Owner's Manual

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER6.75 Horsepower

Power-Propelled21" Multi-Cut

Model No.

917.370733

• EspaSol, p. 20

CAUTION:Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

U.S.A.

Warranty ................................................... 2Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4Product Specifications .............................. 4Assembly ! Pre-Operation ..................... 6-7Operation ............................................. 8-12Maintenance Schedule ........................... 13

Maintenance ...................................... 13-16

Service and Adjustments ................... 16-17Storage .............................................. 17-18Troubleshooting ................................. 18-19Repair Parts ....................................... 38-45Sears Service .......................... Back Cover

2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material orworkmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store,Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repairproves impossible).

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this Lawn Mower isever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items that become worn during normal use, such as rotary mowerblades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bentcrackshafts and the failure to assemble, operate or maintain this Lawn Moweraccording to all supplied product instructions.

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in seriousinjury or death.

&Look for this symbol to point out impor-tant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

& WARNING: In order to prevent ac-cidental starting when setting up, trans-porting, adjusting or making repairs,always disconnect spark plug wire andplace wire where it cannot come in contactwith plug.

&WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of itsconstituents, and certain vehicle componentscontain or emit chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer and birth defectsor other reproductive harm.

&WARNING: Battery posts, terminals andrelated accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Washhands after handling.

_:_ CAUTION: Muffler and other engineparts become extremely hot duringoperation and remain hot after engine hasstopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,stay away from these areas.

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I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow allinstructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and the properuse of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, whoare familiar with the instructions, to oper-ate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., whichcould be picked up and thrown by blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.

• Do not operate the mower when bare-foot or wearing open sandals. Alwayswear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unlessabsolutely necessary. Always look downand behind before and while movingbackwards.

• Never direct discharged material towardanyone. Avoid discharging materialagainst a wall or obstruction. Materialmay richochet back toward the opera-tor. Stop the blade when crossing gravelsurfaces.

• Do not operate the mower withoutproper guards, plates, grass catcher orother safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation ofaccessories. Only use accessories ap-proved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the equipment, before cleaning themower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait untilthe blade comes to complete stop beforeremoving grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.

• Do not operate the machine while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass.Always be sure of your footing: keep afirm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mech-anism or drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine.• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) andcheck immediately for the cause. Vibra-tion is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side shields when operatingmower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip &fall accidents which can result in severe in-

jury. All slopes require extra caution. If youfeel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: neverup and down. Exercise extreme cautionwhen changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tallgrass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches orembankments. The operator could losefooting or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-

ing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to the machineand the mowing activity. Never assumethat children will remain where you lastsaw them.• Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards,look behind and down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the ma-chine.

• Use extra care when approaching blindcorners, shrubs, trees, or other objectsthat may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely flammable and thevapors are explosive.• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition.• Use only an approved container.• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to coolbefore refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.• Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er where there is an open flame, sparkor pilot light such as a water heater or onother appliances.

• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle,ona truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on theground. If this is not possible,thenrefuel suchequipmentwith a portablecontainer,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or containeropeningatall timesuntil fueling is complete. Donot use a nozzle lock-opendevice.

• If fuel isspilled on clothing,changeclothingimmediately.

• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegascap and tightensecurely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wireaway from the plug to prevent accidentalstarting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keep equip-ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Checktheir proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, orother debris build-up. Clean oil or fuelspillage. Allow machine to cool beforestoring.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if youstrike an object. Repair, if necessary,before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel heightadjustments while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose moving parts orallow objects to be thrown. Frequentlycheck components and replace withmanufacturer's recommended parts,when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, anduse extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor set-ting or overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-tion labels, as necessary.

AWARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine andshould not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered orgrass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a sparkarrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, itshould be maintained in effective working order by the operator.In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the CaliforniaPublic Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply onfederal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest SearsParts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)

Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces

Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19HX

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.

• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower

housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

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Repair Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart pur-chase. Your new Craftsman® product isdesigned and manufactured for years ofdependable operation. But like all prod-ucts, it may require repair from time totime. That's when having a Repair Protec-tion Agreement can save you money andaggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreementnow and protect yourself from unexpectedhassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:• Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sional repair specialists.• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts notcovered by the agreement; also, 10%off regular price of preventive mainte-nance check.

• Fast help by phone- phone sup-port from a Sears representative onproducts requiring in-home repair, plusconvenient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, asimple phone call is all that it takes for youto schedule service. You can call anytimeday or night, or schedule a service ap-pointment online.Sears has over 12,000 professional repairspecialists, who have access to over 4.5million quality parts and accessories.That's the kind of professionalism you cancount on to help prolong the life of yournew purchase for years to come. Purchaseyour Repair Protection Agreement today!Some limitations and exclusions apply.For prices and additional informationcall 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of homeappliances, garage door openers, waterheaters, and other major home items, inthe U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are notshipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets andservice centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPINGDEFLECTORS

FORREAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERSFOR

REAR DISCHARGELAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERSFOR

SIDE DISCHARGELAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS

5WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in Operatorits entirety before you attempt to assemble Ior operate your new lawn mower, control barIMPORTANT: This lawn mower is

shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine.Your new lawn mower has been assem-

bled at the factory with the exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping UPpurposes. All parts such as nuts, washers,bolts, etc., necessary to complete the as-sembly have been placed in the parts bag.To ensure safe and proper operation of _ "

your lawn mower, all parts and hardwareyou assemble must be tightened securely.Use the correct tools as necessary toensure proper tightness.

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MOWINGPOSITION

Upperhandle

Handleknob

Lower handle

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON Handle

1. Remove loose parts included with bracketmower.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.3. Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lowerhandle and padding holding operatorpresence control bar to upper handle. Knob

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton andcheck carton thorougly for additionalloose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully soas not to pinch or damage control cables.1. Raise lower handle section to operating

position and align hole in handle with oneof three height positioning holes.

2. Insert handle bolt through handle andbracket and secure with knob.

3. Repeat for opposite side of handle.4. Remove protective padding, raise up-

per handle section into place on lowerhandle and tighten both handle knobs.

5. Remove any packing material fromaround control bar.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjustedfor your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust-ments section of this manual.

"Bolt

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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bagwith rigid part of bag on the bottom.Make sure the frame handle is outside

of the bag top.2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, holdthem in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

Vinyl Framebindings opening

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be chargedbefore you can start your lawn mower.1. Connect battery charger connector

(male) to harness connector (female).2. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet.

3. Leave battery charger connected for24 hours before starting your enginefor the first time.

4. After charging, disconnect harnessconnector (female) from battery char-ger connector (male).

Connect your battery charger to chargebattery after each use.IMPORTANT: The engine will not re-charge your battery.At the end of the mowing season thebattery should be charged for 48 hours to,_otect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect theengine connector (male) from the batteryconnector (female) to prevent accidentalstarting when transporting or storing yourlawn mower after the season.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to beused as a mulcher. To convert mower to

bagging or discharging, see "TO CON-VERT MOWER" in the Operation sectionof this manual.

Batter, Batterybox

ChargerHarness connectorconnector (male)(female)

Engine connector (male)

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 familiarizeyourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with theproduct. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDSOR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Drivecontrol

lever_

Operator presence control bar

Key start

Handle knob

Auxiliarystarterhandle

Drive cover

Engine oil cap with dipstick

Grasscatche_

Gasoline filler cap

Air filter

Muffler

plug

Mulcher door'Wheel adjuster

Housinc (on each wheel)

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of theAmerican National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-mission. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar- mustbe held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine.Auxiliary starter handle - used for start-ing engine.

