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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.375610
• EspaSol, 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
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Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 14-15 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 16-17 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 17-18 Operation ...................................
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I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip & use of the machine before starting. fall accidents which can result in severe in- • Do not put hands or feet near or under jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you r
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• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle,on • Keepnutsand bolts,especiallyblade a truck or trailer bedwitha plasticliner. attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip- Always placecontainerson the ground mentin goodcondition. awayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling. • Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom theirproperoperationregularly. thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the • Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoil or fuel
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative on designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling. ucts, it may require repair from time to Once you purchase the Agreement, a time. That's when having a Repair Protec- simple phone call is all that it takes for you tion Agree
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Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- engine. tion locks into place in mowing position. Your new lawn mower has been as- 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- sembled at the factory wit
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator pre
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LEVER BACKWARD Plate tab The operation of any lawn TO LOWER MOWER SAFETY GLASSES mower can resultin foreign objectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever standardsafetyglassesorwidevisionsafety maskworn overspectacles. TO CONVERT MOWER HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Your mower was shipped ready to be used as ENGINE SPEE
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Primer section of this manual. _i, CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on 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 container Gasoline filler cap down the oil fill spout int
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Donot usede-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentsonyour mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mowerand couldvoid yourwarranty. • Undercertainconditions,suchas very • The special mulching blade will recut tallgrass,it may benecessaryto raise the grass clippings many times and the heightof cut to reducepushing r
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BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 BEFORE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners I Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher* _ Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .... v' v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** v' v'3 _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level vl Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter v' _ Inspect Muffler v' N Replace Spark Plug Replace
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LAWN MOWER NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Always observe safety rules when per- 4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- forming any maintenance. clockwise. TIRES 5. Remove blade and attaching hardware • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). control chemicals which can harm rubber. NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp check the key inside hub of blade adapter. objects and
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GRASSCATCHER (If purchasedas anaccessory) • Thegrasscatchermaybe hosedwith water,but must bedrywhen used. • Checkyourgrasscatcheroftenfor dam- age or deterioration. Throughnormal useit will wear.If catcherneedsreplac- ing,replaceonlywith approvedreplace- mentcatchershowninthe RepairParts sectionof this manual. Givethe lawn mowermodelnumberwhenordering. ENGINE LU BRICATION Drain plug _-- Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the AIR FILTER oil's S
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MUFFLER • Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass/ Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it trash. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. • Clean engine often to keep trash from SPARK PLUG accumulating. A clogged engine runs Replace spark plug at the beginning of each hotter and shortens engine life. mowing season or after every 100 hours of • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free operation, whichever occurs first. Spark of all gasoline, oil, etc. plug typ
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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4. Reinstall blade. 5. Return mower to upright position. 6. Push down on arm, install new belt on gearcase pulley. Release arm slowly. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. 7. Reinstall drive cover. TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low positio
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for MOWING Operator storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION presence control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. / / LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD '.... period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWARD" all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a FOR clean, dry area. STORAGE 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- Handle tion of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance kno
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CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. 4. Replace with new spark plug. IMPORTANT: Never cover
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower
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Garantia ......................................................... 19 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 28 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 19-20 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 31-32 AImacenamiento ....................................... 33-34 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 21 Montaje / Pre-Operacion ............................... 23 Identificacion de problemas ...................... 34-35 Operaci6n ..........
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I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en de operacion. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbala
