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550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388203 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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.
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.
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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. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower been assem- Upper at the factory with the exception of...
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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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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...
Engine oilcap Primer Gasoline MOWER IS NOW READY FOR filler cap DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. IMPORTANT: Remove grass catcher with clippings , Check oil level before each use. Add oil from under lawn mower handle.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the product grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the and should be considered normal.
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 ENGINE OIL 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove fuel tank 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 ""...
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).
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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 representento 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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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...
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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.
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PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Tapa del posito de CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA aceite PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. Recogedor del cesped instalado. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL- La plancha acolchadora...
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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...
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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 • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es ando haga el mantenimiento. tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los LLANTAS pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados •...
arrancar el motory despues decadacinco(5) Lave el elemento del filtro en detergente horasde usocontinuado. Apriete el tap6ndel liquido y agua. aceiteenformasegura cadavezquereviseel Envuelva el elemento del fiitro en una telay nivel d elaceite. sequelo apretb.ndolo. PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa AVlSO:Antesde inclinar l a segadora paradre- delgada de aceite de motor limpio.
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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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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE A AOOO A almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_.s. Mango inferior """-- SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto periodo de tiempo, I[mpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
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ACEiTE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_tmbielo polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la •...
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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 917,388203 .."34 73 47 I 25_" 51 41 65 66...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388203 PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 194177X428 Control Bar 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear 850977 Blade Adapter Selector Knob 152124 194179X479 Upper Handle 87877 Hinge Spring 169708X479 Lower Handle 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH - - - Engine, Briggs &...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-1244-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK [ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL _.._ 842 #::% 524 _; 718_ _" _C_t_., 562 _ 615 (_P 4O4 (_ 635 i_', 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...
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550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388203 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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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.
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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. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower been assem- Upper at the factory with the exception of...
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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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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...
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Engine oilcap Primer Gasoline MOWER IS NOW READY FOR filler cap DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. IMPORTANT: Remove grass catcher with clippings , Check oil level before each use. Add oil from under lawn mower handle.
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the product grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the and should be considered normal.
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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 ENGINE OIL 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove fuel tank 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 ""...
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).
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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 representento 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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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...
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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.
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PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Tapa del posito de CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA aceite PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO La plancha acolchadora trasera removida. Recogedor del cesped instalado. La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada. PARA DESCARGA LATERAL- La plancha acolchadora...
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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...
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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 • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es ando haga el mantenimiento. tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los LLANTAS pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados •...
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arrancar el motory despues decadacinco(5) Lave el elemento del filtro en detergente horasde usocontinuado. Apriete el tap6ndel liquido y agua. aceiteenformasegura cadavezquereviseel Envuelva el elemento del fiitro en una telay nivel d elaceite. sequelo apretb.ndolo. PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa AVlSO:Antesde inclinar l a segadora paradre- delgada de aceite de motor limpio.
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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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Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE A AOOO A almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_.s. Mango inferior """-- SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto periodo de tiempo, I[mpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
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ACEiTE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_tmbielo polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la •...
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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 917,388203 .."34 73 47 I 25_" 51 41 65 66...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388203 PART PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 194177X428 Control Bar 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear 850977 Blade Adapter Selector Knob 152124 194179X479 Upper Handle 87877 Hinge Spring 169708X479 Lower Handle 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH - - - Engine, Briggs &...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-1244-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK [ 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL _.._ 842 #::% 524 _; 718_ _" _C_t_., 562 _ 615 (_P 4O4 (_ 635 i_', 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...
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