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Model No.

917.9994A

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine

Power-Propelled, Electric Start

22" Multi-Cut

Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

• Español, p. 21

Warranty...................................................2

Safety Rules ..........................................2-4

Product Speciﬁ cations..............................4

Assembly / Pre-Operation .....................6-7

Operation.............................................8-12

Maintenance Schedule...........................13

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

Service and Adjustments...................17-18

Storage..............................................18-19

Troubleshooting.................................19-20

Repair Parts.......................................40-47

Sears Service .......................... Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

WARRANTY

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 serious

injury or death.

Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! 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 and

place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents

contain or emit chemicals known to the State

ofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefects

or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

CAUTION: Mufﬂer and other engine

parts become extremely hot during

operation and remain hot after engine has

stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,

stay away from these areas.

CRAFTSMAN 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any

defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or

replacement if repair is unavailable.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web site:

www.craftsman.com

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.

Warranty coverage does NOT include:

• Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty

period, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, ﬁlters or spark plugs.

• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modiﬁcation or repair

or caused by product accessories.

• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this

product according to all supplied instructions.

• Preventative maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,

contaminated or stale fuel.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or

if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SERVICE NOTES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-

charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who

are familiar with the instructions, to oper-

ate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which

could be picked up and thrown by blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Do not operate the mower when bare-

foot or wearing open sandals. Always

wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while moving

backwards.

• Never direct discharged material toward

anyone. Avoid discharging material

against a wall or obstruction. Material

may richochet back toward the opera-

tor. Stop the blade when crossing gravel

surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories ap-

proved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning the

mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until

the blade comes to complete stop before

removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artiﬁcial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass.

Always be sure of your footing: keep a

ﬁrm 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) and

check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating

mower.

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 you

feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose

footing 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 operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine

and the mowing activity. Never assume

that children will remain where you last

saw 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 blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely ﬂammable and the

vapors 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 cool

before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er where there is an open ﬂame, spark

or pilot light such as a water heater or on

other appliances.

• Never ﬁll containers inside a vehicle, on

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

Always place containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before ﬁlling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the

ground. If this is not possible, then

refuel such equipment with a portable

container, rather than from a gasoline

dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening at

all times until fueling is complete. Do

not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change

clothing immediately.

• Never overﬁll fuel tank. Replace gas

cap and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer’s recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use 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.

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: .020") Champion RJ2YLE

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs.

• 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California

Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the mufﬂer is available through your nearest Sears

Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

356 692390 Wire-Stop

358 590508 Gasket Set-Engine

365 691688 Screw (Carburetor)

404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)

425 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)

443 692523 Screw

(Air Cleaner Primer Base)

445 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

455 791960 Cup-Flywheel

456 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction

459 281505s Pawl-Ratchet

505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever)

523 499621 Dipstick

524 692296 Seal-Dipstick Tube

525 495265 Tube-Dipstick

562 691119 Bolt

(Governor Control Lever)

584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage

585 691879 Gasket

(Breather Passage)

592 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)

597 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)

601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Black)

608 497680 Starter-Rewind

613 790833 Screw (Mufﬂer)

615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft

616 698801 Crank-Governor

617 270344s Seal-O Ring

(Intake Manifold)

621 692310 Switch-Stop (Brake)

633 691321 Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft

(Throttle Shaft)

633A 693867 Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft

(Choke Shaft)

635 66538s Boot-Spark Plug

684 690345 Screw

(Breather Passage Cover)

689 691855 Spring-Friction

718 690959 Pin-Locating

725 590460 Shield-Heat

741 797521 Gear-Timing

742 93941 Retainer-E Ring

745 691648 Screw (Brake)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

789 796574 Harness-Wiring

842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)

847 692047 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

851 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug

853 695268 Adapter-Wire

868 697338 Seal-Valve

869 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake)

870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

871 590409 Bushing-Valve Guide

883 691881 Gasket-Exhaust

922 692135 Spring-Brake

923 796387 Brake

937 799420 Spline-Starter

957 591003 Cap-Fuel Tank

966 795259 Base-Air Cleaner Primer

968 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner

975 796611 Bowl-Fuel

1009 691127 Screw (Starter Motor)

1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available

from any Briggs & Stratton

Authorized Dealer)

1058 277039TRI Operator’s Manual

1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer

(Fuel Tank)

1095 590507 Gasket Set-Valve

1210 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly

(Pulley)

1211 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly

(Spring)

1329 128M07-5062-F1 Replacement Engine

1330 270962 Repair Manual

1386 790848 Vane-Air

1387 790849 Spring-Air Vane

1388 790850 Screw (Air Vane)

- - 398067 Spark Arrester

(available accessory)

Carburetor Overhaul Kit - Key Number 121

Engine Gasket Set - Key Number 358

Valve Gasket Set - Key Number 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 590401 Cylinder Assembly

3 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)

4 493279 Sump-Engine

5 590411 Head-Cylinder

7 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head

8 590395 Breather Assembly

9 699472 Gasket-Breather

10 691125 Screw

(Breather Assembly)

11 691781 Tube-Breather

11A 691923 Tube-Breather

(Air Cleaner Primer Base)

12 692232 Gasket-Crankcase

13 590422 Screw (Cylinder Head)

15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain

16 797017 Crankshaft

20 399781s Seal-Oil (PTO Side)

22 691092 Screw

(Crankcase Cover/Sump)

23 691987 Flywheel

24 222698s Key-Flywheel (Aluminum)

25 590404 Piston Assembly (Standard)

590405 Piston Assembly

(.020" Oversize)

26 590402 Ring Set (Standard)

590403 Ring Set (.020” Oversize)

27 691588 Lock-Piston Pin

28 298909 Pin-Piston

29 797306 Rod-Connecting

32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)

(1/4-28 x 1.09)

32A 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod)

(1/4-28 x 1.52)

33 590394 Valve-Exhaust

34 590393 Valve-Intake

35 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake)

36 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

40 692194 Retainer-Valve

43 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil

45 690548 Tappet-Valve

46 590463 Camshaft

48 799984 Short Block

50 796703 Manifold-Intake

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

51 796704 Gasket-Intake

54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)

55 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter

58 697316 Rope-Starter

60 795426 Grip-Starter Rope

65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)

81 691740 Lock-Mufﬂer Screw

89 692348 Plug-Oil (Cylinder)

97 696565 Shaft-Throttle

104 797622 Pin-Float Hinge

108 795935 Valve-Choke

117 590440 Jet-Main (Standard)