Key start switch - used for starting engine.Mulcher door - allows conversion to

discharging or bagging operation.Drive control lever- used to engage

8 power-propelled forward motion of mower.

The operationof anySAFETYGLASSESlawn mower can result

in foreign objects throwninto the eyes, which canresult in severe eye dam-

age. Always wear safety glasses or eyeshields while operating your lawn moweror performing any adjustments or repairs.We recommend a standard safety glassesor wide vision safety mask worn overspectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINESPEED

The engine speed was set at the factoryfor optimum performance. Speed is notadjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: Federal regulations requirean engine control to be installed on thislawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not underany circumstances attempt to defeat thefunction of the operator control. The bladeturns when the engine is running.• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar whichrequires the operator to be positionedbehind the lawn mower handle to start

and operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL

• Self-propelling is controlled by hold-ing the operator presence control bardown to the handle and pulling the drivecontrol lever rearward to the handle.The farther toward the handle the leveris pulled, the faster the unit will travel.

• Forward motion will stop when eitherthe operator presence control bar ordrive control lever are released. To stopforward motion without stopping engine,release the drive control lever only. Holdoperator presence control bar downagainst handle to continue mowingwithout self-propelling.

NOTE: If after releasing the drive controlthe mower will not roll backwards, pushthe mower forward slightly to disengagedrive wheels.

sesence control bar

DrivecontrolTO lever

ENGAGE DRIVEAdjustment DRIVE CONTROLturnbuckle CONTROL DISENGAGED

DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

Over time, the drive control system maybecome "loose", resulting in decreasedspeed. There is a turnbuckle on the drivecontrol housing to increase tension on thedrive cable. Proceed as follows:1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug

wire from spark plug.2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to

increase drive speed.3. Operate mower to test drive speed.

Readjust as required.4. If condition fails to improve after the

above steps (forward speed remainsthe same), your drive belt is worn andshould be replaced.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHTRaise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut, adjust cutting height to suityour requirements. Medium position isbest for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-juster lever toward wheel. Move wheelup or down to suit your requirements. Besure all wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positionedwhen plate tab inserts into hole in lever.Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)allow lever to be positioned between theplate tabs.

LEVER BACKWARDTO LOWER MOWER

Plate tab

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to beused as a mulcher. To convert to baggingor discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Open rear door and remove mulcherplug. Store mulcher plug in a safeplace.

• You can now install the grass catcher oroptional clipping deflector.

• To convert to mulching or dischargingoperation, install mulcher plug into reardischarge opening of mower.

Discharge deflector

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Mulcher plug

SIDE DISCHARGING

• Mulcher plug must be installed into reardischarge opening of mower.

• Open mulcher door and install dis-charge deflector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for dischargingoperation.

• To convert to mulching or baggingoperation, discharge deflector must beremoved and mulcher door closed.

Open mulcher door

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHENCONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Rear mulcher plug removed.2. Grass catcher installed.3. Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear mulcher plug installed.2. Discharge deflector installed.ACAUTION: Do not run your lawnmower without mulcher plug or approvedgrass catcher in place. Never attempt tooperate the lawn mower with the rear doorremoved or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using theframe handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag.NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINEADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine. For type and grade of oil touse, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenancesection of this manual.• I, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine withoil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffleron startup.1. Be sure lawnmower is level.

2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.3. You receive a container of oil with the

unit. Slowly pour the entire containerdown the oil fill spout into the engine.

NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz.due to residual oil in engine from themanufacturers 100% quality testing. Whenchanging oil you may need 20 oz.4. Insert and tighten dipstick.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 mayneed to change the oil more oftenunder dusty, dirty conditions. See "TOCHANGE ENGINE Oil" in the Mainte-nance section of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.

Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.Purchase fuel in quantities that can beused within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-ness.

A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil orfuel. Do not store, spill or use gasolinenear an open flame.

A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-nol) can attract moisture which leads toseparation and formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage. Toavoid engine problems, the fuel systemshould be emptied before storage of 30days or longer. Empty the gas tank, startthe engine and let it run until the fuel linesand carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelnext season. See Storage Instructions foradditional information. Never use engineor carburetor cleaner products in the fueltank or permanent damage may occur.

Engineoil cap

Gasolinefiller cap

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, release operator pres-ence control bar.

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on theengine, a small amount of smoke may bepresent during the initial use of the productand should be considered normal.

1. To start a cold engine, push primer three(3) times before trying to start. Use a firmpush. This step is not usually necessarywhen starting an engine which has al-ready run for a few minutes.

2. Hold operator presence control bardownto the handle and turn the start key.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine morethan five continous seconds between each

time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 secondsbetween each attempt.• To start engine using the rope starter,

follow the steps above. Exchange theuse of the starter rope for start key.Pull starter handle quickly. Do not allowstarter rope to snap back.

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NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces-sary to repeat priming steps. In warmerweather over priming may cause floodingand engine will not start. If you do floodengine wait a few minutes before at-tempting to start and do not repeat primingsteps.

MOWING TIPS

A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher

blade attachments on your mower. Suchattachments are hazardous, will damageyour mower and could void your warranty.

• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from overloading theengine and leaving clumps of grass clip-pings. It may also be necessary to re-duce ground speed and/or run the lawnmower over the area a second time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce thewidth of cut by overlapping previouslycut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most cut-ting conditions, the engine speed shouldbe set in the FAST position.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can be-come filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. Toprevent this, regularly hose catcher offwith water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clearand clean of grass clippings and chaff.This will help engine air flow and extendengine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep mower housing free of built-upgrass and trash. See "CLEANING" in theMaintenance section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recutthe grass clippings many times andreduce them in size so that as they fallonto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed. Also, themulched grass will biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrients for the lawn. Alwaysmulch with your highest engine (blade)speed as this will provide the best recut-ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.Wet grass tends to form clumps andinterferes with the mulching action. Thebest time to mow your lawn is the earlyafternoon. At this time the grass hasdried, yet the newly cut area will not beexposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mowercutting height so that the lawn mowercuts off only the top one-third of thegrass blades. If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary to raise the height ofcut to reduce pushing effort and to keepfrom overloading the engine and leavingclumps of mulched grass. For extremelyheavy grass, reduce your width of cutby overlapping previously cut path andmow slowly.

MAX 1/3

• Certain types of grass and grassconditions may require that an area bemulched a second time to completelyhide the clippings. When doing a sec-ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) tothe first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from weekto week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the nextweek. This will help prevent matting andgraining of the lawn.

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MAINTENANCESCHEDULECheck 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 ***

W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

_ ubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

Check Engine Oil level

E Change Engine Oil

N Clean Air Filter

_ Inspect Muffler

N Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFOREEACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE

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*** Power-Propelled mowers**** Use a scraper

to clean under deck

1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy toad or in high outdoor temperatures.2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.5 - And after each 5 hours of use.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does notcover items that have been subjected tooperator abuse or negligence. To receivefull value from the warranty, operator mustmaintain unit as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be madeperiodically to properly maintain your unit.At least once a season, check to see ifyou should make any of the adjustmentsdescribed in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual.

• At least once a year, replace the sparkplug, clean or replace air filter elementand check blade for wear. A new sparkplug and clean/new air filter elementassure proper air-fuel mixture and helpyour engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in thismanual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

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LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjuster (oneach wheel)

(_) Engine oil

Mulcherdoor hinge

pin

(_) Rear doorhinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pins

_ Spray lubricantSee "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plasticwheel bearings. Viscous lubricants willattract dust and dirt that will shorten the life ofthe self-lubricating bearings. If you feel theymust be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

3graphite type lubricant sparingly.1

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insectcontrol chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharpobjects and other hazards that maycause tire damage.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check rear drive wheels each time beforeyou mow to be sure they move freely.The wheels not turning freely means trash,grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel areaand must be cleaned to free drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, besure to clean both rear wheels.

BLADE CARE

For best results, blade must be kept sharp.Replace a bent or damaged blade.A CAUTION: Use only a replacement bladeapproved by the manufacturer of your mower.Using a blade not approved by the manu-facturer of your mower is hazardous, coulddamage your mower and void your warranty.

TO REMOVE BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug and place wire where it cannotcome in contact with plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Makesure air filter and carburetor are up.

3. Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade fromturning when removing blade bolt.

NOTE: Protect your hands with glovesand/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

5. Remove blade & attaching hardware(bolt, lock washer & hardened washer).

TO REPLACE BLADE

1. Position blade on the blade adapteraligning the two (2) holes in the bladewith the raised lugs on the adapter.

2. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo-site sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

3. Install the blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.4. Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten theblade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

If bolt needs replacing, replace only withapproved bolt shown in the Repair Partssection of this manual.

Blade adapter Key

Lockwasher _ _/

bolt Hardened

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Crankshaft

ICrankshaft

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpeningthe blade - but if you do, be sure the blade isbalanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

eventual damage to mower or engine.• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail intoa beam or wall. Leave about one inch of

the straight nail exposed. Place centerhole of blade over the head of the nail.If blade is balanced, it should remain ina horizontal position. If either end of theblade moves downward, sharpen theheavy end until the blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed withwater, but must be dry when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for dam-age or deterioration. Through normaluse it will wear. If catcher needs replac-ing, replace only with approved replace-ment catcher shown in the Repair Partssection of this manual. Give the lawn

mower model number when ordering.GEAR CASE

• To keep your drive system workingproperly, the gear case and area aroundthe drive should be kept clean and freeof trash build-up. Clean under the drivecover twice a season.

• The gear case is filled with lubricant to theproper level at the factory. The only timethe lubricant needs attention is if service

has been performed on the gear case.• If lubricant is required, use only Elf Mul-

tis EP00. Do not substitute.

ENGINELUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SG-SL Select the

oil's SAE viscosity grade according to yourexpected operating temperature.

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30etc.)improve starting incoldweather,thesemulti-viscosityoils willresult in increasedoil consumptionwhenusedabove32°F. Checkyourengineoillevelmorefrequently to avoidpossibleengine damagefrom runninglow onoil.Changethe oil after every25 hoursof op-erationorat leastonce a year if the moweris not usedfor 25 hours in one year.Checkthe crankcaseoil level beforestarting the engineand after each five (5)hoursof continuoususe.Tightenoil plugsecurelyeach time youcheck the oil level.TO CHANGEENGINEOILNOTE: Beforetipping lawnmowerto drainoil, emptyfuel tank by runningengine untilfuel tank is empty.1. Disconnectspark plugwire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannotcome in contact with plug.

2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on aclean surface.

3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shownand drain oil into a suitable container.Rock lawn mower back and forth to re-

move any oil trapped inside of engine.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove.

2. Carefully remove cartridge.3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur-

face. If very dirty, replace cartridge._CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, suchas kerosene, are not to be used to cleancartridge. They may cause deteriorationof the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Donot use pressurized air to clean or drycartridge.4. Install cartridge, then replace cover

making sure the tabs are aligned withthe slots in the back plate. Fastenscrew securely.

Back plate

Cart_

MUFFLER

/

SlotCover

tab

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.

4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawnmower or side of engine.

5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout,stopping every few ounces to check theoil level with the dipstick.

6. Stop adding oil when you reach theFULL mark on the dipstick. Wait aminute to allow oil to settle.

7. Continue adding small amounts of oil,rechecking the dipstick until oil levelsettles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, orengine will smoke heavily from the muf-fler on startup.

8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstickbefore starting engine.

9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and maybe damaged by using a dirty air filter.Replace the air filter cartridge every 100hours of operation or every season, which-ever occurs first. Service air cleaner more

often under dusty conditions.15

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning ofeach mowing season or after every 100hours of operation, whichever occursfirst. Spark plug type and gap settingare shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFIC-ATIONS" section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep mower housing free of built-grassand trash. Clean the underside of yourmower after each use.

ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wirefrom spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in contact with plug.

• Clean the underside of your lawnmower by scraping to remove build-upof grass and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash fromaccumulating. A clogged engine runshotter and shortens engine life.Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.

We do not recommendusing a gardenhose to cleanlawnmower unlesstheelectricalsystem,muffler,air filter andcarburetorare coveredto keepwaterout. Water in enginecan result in short-ened enginelife.

CLEAN UNDERDRIVECOVERCleanunderdrivecoverat least twice a sea-son. Scrape underside of cover with puttyknife or similar tool to remove any build-upof trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

• ILWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments:.

2.3.

contact with plug.

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 come in

LAWN MOWERTO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual.REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between therear wheels of your mower, is provided tominimize the possibility that objects willbe thrown out of the rear of the mowerinto the operator mowing position. If thedeflector becomes damaged, it should bereplaced.TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug and place wire where it cannotcome in contact with plug.

2. Remove screws retaining drive cover(not shown); and remove drive coverfrom lawn mower housing.

3. Remove drive cable from anchor, thendetach it and return spring from idlerarm assembly.

Drive ulley _ _ Drive cable anchor

ir- n .ous es222, \

II ', N Drivebe,t // /

e,t . eturo , ,erar keepers Hex nut _ spring assembly

4. Remove idler arm assembly fromhousing by removing hex nut; then 5.remove drive belt from drive pulley, beltkeepers and idler arm assembly. 6.

5. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up. 7.6. Remove screw securing debris shield.

Note that the debris shield has a tab 8.which fits into a gap in the housing.

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C_nksha_

Housing hole adapter

Hardenedwasher

Bladebolt

Trailing edge-- Lock-washer

7. Use a wood block between blade andmower housing to prevent blade fromturning when removing blade bolt.

NOTE: Protect your hands with glovesand/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.8. Remove blade bolt.

9. Remove blade, attaching hardware(bolt, lock washer, hardened washer),blade adapter and debris shield. Notethat the debris shield has a tab which

fits into the housing hole.10. Remove drive belt from engine pulley;

discard old belt.

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT

1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley.2. Route the other end of the new drive

belt through hole in housing.3. Return mower to upright position.4. Install new drive belt into idler arm

assembly, then around the drive pulley.Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers.Reattach idler arm assembly with hexnut previously removed.Turn lawn mower on its side. Makesure air filter and carburetor are up.Reattach debris shield to housing withtab of debris shield in housing hole.Position blade on the blade adapteraligning the two (2) holes in the bladewith the raised lugs on the adapter.

9. Be sure the trailingedgeof blade (op-positesharp edge) is up towardtheengineas shown.

10.Installthe bladeboltwith the lockwasher and hardenedwasher intobladeadapterand crankshaft.

11.Useblockof woodbetweenbladeandlawnmower housingand tighten thebladebolt, turningclockwise.

• The recommendedtighteningtorque is35-40ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Bladebolt is heat treated.If bolt needsreplacing,replaceonly withapprovedbolt shownin the RepairPartssection of this manual.12.Return mowerto uprightposition.13.Reattachdrive cableand returnspring

to the idlerarm assembly,then reat-tachdrive cableto anchor.

14.Reattachdrive coverwith screw(s)previouslyremoved.

15.Connectspark plugwire to sparkplug.TO ADJUST HANDLEYourhandlehas three (3) heightpositions- adjustto a height that suitsyou.1. Removeknob and carriagebolt on one

sideof the lower handle.2. While holdinghandleassembly,

removeknoband carriagebolt fromoppositeside,align hole in handlewithdesiredhole in handlebracketandreassemblebolt and knoband tightensecurely.

