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Owner's Manual (RRFTSMRN o 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377573 Safety • Assembly ° Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow al! Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
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Warranty service is available by retumfng the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
hot.Allowthe enginetocootforseveral • Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutes beforefillingthega¢tank,Clean towards you. Mow across the face of off anyspilledgasoline before startingthe slopes, never up and down or you might engine, lose your footing. Do not mow exces- • Alwaysmakewheel h eightadiustments sively steep slopes.
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These accessories wereavailable w hen thislawn mower w as produce& They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower_ LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE...
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TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Forshipping p urposes, the rear wheels on you[ lawn mower are not adjusted NOTE; Your battery must be charged to the same position as the front wheels,, before you can start your lawn mower,, Before operating mower adjust a{I wheels to = Disconnect engine battery (male) from the same cutting height position_...
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 br future reference. r_bs_"_ym'b'ot_,"'may appear on your lawn mower or in Iimrature suppliecl vvl_ Learn and understand there meanfng.
Theoperationof anylawnmowercan Plate Tab resultin foreignobjectsthrow_, i ntothe Lower Wheels for High Cul eyes,whichcan resultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetygfasseser eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawn "" "* ' Lever moweror performing anyadiustments o r repairs_Werecommend a widevision Raise Wheels lor Low Cut safetymaskoverthe spectacles or TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER standard safetyglasse&...
DRIVE CONTROL ADD GASOLINE ° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regtJlar ° Self-propelling is controlled by holding unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the operator presence control bar down octane. Do not mix oi! with gasoline. Pur.. Io the handle and pushing the drive chase fuel in quantities that can be used within control lever forward until it clicks;...
o Tostartengineusingthe auxiliary MULCHING MOWING TIPS starterhandle,followthestepsabove. IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep Exchange the useofthe startkeyfor mower housing free of built-up grass and starterhandle Pullstarterhandlequickly, trash. See %leaning" in Maintenance section Donotallowstarterrope to snap back. of this manual. • To stop engine, release operator •...
• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive blade ° but if you do, be sure the blade wheel gear teeth. is balanced. ° Put wheels back in place. TO SHARPEN BLADE .
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain cartridge. They may cause deterioration of lhe oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel cartridge.
CAUTION: Beforeperforming anly • Remove hairpin cotters. , Disconnect the lower handle from the service or adjustments. handle brackets. Release control bar. • Turn the handle over and reassemble the • Make sure the blade and all moving hairpin cotters that have been removed, parts have completely stopped, •...
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CARBURETOR carburetor problems, take yourlawn mower t o anauthorized service center/department Your c arburetor hasa non-adjustable fixed main jetformixture controlIfyourengine repair a ndadjustment, does notoperate properly d uetosuspected Immediately prepare yourlawnmower f or ENGINE storage a ttheendoftheseason or iftheunit FUEL SYSTEM willnotbeusedfor30daysor more.
IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • if possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.. engine and exhaust areas are still warm. CAUTION: Never store the fawn mowerwith • Cover your unit with a suitable proteclive cover that does not retain moisture, Do not gasoline in the tank inside a building where use plastic.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • , Set to "Higher Cut" Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. - Set to "Higher Cut" Cutting too much grass. position. Dirty air filter. * Clean!replace air filter.
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GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_OS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos,a padkde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga,lubrique y afine segun las instruccionespara la operad6n y el mantenimientoen el manual del duafio, Sears repara_&...
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" Vfstase en forms adecuada. No opera la Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de segadora sin zapatos o con sandaJias direcciSn - mantenga un buen equilibdo. mientras que el motor es|_.(uncionando. ° Siegue siempre durante et dfa o con buena •...
Estos accesorios estaban dispon{blescuando se produjo ta segadora.Tambi_n est,fn disponibles en la mayorfade las tiendas de Sears yen los centrosde servicio, La mayorfa de las tiendasSears tambi_n pueden mender a pedir partes de repuesto pare usted,si teeproporcionael nOmerodel modelo de su segadora.Algunos de eslos accesorios talvez no se apliquen a su segadora RENIDIMIENTO DE, LA ,S, E GADORA...
PARAPREPARARLA BATER_ Barra de control que exige la presencia del operado AVISO: Su baterla tiene que estar cargada antes de que pueda hacer Mango arrancar su segadora, • Desconecte el conector det motor (macho) al Levanlar conector de la bateria (hembra). .
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las iluslradones con su segadorapara familiarizarsecon fa ubicaci6n de los diversos contro!0sy ajustes..Guardeeste manual para referenciaen el future. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora oen la !iteratura proporclonada con el producto.