121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

125 799866 Carburetor

127 694468 Plug-Welch

130 696564 Valve-Throttle

133 398187 Float-Carburetor

134 398188 Kit-Needle/Seat

137 796610 Gasket-Float Bowl

141 796193 Kit-Choke Shaft

163 795629 Gasket-Air Cleaner

180 590490 Tank-Fuel

187 791766 Line-Fuel

(Cut To Required Length)

188 693999 Screw (Control Bracket)

190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)

202 691829 Link-Mechanical Governor

209 699056 Spring-Governor (No Color)

222 793754 Bracket-Control

227 690783 Lever-Governor Control

276 271716 Washer-Sealing

287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)

291 790830 Thermostat

300 790828 Mufﬂer

304 790826 Housing-Blower

305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)

306 790836 Shield-Cylinder

307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)

309 799045 Motor-Starter

332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)

333 590454 Armature-Magneto

334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)

337 799876 Plug-Spark

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not

shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and

service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That’s when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle 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 not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast help by phone – phone sup-

port from a Sears representative on

products requiring in-home repair, plus

convenient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That’s the kind of professionalism you can

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new purchase for years to come. Purchase

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Repair Protection Agreements

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in

its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

Your new lawn mower has been assem-

bled at the factory with the exception of

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts

and hardware you assemble must be tight-

ened securely. Use the correct tools as

necessary to ensure proper tightness. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down ﬂat.

3. Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-

tion locks into place in mowing posi-

tion.

2. Remove protective padding, raise up-

per handle section into place on lower

handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper

handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-

JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

MOWING

POSITION

Lower handle

LIFT

Operator

presence

control bar

Upper

handle

LIFT

Handle

knob

Handle

bracket

Knob

Bolt

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

883

842

617

524

163

585

883

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

134

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

104

127 137

163

633

617

276

633A

Engine Power Rating Information

The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So-

ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure),

and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision

2002-5). Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambi-

ent operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products

on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the

equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of

power equipment (actual “on-site” or net horsepower). This difference is due to a variety of factors

including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel

pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude),

and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton

may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine.

MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

455

332

305

304

1036 EMISSIONS LABEL

745

356

851

334

333

635

923

621

922

789

1009

853

742

309 937

592

597

456

689

459

1210

1211

608

MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag

with 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, hold

them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert mower to

bagging or discharging, see “TO CON-

VERT MOWER” in the Operation section

of this manual.

Frame

handle

Frame

opening

Vinyl

bindings

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

1. Disconnect engine battery connector

(male) from battery connector (female)

2. Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female).

3. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet.

4. Leave battery charger connected for

24 hours before starting your engine

for the ﬁrst time.

5. After charging, connect engine con-

nector (male) to battery connector

(female).

Connect your battery charger to charge

battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine will not re-

charge your battery.

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during winter storage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the

harness connector to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your

lawn mower after the season.

Engine battery

connector (male) Battery

charger

Charger

connector

(male)

Battery connector (female)

NOTE: Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

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.

Operator presence control bar

Auxiliary

starter

handle

Handle knobs

Air ﬁlter

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion. WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.

Key start switch – used for starting engine.

Auxiliary starter handle – used for start-

ing engine.

Mulcher door – allows conversion to

discharging or bagging operation.

Operator presence control bar – must

be held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine.

Drive control lever – used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of mower.

Gasoline ﬁller cap

Mufﬂer

Grass

catcher

Housing

Mulcher door

OPERATION

Spark plug

Drive

cover

Engine oil cap with dipstick

Key

start

switch

Drive control lever

975

133

134

617

130

633

163

276

137

104

276

108

633A

125 141

127

601

187

190

180

1059

957

117

443

445

968

425

163

11A

966

1387

1388

1386

883

291

613

883

300

188

222

202

209

365

725

MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

718

307

635

337

711

22 20

847

523

287

525

842

40 45

32A

741

870

869

871

306

684

585

584

868

1330 REPAIR MANUAL

1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

48 SHORT BLOCK 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE

868

616

404

615

505

562

227

524

332

MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0126-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

Over time, the drive control system may

become “loose”, resulting in decreased

speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive

control housing to increase tension on the

drive 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 remains

the same), your drive belt is worn and

should be replaced.

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the eyes,

whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating your

lawn mower or performing any adjustments

orrepairs.Werecommenda standard safety

glasses or wide vision safety mask worn

over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

Engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. It is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury. Do not under

any circumstances attempt to defeat the

function of the operator control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start

and operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL

• Self-propelling is controlled by hold-

ing the operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pulling the drive

control lever rearward to the handle.

The further toward the handle the lever

is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.

• Forward motion will stop when either

the operator presence control bar or

drive control lever are released. To stop

forward motion without stopping engine,

release the drive control lever only. Hold

operator presence control bar down

against handle to continue mowing

without self-propelling.

NOTE: If after releasing the drive control

the mower will not roll backwards, push

the mower forward slightly to disengage

drive wheels.

• To keep drive control engaged when

turning corners, push down on the

handle to lift the front wheels off the

ground while turning lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit

your requirements. Medium position is

best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-

juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel

up or down to suit your requirements.

Be sure all wheels are in the same set-

ting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

LEVER BACKWARD

TO LOWER MOWER

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER

Plate tab

Lever

Adjustment

turnbuckle

ENGAGE

DRIVE

CONTROL

Drive control

lever

DRIVE

CONTROL

DISENGAGED

Operator presence control bar

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and

place the grass catcher frame hooks

onto the grass bag brackets.

• To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and

close rear door.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed and locked.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed and locked.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Discharge deﬂector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow-

er without rear door closed or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

NOTE: Rear door will remain open until

operator presence control bar is held

down to the handle.

CAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to

close. Serious damage to your mower

could result.

SIDE DISCHARGING

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install dis-

charge deﬂector under door as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, discharge deﬂector must be

removed and mulcher door must be

closed and locked.

