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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.375012
• EspaSol, p. 19
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
U.S.A.
IL 60179
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
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Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 14-16 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 16-17 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 17-18 Operation ...................................
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I. GENERAL OPERATION . Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly Ii. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip & use of the machine before starting. fa!l accidents which can result in severe in- • Do not put hands or feet near or under jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you r
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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check • Remove gas-powered equipment from their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, t
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative on designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling. ucts, it may require repair from time to Once you purchase the Agreement, a time. That's when having a Repair Protec- simple phone call is all that it takes for you tion Agree
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Read these instructions and this manual in NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- engine. tion locks into place in mowing position. Your new lawn mower has been as- 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- sembled at the factory wit
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator pre
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LEVER BACKWARD Plate tab The operationof any TO LOWER MOWER SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result inforeign objects thrown intothe eyes,which can resultin severe eye dam- age.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. TO CONVERT MOWER HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Your mowerwas shipped ready to be used as E
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ADD GASOLINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. ADD OIL Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in unleaded gasoline with a minimum of the engine. For type and grade of oil to 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Purchase fuel in quantities that can be section of this manual. used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ,A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with ness. oil, or it will s
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TiPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very • The special mulching blade will recut tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the grass clippings many times and the height of cu
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EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE EAC H EAC H 10 STO RAG E SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS v' Check for Loose Fasteners _#, v' ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * V' Check Tires _V' _ Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** v' v' M Clean under Drive Cover *** v' O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** v' W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade v'3 v' _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** v' v_ Check Engine Oil level vl E Change Engine Oil V_,2 N Clean Air Filter _4
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LAWN MOWER NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. Always observe safety rules when per- 4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- forming any maintenance. clockwise. TIRES 5. Remove blade and attaching hardware . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). control chemicals which can harm rubber. NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp check the key inside hub of blade adapter. objects and
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GRASS CATCHER 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, (If purchasedas an accessory) stopping every few ounces to check • The grass catchermay be hosedwith the oil level with the dipstick. water, but must bedry when used. 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the • Check your grass catcheroften for dam- FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle. age or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. Ifcatcher needs replac- 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, ing, replac
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CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of al! gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance,keep • We do not recommend using a garden lawn mower housingfree of built-grassand hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Cleanthe undersideof your lawn electrical system, muffler, air filter and mower after each use. carburetor are covered to keep water ,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire out. Water in engine can result in short- from spark plug and place wire where it ened engine
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Blade adapter Key Crankshaft Lockwasher Blade Blade 5, \ _j bolt Hardened ',,,, \ , washer TrailinYedge retainer TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. Lower handle 1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle. 2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin. ROTATE 3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FOLD all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a FORWARD Upper clean, dry area. FOR handle 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See STORAGE "CLEANING" in the Maintenance sec- zzs tion of this manual). 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance Handle knob s
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ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Drain oi! (with engine warm) and replace • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in tive cover that does not retain moisture. the Maintenance section of this manual). Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot CYLINDER breathe, which allows condensation to 1. Remove spark plug. form and will cause your unit to rust. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: Ne
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TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oi! level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower
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Garantia ................................................... .... 19 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 28 19-20 Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 31-32 .... 21 Almacenamiento ....................................... 33-34 Especificaciones del Producto ................. .... 23 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Identificaci6n de problemas ...................... 34-35 24-25 Partes de repuesto
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I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en la maquina y en los manuales Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en de operaci6n. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbal
