Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 User manual

SEARS Owner'sManual
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.387151
•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
• Espa_ol
•Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rulesand Instructions
beforeoperatingthisequipment
For answers to your
questions about this product:
Call 7 am--7 pm, Mon---Sat;
Sun, 10 am--7 pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13
Assembly 4 Storage 14
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15
Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workmanship.
if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning 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.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
TRAINING;
•Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower.
• Do not allow children to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this manual.
• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
•Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
• The blade tums when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the blade
and can cause severe injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when starting and while using
your mower.
•Dress propedy. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or weadng open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.
•Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is
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hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean
off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower. Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you.
•Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating your mower. Always
be sure of your footing -- keep afirm
hold on the handles and walk.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel_covered areas.
• Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mower.
• Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
personal injury may result.
• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes. Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing directions -- maintain
good footing.
• Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
•Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly.
•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
•Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
•Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.
•Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
•Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
•Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contactspark plug in order to
prevent accidental startingwhen setting
up, transporting,adjustingor making
repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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These accessories were available when this
lawn mower was produced. They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets and
service centers, Most Sears stores can also
LAVvlq MOWER PERFORMANCE
order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model number of your lawn mower.
Some of these accessories may not apply
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FORREhR DI:_:HARGE LAWN MOWERS
to your lawn mower.
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAV_NMOWERS
1,4JLCHERKITS
GRASSCA,TCHERS
FOR
I_IDEDISCHARGE
IJkWNMOWB_S
LAWN MOWER MAINrENANCE
E4UFELERS
BELTS BLADES BLN)E ADPP11ERS 'rM"IEELS
SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Safety standards require operator pres-
ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.
Your unit is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence controls under any
circumstances.
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower. Your new
lawn mower has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. All
parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have
been placed in the parts bag. To ensure
safe and proper operation of your lawn
mower, all parts and hardware you as-
semble must be tightened securely.Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper
tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Remove loose parts included with
mower.
Cut down two end comers of carton
and lay end panel down fiat.
Remove allpacking materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control barto upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughlyfor additional
loose parts.
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
•Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
•Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handles and tighten both handle knobs.
• Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust
Handle" in the Service and Adjustment
section of this manual.
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handl,
Liftup
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as amulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
•Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.
•To retum to mulching operation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
Mulcher plug
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug in place or approved
dipping deflector or grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn mower
with the rear door removed or propped
open.
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location
of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Operator presence controlbar
controlcable
Handle
Grass catcher
Air filter
Mulche
Engine
with dipstick
Lawn mower housing
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
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 Commission. The blade
turns when the enaine is runnine.
niII hi
Operator Presence Control Bar. must be
held down to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer- pumps additional fuel from the
carburetor tothe cylinder for use when starting
a cold engine.
Sarter Handle -used for starting the engine.
Engine Speed Control - located on the side
of the engine which allows you to select either
fast or slow engine speed.
Mulcher Plug -located at the discharge
opening must be removed when converting to
bagging or discharging operation.
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINESPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by alever
located on the side of the engine. Fast
position is for sta_ng the engine, normal
cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel
economy.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine controlto beinstalledon this
lawnmowerin orderto minimizethe risk
of bladecontactinjury. Do notunderany
circumstances attempt to defeat the
fun_on of the operator control. The blade
tums when the engineisrunning.
• 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.
Engine speed control lever
tl _ _ Primer
TO ADJUST CUTFING HEIGHT
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels
are in the same setting.
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.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid. Flip lidmust be closed
while operating lawn mower.
•Lift the rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt tooperate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
preppedopen.
Hinge
bracket Grass catcher
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
•To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
•Liftup rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear.
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
OIL
Your lawnmower isshippedwithout oil in the
engine.
•Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fillto
the full line onthe dips_ck.
• Use20ozs. of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoil
to use, see =ENGINE"in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
• Pouroil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif
needed. Fill tofull lineon dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
•Reinstallengine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation oreach season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
GAS
•Fillfuel tank. 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 freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicates that
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. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See Storage Instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carbure-
tor cleaner products in fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
• To start acold engine, push primer five (5)
times before tnjing to start. Use a firm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for
a few minutes.
• Push engine speed control lever to fast
position.
• Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
• To stop engine,1 release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary
to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather
over priming may cause flooding and engine
will not starL If you do flood engine, wait a few
minutes before attempting to start and do not
repeat priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
•Under certain conditions, such as very fall
grass, itmay be necessary to raise the
height of cutto reduce pushing effort and to
keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings.
•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut and raise the rear ofthe lawn
mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster
setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass.
•For better grass bagging and most cutting
conditions, the engine speed should be set
in the fast position.
•When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist, heavy grass, dumps of cut grass
may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce
ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run
the lawn mower over the area a second
time.
• If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow
in a clockwise direction with a small overlap
to collect the clippings on the next pass.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear and
clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will
help engine air flow and extend engine life.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become
tilled with dirt and dust with use and
catchers will collect less grass. To prevent
this, regularly hose catchers off with water
and let dry before using.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT." For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING
after each use. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES 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
biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for
the lawn. Always mulch with your highest
engine (blade) speed as this will provide the
best recurring 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 aftemoon. At this
time the grass has dried and the newly cut
area will not be exposed to the direct sun.
•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.
Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary
to raise the height of cutto reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of mulched
grass. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut, mow slowly and
raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel
adjuster setting higher than the front.
•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 second cut, mow
across or 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.
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AS YOU COMPLETE
.EOU 'RSERV,CE y ,/BERV'CE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners IV#' ll/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) If _ i__
oi Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propelled Mowers) il/
W Check drive belUpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
R ChecWSharperVReplace Blade _=/:1
Lubrication Chart !l/if
Clean eattery/Rechar e
Electric Start Mowe_ IV/ I,/4
ECheck Engine Oil Level It/
GN Change Engine Oil I/1.2
Clean Air Filter
I lnspect Muffler _i_
Clean or Replace Spark Plug I/'i/2
EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy lOad or In high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirly _dusty conditions,
3-Rep_ce blades m(_e often when mowing in sandy so_.
4 - C_ 48 heu{i at end of season.
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
mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periedically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustTnents in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filter element and check blade for wear. A
new spark plug and clearVnaw air liter
element assures proper ai-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
•Fallow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
•Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See 'I_UBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Brake spring
/
(_) Rear
door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be
lubricated, use only a d_J,powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.387151
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 5.5
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OiL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19L
VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .008
EXHAUST: .008
SOLID STATE IGNITION
_IR GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space
provided above.
LAWN MOWER • Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade adapter.
The key must be in good conditionto work
properly. Replace adapter ifdamaged.
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
TIRES
•Keep tires f'me 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.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept
sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where itcannot come in
contact with spark plug.
•Turn lawn mower on itsside. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up.
•Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade boll
•Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
•Remove blade boltby turning counter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open--end
wrench.
TO REPLACE BLADE
•Position the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft are aligned.
•Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with
the raised lugs on the adapter.
•Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the
engine.
•Install the blade bolt with the lock washer
and hardened washer into blade adapter
and crankshaft.
•Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the blade
bolt, turning clockwise.
•The recommended tightening torque is 35-
40 fL Ibs.
IMPORTANT." Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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NOTE" We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but ifyou do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade
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, drive a nail intoa
beam or wall. Leave about one inch ofthe
straight nail exposed. Place center hole of
blade over the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced, itshould remain in a horizontal
position. Ifeither end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
•The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioration. Through normal use it will
wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
Blade Crank shaft
adaptor
Bolt Crank
Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft
washer Trailing adaptor
edge
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF, SH or
SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
.20" .IO, O' 30.
TEMPERA_JRE RANGE ANTICipATE D BEFORE NEXT OfL CHANGE
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 opera-
tion or at least once a year ifthe lawn 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. 13ghten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until
fuel tank is empty.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
•Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to
remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
•Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
•Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
•Replace engine oil cap.
•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
Container
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty
conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter cover by turning
counterclockwise to the stop and pull
away from collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
• Clean the inside of the cover and the
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collar to remove any dirt accumulation.
• Insert new filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
•Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARKPLUG
Change your spark plug each year to
make your engine start easier and run
better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
Slot
Clip mum
counter--
clockwise to
remove
Tab ,Turn clockwise
to tighten
Air filter cover
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built--up grass and
trash. Clean underside of mower housing
after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up. 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. Aclogged 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
shortened engine life.
CAUTION: Before performing any
service or adjustments:
•Release control bar.
Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
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 lawn mower, is
provided to minimize the possibility that
objects will be thrown out the rear of the
lawn mower into the operator's mowing
position.
If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it
should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)
positions are available: high, medium high,
medium low and low. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.
•To change from medium low to medium
high position, the upper and lower
handle sections will have to be turned
over.
•Remove the cable clips.
• Remove the controls and operator
presence control bar from the upper
handle.
• Remove hairpin cotters.
• Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
• Turn the handle over and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been
removed.
•Reassemble the controls and the
operator presence control bar to the
upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released.
Do not over tighten the fasteners holding
the controls to the upper handle.
• To change from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section
will have to be turned over.
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• To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
Squeeze to
remove
Medium Low
Shipping Position
Medium High
Low
High
Lower Handle
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate properly due to sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service
center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or itmay resultin personal injury. If you
believe that the engine isrunning toofast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized service center for repair and
adjustment.
Immediately prepareyour lawn mowerfor
storage atthe end ofthe seasonor ifthe unit
willnotbe usedfor 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower isto be stored for aperiod
oftime, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
•Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace ifnecessary.
•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle dears the handle bracket, then
move handle forward.
•Loesen upper handle mounting bolts
14
enoughtoallow upperhandle tobe folded
beck.
IMPORTANT: Whenfolding the handlefor
storageortransportation,be suretofoldthe
handleas shownor you maydamage the
controlcables.
•When setting upyourhandlefromthe
storageposition,the lowerhandlewill
automaticallylockintothe mowing position.
Lower Handle
Handle
Squeeze to fold
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle
Fold Forward
For Storage
Hairpin
Cotter
_Fold Backward
MowingPosition
LowerHandle

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT." It isimportant to prevent bum
deposits from forming in essential joel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose,
or tank during storabe. Also, experience
indicates that alcolol blinded fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attz'act moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
•Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let 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
altemative in minimizing the formation offuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor ifusing fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug.
•Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough spark
plug hole into cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute oil.
• Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
•Replace your gasoline can ifyour can starts
to rust. Rust and/or dirtin your gasoline will
cause problems.
•If possible, store your unitindoors and cover
itto give protection from dust and dirt.
•Cover your unitwith a suitable protective
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.
IMPORTAN'R Never cover mowerwhile
engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with
gasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start • Dirty air tilter.
•Out of fuel.
• Stale fuel.
Water in fuel.
•Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
• Bad spark plug.
•Loose blade or broken blade
adapter.
•Control bar in released
position.
• Control bar defective.
CORRECTION
•Clean/replace air filter.
• Fill fuel tank.
•Drain tank and refillwith
flesh clean fuel.
•Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refilltank
with fresh gasoline.
•Connect wire to plug.
•Replace spark plug.
• lighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
•Depress control bar to
handle.
•Replace control bar.
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_ROBLEM
_oss of power
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CAUSE
•Rear oflawnmowerhousing
or cuttingbladedragging
inheavygrass.
•Cuttingtoomuchgrass.
Poorcut-uneven
_cessive
4bration
_'larterrope hard
opull
3rass catcher
lot filling (if so
_uipped)
_ardtopush
•Dirty air filter.
•Buildup of grass, leaves,
and bash under mower.
•Too much oil in engine.
•Walking speed too fast.
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Wheel heights uneven.
Low engine speed.
• Buildup of grass, leaves
and bash under mower.
•Wom, bent or loose blade.
• Bent engine crankshaft.
• Engine flywheel brake is on
when control bar is released.
• Bent engine crankshaft.
•Blade adapter broken.
• Blade dragging in grass.
• Cutting height too low.
•Lift on blade worn off.
• Catcher not venting air.
• Low engine speed.
• Grass istoo high or wheel
height is too low.
•Rear of lawn mower
housing or blade dragging
ingrass.
•Grass catcher too full.
• Handle height position not
dghtfor you.
CORRECTION
• Set to =Higher Cur
position.
• Set to "Higher Cur
position.
• Clean/replace air filter.
• Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Check oil level.
• Cut at slower walking
speed.
• Replace blade. Tighten
blade belL
• Set all wheels at same
height
• Set engine speed control
in fast position.
• Clean underside of
mower housing.
i. Replace blade. Tghten
blade bolL
• Contact an authorized
service center.
•Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pullingstarterrope.
• Contact an authorized
service center.
•Replace blade adapter.
•Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface
to start engine.
•Raise cutting height.
•Replace blade.
• Clean grass catcher.
• Set engine speed control
in fast position.
• Raise cutting height.
•Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
• Empty grass catcher.
•Adjust handle height to
suit.
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CRAFTSMAN Model No. 917.387151
Garant[a
Reglas de Seguridad
Montaje
Operacibn
Mantenimiento
Pregrama de Mantenimiento
17 Especificaciones del Producto 25
17 Servicio y Adjustes 27
19 AImacenamiento 28
20 Identificacibnde problemas 30
24 Partes de repuesto Vea el manual
24 ingles del duefio
Orden de Partes Contratapa
GARANTJA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN
Por dos(2) afios,a parlJrde la fecha de compra,cuandoesta Segadora Craftsman se rnantenga,lubrique
yafinesegOnlasinstruccionespara laoperacibny elmantenimientoenel manualdeldueSo,Sears
repararagratistododefectoen elmaterialy lamano de obra.
Si la SegadoraCraftsmanse usapara finescomercialesode ardendo,esta garantiasblose aplicapar
neventa (90) dias a parlJrde lafecha de compra.
Esta Garantianocubra:
• Artfculos quese desgastanduranteel usenormal talescomolascuchillassegadorasrotatodas,los
adaptadoresde lacuchilla,lascorreas,losfiltros de airay lasbujias.
• Reparadones necesadasdebidoalabuseo a lanegligenciadel operador,induy6ndosea los
cigeefialosdobladosy a lafalta de mantenimientodelequiposegi3nlasinstruccionesque se incluyen
en elmanualdel dueSo.
ELSERVIClO DE GARANTIA ESTADISPONIBLE al devolverlasegadpraa motorCraftsman al control
departmentodeservicioSearsmas corcano en losestadesunidos.Estagarantiase aplicaselamente
mientrasel productoesle en useenlosestadosunidos.
Esta Garantla le otorgaderechos legalesespecificos,y puede quetambidntengaotrosderechosque
variandeestadoa estado.
Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817WA, HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 USA
Losestandraresde seguridadexigen la presencia
del operatoren loscontrolespara reducira un
minimael riesgode lesionarse.S u unidadviene
equipadacond_ coekoles.Por ningun motivo
tra!edel eliminerla funcibn de los controlesque
exEjenlapresenciadel operador.
ENTRENAMIENTO:
• Lea estemanual deloperador
cuidedosamente.Familiaricoseconlos
controles y aprendaa operarsusegadoraen
forma adecuada.Aprendaa pararsu
segadorar'&pidamente.
• No permitaque losnifiosusensusegadora.
Nuncapermitaque los adultosoperanla
segadorasincontar con lasinstrucciones
adecuadas.
• Mantenga el&raade operacibndespejada
de genta,especialmentadenifiospequefios
y de animalesdom_sficos.
• Uselasegadorasolamentepara los
fines propuestosporelfabricantey
seg_n lasexplicacionesdescritasen
este manual.
• No operelasegadorasise ha osldo o dafiado
en cualquieraforma. Siemprereparelosdafios
antesde usada.
•No useaccesenosque no hayansido
recomendadospar elfabricanta.Elusede
dichosaccosoriospuedeserpeligroso.
La cuchillagiracuandoelmotorest&
funclonando.
PREPARAClON:
Siempre revisecuidadosamenteeldrea que
se va asegar y desl:_jela detndas laspiedras,
palos,alambres,huesosy otros
objetosextrafios.Estosobjetos
ser_nlanzadosconlacuchillay pueden
produdrlesiones graves.
Siempreuseanteojosde seguddado
protectoresde ojoscuandoarranquey du-
ranteelttampoque uselasegadora.
Vistaseen forma adecuada.No oparela
segadorasinzapatoso consandalias
abiertas.Usesolamentezapatossblidoscon
buenatraccibncuandosiegue.
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• Revise el estanque de combustibleantes de
hacer arrencar el motor. No Ileneel estanque
de gasolinaen recintos cerrados,
ni cuando el motorestd funcionando o cuando
estd caliente. Permita que el motorse enfr[e
porvarios minutos antesde Ilenar el estanque
de gasolina. Limpie toda la gasolina
derramada antes de hacer arrancar el motor.
• Siempre haga los ajustes de altura de las
ruedas antes de hacer arrancar su
segadora. Nunca trate de hacer 6sto
mientresque el motorestd funcionando.
•Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena
luzartificial.
OPERACl6N:
Mantenga sus ojosysu mente en la
segadora yen el =_reaque se est_ cortando.
No permitaque otrosintereses Io distraigan.
No corte c6sped mojado o resbaloso. Nunca
corramientras estdoperando su segadora.
Siempre asegOrese de mantener el equilibdo
- mantenga el mango agarrado firmemente y
camine.
•No ponga las manos o los pies cerca odebajo
de las partes rotatodas.Mant6ngase
alejado de la abertura de descarga en todo
momento.
•Siempre pare el motorcuando se vaya
ocuando no est_ usando su segadora, o
antes de atravesar las entradas para autos,
los sendems, caminosy dreas cubiertas de
ripio.
•Nunca didja la descarga del material hacia
los espectadores ni permita a nadie cerca de
la segadora mientrasla estdoperando.
•Antes de limpiar,inspeccionaro de reparar I
a segadora, pare el motory estd
completamente seguro de que la cuchillay
que todas las partes que se mueven se
hayan detenido. Luego, desconecte el
alambre de la bujfay mant(_ngalo alejado de
_sta para evitar el arranque pot accidente.
•No contindehaciendofuncionar su segadora
si le pega a un objeto extraSo.Siga el
procedimientodescritoantedormente, luego
repare cualquier da_o antes de volver a
arrancar y de operar su segadora.
•No cambie losajustes del reguladoro
hagaque el motorande a una velocidad
excesiva. Se pueden producirdaSos en el
motory I esiones personales.
•No opere su segadora sivibra fuera de Io
normal. La vibrecibnexcesiva es una
indicacibnde da£=o;pare el motor, revise en
forma segura la causa de la vibracibny haga
lasreparaciones segOnsea necesario.
• No haga funcionar el motoren
recintoscerrados.Losgases de escape son
peligrosos.
• Nunca corte el c_sped tirando la segadora
hada usted. Siegue a travds de la cara de
las pendientes, nunca hacia arriba o hacia
abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio. No
siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas.
Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en
terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de
direcoi6n - mantenga un buen equilibrio.
• Nunca opere la segadora sin las
protecciones adecuadas, las planchas, el
recogedor de c_sped y otros disposiUvosde
seguridad en su lugar.
MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN-
TO:
•Revise la cuchiilay los pemos de montaje
del motor amenudo, para asegurarse que
est&n apretados en la forma adecuada.
• Revise todos los pemos, tuercas y tomillos a
intervalos frecuentes, para verificar si est_n
apretados en forma adecuada, y
asegurerseque la segadora se encuentra en
condiciones de funcionamiento seguro.
• Mantenga todos los disposiUvos de seguridad
en su lugar y listes para funcionar.
• Para reducir el peligre de incandio,
mantenga el motor sin c_sped, hojas y grasa
o aceite en excaso.
• Revise el recogedor de c_sped a menudo
para verificar si hay deterioro y desgaste y
cambie las bolsas desgastadas. Use
solamente las bolsas de repuesto
recomendadas por el fabricante de su
segadora o que cumplen con las
especificaciones de 6ste.
• Siempre mantenga una cuchilla afilada en su
segadora.
• Siempre permita que el motor se enfr{e
antes de guardada en cualquier recinto
cerrado.
• Nunca guarde la segadora con combustible
en el estanque dentro de un edificio endonde
los gases pueden alcanzar una llama
expuesta o una fuente de ignici6n, tal como el
calentador de agua, la estufa de
calefaccibn, la secadora de ropa, etc.
PRECAUCI(SN: Siempre desconecte el
alambre de la bujia ypongalo donde no
pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para
evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la
preparacibn, el transporte, el ajuste o
cuando se hacen reparaciones.
PRECAUCI(_N: Es conocido porel Estado de
Califomia que los gases de escape del motorde
este productorcontienenquimicos los cuales a
ciertosniveles, pueden ocasionar,c_ncer,
defectos de nacimiento,y otrosdaSos alsistema
reproductivo.
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Estosaccesorios estaban disponibles cuando
se produjo la segadora. Tambi6n estdn
disponiblesen la mayoria de las tiendas de
Sears yen los centrosde servicio. La mayoria
RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA
de las tiendas Sears tambidn pueden mandar a
pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les
proporciona el n_mero del modelo de su
segadora. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez
DESVIADOR DE RECORTES
PARASEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA
RECOREDOR
PARA
SEGADORAS
CON DESCARGA
TRASERA
no se apliquen a su segadora.
JUEGOS PARA LA ACOLCHADORA
RECOREDOR
PAPA
J SEGADORAS
CON DESCARGA
LATERAL
ESTABILIZADORES
E_ASES
DE GASOLINA
MANTENIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA
SILENCIADORES
COR_S CUCHILLAS ADAPTADORES
DE CUCHILLA
FILTROS DE AIRE
RUEDAS
BUJ|AS
ACEr_E
DEL MOTOR
Lea estasinstruccionesy este manual
completamenleantesde tratarde montaruoperar
susegadoranueva.Susegadoranuevahaside
montadaen laf_brica conlaexcepck_ deaquellas
partesque se dejaronsinmontar porrazonesde
env[o.Todaslaspartescomolastuercas,las
arandelas,lospemos,etc.,queson necesariaspara
completarel montaje han sidecolocadasen la
bolsadepartes.Para asegurarseque susegadera
funcione enforma seguray adecuada,todaslas
partesy losarticulosdeferreteria que se monten
tienenque serapretadosseguramente.Use las
herramientascon'ectas,comosea necesado,para
asegurarque se aprietenadecuadamente.
PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE
LA CAJA DE CARTON
• Remueva laspartessueltasque se incluyencon
lasegadora.
• Cortelasdosesquinasde losextremosde la
osja decartbnytJendael paneldel extremo
piano.
•Remuevatodoel materialde empaque,excepto
lacuSaentreel mangosupadory 61infenor,y la
curiaque sujetalabarrade loscontrol que exige
19
la pmsencia del operador juntoconel mango
superior.
•Haga rodarlasegadorahaciaafuerade lacaja
decartbny rev{selacuidadesamentepara
verificarsitodaviaquedanpartessueltas
adicionales.
COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA
PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO
IMPORTANTE: Despliegue elmango conmucho
cuidadopara no pellizcarodaSarloscablesde
control.
•Levantelos mangos hasta que la secci6ndel
mango infedorse asegureen su lugar,en la
posicibn para segar.
•Remueva la cuSa protectora, levante la seccibn
del mango superior hasta su lugar en el mango
inferiory apriete ambas manillas del mango.
• Rernueva la cuSa del mango que sujeta la barra
de los control que exige la presencia del
operador junto con el mango superior.
• El mangode lasegadorapuede ajustarseseg_n
leacomodeparasegar.Refidrasea =AJUSTE
DEL MANGO" en la Seccibn de Servicio y
Ajustes de este manual.

Barradecontrolqueexigela
presenciadeloperador
Mangosupedorj
Levantar L_____
Mango
inferior
//
L_vantar
,#" Posicibn
para segar
PAPA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS
Susegadorafueenviadalistapara usarsecomo
unaacolchaderade capavegetal.Paraconvedirla
de modoque puedaensacarodescarga_.
• Abrala puerta lraseray remuevalatapon
acolohadora.Gubrdelaen un legarseguro.
• Ahora puedeinstalarel recogedoro eldesviador
de recortesopcional.
• Paravolvera la operacibnde acolohamientocon
capavegetal,instalelatapon acolchadomenla
aberturadedescargade lasegadera.
PRECAUCl6N: Nohagafuncionar su
segadorasinle taponacolchadomapmbadaensu
lagar,osinel desvledorderecortes,osinel
recegedorde c_sped,aprobados, en sulugar.
Nuncatratedeoperarlasegadoracuandese ha
removidolapuertatrasera o cuandoest&un poco
abierta.
Tapon alcolchadora
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA
LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUERO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES DE OPERAR SU
SEGADORA. Compare las iluskaciones con su segadera para familiartzarsecon la ubicacibn de los
diversos conlzolesy ajustes.Guarde esto manual para referenda enelfuture.
Estossimbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literaturaproporcionada con el
producto. Aprend_om_da_ _fi_s. I _1_1 _j_ _ I_
ATrENCI(_I OMOT_ k_TOR _LENTO i_$TRANCU CC_d- ACERE P_cLIGRO. G.UARDE LAB
ADVERTENCIA ENCENDIDO ApAG_DO _BL_IrISLE MANO6yLc_pIESLEJO6
Cable de control de la
velocidad del motor
Cord6n
arrancador
Recogedor del
c_sped
-- Barra de control que exige la
presencia del operador
Manilla del mango
Tapa del relleno de la
gasolina
Control de la
velocidad del motor
Cebador
Filtro del aire
Jstadorde ta rueda
(en cada rueda)
Tapon
acelchadera
Tapa del deposito de ace
del motor con varilla
indicadora de nivel ~Caja
CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC
I_assegadorasa motor,que se conducen desde la partedea_, rotatorias,Sears, cumplenconlos
estandaresde seguridaddelAmedcanNationalStandardsInstitutey dela U.S.ConsumerProductSafety
Commission. Lacuchillagiracuandoelmotor est_funcionando.
Barrade control que exige la presencia del el motor.
operador-- lJeneque sujetarseabajo,juntocon el
mango,parahacerarrancarelmotor.Su_Helapara
pararelmotor.
Cebador--bombea combustibleadicionaldesdeel
carburadoral dlindropara usocuandose necesita
hacerarmncerun motor f_o.
Palanca de control de lavelocidad del motor--
situadaenla parle lateraldel motorque le permite
selecclonarlavelocidaddel motorya sea rapidao
lenta.
Tapon de laacolchadora---permite le conversi6n
para laopemdbndedescergaoensacado.
Cordbn arrancador---se usapara hacerarrancar 20