorfa de las lendas Sears tambi_n pueden ordenar partes de repuesto para usted, si [es proporciona et numero del...
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CUMPLE CON t.OS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE [A CPSC Las segadoras a motor; que se conducen desde ]a parte de atr#,s, rotatorias, Sears, cumplen con los est_ndares de seguddad det American Na{ional Standards insf_tutey de la U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comm!_tono La cuchfl_ag!ra cuando el motor estA funcionando.
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La operact6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer qua salten objetos e_raSos dentro de sus ojos, Io qua puede producir dares graves en 6stos. Sfempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opera su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones Recomendamos una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia, pare use espeJueloso anteojos de seguridad estandarle COMO LtSAR SU SEGADORA...
losproblemas conelmotor, s edeberacierel sistema delcombustible antesdeguardado p er unperfodo de30dfaso mb, s Vacleelestanque defcombustiNe, hagaarrancar el motor y hAgalo funcionar hasta que las !fneas del combustible y el carburador queden vacfos, La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo, Vea tas lnstruccfones Para El Almacenamiento pare mb, s informaci6n, Nunca use productos de timpieza pare et motor opara el carburador an el estanque de] combustible pues se pueden...
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PROGRAIVIA DE I'4ANTENIM]ENTO £LENE LAS FECHAS A MEOIDA QUE COMPLETE SU. SERVICIO REGULAR Reviser si hay sujeladores sueltos Liraplarfinspecclonar el tecogedof cesped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segaciora Umplar debajo de la cuDietta de la lrans- : m|si6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) Reviser tas coffees y las...
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ESPECUFRCACHONES DEL PRODUCTO !N MER_ O D!MOD LO UMERO DE SERIE- r_F_CHA DE COMP--R-A CABALLOS DE FUERZA: :)ESPLAZAMIENTO: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: TIPO DE ACEITE: (AP1-SFiSGiSH) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: BUJiA (ABERTURA: ,030") TOLERANCtA DE VALVULA: SENCENDIDQ DE ESTADO SOLIDQ ABERTURA DE AIRE: TORSION...
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° La torsi6n pare aprelar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libra3° IMPORTANTE; EI perno de la cuchitla es clase 8 tratado a cator. AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchiiia- pero si 1ohace, asegQrese de que quede balanceada PARAAFILAR LA CUCHtLLA Se tiene que toner cuidado de manteneda...
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PARA CAMBIAR ELFILTRO DEAIRE o Remueva el filtrode sire gir&ndolo en el sentido cont[ario en que giran las maniltas det re]oj, hasta el tope, y retfrelo del collar_. ', Remueva et filtro de la parle interior de ta cubierta, • Limpie la parte interior de la cubierta y el collar para remover toda acumulaci6n de mugre •...
Poslci6n de env{o Meniana alia Mediana baja Alta tn_ediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d[as o re&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto per[odo de tiempo, lfmpiela culdadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, ta grasa, tas hojas, etc.
Barra de control que exlge la presenc/a det operador Mango superior Levantar Mango inferior f JIOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen deposilos de goma en partes fundamen!_ales del sistema de combustible tales como is carburador, el filtro dot combustible, la manguera del combustible oen el setanque durante el almacenamlento.
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IDENTIFICAClON bE PROBLF-.i_ilAS _ROBLEMA CAUSA • Filtro de aire sucio, NOarranca Sin combustible.. o Combustible rancio • Agua en el combusttble_ oAlambre de la bujfa desconectado, , Bujfa real& • Cuchilta suelta o adaptador de la cuchilta quebradoo o Barra de control en _a posici6n suelta •...
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PROBLEMA CAUSA Vlaf code+_Jisparejo Cuchllta desgastada, doblada o suefta, Altura de las ruedas dispareja+ Velocidad de! motor lenta. o Acumulaci6n de c#sped, hojas o basura debajo de la segador a_ o Cuchilla desgastada, dobtada o Vibraci6n excesiva suelta, . Cigue5al dot motordoblado+ .
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Pop Rivet .I56 x .415 (Not shoran} Available accessor{es not included 71 33072 Grass Catcher 7__33823 Gas Can (2.5 gal.} ZJ..33500 Fuel Stabilizer "/'1.._.33300 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.) Z.I_I33723 High Wheel Kit 7.1 33316 Mower Cover x 3/4 with lawn mower:...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,9/'4036...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 631615 631767 631184 631183 632504 650506 631776 631867 631024 32019 631028 631021 631022 36045 632745 632547 632746 27110 631027 632744 MODEL 6¸ ILii DESCRIPTION Throttle Shaft & Levar Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal (Throttle) Throffle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL PART DESCRIPTION ="1 ! 590599A Spring Pin (Inct 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
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;4..REPAIR (I-800-4_3:7274) Para pedi_- servicio de reparacidn domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 For the focation of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488..1222 For' inf6r:niation on purchasing Maintenance...
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