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Orejas de ta La operaciOn de cualquier segadora puede Pare un corte alto, baie las placa hacer que salten objetos extrafos denlro de sus ruedas ojos, 1oque puede producir dales graves en _stos_ Siempre t_se anteojos de seguddad o protecciOn pare los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
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CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION GASOLINA • Uene el estanque de combustible Use gasoline • La auloimpulsi6n se controla al sujetar la barra regular,sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de control que exige la presencia del operador hacia abajo en el mango y al empujarla palanca de 87 octanoso (El use de gasolinecon ptomo aumenta_ los dep6sitos de 6xido de plomo y de control de la impulsi6n hacia adelantehaste...
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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR tnportante: No haga arrancar el motor m_,sde 5 segundos continuados, Espere 5 a 10 IMPO RTANTE: Pare obtener el major rendimeinto segundos entre cada vez qua irate de hacerlo mantenga la caja de la segador a sin aeumlacion de alTallc.ar, cesped y basu_ Vea "LIMPIEZA"...
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_'_ _ _o_> _ ....FEC.AS RV,C,O Reviser sihay' s ujetadores s uettos .._Limpiar/inspecdonar el recogedo: de _L-"_ V' W" ..clasped(sl vlene equipado) __Y__ Limpiarta segadora Limpiar debaio de la cub{erie de la trans- mtsi6n Isegadoras conpoder propuI_;or) Rsvtsar ]as coffees y {as poleas impul- sadas{segadora s con poderpmpulsor) .....
ESPECIFiCACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE MODELO 9t7.377573 _IOMERO DE SERtE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: 6..5 DESPLAZAMIENTO: 12.56 CU° IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1,6Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 320F) (APt-SF!SG/SH) SAE 5W+30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEtTE: 20 oz.
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caja de fa segadoray apriete et pemo de la n0mero del modelo de la segadora cuando Io ordene. cuch{llagir_ndo]oen el sentido en que giran las CAJA DE ENGRANAJES marlilfasdel reloj. • La iorsiSnpara apretarrecomendada es de 35 - * Paramantener eteislema de imputsiSn 40 pies libras funcionando e n IOn-ha adecuada, la caja de IMPORTANTE:...
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Gire en el Carnb{eel aceite despu_s de 25 horas de operaci6n o pot Io menos una vez al a,5osi ta Co,_ar sentido Abrazadera Alas maniIlas segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el aSo. Revise el r_el del aceite del c&rler antes de arrancar el motor y despu_s de cada clnco (5) horas remover de uso continuado.Apr_eleel tap6n del aceite en...
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• Remueva la gut'adel cord6narrancadordel PRECAUCION: ANTES DE DAR mango inferior. CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER • Remueva las clavijas de herquiIla, AJUSTES: • Desconecte e! mango inferiorde los puntales del • Suat[efa bana de control y pare el motor,. mango, •...
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IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipulee el regulador CARBURADOR del motor, el qua ha side ajustado en lafabrica Su carburador liana un chorro principalfijo no era la veticidaddel motor adecuada, puede ser ajustabfepare controlar la mezcfa Si su motor no pellgroso hater funcionar e! motor a una est_ lundonando en farina adecuadadebido a velocaded per sobre et ajuste de ate velocidad problemas que se sospecha vienen del carburador,...
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mezctaqua se encuentra en el envase del OTROS eslabi[izador.. Haga funcionar e l motor per Io manes " No guarde Ia gasolina de una temporada a Ja 10 minutesdespu_s de agregaJel estabifizador, err& para pennifir que este [legueatcarburadoroNo • Cambie el envase de la gasolina sf se empieza a drone la gasotina det estanque de gasolinayet oxidar.
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_)ENTIFICACI6N D E PROBLEMAS CAUSA • Cambie la cuchitta. Apriete el " Cuchilla desgaslada, doblada o Mal corte -disparejo pemo de la cuch]Ila. suelta_ • Altura de tas ruedas dispareja • Ajuste todas las ruedas a ta misma altura • Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o •...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377573 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7025;11 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Drlve Shaft 17490416 Tapptng Screw 114-2Ox 137074 Hardened Washer 1-1/4 57079 Clulch Yoke 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 13 ! 484 Bushing 137053 Shifter 700343 Plug 57072 Seat 66447...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377573 PART DESCRIPTION t57553 Batter,! Brackel 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13× 750 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 11 't549X Battery Charger...
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(_.RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143_,986502 275-...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ....MODEL NUMBER 143.98650,2 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON Intake Valve Seal 36774 Cylinder (Inc) 2 & 20) 151A 40017 • Valve Cover Gaskel 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 Valve Cover 33734 BreaIher Etemenl 36784 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
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CRAFTSMA N 4-CYC, LE ENGINE ..... MODEL NUM,B,ER t43.986502 ..., DESCRIPTION "-, 640069 Carburelor PART (tncl. 184 ot Engine Pads LIs D ",_".__ 1631616 T'hrotlle Shaft & Lever .., "', Assembly .. "'- 631767 Throilla Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 640070 Throttle Shutter 632527...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER, 143.986502 ......,11, i,iii ..PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Slader 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 5906 t 8A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 88"...
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For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (t-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...