3. Align oppositeside of handlewithsamepositioningholeand securewithbolt and knob.

HicMed.-.

Knob

ENGINE

JHandle

acket

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Donot attempt to increase engine speed or itmay result in personal injury. If you believethat engine is running too fast or too slow,take your mower to a Sears or other qualifiedservice center for repair and adjustment.CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If yourengine does not operate properly due to sus-pected carburetor problems, take your lawnmower to a Sears or other qualified servicecenter for repair and/or adjustment.IMPORTANT: Never tamperwith the enginegovernor, which is factory set for proper en-gine speed. Overspeeding the engine abovethe factory high speed setting can be danger-ous. If you think the engine-governed highspeed needs adjusting, contact a Sears orother qualified service center, which hasproper equipment and experience to makeany necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unitwill not be used for 30 days or more. 1.LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove 2.all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in aclean, dry area.1. Clean entire lawn mower (See

"CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- Operatortion of this manual). I

2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance control barsection of this manual.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, andpins are securely fastened. Inspectmoving parts for damage, breakageand wear. Replace if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paintsurfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE _

You can fold your handle for storage. 17 _:

Loosen the two (2) handle knobs onsides of the upper handle and allowhandle to fold down to the rear.

Remove the two (2) handle knobs andcarriage bolts on sides of the lower handleand pivot entire handle assembly forwardand allow it to rest on mower.

MOWINGPOSITION

FOLDFORWARDFORSTORAGE

/ /

/'/_'-" Upper/'/' handle

,///

Handleknob

Handle __bracket J Bolt

J

Knob \ \3. Reinstall knobs and carriage boltsto lower

handle / handle brackets for safe keeping.• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, lower handle will requiremanually locking into mowing position.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle forstorage or transportation, be sure to foldthe handle as shown or you may damagethe control cables.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential fuelsystem parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until the fuel linesand carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-ternative in minimizing the formation of fuelgum deposits during storage. Add stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on sta-bilizer container. Run engine at least 10minutes after adding stabilizer to allow thestabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do notempty the gas tank and carburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe Maintenance section of this manual).CYLINDER

1. Remove spark plug.2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times

to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug.BATTERY

Disconnect the battery from the engineconnector and charge battery 48 hours.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one seasonto another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your canstarts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in yourgasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors andcover it to protect it from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-tive cover that does not retain moisture.Do not use plastic. Plastic cannotbreathe, which allows condensation toform and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm._ICAUTION: Never store the lawn

mower with gasoline in the tank inside abuilding where fumes may reach an openflame or spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directedto a Sears Parts & Repair Center.

PROBLEM CAUSE

Dirty air filter.Out of fuel.Stale fuel.

Water in fuel.

Does not start 1.2.3.

4.

5.6.7.

8.

CORRECTION

1. Clean/replace air filter.2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Empty fuel tank and refill tankwith fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Empty fuel tank and refill tankwith fresh, clean gasoline.

Spark plug wire disconnected.Bad spark plug.Loose blade or broken

blade adapter.Control bar in released

position.

5. Connect wire to plug.6. Replace spark plug.7. Tighten blade bolt or

replace blade adapter.8. Depress control bar to

handle.

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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directedto a Sears Parts & Repair Center,

CAUSEPROBLEM

Does not start

(continued)

Loss of power

Poor cut -uneven

Excessivevibration

Starter ropehard to pull

Grass catcher

not filling(If so equipped)

Hard to push

Loss of driveor slowing ofdrive speed

9. Control bar defective.

10. Fuel valve lever (if soequipped) in OFF position.

11 .Weak battery (if equipped).12. Disconnected battery

connector (if equipped).

1. Rear of mower housing orblade dragging in grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.3. Dirty air filter.4. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

5. Too much oil in engine.6. Walking speed too fast.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildup of grass, leavesand trash under mower.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

1. Engine flywheel brake is onwhen control bar is released.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter broken.4. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Cutting height too low.2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher not venting air.

1. Grass is too high or wheelheight is too low.

2. Rear of mower housing orblade dragging in grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position notright for you.

1. Belt wear.2. Belt off of pulley.3. Drive cable worn or broken.

4. "Loose" drive control system.

CORRECTION

9. Replace control bar.10. Turn fuel valve lever

to the ON position.11. Charge battery.12. Connect battery to engine.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise cutting height.3. Clean/replace air filter.4. Clean underside of mower

housing.5. Check oil level.

6. Cut at slower walking speed.

1. Replace blade. Tightenblade bolt.

2. Set all wheels at sameheight.

3. Clean underside ofmower housing.

1. Replace blade. Tightenblade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress control bar toupper handle beforepulling the starter rope.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.3. Replace blade adapter.4. Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface.

1. Raise cutting height.2. Replace blade.3. Clean grass catcher.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of mower housingone (1) setting higher.

3. Empty grass catcher.4. Adjust handle height to suit.

1. Check/replace drive belt.2. Check/reinstall drive belt.

3. Replace drive cable.4. Adjust drive control.

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Garantia ......................................................... 20Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 22Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n .......................... 24-25Operaci6n ................................................. 26-28Mantenimiento .......................................... 31-34

Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 31Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 34-35Almacenamiento ....................................... 35-36Identificacion de problemas ...................... 36-37Partes de repuesto .................................. 38-45Servicio Sears .................................. Contratapa

GARANTiA TOTAL DE LA CORTADORA DE ClaSPED CRAFTSMAN POR 2 ANOS

Siesta Segadora Craftsman Ilega a presentar algQn desperfecto per defectos de materialeso fabricacion durante un plazo de dos a_os a partir de la fecha de compra, Ilevela de vuelta acualquiera de las tiendas Sears, al Centre de Repuestos y Reparacion, o a otro comercio donde sevendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen,en caso que no sea posible repararla).

Siesta Segadora Ilega a ser utilizada con fines comerciales o arrendada, la presente garantia tendravigencia per s61o 90 dias a partir de la fecha de compra.

La presente garantia no cubre:

• Aquellas piezas fungibles que se desgastan por el uso normal, tales come las cuchillas rotatoriasde la cortadora, los adaptadores de las cuchillas, las correas, los filtros de aire y las bujias.

• Aquellas reparaciones que haya que hacer debido a mal uso o negligencia per parte del operador,incluidos el arbol del cigQe_al torcido u omisiones relativas al armado, manejo o mantenimieno dela Segadora en un todo de acuerdo a las instrucciones provistas con el equipo.

La presente garantia se aplicara solamente en tanto el articulo sea usado en los Estados Unidos.

Esta garantia le otorga a usted derechos legales especificos; puede que usted tenga, ademas, otrosderechos, los cuales varian de estado a estado.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANTE: Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies yde lanzar objetos. Si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producirlesiones graves o la muerte.

_JkBusque este simbolo que se_ala las precau-ciones de seguridad de importancia. Quieredecir- iiiATENCION!!! iiiESTE ALERTO))(SU SEGURtDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA.

_kADVERTENClA: Siempre desconecte elalambre de la bujia y pongalo donde no puedaentrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar elarranque per accidente, durante la preparacion,el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacenreparaciones.

_,ADVERTENClA: Los bornes, terminales yaccesorios relativos de la bateria contienenplomo o compuestos de plomo, productosquimicos conocidos en el Estado de Californiacome causa de cancer y defectos al nacimientou otros da_os reproductivos. Lavar las manosdespues de manipularlos.

,APRECAUCl6N: El tubo de escape del motor,algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos com-ponentes del vehiculo contienen o desprendenproductos quimicos conocidos en el Estado deCalifornia come causa de cancer y defectos alnacimiento u otros da_os reproductivos.