Unlock

latch

Discharge

deﬂector

Open

mulcher door

Grass bag

bracket Grass

catcher

handle

Grass catcher

frame hook

Rear door

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.9994A

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 427912 Drive Control Assembly

(Includes Cable)

6 181698 Screw

7 400235X479 Mounting Bracket,

Drive Control

9 447570 Cable, Drive

11 194231X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front

12 12000058 E-Ring

13 403849 Pinion

14 189403 Dust Cover

15 404845 Pawl, Drive

16 67725 Washer, Flat 3/8

17 421836 Bearing Assembly,

Wheel Adjuster

18 701037 Selector Knob

25 430458X004 Belt Keeper

26 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread

#12 x 5/8

27 175262 Screw, Pan Head

#10-24 x 2-3/4

28 421094 Drive Cover

29 409148 Locknut, Hex

32 443262 Drive Pulley

33 426609 V-Belt

35 431144 Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH

36 424657 Gear Case Assembly, Complete

38 191730 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20

40 406558 Spring

41 431142 Wheel Adjuster, Front, RH

54 439330 Grassbag

57 446432 Frame, Grassbag

80 421114 Kit, Water Washout Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 81 thru 83)

81 419735 Fitting, Water Washout

82 415585 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth

83 415586 Locknut, Hex, with O-Ring

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.9994A

54 57

8182 83

18 38

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

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

down the oil ﬁll spout into the engine.

NOTE: Initial oil ﬁll requires only 18 oz.

due to residual oil in engine from the

manufacturers 100% quality testing. When

changing 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 may

need to change the oil more often

under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO

CHANGE 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, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open ﬂame.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-

nol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage of 30

days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

Engine

oil cap

Gasoline

ﬁller cap

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Bag

handle

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, release operator pres-

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.

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an

automatic choke system. No priming or

choking is required before starting.

• To start engine, hold operator presence

control bar down to the handle and turn

the start key.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more

than ﬁve continous seconds between each

time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds

between each attempt.

• To start engine using the rope starter,

hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope

to snap back.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the

Maintenance section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to

provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch 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 and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried, yet the newly cut area will not be

exposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower

cuts off only the top one-third of the

grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown

it will be necessary to raise the height of

cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep

from overloading the engine and leaving

clumps of mulched grass. For extremely

heavy grass, reduce your width of cut

by overlapping previously cut path and

mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to

the ﬁrst cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

MOWING TIPS

CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher

blade attachments on your mower. Such

attachments are hazardous, will damage

your mower and could void your warranty.

• Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and to keep from overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings.

It may also be necessary to reduce

ground speed and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most cut-

ting conditions, the engine speed should

be set in the FAST position.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become ﬁlled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass. To

prevent this, regularly hose catcher off

with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air ﬂow and extend

engine life.

MAX 1/3

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.9994A

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.

38 419942X428 Discharge Deﬂector

39 442470X479 Handle Bracket, LH

40 438526X479 Handle Bracket, RH

41 150406 Screw, Dogpoint 3/8-16

42 193000 Spring, Torsion

43 191730 Nut, Hex, Flanged 1/4-20

44 431558 Kit, Mower Housing

45 175650 Rod, Hinge

46 421782 Blade Adapter / Pulley

47 421825 Blade, 22"

48 851074 Washer, Hardened

49 850263 Washer, Helical

50 851084 Screw, Machine, Hex Head

3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8

51 430599 Front Bafﬂe

52 404763 Decal, Danger

53 17000510 Screw, Hex Head 5/16-18

54 88348 Washer, Flat

55 191730 Nut, Hex

56 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head

#13 x 3/4

57 155377 Nut, Hex

58 437517X479 Bar, Lower Handle

59 191574 Handle Bolt

62 431913X004 Belt Retainer

63 178848 Screw #10-16 x 5/8

64 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton,

Model Number 128M05-

0126-F1 (See Breakdown)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 427616X479 Upper Handle

2 438385 Cable, Engine Zone Control /

Rear Door Prop

3 429930X004 Bracket, Upstop

4 145006 Guide, Cable

6 182398 Handle Knob, Star

7 178848 Screw #10-16 x 5/8

8 427611X428 Control Bar

9 430653 Rear Door Assembly

11 425575 Hairpin, Door/Handle Pivot

12 442571X428 Handle Knob, Standard

13 437516 Plug, Lower Handle Bar

17 427120X428 Rear Bafﬂe

18 132004 Keps Locknut 1/4-20

19 194788 Rope Guide

20 429157 Rear Skirt

21 419949 Spring, Rear Door, LH, Black

22 141841 Screw, Panhead, Torx #20

24 419948 Spring, Rear Door, RH, Grey

25 409149 Nut, Hex, Flanged

26 419945 Screw, Rear Door/Handle Pivot

27 431880X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear

28 72250505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

31 701037 Selector Knob

32 419944X007 Latch, Mulcher Door

33 420019 Mulcher Door

34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket

35 431140 Wheel Adjuster, Rear, RH

36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

65 197480 O-Ring

68 431141 Wheel Adjuster, Rear, LH

71 431009 Wiring Harness, Battery

72 425937 Fuse, 40 Amp

73 422115 Wiring Harness, Handle

(without Key Start Switch)

74 430765 Battery

75 186159 Screw

76 180331 Key

77 194848 Nut, Cap

78 423800 Key Start Switch Assembly

(Includes Switch Housing,

Cap Nut & Wiring Harness)

79 194847 Housing, Key Start Switch

80 428626 Charger, Battery

83 750097 Screw

84 428124 Fastener, Push

85 429801X004 Mounting Bracket, Skirt

96 197991 Clip, Cable

- - 446750 Owner’s Manual,

English/Spanish

Available accessories not included with mower:

- - 71 33623 Gas Can

(2.5 Gallon Container)

- - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

- - 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil

(20 Ounce Bottle)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.9994A

REPAIR PARTS

41 41

43 44

52 53

84 96

6554

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *

Check Tires

Check Drive Wheels ***

Clean Lawn Mower ****

Clean under Drive Cover ***

Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***

Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

Lubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

Check Engine Oil level

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

BEFORE

EACH

USE

AFTER

EACH

USE

EVERY

HOURS

EVERY

25 HOURS

OR SEASON

EVERY

100

HOURS

BEFORE

STORAGE

1- Change more often if operating under a heavy load 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.

(if so equipped)

Electric-Start mowers

Power-Propelled mowers

Use a scraper

to clean under deck

***

****

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

At least once a season, check to see if

you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

• At least once a year, replace the spark

plug, clean or replace air ﬁlter element

and check blade for wear. A new spark

plug and clean/new air ﬁlter element

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

LUBRICATION CHART

Spray lubricant

See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

attractdust and dirt that will shortenthe life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they

mustbe lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

Wheel

adjuster (on

each wheel)

Engine oil

Rear door

hinge

Handle bracket mounting pins

Mulcher

door hinge

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before

you mow to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means trash,

grasscuttings,etc.areinthedrivewheelarea

and must be cleaned to free drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels, be

sure to clean both front wheels.

1. Remove hubcaps, locknuts & washers.

2. Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

3. Remove any trash or grass cuttings

from inside the dust cover, pinion and/

or drive wheel gear teeth.

4. Put wheels back in place.

NOTE: If after cleaning, the drive wheels

do not turn freely, contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service center.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be kept

sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade.

CAUTION: Use only a replacement

blade approved by the manufacturer of

your mower. Using a blade not approved

by the manufacturer of your mower is haz-

ardous, could damage your mower and

void your warranty.

TO REMOVE BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air ﬁlter and carburetor are up.

3. Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

5. Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer, hardened washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.

The key must be in good condition to work

properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

1. Position the blade adapter on the en-

gine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter

and crankshaft keyway are aligned.

2. Position blade on the blade adapter.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on blade adapter.

3. Be sure trailing edge of blade (opposite

sharp edge) is up toward the engine.

4. Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

5. Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is

35–40 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

If bolt needs replacing, replace only with

approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced. An unbalanced blade

will cause eventual damage to lawn

mower or engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a ﬁle

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with it.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" bolt or pin

Center hole

Blade

bolt

Crankshaft

keyway

Hardened

washer

Lockwasher

Blade adapter Key

Blade

Trailing edge Belt

retainer

Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Eleve la altura de corte.

fuerza o suelta.

2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Eleve la altura de corte.

3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 3. Limpie/cambie el ﬁltro de aire.

4. Acumulación de césped, hojas o 4. Limpie la parte inferior de la

basura debajo de la segadora. caja de la segadora.

5. Demasiado aceite en motor. 5. Revise el nivel del aceite.

6. Velocidad de recorrido 6. Corte a una velocidad de

demasiado rápida. recorrido más lenta.

Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno

disparejo o suelta. de la cuchilla.

2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma

altura.

3. Acumulación de césped, hojas o 3. Limpie la parte inferior de la

basura debajo de la segadora. caja de la segadora.

Vibración 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el

excesiva o suelta. perno de la cuchilla.

2. Cigueñal del motor doblado. 2. Póngase en contacto con su centro

de servicio Sears o con un otro

centro de servicio cualiﬁcado.

Cordón 1. El freno del volante del motor 1. Presione la barra de control

arrancador está aplicado cuando se hacia el mango superior antes

difícil de tirar suelta la barra de control. de tirar el cordón arrancador.

2. Cigueñal del motor doblado. 2. Póngase en contacto con su centro

de servicio Sears o con un otro

centro de servicio cualiﬁcado.

3. Adaptador de la cuchilla quebrado. 3. Cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.

4. La cuchilla se arrastra en 4. Mueva la segadora a un lugar

el césped. en donde el césped ha sido

cortado o a una superﬁcie ﬁrme

para hacer arrancar el motor.

Recogedor de 1. Altura de corte demasiado baja. 1. Eleve la altura de corte.

césped no se 2. Levantamiento de la cuchilla 2. Cambie las cuchillas.

llena (si viene desgastado.

equipado) 3. Recogedor sin ventilación de aire. 3. Limpie el recogedor de césped.

Difícil de 1. El césped está demasiado alto o la 1. Eleve la altura de corte.

empujar altura de la rueda demasiado baja.

2. Parte trasera de la 2. Eleve la parte trasera de la caja de

caja/cuchilla de la segadora la segadora (1) un lugar más alto.

arrastrándose en el césped.

3. Recogedor de césped 3. Vacíe el recogedor de césped.

demasiado lleno.

4. Posición de la altura del mango 4. Ajuste la altura del mango de

no adecuada para usted. modo que le acomode.

Pérdida de 1. Desgaste de la correa. 1. Revise/cambie correa de impulsión.

impulsión 2. La correa está fuera de la polea. 2. Revise/vuelva a instalar la

o retardase 3. Cable de la impulsión usado o roto. 3. Cambie el cable de la impulsión.

de la 4. El sistema de control del 4. Ajuste el control del mecanismo

velocidad mecanismo impulsor “suelto”. impulsor.

PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCIÓN

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la sección apropiada en el manual amenos que

esté dirigido a un centro de servico Sears.

No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 1. Limpie/cambie el ﬁltro de aire.

2. Sin combustible. 2. Llene el estanque de combustible.

3. Combustible rancio. 3. Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a llenar-

lo con combustible limpio y nuevo.

4. Agua en el combustible. 4. Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a llenar-

lo con combustible limpio y nuevo.

5. Alambre de la bujía desconectado. 5. Conecte el alambre a la bujía.

6. Bujía mala. 6. Cambie la bujía.

7. Cuchilla suelta o adaptador 7. Apriete el perno de la cuchilla

de la cuchilla quebrado. cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla.

8. Barra de control en la 8. Presione la barra de control

posición suelta. hacia el mango.

9. Barra de control defectuosa. 9. Cambie la barra de control.

10. Válvula del combustible (si equ- 10. Gire a la válvula del combustible

ipada) está en la posición OFF. a la posición ON.

11. Batería débi (si equipada). 11. Cague la batería.

12. Desconecte el conector 12. Conecte la batería al motor.

de la batería (si equipada).

13. Fusible quemado. 13. Cambie el fusible.

MOTOR

SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE

IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que

se formen depositos de coma en partes

fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales

como el carburador, el ﬁltro del combustible,

la mangura del combustible o en el estanque

durante el almacenamiento. Los combustibles

mezclados con alcohol (conocido come

gasohol o que tienen etanol o metanol)

Pueden atraer humedad, lo que conduce a la

separacion y a la formación de acidos durante

el almacenamiento. La gasolina acida puede

danar el sistema de combustible de un motor

durante el perido de almacenamiento.

• Vaciar el depósito del carburante poniendo

en marcha el motor y dejándolo funcionar

hasta que el carburante termine y el

carburador esté vacío.

• Nunca use los productos para limpieza del

carburador o del motor en el estanque de

combustible pues se pueden producir daños

permanentes.

• Use combustible nuevo la próxima tempo-

rada.

AVISO: El estabilizador de combustible es una

alternativa aceptable para reducir a un mínimo

la formación de depósitos de goma en el com-

bustible durante el período de almacenamiento.

Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el es-

tanque de combustible o en el envase para el

almacenamiento. Siempre siga la proporción de

mezcla que se encuentra en el envase del estabi-

lizador. Haga funcionar el motor por lo menos 10

minutos después de agregar el estabilizador, para

permitir que este llegue al carburador. No drene la

gasolina del estanque de gasolina y el carburador

si se está usando estabilizador de combustible.

ACEITE DEL MOTOR

Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cámbielo

con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea “MOTOR” en la

sección de Mantenimento de este manual.)

CILINDRO

1. Remueva la bujía.

2. Vacíe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a través

del agujero de la bujía en el cilindro.

3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas

cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite.

4. Vuelva a montar la nueva bujía.

BATERÍA

Separe la batería del conector del motor y

cargue la batería durante 48 horas.

OTROS

• No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la

otra.

• Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp-

ieza a oxidar. La oxidación y/o la mugre en

su gasolina producirán problemas.

• Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto

cerrado y cúbrala para protegerla contra el

polvo y la mugre.

• Cubra su unidad con un forro protector

adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No

use plástico. El plástico no puede respirar, lo

que permite la formación de condensación,

lo que producirá la oxidación de su unidad.

IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora

mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia

estan calientes.

PRECAUCIÓN: Nunca almacene la

segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro

de un ediﬁcio en donde los gases pueden

alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa.

Permita que se enfríe el motor antes de

almacenarla en algún recinto cerrado.

PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCIÓN

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la sección apropiada en el manual amenos que

esté dirigido a un centro de servico Sears.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°F. Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of op-

eration orat least once a year if the mower

is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each ﬁve (5)

hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug

securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain

oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until

fuel tank is empty.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for dam-

age or deterioration. Through normal

use it will wear. If catcher needs replac-

ing, replace only with approved replace-

ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts

section of this manual. Give the lawn

mower model number when ordering.

GEAR CASE

• To keep your drive system working

properly, the gear case and area around

the drive should be kept clean and free

of trash build-up. Clean under the drive

cover twice a season.

• The gear case is ﬁlled with lubricant to the

proper level at the factory. The only time

the lubricant needs attention is if service

has been performed on the gear case.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classiﬁcation SG–SL. Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according

to your expected operating temperature.

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 0 30 40 80 100

-30 -20 0 20 30 40

-10 10

5W-30

SAE 30

Container

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 container.

Rock lawn mower back and forth to re-

move any oil trapped inside of engine.

4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn

mower or side of engine.

5. Slowly pour oil down the oil ﬁll spout,

stopping every few ounces to check

the oil level with the dipstick.

6. Stop adding oil when you reach the

FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a

minute to allow oil to settle.

7. Continue adding small amounts of oil,

rechecking the dipstick until oil level

settles at FULL. DO NOT overﬁll, or

engine will smoke heavily from the

mufﬂer on startup.

8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick

before starting engine.

9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and

may be damaged by using a dirty air

ﬁlter. Replace the air ﬁlter cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs ﬁrst. Service air cleaner

more often under dusty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER

1. 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, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

cartridge. They may cause deterioration

of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do

not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

4. Install cartridge, then replace cover

making sure the tabs are aligned with

the slots in the back plate. Fasten

screw securely.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer as it

could create a ﬁre hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

ﬁrst. Spark plug type and gap setting

are shown in the “PRODUCT SPECIFIC-

ATIONS” section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-grass

and trash. Clean the underside of your

mower after each use.

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come in contact with plug.

• Clean the underside of your lawn mower

by scraping to remove build-up of grass

and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A clogged engine runs

hotter and shortens engine life.

• Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unless the

electrical system, mufﬂer, air ﬁlter and

carburetor are covered to keep water

out. Water in engine can result in short-

ened engine life.

WATER WASHOUT FEATURE

Your lawn mower is equipped with a ﬁtting

that allows quick and easy cleaning of

the underside of the housing. To use this

feature, proceed as follows:

Back plate

Slot

Lip

Cover

tab

Cartridge

Cover

1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut

grass or another hard surface.

NOTE: Water, grass and other debris will

drain from beneath the mower housing

during the washout process.

2. Remove grass catcher and discharge

chute assembly from lawn mower.

3. Close mulcher door (if equipped).

4. Connect a garden hose to the ﬁtting

where shown.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the garden hose is

not routed under the lawn mower housing

or entangled in the wheels.

5. Turn on water supply and check for

leaks at the ﬁtting.

If no leaks are present, start engine (as

described in the Operation section of this

manual) and let engine run until the under-

side of the lawn mower is clean.

WARNING: Do not engage the drive

system during the washout process.

6. Shut off the engine.

7. Shut off water supply and remove hose

from ﬁtting.

CAUTION: Do not remove hose from

ﬁtting while engine is running. Water in

engine can result in shortened engine life.

8. Start engine (as described in the Op-

eration section of this manual) and let

engine run for a full minute to remove

excess water from mower.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a

season. Scrape underside of cover with

putty knife or similar tool to remove any

build-up of trash or grass on underside of

drive cover.

Hose

Fitting

debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen

del carburador, lleve su segadora a contacto

con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro

centro de servicio cualiﬁcado para repararla y/o

ajustarla.

IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador

del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fábrica

para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede

ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una

velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad

de la fábrica. Si cree que la velocidad alta

regulada del motor necesita ajuste,contacto con

su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro

de servicio cualiﬁcado, el que cuenta con el

equipo adecuado y la experiencia para hacer

los ajustes necesarios.

ALMACENAMIENTO

Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el

almacenamiento al ﬁnal de cada temporada o si

la unidad no se va a usar por 30 días o más.

SEGADORA

Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto

período de tiempo, límpiela cuidadosamente,

remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.

Guárdela en un área limpia y seca.

1. Limpie toda la segadora (Vea “LIMPIEZA”

en la sección de Mantenimento de este

manual).

2. Lubríquela según se muestra en la sección

de Mantenimento de este manual.

3. Asegúrese de que todas las tuercas y

clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos estén

apretados en foma segura. Inspeccione

las partes que se mueven para veriﬁcar si

están dañadas, quebradas o desgastadas.

Cámbielas si es necesario.

4. Retoque todas las superﬁcies que estén

oxidadas o con la pintura picada; use una

lija antes de pintar.

MANGO

Puede doblar el mango de su segadora para el

almacenamiento.

1. Suelte las dos (2) manillas del mango en

cada lado del mango superior y permita que

el mango se doble hacia detras.

2. Remueva las dos (2) manillas y los pernos

de cada lado del mango inferior y pivote el

conjunto entero del mango hacia delante y

permita le que se descanse sobre la sega-

dora.

3. Vuelva a poner las manillas y los pernos al

mango inferior o a los puntales del mango

para la seguridad.

• Cuando prepare su mango a partir de la

posición de almacenamiento, el mango infe-

rior nesecitara cerrarlo manualmente para la

posición de sega.

