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Owner's Manual
(RRFTSMRN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388981
• Espahol, 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 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 15-16 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17 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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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check • Remove gas-powered equipment from their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, t
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient 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 Agreement
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MOWING Read these instructions and this manual in Operator POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble I or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. //// Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- Upper tion of those parts left unassembled for LIFT handle shipping purposes. To ensure safe and UP proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tighten
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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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To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and SAFETY GLASSESmower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in Grass Pivot pins Rear severe eye damage. Always catcher wear safety glasses or eye shields while handle operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER EN
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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 may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OI1" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. Engine MOWER IS NOW READY FOR oil cap DISCHARGING OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mo
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TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the • The special mulching blade will recut engine, a small amount of smoke may be the grass clippings many times and present during the initial use of the product reduce them in size so that as they fall and
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires /, _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** v' O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** v' W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level E Change Engine Oil _,2 N Clean Air Filter V' _ Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Plug E Re
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LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend sharp- control chemicals which can harm rubber. ening the blade - but if you do, be sure • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp the blade is balanced. An unbalanced objects and other
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL , Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until screw securely. fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lip Back plate plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable
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_i, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r_i Mowing before performing any service and position I _ position // / / adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. i \ < 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin \ plug and place wire where it cannot c_t;'e_i _ %Handle come in contact with plug. MountingS" °° :Irlbracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIG
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for MOWING Operator POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the I control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. / / LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. 3. Be sure that all nuts,
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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 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. 4. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. 5. Check oil level. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fas
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Garanfia ......................................................... 18 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 27 Servicio y Adjustes ........................................ 30 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Almacenamiento ....................................... 31-32 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Identificaci6n de problemas ...................... 32-33 Operaci6n ........
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I. OPERAClON • 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. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales Los accidentes ocurren con m_.s frecuencia en de operaci6n. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbal
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• Nunca repostar la m_tquina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_tquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros • Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos. dispositivos de seguridad. Controle regular- mente su funcionamiento correcto. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un ve
