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550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Rear-Discharge Model No. 917.388193 • EspaSol, p. 18 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...
7-10 Repair Parts ........34-42 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.
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 &...
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.
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.
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...
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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 product.
TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrowninto the eyes, used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: which can result in severe o Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eye damage.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level. TO STOP ENGINE 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. o To stop engine, release operator pres- 3. You receive a container of oil with the ence control bar. unit. Slowly pour the entire container TO START ENGINE down the oil fill spout into the engine.
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MULCHING 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. o 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.
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...
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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 TO SHARPEN BLADE . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-...
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TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mowerto drain 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove is empty.
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,_ 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...
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 FOLD ""...
CYLINDER o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. o Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 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 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.
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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: •...
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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 y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
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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.
Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado f6nico por parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
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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.
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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 sobre su segadora o en la literatura...
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PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extrahos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
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1. AsegOrese quela segadora estenivelada. problemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el 2. Remueva la varilamedidora de aceitedel sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo tubodedesarga de aceite. por un periodo de 30 d[as o m_.s. Vacie el 3. Ustedrecibeunenvase deaceiteconla estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el unidad.Viertalentamente e l envase entero...
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• Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con semana. Siegue de norte a sur una semana y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima el uso y los recogedores recaudarb.n menos cesped.
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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...
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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- pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados ando haga el mantenimiento. mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n LLANTAS de este manual.
PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR Envuelva el elemento del filtro en una tela y AVlSO:Antesde inclinar l a segadora paradre- sequelo apretandolo. natel aceite, d reneeltanquedecombustible Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa haciendo cotterel motorhastaqueel tanque delgada de aceite de motor limpio. Aprietelo estevacio.
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,_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.
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Barra de control POSICION Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el que exige PARA almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_.s. presencia det SEGAR operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
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ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.m- cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mb.s alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388193 ", 32 34...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388193 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 401623X004 21" Blade Selector Spring, Rear 406712 194179X479 Selector Knob 850977 Blade Adapter Upper Handle 87877 169708X479 Lower Handle 401173X004 Engine, Briggs & Stratton,...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802=1244-B1 8471 287':_ _%:-_- 562 L,_ _ 615 _-_ 404 _h 616 (?z:'% 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 Jl1940...
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550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Rear-Discharge Model No. 917.388193 • EspaSol, p. 18 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...
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7-10 Repair Parts ........34-42 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.
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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 &...
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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.
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.
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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...
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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 product.
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TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn SAFETVG'ASSES mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrowninto the eyes, used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: which can result in severe o Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eye damage.
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1. Be sure lawnmower is level. TO STOP ENGINE 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. o To stop engine, release operator pres- 3. You receive a container of oil with the ence control bar. unit. Slowly pour the entire container TO START ENGINE down the oil fill spout into the engine.
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MULCHING 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. o 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.
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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...
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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 TO SHARPEN BLADE . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-...
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TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mowerto drain 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove is empty.
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,_ 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...
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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 FOLD ""...
CYLINDER o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. o Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 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 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.
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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: •...
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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 y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
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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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Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. disehado f6nico por parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos ahos.
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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.
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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 sobre su segadora o en la literatura...
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PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que SEGURIDAD como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extrahos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
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1. AsegOrese quela segadora estenivelada. problemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el 2. Remueva la varilamedidora de aceitedel sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo tubodedesarga de aceite. por un periodo de 30 d[as o m_.s. Vacie el 3. Ustedrecibeunenvase deaceiteconla estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el unidad.Viertalentamente e l envase entero...
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• Los poros en los recogedores de cesped de Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a tela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo con semana. Siegue de norte a sur una semana y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima el uso y los recogedores recaudarb.n menos cesped.
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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...
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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- pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados ando haga el mantenimiento. mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n LLANTAS de este manual.
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PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR Envuelva el elemento del filtro en una tela y AVlSO:Antesde inclinar l a segadora paradre- sequelo apretandolo. natel aceite, d reneeltanquedecombustible Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa haciendo cotterel motorhastaqueel tanque delgada de aceite de motor limpio. Aprietelo estevacio.
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,_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.
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Barra de control POSICION Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el que exige PARA almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_.s. presencia det SEGAR operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
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ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cb.m- cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mb.s alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388193 ", 32 34...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388193 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 401623X004 21" Blade Selector Spring, Rear 406712 194179X479 Selector Knob 850977 Blade Adapter Upper Handle 87877 169708X479 Lower Handle 401173X004 Engine, Briggs & Stratton,...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802=1244-B1 8471 287':_ _%:-_- 562 L,_ _ 615 _-_ 404 _h 616 (?z:'% 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 Jl1940...
NEED MORE HELP? Y@Jll fir@ the answer and more on _anagemyhOmeoCOm _ for free! o Find this and a[[ your other product manuals online. o Get answers from our team of home experts. o Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. o Find information and tools to help with home projects.