IMPORTANTE: Cuando doble el mango para el

almacenamiento o el transporte, asegúrese que

lo doble según se muestra o purde dañar los

cables de control.

MOTOR

VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR

La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en

la fábrica. No trate de aumentar la velocidad

del motor pues se pueden producir lesiones

personales. Si cree que el motor está funcio-

nando demasiado rápido o demasiado lento,

lleve su segadora a mas con su centro de

servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio

cualiﬁcado.

CARBURADOR

Su carburador tiene un chorro principal ﬁjo

no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su

motor no está funcionando en forma adecuada

POSICIÓN

PARA

SEGAR

Barra de control

que exige la

presencia del

operador

DOBLAR

HACIA

ADELANTE

PARA

ALMACENAR

Mango

superior

Mango inferior

Manilla del

mango

Soporte

de mango

Manilla

Perno

SERVICIO Y AJUSTES

ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesiónes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes:

1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor.

2. Asegúrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente.

3. Desconecte el alambre de la bujía y póngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con ésta.

6. Reinstale la ﬁjador de la correa y cubierta

de la impulsión.

NOTA: Siempre use la correa aprobada por la

fábrica para asegurarse que calce y dure.

PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSIÓN

1. Instale la nueva correa de mando en la

polea del motor y el estribo de la retención

de correa.

2. Colocar la otra extremidad de la nueva

correa de mando a través del oriﬁcio en el

bastidor.

3. Reinstale la adaptador de la cuchilla y

cuchilla.

4. Vuelva la segadora a la posición vertical.

5. Instale la correa nueva en la polea de la

caja de engranajes.

PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO

El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3)

posiciones de altura – ajústelo a la altura que le

acomode.

1. Remueva la manilla y el perno portador en

un lado del mango inferior.

2. Al mismo tiempo que sujeta el conjunto del

mango, remueva la manilla y el perno porta-

dor del lado opuesto, alinee el agujero en el

mango con el agujero deseado en el puntal

del mango y vuelva a montar el perno y la

manilla y apriételos en forma segura.

3. Alinee el lado opuesto del mango con el

agujero de la misma posición y asegúrelos

con el perno y la manilla.

SEGADORA

PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE

Vea “PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE”

en la sección de Operación de este manual.

DESVIADOR TRASERO

Se proporciona un desviador trasero, adjunto

entre las ruedas traseras de su segadora, para

reducir a un mínimo la posibilidad que objetos

sean lanzados hacia afuera de la parte trasera

de la segadora, en la posición en donde se

encuentra el operador. Si se daña el desviador

debe cambiarse.

PARA REMOVER CORREA DE IMPULSIÓN

1. Remueva la cubierta de la impulsión y

ﬁjador de la correa.

2. Remueva la correa en la polea de la caja de

engranajes.

3. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado

con el ﬁltro de aire y el carburador mirando

hacia arriba.

4. Remueva la cuchilla y la adaptador de la

cuchilla.

5. Remueva la correa del polea del motor.

Arandela de

seguridad

Borde de salida

Perno

de la

cuchilla

Ranura

Cuchilla

Chavetero del

ciguenal

Adaptador de

la cuchilla

Retención de correa

Arandela

endurecida

Cubierta

de la

impulsion

Fijador de

la correa

Polea de

la caja de

engranajes

Correa

Puntal del

mango

Baja

Manilla

Alta

Mediana

Perno

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle on your lawn mower has three

(3) height positions - adjust to height that

suits you.

1. Remove knob and carriage bolt on one

side of the lower handle.

2. While holding handle assembly,

remove knob and carriage bolt from

opposite side, align hole in handle with

desired hole in handle bracket and

reassemble bolt and knob and tighten

securely.

3. Align opposite side of handle with

same positioning hole and secure with

bolt and knob.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments:

1. Release control bar and stop engine.

2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in

contact with plug.

TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT

1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley,

inside tabs of belt retainer.

2. Route the other end of the new drive

belt through hole in housing.

3. Reinstall blade adapter and blade.

4. Return mower to upright position.

5. Install new belt on gearcase pulley.

6. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See “TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT” in

the Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deﬂector, attached between the

rear wheels of your mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will

be thrown out of the rear of the mower

into the operator mowing position. If the

deﬂector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT

1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper.

2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley.

3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air

ﬁlter and carburetor up.

4. Remove blade and blade adapter.

5. Remove belt from engine pulley.

Blade

bolt

Crankshaft

keyway

Hardened

washer

Lockwasher

Blade adapter Key

Blade

Trailing edge Belt

retainer

Belt

Drive

cover

Belt

keeper

Gearcase

pulley

NOTE: Always use factory approved belt

to assure proper ﬁt and long life.

Handle

bracket

Low

Knob

High

Medium

Bolt

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase engine speed

or it may result in personal injury. If you

believe that engine is running too fast or

too slow, take your mower to a Sears or

other qualiﬁed service center for repair

and adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due

to suspected carburetor problems, take

your lawn mower to a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service center for repair and/or

adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding

the engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think

the engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the 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, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect

moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on

sides of the upper handle and allow

handle to fold down to the rear.

2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and

carriage bolts on sides of the lower

handle and pivot entire handle as-

sembly forward and allow it to rest on

mower.

3. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to

lower handle or handle brackets for

safe keeping.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

require manually locking into the mow-

ing position.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle

for storage or transportation, be sure to

fold the handle as shown or you may dam-

age the control cables.

FOLD

FORWARD

FOR

STORAGE

MOWING

POSITION

Lower handle

Operator

presence

control bar

Upper

handle

Handle

knob

Handle

bracket

Knob

Bolt

SILENCIADOR

Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si está

corroído puede producir un peligro de incendio

y/o daño.

BUJÍA

Cambie el bujía al comienzo de cada tempo-

rada de siega o después de cada 100 horas

de operación, lo que suceda primero. El tipo

de bujía y el ajuste de la abertura aparecen en

“ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO” en la

sección de Mantenimiento de este manual.

LIMPIEZA

IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor

rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora

sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie

la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de

cada uso.

PRECAUCIÓN: Desconecte el alambre de

la bujía y póngalo en donde no pueda entrar en

contacto con ésta.

• Haga descansar la segadora en su lado.

Asegúrese que el ﬁltro de aire y que el car-

burador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie

la parte inferior de su segadora raspándola

para remover la acumulación de césped y

basura.

• Limpie el motor a menudo para evitar que

se acumule la basura. Un motor tapado fun-

ciona más caliente y se acorta su duración.

