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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.385270
• 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 ...................................... 11-14 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 14-15 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. fa!l 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 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 NOW 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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TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mower can resultin foreign Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a objects thrown intothe muIcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: eyes, which can resultin • Lift discharge guard and remove severe eyedamage.Always mulcher plate. wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile • Mowercan now be used forside discharge operatingyour lawn moweror performing or optional grass catcher can be attached. any adjustmentsor repairs. We recom- • To return to mulchi
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TO STOP ENGINE Engine • To stop engine, release operator pres- oil cap ence control bar. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. Gasoline 1. To start a cold engine, push primer filler cap three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few ADD GASOLINE minutes. • Fill f
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TiPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very • The special mulching blade will recut tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the grass clippings many times and the height of cu
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EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE EAC H EAC H 10 STO RAG E SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS t/ Check for Loose Fasteners t_ t/ ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * I/ Check Tires _1_ _ Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** i/ I/ M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** i/ W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade i/3 i/ _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** i/ 14 Check Engine Oil level 14 E Change Engine Oil 1_,2 N Clean Air Filter 14
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LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Ke, Crankshaft Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher TIRES . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect Blade control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. Blade J BLADE CARE bolt Hardened i \ " For best results, mower blade must be kept washer Trailing edge Crankshaft sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade. _i, CAUTION: Use only a replacement TO
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AIR FILTER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, Your engine will not run properly and may they will result in increased oil consumption be damaged by using a dirty air filter. when used above 32°F. Check your engine Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, which- oil level more frequently to avoid possible ever occurs first. Service air cleaner more engine damage from running low on oil. often under dusty co
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• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire of all gasoline, oil, etc. from spark plug and place wire where it • We do not recommend using a garden cannot come in contact with plug. hose to clean lawn mower unless the • Clean the underside of your mower by electrical system, muffler, air filter and scra ping to remove build-u p of g rass/trash. carburetor are covered to keep water • Clean engine often to keep trash from out. Water in engine can result in short-
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ENGINE lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjust- ENGINE SPEED ment. Your engine speed has been factory set. Do IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the not attempt to increase engine speed or it engine governor, which is factory set may result in personal injury. If you believe for proper engine speed. Overspeeding that engine is running too fast or too slow, the engine above the factory high speed take your mower to a Sears or other qualified setting can be dange
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OTHER NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel gum deposits during storage. Add to another. stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor- • Replace your gasoline can if your can age container. Always follow the mix ratio starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your found on stabilizer container. Run engine gasoline will cause problems. at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer • If possible, store your unit indoor
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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 ......................................................... 18 Mantenimiento .......................................... 27-30 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 18-20 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 30-31 Almacenamiento ....................................... 31-32 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 22 Identificaci6n de problemas ...................... 32-33 Partes de re
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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 operaci6n. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbala
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• Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un * Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. 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 vehi