_PRECAUCl6N: El silenciador y otras piezasdel motor Ilegan a sre extremadamente calien-tes durante la operaciSn y siguen siendo cali-entes despues de que el motor haya parade.Para evitar quemaduras severas, permanezcalejos de estas areas.

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I. OPERACION• Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse

comp]etamente con los controles y e] usocorrecto de ]a maquina. Para esto, debe leer

y comprender todas ]as instrucciones que

aparecen en ]a maquina yen los manua]es

de operacion.

• No ponga ]as manos o los pies cerca odebajo de ]as partes rotatorias. Mantengase

siempre lejos de ]a abertura de ]a descarga.

• Permita que so]amente ]as personas re-

sponsab]es que esten familiarizadas con lasinstrucciones operen ]a m_lquina.

• Despeje e] _lrea de objetos tales como pie-

dras, juguetes, a]ambres, huesos, palos, etc.

que pueden ser recogidos y lanzados por lascuchillas.

• Asegurese que e] _lrea no se ha]len per-

sonas, antes de segar. Pare la m_lquina si

a]guien entra el3 e] _lrea.

• No opere ]a maquina sin zapatos o consanda]ias abiertas. P6ngase siempre zapatoss61idos.

• No tire de la segadora hacia atras a menosque sea absolutamente necesario. Miresiempre hacia abajo y hacia detras antes ymientras que se mueve hacia atras.

• Nunca dirigir el material descargado hacialas personas. Evitar descargar materialcontra paredes o barreras. El material puederetornar al operador. Para la cuchilla cuandose pasa por superficies de grava.

• No opere la segadora sin los respectivosresguardos, las placas, el recogedor decesped u otros aditamentos dise ados parasu protecci6n y seguridad.

• Refierase alas instrucciones del fabricantepara el funcionamiento e instalaci6n deaccesorios. Use Onicamente accesoriosaprobados por el fabricante.

• Detenga la cuchilla o las cuchillas cuandocruce por calzadas, calles o caminos degrava.

• Parar el motor cada vez que se abandona elaparato, antes de limpiar la segadora o deremover residuos del tubo.

• Apagar el motor y esperar hasta que lascuchillas esten completamente paradasantes de remover el receptor de hierba.

• Segar solamente con luz del dia o con unabuena luz artificial.

• No opere la m_lquina bajo la influencia delalcohol o de las drogas.

• Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierbaeste mojada. AsegOrese siempre de tenerbuena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga elmango firmemente y camine; nunca corra.

• Desconectar el mecanismo de propulsi6naut6noma o el embrague de transmisi6n enlas segadoras que Io tienen antes de poneren marcha el motor.

• Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de unamanera anormal, pare el motor y revise deinmediato para averiguar la causa. General-mente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existealguna averia.

• Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojoscon proteccion lateral cuando opere la sega-dora.

II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTASLos accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia enlas cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido aresbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultaren graves lesiones. Operar la recortadora encuestas requiere mayor concentracion. Si sesiente inseguro en una cuesta, no la recorte.HACER:• Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de

la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo.Proceda con extrema precaucion cuandocambie de direccion en las cuestas.

• Renueva todos los objetos extraSos, talescomo guijarros, ramas, etc.

• Debe prestar atencion a hoyos, baches oprotuberancias. Recuerde que la hierba altapuede esconder obstaculos.

NO HACER:• No recorte cerca de pendientes, zanjas o

terraplenes. El operador puede perder latracci6n en los pies o el equilibrio.

• No recorte cuestas demasiado inclinadas.• No recorte en hierba mojada. La reducci6n

en la tracci6n de la pisada puede causarresbalones.

III. NINOSSe pueden producir accidentes tragicos si eloperador no presta atencion a la presenciade los niSos. A menudo, los niSos se sientenatraidos por la maquina y por la actividad dela siega. Nunca suponga que los niSos van apermanecer en el mismo lugar donde los viopor Qltima vez.• Mantenga a los niSos alejados del area de

la siega y bajo el cuidado estricto de otrapersona adulta responsable.

• Este alerta y apague la maquina si hay niSosque entran al area.

• Antes y cuando este retrocediendo, mirehacia atras y hacia abajo para verificar si hayniSos peque5os.

• Nunca permita que los ni5os operen la ma-quina.

• Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerquea esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a losarbustos, arboles u otros objetos que puedeninterferir con su linea de vision.

IV. MANEJO SEGURO DE GASOLINAUsar mucha atenci6n cuando se maneja gaso-lina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable ylos vapores son explosivos.• Apagar todos los cigarrillos, cigarros, pipas y

otras fuentes de ignici6n.• Usar solo un contenedor apropiado.• Nunca quitar el tap6n de la gasolina o a5adir

carburante con el motor en marcha. Esperarque el motor se enfrie antes de repostar lagasolina.

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• Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de unlocal.

• Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedorde gasolina donde hay una llama abierta,chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otrosdispositivos.

• Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo,en un camion o caravana con un forro deplastico. Colocar siempre los contenedoresen el suelo lejos de su vehiculo antes deIlenar.

• Quitar equipos que funcionan con gasolinadel camion o caravana y repostar en el suelo.Si esto no es posible, repostar dicho equipocon un contenedor portatil, mas bien que conuna tobera de gasolina.

• Mantener la tobera en contacto con el bordodel dep6sito de carburante o de la aperturadel contenedor siempre hasta terminar elabastecimiento. No usar un dispositivo decierre-apertura de la tobera.

• Si el carburante cae en la ropa que se Ileva,cambiarsela inmediatamente.

• Nunca Ilenar en exceso el dep6sito decarburante. Colocar el tap6n de la gasolina yapretar de modo seguro.

V. SERVlClO• Nunca haga funcionar una maquina dentro

de un area cerrada.• Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras

el motor este en marcha. Desconecte elcable de la bujia, y mantengalo a ciertadistancia de esta para prevenir un arranqueaccidental.

• Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe-cialmente los pernos del accesorio de lacuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo enbuenas condiciones.

• Nunca manipule de forma indebida losdispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular-mente su funcionamiento correcto.

• Mantenga la maquina libre de hierba, hojasu otras acumulaciones de desperdicio.Limpie los derrames de aceite o combustible.Permita que la maquina se enfrie antes dealmacenarla.

• Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a unobjeto. Reparelo, si es necesario, antes dehacerlo arrancar.

• En ningQn caso hay que regular la altura delas ruedas mientras el motor esta en marcha.

• Los componentes del receptor de la hierbavan sujetos a desgaste, daSos y deterioro,que pueden exponer las partes en mov-imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara-dos. Controlar frecuentemente y cuando seanecesario sustituir con partes aconsejadaspor el fabricante.

• Las cuchillas de la segadora estan afiladasy pueden cortar. Cubrir las hojas o Ilevarguantes, y utilizar precauciones especialescuando se efectQa mantenimiento sobre lasmismas.

• No cambie el ajuste del regulador del motorni exceda su velocidad.

• Mantener o sustituir las etiquetas deseguridad e instrucciones, cuando seanecesario.

_bADVERTENClA: Este segadora viene equipado con un motor de combustion interna y no sedebe usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no desarrollado cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o decesped, o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador dechispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales (si existen). Si se usa un amortiguador dechispas, el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes.En el estado de California, la ley exige Io anterior (Seccion 4442 del "California Public Re-sources Code"). Otros estados pueden contar con otras leyes parecidas. Las leyes federalesse aplican en la tierras federales. Su centro de Servicio mas cercano tiene disponible amor-tiguadores de chispas para el silenciador (Vea la seccion de PARTES DE REPUESTO en elmanual Ingles del dueSo).

NQmero de Serie:

Fecha de Compra:

Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo)

Tipo de Aceite (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F)

Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas

Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19HX

Torsion del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft. Ibs.

El nQmero del nodelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte traserade la caja de la segadora. Debe registrar tanto el nQmero de serie come la fecha de compra ymantengalos en un lugar seguro para refencia en el futuro.

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Acuerdos de Proteccibn para la Reparacibn

Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Sunuevo producto Craftsman® esta disefiadoy fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pormuchos afios. Pero como todos los productos,puede necesitar alguna reparacion de tantoen tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo deProteccion para la Reparacion puede hacerlesahorrar dinero y fastidios.

Compre ahora un Acuerdo de ProtecciSn parala ReparaciSn y protegese de molestias y gas-tos inesperados.

Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes:• Servicio experto de nuestros 12.000 espe-

cialistas profesionales en la reparacion.• Servicio ilimitado sin cargo alguno para

las partes y la mano de obra sobre todas lasreparaciones garantizadas.

• Sustitucion del producto si su productogarantizado no puede ser arreglado.

• Descuento del 10% sobre el precio cor-riente del servicio y de las partes relativas alservicio no cubiertas por el acuerdo; tambienel 10% menos sobre el precio corriente deun control de mantenimiento preventivo.

• Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele-f6nico por parte de un representante Searssobre productos que requieren un arreglo encasa, y ademas una programacion sobre losa reglos mas convenientes.

Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta conuna Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi-cio. Puede Ilamar cuando quiera, dia y noche ofijar en linea una cita para obtener el servicio.Sears tiene mas de 12.000 especialistasprofesionales en la reparacion, que tienenacceso a mas de 4.5 millones de partes yaccesorios de calidad. Este es el tipo deprofesionalidad con que puede contar paraayudar a alargar la vida del producto que acabade comprar, por muchos afios, iCompre hoy suAcuerdo de Proteccion para la Reparaci6n!Se aplican algunas limitaciones y exclu-siones. Para conocer los precios y tenetm&s informaci6n, Ilame al 1-800-827-6655.Servicio de Instalacion SearsPara la instalacion profesional Sears deaparatos de casa, puertas de garaje,calentadores de agua y otros importantesarticulos para la casa, en U.S.A. Ilamar a1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto alcortacesped Tambien estan disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centrosde servicio. AIgunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora.

RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA

DESVIADOR

DE RECORTES

PARA SEGADORAS

CON DESCARGA

TRASERA

RECOREDOR

PARA

SEGADORAS

CON DESCARGA

TRASERA

ESTABILI-

ZADORES

ENVASES

E GASOLINA

RECOREDOR

PARA

SEGADORAS

CON DESCARGA

LATERAL

MANTENIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA

SILENCIADORES

CORREAS CUCHILLAS

FILTROS DE AIRE

ADAPTADORES

DE CUCHILLA RUEDAS

BUJiAS

ACEITEDEL MOTOR

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Lea estas instrucciones y el manual comple-tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar susegadora nueva.IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SINACEITE O GASOLtNA en el motor.Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en lafabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes quese dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.Todas las partes como las tuercas, las arande-las, los pernos, etc., que son necesarias paracompletar el montaje han sido colocadas en labolsa de partes. Para asegurarse que su sega-dora funcione en forma segura y adecuada,todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria quese monten tienen que ser apretados segura-mente. Use las herramientas correctas, comosea necesario, para asegurar que se aprietenadecuadamente.

Barra de

que sxige lapresencia deloperador

LEVANTAR

PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DELA CAJA DE CARTON

1. Remueva las partes sueltas que se incluyen Soportecon la segadora, de

2. Corte las dos esquinas de los extremosde la caja de cart6n y tienda el panel delextremo piano.

3. Remueva todo el material de empaque, ex-cepto la curia entre el mango superior y elinferior, y la curia que sujeta la barra de loscontrol que exige la presencia del operador Manillajunto con el mango superior.

4. Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de lacaja de cart6n y revisela cuidadosamentepara verificar si todavia quedan partessueltas adicionales.

COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA

PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGOIMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango conmucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar loscables de control.1. Levante la seccion del mango inferior hasta

la posicion de operacion y alinee el agujeroen este con uno de los tres agujeros paradeterminar la altura en el puntal del mango.

2. Inserte el perno del mango a traves de estey del puntal y asegQrelo con la manilla.

3. Repita el procedimiento para el ladoopuesto del mango.

4. Levante la seccion del mango superiorhasta la posicion de operacion, remueva lacuria protectora y apriete las manillas delmango en forma segura.

5. Remueva el material de empaque de alred-edor de la barra de control.

El mango de la segadora puede ajustarsesegQn le acomode para segar. Refierase a"AJUSTE DEL MANGO" en la Seccion de Ser-vicio y Ajustes de este manual.

POSlCIONPARA

SEGAR

Mangosuperior

Manilla del

mango

Mango Inferior

J_Perno

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PARA MONTAR EL RECOGEDOR DEcO:SPED1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de cesped

en la bolsa del cesped con la parte rigidade la bolsa en la parte inferior. AsegQreseque el mango del bastidor este en el exte-rior de la parte superior de la bolsa.

2. Deslice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre elbastidor.

AVlSO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estan muyduros, metalos en agua caliente por algunosminutos. Si se moja la bolsa, dejela que seseque antes de usarla.

Mango delbastidor del

recogedor

Sujetador_de vinilo del bastidor

PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOSSu segadora fue enviada lista para usarsecomo una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Paraconvertirla de modo que pueda ensacar odescargar, refierase a "PARA CONVERTIR LASEGADORA" en la seccion de Operacion deeste manual.

PARA PREPARAR LA BATERJAAVISO: Su bateda tiene que estar cargada an-tes de que pueda hacer arrancar su segadora.1. Conecte el conector del cargador de la

bateda (macho) al conector de la arnes(hembra).

2. Enchufe el cargador de la bateria dentro delenchufe de 110 volt C.A.

3. Deje el cargador de la bateda conectadopor 24 horas antes de hacer arrancar sumotor por la primera vez.

4. Despues de cargar, desconecte el conec-tor de la arnes (hembra) al conector de lacargador de la bateda (macho).

Conecte su cargador de bateda para cargarlasegQn despues decada uso.IMPORTANTE: El motor no cargara unabateda.AI final de la temporada de siega, la batedase debe cargar por 48 horas para protegerladurante el periodo de almacenamiento en el_1_iern°-

PRECAUClON: Siempre desconecte el co-nector del motor del conector de la bateda paraevitar el arranque por accidente al transportar oguardar su segadora despues de la temporada.

Cargador de la bateria

Conector del

Conector cargadordella arnes (macho)

(hembra)

Caja de labateria

Conector del motor (macho)

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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORALEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SUSEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion delos diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro.

Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con elproducto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.

ATTENCION O MOTOR MOTOR R_,PIDO LENTO ESTRANGU COM- ACEITE PELIGRO, GUARDE LASADVERTENCIA ENCENDIDO APAGADO LACION BUSTIBLE MANOS Y LOS PIES LEJOS

Palanca decontrol de laimpulsion Barra de control que exige la

presencia del operador

Manilla del mango

Interruptordearranquede Ilave Cubierta de la impulsion

Cordonarrancadorauxiliar

Tapa del deposito deaciete del motor con varillaindicadora de nivel

Recogedorde cesf

Tapa del depositode la gasolina

Filtro de aire

Silenciador

Bujia

Puerta de la acolchadora

Caja

IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEtTE O GASOLINA en motor.

Ajustador dela rueda (encada rueda)

CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSCLas segadoras a motor, que se conducen desde la parte de atras, rotatorias, Sears, cumplen conlos estandares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission. La cuchilla gira cuando el motor esta funcionando.

