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Craftsman 917.4791A Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 149cc kohler engine 21" multi-cut
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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
149cc Kohler Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.4791A
• EspaSol, p. 19
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 149cc Kohler Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.4791A • EspaSol, p. 19 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...

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower

    Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

  • 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

    • 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.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    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.

  • 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. 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 tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • 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...
  • Page 8 • To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe Grass Pivot pins Rear eye damage.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    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.

  • 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 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 ***...
  • 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 . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-...
  • Page 13 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ACAUTION: Petroleum solvents, 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: Rear Deflector

    ,_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r-'q Mowing before performingany service and position adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and al! moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION control bar 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 FOLD...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE • 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 • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 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 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse 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 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.
  • Page 21 Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. * Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico pot parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • 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 fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar pot razones de envio.
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 Para pasar a la operacidn de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cualquier remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD puerta trasera. salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Pasadordet Puerta Mango del da_os 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

    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 sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 27: Mantenimiento

    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 p Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora...
  • 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 s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados ando haga el mantenimiento. en la secci6n Partesde Reparaci6n de este manual. LLANTAS PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA •...
  • Page 29 Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y ,APRECAUCl6N: Los solventes de petrdleo, 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 _I, ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n Posici6n ,r-'q antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer segan para segar / ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y 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 dias o mas. presencia det SEGAR operador "_, SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cambielo cerrado y c0brala 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 secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mas alto." fuerza o suelta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 36 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-3311-ED CRANKSHAFT DECALS ,_kWARNING...
  • Page 37 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149=3311=ED CRANKSHAFT ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 14 014 121-s 1 Crankshaft Assembly 14 079 20-s Linkage, Governor 14 340 01-s Key, Woodruff (Auto Choke) 1703012-s Bearing, Ball 14 100 08-s Nut, Hex Flange (M6) 14 126 22-s Control Assembly, Fixed Speed...
  • Page 38 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149-3311-ED OiL PAN / LUBRiCATiON BLOWER lj®_ HOUSING -- - -- A ND _"i_ 5 -- ..j ..iGNiTiON ELECTRICAL FILTRATION _---_-...
  • Page 39 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149=3311=ED OiL PAN/LUBRICATION BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 25 086 145-s 1 Screw, Hex Flange (M6) 14 100 08-s Nut, Hex Flange (M6) 14 123 13-s Dipstick/Tube Assembly 14 096 99-s Cover, Engine (Includes Key Numbers 14 027 03-s...
  • Page 40 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149=3311=ED I EXHAUST CRANKCASE -- 1 HEAD / VALVE / BREATHER ..FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 41 KOHLER 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER XT149=3311=ED EXHAUST CRANKCASE PART PART QTY. DESCRiPTiON QTY. DESCRIPTION 1410009-s 25 086 159-s 2 Nut, Hex Flange Lock Screw, Hex Flange (M6) 14 314 04-s 14 050 01-s Kit, Breather Filter Guard Assembly, Muffler 1406806-s Kit, Muffler Assembly (Includes Cover Gasket, (includes Gasket)
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
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