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Craftsman 917.388480 Owner's Manual

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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
550 Series Briggs & Stratton
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388480
Engine
• Espa_ol, p. 18
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 1 550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388480 • Espa_ol, p. 18 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 Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts &...
  • Page 3 IoGENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand,and follow all instructions on the machine and in the mower. manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly il, SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...

  • 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: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone- phone sup- • chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod-...

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Mower

    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 J 11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5).
  • 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...
  • Page 8 To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result Grass Pivot pins Rear severe eye damage. Always catcher handle wear safety glasses...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    Engine oil cap Primer Gasoline MOWER ISNOWREADY FOR filler cap DISCHARGING O PERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 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.
  • Page 10 START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS 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"...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners lean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires _t _t _t Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen...
  • 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:...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT 1. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Be sure lawn mower is on level sur- face.
  • Page 14 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing f.<_ before performing any service position adjustments: Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot cotter Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a 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" • If possible, store your unit indoors the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height, Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otto comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemptacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 19 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.
  • 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. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Congratulaciones por su buena compra. , Ayuda rapida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra POSlCION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia del , 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...
  • 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 operaci6n de acolchamiento, La operaci6n de cualquier remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puede hacer que puerta trasera. salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir Pasador " " Puerta Mango dafios graves en estos.
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Tapa del CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA _posito de aceite PARAACOLCHAMtENTO 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.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR . Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- 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: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DECADAOECAOAI0 2 HORASO 100 ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Suettos Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controtar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA Se tiene que tener cuidado de mantenerla balanceada. Una cuchilla que no esta bal- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- anceada va a producir eventualmente daSo en ando haga el mantenimiento. la segadora o en el motor. * La cuchilla puede afilarse con una lima o en LLANTAS una rueda rectificadora.
  • Page 29 Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas de Vuelva a montar las partes y p6ngalas de vuelta en el carburador. operaci6n o por Io menos una vez al ado si la segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el ado. Tomillo MONTE UNO DE ESTOS PUNTOS...
  • Page 30 _DVERTENClA: Paraevitarlesi6nes serias, Posicion antesde darcalquier s ervico o dehacer ajustes: segar 1. Sueltela barrade control y pareel motor. 2. AsegOrese quela cuchilla y quetodaslas partesmovibles se hayandetenido comple- tamente. Clavija 3. Desconecte e l alambre de la bujiay p6n- galoen dondeno puedaentraren contacto Puntal hot(...
  • Page 31 lnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si PARA DOBLAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. Mango inferior Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 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 cambielo polvo y la mugre. con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la * Cubra su unidad con un forro protector 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. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mils alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10T802-1086-B1 287_/_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 163(_ 190A_ 48 SHORT BLOCK 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 J 11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10TS02-1086-B1 1630 612_ 12t8 724 0 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 88i' 1211 689 O 1210 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] 11036EMISSIONS LABEL I 11330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10TS02-1086-BI PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Gear-Cam 699650 Cylinder Assembly 691998 Short Block 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 793347 Manifold-Intake 299819s. Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 792388 Gasket-Intake 698691 Sump-Engine 792389. 790169 Head-Cylinder 691111 Screw (Intake Manifold) 698717.
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10TS02-1086-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495770 Diaphragm-Carburetor 699641 Seat-Valve (Intake) 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 699642 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 691236 Cup-Flywheel 699643 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) 692299 Retainer-Spring 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide 281505s PawI-Ratchet (Intake) 691251 494409 Seat-Check Valve Nut (Governor Control Lever) 692040 Dipstick...

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