Barra de control que exige la presencia deloperador- tiene que sujetarse abajo, juntocon el mango, para hacer arrancar el motor.Sueltela para parar el motor.Palanca de control de la impulsion - se usapara enganchar la segadora para movimientohacia adelante impulsada a motor.

Puerta de la acolchadora - permite la conver-sion para la operacion de descarga o ensacado.Cord6n arrancador auxiliar- se usa parahacer arrancar el motor.Interruptor de arranque de Ilave - se usapara hacer arrancar el motor.

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La operacion de cualquiersegadora puede hacer quesalten objetos extrafios dentro desus ojos, Io que puede producirdafios graves en estos. Siempre

use anteojos de seguridad o proteccion paralos ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuandohaga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamosgafas o una mascara de seguridad de visionamplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas.

COMO USAR SU SEGADORAVELOCIDAD DEL MOTORLa velocidad del motor se estableci6 en la fa-brica para un rendimiento 6ptimo. La velocidadno se puede ajustar.

_NTROL DE ZONA DEL MOTORPRECAUCION: Las regulaciones federales

exigen que se instale un control para el motoren esta segadora para reducir a un minimo elriesgo de lesionarse debido al contacto con lacuchilla. Per ningQn motive trate de eliminarla funci6n del control del operador. La cuchillagira cuando el motor esta funcionando.• Su segadora viene equipada con una barra

de controles que exigen la presencia deloperador, Io que requiere que el operadoreste detras del mango de la segadora parahacerla arrancar y operarla.

CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION• La autopropulsi6n se controla manteniendo

la palanca de mando operador presenteabajo hacia el mango y tirando la palanca deaccionamiento atras hacia el mango. Cuantomas lejos se tira la palanca hacia el mango,mas rapida ira la unidad.

• El movimiento hacia adelante se detienecuando sea la palanca de mando operadorpresente o la palanca de accionamiento sesueltan. Para detener el movimiento haciaadelante sin apagar el motor, soltar s61ola palanca de accionamiento. Mantener lapalanca de mando operador presente abajocontra el mango para continuar a cortar sinautopropulsi6n.

AVlSO: Si despues haber desenganchadode la palanca de control, la segadora no rodahacia atras, empuje la segadora un poco haciaadelante para desenganchar las ruedas de laimpulsion.

Barra de control que oresencia del operador

Torniquete ENGANCHAR ELajuste CONTROL DE LA

IMPULSION

Control dela impulsi6n

CONTROL DE LAIMPULSION

DESENGANCHADO

AJUSTE DEL MANDOOcasionalmente, el sistema de mando puede"aflojarse", provocando una disminucion de lavelocidad. Hay un torniquete en la sede delmando para apretar la tension del cable. Pro-ceder de la siguiente manera:1. Apagar la unidad y desconectar el cable de

bujia de la bujia.2. Vuelta el torniquete para aumentar la velo-

cidad del mecanismo.3. Opere la segadora para probar la velo-

cidad del mecanismo. Reajuste segQn Iorequerido.

4. Si las condiciones no mejoran despuesde los pasos descritos (la velocidad haciaadelante queda la misma), la correa detransmision esta desgastada y tiene que sersustituida.

PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTELevante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje lasruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura decorte para que se acomode a sus requisitos. Laposicion del medio es la mejor para la mayoriade los cespedes.• Para cambiar la altura de corte, empuje la

palanca del ajustador hacia la rueda. Muevala rueda hacia arriba o hacia abajo de modeque se acomode a sus requisitos. AsegQreseque todas las ruedas queden igualmenteajustadas.

AVlSO: El ajustador esta correctamentecolocado cuando las orejas de la placa estaninsertadas en el agujero del mango. Tambien,los ajustes de 9 posiciones (si equipado) per-miten que el mango pueda ser movido entre lasorejas de la placa.

PALANCA HACIA ATRAS , Mango

PARA BAJAR EL CORTACESPED _ "_

HACIAADELANTE PARA LEVANTAR EL CORTACESPED

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PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORASu segadora fue enviada lista para usarsecomo acolchadora de capa vegetal. Paraconvertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o dedescarga:SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA

• Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6nacolchadora. Gu_lrdela en un lugar seguro.

• Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el des-viador de recortes opcional.

• Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamientoo descarga, el tap6n acolchador en la aber-tura de descarga de la segadora.

Desviador

de la descarga

Tapon de laacolchadera

SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL

• La tap6n acolchadora debe ser instalada ad-entro de la abertura de la descarga trasera.

• Abra la proteccion contra la descarga yinstale el desviador de contra la descargadebajo de la proteccion como se muestra.

• La segadora esta lista para la operacion dela descarga.

• Para convertir a la operacion de ensacadoo de descarga, el desviador de la descargadebe ser removido y la proteccion contra ladescarga debe estar cerrada.

Abra la proteccioncontra la descarga

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PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDARCUANDO CONVlERTA SU SEGADORAPARA ACOLCHAMIENTO -

1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada.2. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada.PARA ENSACAMIENTO TRASERO -

1. La plancha acolchadora trasera removida.2. Recogedor del cesped instalado.3. La proteccion contra la descarga cerrada.PARA DESCARGA LATERAL-

1. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada.

k La desviador de la descarga instalada.PRECAUCION: No haga funcionar susegadora sin la placa de la acolchadora o sinel recogedor cesped aprobados en su lugar.Nunca trate de operar la segadora cuando sehalla removido la puerta trasera o cuando seha removido a puerta trasera o cuando esta unpoco abierta.

PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CIeSPED1. Levante el recogedor de cesped usando el

mango del bastidor.2. Remueva el recogedor de cesped, con los

recortes, de debajo del mango de la sega-dora.

3. Vacie los recortes de la bolsa.AVlSO: No arrastre la bolsa cuando la vacie;se producira un desgaste innecesario.

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Mango delbastidor del

recogedor

ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR ELMOTORAGREGUE ACEITESu segadora fue envJada sin aceJte en el motor.

Para el tipo y el grado del aceJte a utilizar, yeael "MOTOR" en la seccion del Mantenimiento deeste manual.,_/LPRECAUCl6N: NO sobrellene el motor con

aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciadorcuando Io valla a arrancar.

1. AsegQrese que la segadora este nivelada.2. Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo

de desarga de aceite.3. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la

unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase enterode aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor.

AVlSO: El terraplen inicial del aceite requieresolamente 18 onzas debido al aceite residualen el motor de la prueba de calidad de 100%del fabricante. AI cambiar el aceite puedenecesitar 20 onzas.4. lnserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite.IMPORTANTE:• Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso.

Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta lalinea de Ileno en la varilla medidora de nivel.

• Cambie el aceite despues de 25 horas deoperacion o una vez por temporada. Puedenecesitar cambiar el aceite mas a menudocuando las condiciones son polvorosas o su-cias. Vea "PARA CAMBtAR EL ACEITE DELMOTOR" en la seccion de Mantenimiento deeste manual.

AGREGUE GASOLINA• Llene el estanque de combustible hasta

la parte inferior del cuello de relleno delestanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado.Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim-pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcleel aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurarque la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compreestanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados

dl durante los primeros 30 dias.PRECAUClON: Limpie el aceite o el

combustible derramado. No almacene, derrameo use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta.

_,PRECAUCl6N: Los combustiblesmezclados con alcohol (conocidos comogasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) puedenatraer la humedad, la que conduce a laseparaci6n y formacion de acidos durante elalmacenamiento. La gasolina acidica puededaSar el sistema del combustible de un motordurante el almacenamiento. Para evitar losproblemas con el motor, se debe vaciar elsistema del combustible antes de guardarlopor un periodo de 30 dias o mas. Vacie elestanque del combustible, haga arrancar elmotor y hagalo funcionar hasta que las lineasdel combustible y el carburador queden vacios.La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo.Vea las lnstrucciones Para El AImacenamientopara mas informaci6n. Nunca use productos delimpieza para el motor o para el carburador enel estanque del combustible pues se puedenproducir daSos permanentes.

Tapa deldeposito de

aceite

Tapa delrellenadorde

gasolina

PARA PARAR EL MOTOR• Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con-

troles que exigen la presencia del operador.PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTORAVlSO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo-tor, una cantidad peque5a de humo puede es-tar presente durante el uso inicial del productoy se debe considerar normal.1. Para Racer arrancar un motor frio, empuje

el cebador tres (3) veces antes de tratarlo.Empuje firmemente. Este paso normal-mente no es necesario cuando se Racearrancar un motor que ya ha estado funcio-nando por unos cuantos minutos.

2. Sujete la barra de control que exige lapresencia del operador abajo en el mango ygire la Ilave para el arranque electrico en elsentido de las manillas del reloj para Racerarrancar el motor.

IMPORTANTE: No haga arrancar el motor masde 5 segundos continuados. Espere 5 a 10 segun-dos entre cada vez que trate de hacerlo arrancar.• Para comenzar el motor sandio el arrancador

de soga, siga los pasos de arriba. Cambie eluso del Ilave de arranque con el arrancadorde soga. No permita que la soga vuelva a suposici6n inicial demasiado brusca mente.

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AVlSO: En climas mas fdos puede que seanecesario repetir los pasos del cebado. En cli-mas mas calurosos el cebar demasiado puedeproducir el ahogo y el motor no va a arrancar.Si se ahoga el motor espere unos cuantosminutos antes de tratar de hacerlo arrancar yno repita los pasos del cebado.

CONSEJOS PARA SEGARdI_PRECAUCI6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti-paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estosaccesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar susegadora y anular su garantia.• Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped

muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar laaltura del corte para reducir el esfuerzonecesario para empujar la segadora y paraevitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando mon-tones de recortes de cesped. Puede que seanecesario reducir la velocidad del recorridoy/o haga funcionar la segadora sobre el areapor segunda vez.

• Para un corte muy pesado, reduzca el anchodel corte pasando parcialmente por encimadel lugar anteriormente cortado y sieguelentamente.

• Para un mejor ensacado del cesped y para lamayoria de las condiciones de corte, la velo-cidad del motor debe ajustarse a la posici6nde RAPIDO.

• Los poros en los recogedores de cesped detela pueden Ilenarse con mugre y polvo conel uso y los recogedores recaudaran menoscesped. Para evitar este, rocie el recogedorcon la manguera de agua regularmente ydejelo secarse antes de usarlo.

• Mantenga la parte superior del motor, alred-edor del arrancador, despejada y sin recortesde cesped y paja. Esto ayudara el flujo delaire del motor y extendera su duraci6n.

CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL-CHARIMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejorrendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadorasin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea"LIMPIEZA" en la seccion de Mantenimento deeste manual.

• La cuchilla acolchadora especial va a volvera cortar los recortes de cesped muchasveces, y los reduce en tamaSo, de modo quesi se caen en el cesped se van a dispesarentre este y no se van a notar. Tambien, elcesped acolchado se va a deshacer rapidam-ente entregando substancias nutritivas parael cesped. Siempre acolche con la velocidaddel motor (cuchilla) mas alta, pues asi seobtendra la mejor acci6n de recorte de lascuchillas.

• Evite cortar el cesped cuando este mojado.El cesped mojado tiende a formar montonese interfiere con la acci6n de acolchado.La mejor hora para segar el cesped estemprano en la tarde. A esa hora este se hasecado y el area recien cortada no quedaraexpuesta al sol directo.

• Para obtener los mejores resultados, ajustela altura del corte de la segadora de modoque esta corte solamente el tercio superiorde las hojas de cesped. En el caso de que elcesped haya crecido demasiado, puede sernecesario el elevar la altura del corte parareducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar lasegadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor,dejando montones de recortes de cesped.Para un cesped muy pesado, reduzca el an-cho del corte pasando por encima del lugaranteriormente cortado y siegue lentamente.

MAX 1/3

• Ciertos tipos de cesped y sus condicionespueden exigir que un area tenga que seracolchada por segunda vez para escondercompletamente los recortes. Cuando se hagael segundo corte, siegue atravesado (enforma perpendicular) a la pasada del primercorte.

• Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana asemana. Siegue de norte a sur una semanay luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6ximasemana. Esto evitara que el cesped seenrede y cambie de direccion.

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PROGRAMA DEMANTENIMIENTORevisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos

S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped *

E Controlar los Neumaticos

G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices ***

il_ Limpiar la Segadora ....

[_ Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmision ***

O Revisar las Correas y las Poleas Impulsadas ***

R Revisar / Afllar / Cambiar la CuchHla

il_ Lubricacion

Limpiar / Recargar la Bateria **

Revisar el nivel del Aceite

M Cambiar el Aceite del motor

O Limpiar el Filtro de Aire

ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DELDE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE=

USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO

v'

_,2

T Inspeccionar el SilenciadorCambiar la Bujia J

R Cambiar el Cartucho de Papel del FHtro de Aire

Vaciar el sistema del carburanteo aSadir un estabilizador de carburante

(si viene equipado) 1 - Cambiar mas a menudo cuando se opere bajo carga pesada o en ambientes con altas temperaturas,_ Segadoras con Arranque EI6ctrico 2 - Dar servicio m_.s a menudo cuando se opere en condiciones sucias o polvorosas.

_ Segadoras con Poder Propulsor 3 - Gamble las cuchillas m_s a menudo cuando siegue en terreno arenoso.**** Utilizar una rasqueta para limpiar 4 - Cargar pot 48 horas al fin de la temporada.

debajo de la cubierta del cortacesped 5 - Y despu_s de 5 horas de funcionamiento.

RECOMENDACIONES GENERALESLa garantia de esta segadora no cubre losarticulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o ala negligencia del operador. Para recibir todoel valor de la garantia, el operador tiene quemantener la segadora segQn las instruccionesdescritas en este manual.Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que haceren forma periodica para poder mantener suunidad adecuadamente.AI menos una vez cada estacion comprobarsi es necesario efectuar los ajustes descritosen las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de estemanual.• Una vez al a_o, cambie la bujia, limpie o

cambie el elemento del filtro de aire y revisesi la cuchilla esta desgastada. Una bujianueva y un elemento del filtro de aire limpio/nuevo aseguran la mezcla de aire-com-bustible adecuada y ayudan a que su motorfuncione mejor y que dure mas.

• Siga el programa de mantenimiento en estemanual.

TABLA DE LUBRICAClON

(_) Ajustadorde la rueda

Aceite delmotor

(_) Bisagrapuerta

de la acol-chadora

(_) Bisagrade la

puertatraser

(_) Clavija de montaje del puntal del mango

ANTES DE CADA USO• Revise el nivel del aceite del motor.• Revise si hay sujetadores sueltos.

LUBRICAClONMantenga la unidad bien lubricada(vea la "TABLA DE LUBRtCACION").

Rocie el lubricante

Yea "MOTOR" en la seccion de Mantenimiento

IMPORTANTE: No aceite o engrase los roda-mientos de la rueda de plastico. Los lubricantesviscosos atearan polvo y mugre, Io acortara laduracion de los rodamientos autolubricantes. Sicree que tienen que lubricarse, use Iosamenteun lubricante tipo crafito, de polvo seco, enforma moderada.

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SEGADORASiempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu-ando haga el mantenimiento.LLANTAS• Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o

substancias quimicas para