• Mantenga las superﬁcies pulidas y las rue-

das sin gasolina, aceite, etc.

• No recomendamos el uso de una manguera

de jardín para limpiar la segadora a menos

que el sistema eléctrico, el silenciador, el

ﬁltro de aire y el carburador estén tapados

para evitar que les entre el agua. El agua en

el motor puede acortar la duración de éste.

DERRUBIO DEL AGUA

Su cortacéspedes de césped se equipa de una

guarnición que permita la limpieza rápida y

fácil del superﬁcie inferior de la cubierta. Para

utilizar esta característica, siga de la forma

Plancha trasera

Ranuras

Labio

Orejas de

la cubierta

Cartucho

Cubierta

1. Mueva el cortacéspedes de césped a un

área de la hierba cortada o de otra superﬁ-

cie dura.

NOTA: El agua, la hierba y la otra ruina escur-

rirán debajo de la cubierta del cortacéspedes

durante el proceso del derrubio.

2. Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue

el montaje del canal inclinado del cortacés-

pedes de césped.

3. Cierre la puerta del mulcher (si está equi-

pado).

4. Conecte una manguera del jardín con la

guarnición donde demostrado.

IMPORTANTE: Sea seguro que la manguera

del jardín no está encaminada debajo de la

cubierta del cortacéspedes de césped ni que

está enredada en las ruedas.

5. Gire el abastecimiento y la comprobación

para de agua escapes en la guarnición.

Si no hay escapes presentes, encienda el

motor (según lo descrito en la sección de la

operación de este manual) y deje el motor

funcionar hasta que el superﬁcie inferior del

cortacéspedes de césped está limpio.

ADVERTENCIA: No contrate el sistema de

impulsión durante el proceso del derrubio.

6. Apague el motor.

7. Apague el abastecimiento de agua y quite

la manguera de la guarnición.

PRECAUCIÓN: No quite la manguera de la

guarnición mientras que el motor está funciona-

ndo. El agua en motor puede dar lugar a vida

acortada del motor.

8. Encienda el motor (según lo descrito en la

sección de la operación de este manual)

y deje el motor funcionar por un minuto

completo para quitar exceso de agua del

cortacéspedes.

LIMPIE DEBAJO DE LA CUBIERTA DE LA

IMPULSIÓN

Limpie debajo de la cubierta de la impulsión

por lo menos dos veces cada temporada.

Raspe debajo de la cubierta con un cuchillo

para masilla o con una herramienta parecida,

para remover toda acumulación de césped o

basura en la parte inferior de la cubierta de la

impulsión.

Manguera

Guarnición

AVISO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi-

viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el

arranque en clima frío, estos aceites de mul-

tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de

aceite cuando se usan en temperaturas sobre

32° F. Revise el nivel del aceite del motor más

a menudo, para evitar un posible daño en el

motor, debido a que no tiene suﬁciente aceite.

Cambie el aceite después de 25 horas de

operación o por lo menos una vez al año si la

segadora se utiliza menos 25 horas el año.

Revise el nivel del aceite del cárter antes de

arrancar el motor y después de cada cinco (5)

horas de uso continuado. Apriete el tapón del

aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el

nivel del aceite.

PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR

AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre-

nar el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible

haciendo correr el motor hasta que el tanque

esté vacio.

1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujía y

póngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en

contacto con ésta.

RECOGEDOR DE CÉSPED

• El recogedor de césped puede ser rociado

con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que

estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.

• Revise su recogedor de césped a menudo

para veriﬁcar si está dañado o deteriorado.

Se va a desgastar con el uso normal. Si se

necesita cambiar el recogedor, cámbielo

solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el

fabricante. Dé el número del modelo de la

segadora cuando lo ordene.

CAJA DE ENGRANAJES

• Para mantener el sistema de impulsión

funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja

de engranajes y el área alrededor de la

impulsión tienen que mantenerse limpias y

sin acumulación de basura. Limpie debajo

de la cubierta de la impulsión dos veces por

temporada.

• La caja de engranajes se llena con lubricante

hasta el nivel adecuado en la fábrica. La

única vez que el lubricante necesita atención

es cuando se le ha prestado servicio a la

caja de engranajes.

MOTOR

LUBRICACIÓN

Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta

calidad clasiﬁcado con la clasiﬁcación SG–SL

de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de visco-

sidad SAE según su temperatura de operación

esperada.

GAMA DE TEMPERATURA ANTICIPADA ANTES DEL PROXIMO CAMBIO DE ACEITE

CALIDADES DE VISCOSIDAD DE SAE

-20 0 30 40 80 100

-30 -20 0 20 30 40

-10 10

5W-30

SAE 30

Envase

2. Remueva la tapa del depósito del aceite;

déjela a un lado en una superﬁcie limpia.

3. Incline la cortadora de césped por este

costado tal como se muestra y purgue el

aceite en un recipiente idóneo. Mueva la

segadora de atrás para adelante para re-

mover todo el aceite que se haya quedado

atrapado dentro del motor.

4. Limpie todo el aceite derramado en la sega-

dora y en el lado del motor.

5. Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del

aceite, parándose a intervalos regulares

para controlar el nivel del aceite con la

varilla.

6. Parar de añadir aceite cuando se alcanza la

señal de lleno (FULL) en la varilla. Esperar un

minuto para dejar que el aceite se arregle.

7. Continúe agregando cantidades pequeas

de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla

medidora settles del nivel de aciete en lleno

(FULL). NO sobrellene el motor con aceite,

o fumará pesa demante del silenciador

cuando lo valla a arrancar.

8. Asegúrese de apretar la varilla medidora

del aceite antes de arrancar el motor.

9. Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la bujía a

ésta.

FILTRO DE AIRE

Su motor puede sufrir averías y funcionar de

manera incorrecta con un ﬁltro del aire sucio.

Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al año

o tras 100 horas de funcionamiento, más a

menudo si se utiliza en condiciones de sucie-

dad y polvo particulares.

PARA LIMPIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE

1. Suelte el tornillo e incline la cubierta para

removerlo.

2. Cuidadosamente, remueva el cartucho.

3. Límpielo golpeándolo suavemente en una

superﬁcie plana. Si está muy sucio cambie

el cartucho.

PRECAUCIÓN: Los solventes de petróleo,

tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para

limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deteri-

oro de éste. No aceite el cartucho. No use aire

a presión para limpiarlo o secarlo.

4. Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la

cubierta asegurándose que las orejas estén

alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha

trasera. Apriete el tornillo en forma segura.

Does not start 1. Dirty air ﬁlter. 1. Clean/replace air ﬁlter.

2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug.

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken 7. Tighten blade bolt or

blade adapter. replace blade adapter.

8. Control bar in released 8. Depress control bar to

position. handle.

9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar.

10.Fuel valve lever (if so 10.Turn fuel valve lever

equipped) in OFF position. to the ON position.

11. Weak battery (if equipped). 11.Charge battery.

12.Disconnected battery 12.Connect battery to engine.

connector (if equipped).

13.Blown fuse (if equipped). 13.Replace fuse.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel ﬁlter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine while

in storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable al-

ternative in minimizing the formation of fuel

gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Alwaysfollowthemix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes

afteraddingstabilizertoallow the stabilizer to

reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas

tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in

the 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 engine

connector and charge battery 48 hours.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover 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 cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

CAUTION: Never store the lawn

mower with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open

ﬂame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed

to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.

Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 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. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.

6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten

uneven blade bolt.

2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same

height.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of

and trash under mower. mower housing.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten

vibration blade bolt.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service center.

Starter rope 1. Engine ﬂywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to

hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service center.

3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface.

Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.

not ﬁlling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.

(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.

Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.

height is too low.

2. Rear of lawn mower 2. Raise rear of lawn mower

housing or cutting blade housing one (1) setting

dragging in grass. higher.

3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit.

right for you.

Loss of drive 1. Belt wear. 1. Check/replace drive belt.

or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt.

drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Replace drive cable.

4. “Loose” drive control system. 4. Adjust drive control.

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

SEGADORA

Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu-

ando haga el mantenimiento.

LLANTAS

• Mantenga las llantas sin gasolina, aceite o

substancias químicas para control de insec-

tos que pueden dañar la goma.

• Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro-

fundas, los objetos aﬁlados y otros peligros

que pueden dañar a las llantas.

RUEDAS DE IMPULSIÓN

Revise las ruedas de impulsión delanteras cada

vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se

mueven libremente. Si las ruedas no giran li-

bremente quiere decir que hay basura, recortes

de césped, etc. en el área de las ruedas de

impulsión y tienen que limpiarse para liberarlas.

Es necesario limpiar las ruedas de impulsión;

revise ambas ruedas delanteras.

1. Remueva los tapacubos, las tuercas de

seguridad y las arandelas.

2. Remueva las ruedas de los ajustadores de

las ruedas.

3. Remueva la basura y los recortes de

césped de dentro de la cubierta contra

el polvo, piñón y/o de los dientes de los

engranajes de las ruedas de impulsión.

4. Ponga las ruedas de vuelta en su lugar.

AVISO: Si después de limpiar las ruedas de

impulsión no giran libremente, póngase en

contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con

un otro centro de servicio cualiﬁcado.

CUIDADO DE LA CUCHILLA

Para obtener los mejores resultados, la cuchilla

de la segadora tienen que mantenerse aﬁlada.

Cambie la cuchilla doblada o dañada.

PRECAUCIÓN: Usar solamente la cuchilla

de repuesto aprobada por el fabricante de su

segadora. Usar una cuchilla no aprobada por

el fabricante de su segadora es peligroso, pu-

ede dañar su segadora y anular su garantía.

PARA REMOVER LA CUCHILLA

1. Desconecte el alambre de la bujía y póngalo en

donde no pueda entrar en contacto con ésta.

2. Haga descansar la segadora en su lado.

Asegúrese que el ﬁltro de aire y que el

carburador queden mirando hacia arriba.

3. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla

y la caja de la segadora para evitar que la

cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno.

AVISO: Proteja sus manos con guantes y/o

envuelva la cuchilla con una tela gruesa.

4. Remueva el perno de la cuchilla girándolo

en el sentido contrario en que giran las

manillas del reloj.

5. Remueva la cuchilla y los artículos de fer-

retería adjuntadores (el perno, la arandela

de seguridad y la arandela endurecida).

AVISO: Remueva el adaptador de la cuchilla y

revise el cubo interior de la ranura del adaptador

de la cuchilla. La ranura tiene que estar en buenas

condiciones para que funcione en forma adec-

uada. Cambie el adaptador si está dañado.

PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA

1. Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el

cigueñal del motor. Asegúrese que la

ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del

cigueñal estén alineados.

2. Ponga la cuchilla en el adaptador.

IMPORTANTE: Para asegurar la instalacion ap-

ropiada, posicione el agujero central de la cuchilla

con la estrella del conjunto del adaptador.

3. Asegúrese de que el borde de salida de

la cuchilla (opuesto al borde aﬁlado) esté

hacia arriba hacia el motor.

4. Instale el perno de la cuchilla con la aran-

dela de seguridad y la arandela endurecida

en el adaptador de la cuchilla y el cigueñal.

5. Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla

y la caja de la segadora y apriete el perno

de la cuchilla girándolo en el sentido en que

giran las manillas del reloj.

• La torsión para apretar recomendada es de

35 – 40 pies libras.

IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado

a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos,

sustituirlos sólo con pernos aprobados mostrados

en la sección Partes de Reparación de este manual.

PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA

AVISO: No recomendamos el aﬁlar la cuchilla

– pero si lo hace, asegúrese de que quede

balanceada. Se tiene que tener cuidado de

mantenerla balanceada. Una cuchilla que no

está balanceada va a producir eventualmente

daño en la segadora o en el motor.

• La cuchilla puede aﬁlarse con una lima o en

una rueda rectiﬁcadora. No trate de aﬁlarla

mientras se encuentra en la segadora.

• Para revisar el balance de la cuchilla, va a

necesitar un perno de acero de 5/8", una

clavija o un balanceador cónico. (Cuando se

use un balanceador cónico, siga las instruc-

ciones que vienen con el balanceador.)

AVISO: No use un elavo para balancear la

cuchilla. Los lóbulos del agujero central pueden

aparecer como centrados, pero no lo están.

• Deslice la cuchilla en una parte no roscada

del perno de acero o clavija y sujete el perno

o la clavija paralelo al suelo. Si la cuchilla está

balanceada, debe permanecer en la posición

horizontal. Si cualquiera de los extremos de la

cuchilla se mueva hacia abajo, aﬁle el extremo

pesado hasta que ésta quede balanceada.

Agujero central

Perno de la

cuchilla de 5/8" Cuchilla

Arandela de

seguridad

Borde de salida

Perno

de la

cuchilla

Ranura

Cuchilla

Chavetero del

ciguenal

Adaptador de

la cuchilla

Retención de correa

Arandela

endurecida

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