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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
550 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.375611
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ...................................... 11-13 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 14-15 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Storage .............................................. 16-17 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 17-18 Operation ...................................
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IoGENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand,and follow all mower. instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)before starting. Be thoroughly il, SLOPE OPERATION familiarwith the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip & useof the machinebefore starting. fall accidents which can result in severe in- • Do not put hands or feet near or under jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you rotatingp
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• Never fill containers insidea 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 containerson the ground ment in good condition. away from yourvehicle before filling. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. Ifthis is not possible,then othe
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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 HOW 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 operation of any lawn TO LOWER MOWER mower can result in foreign objectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommenda LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever standardsafetyglassesorwide visionsafety maskworn over spectacles, TO CONVERT MOWER HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to ENGINE SPEED be used as a
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to Primer use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. A 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 Gasoline unit. Slowly pour the entire container filler cap down the oil fill spout into
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS _i, 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 o
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BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners _ lean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires ¢. ¢. ¢. _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower .... t/ i/ M Clean under Drive Cover *** i/ O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** i/ i/3 _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level i/s I_ Change Engine Oil 11_,2 N Clean Air Filter 14 I/ _ Inspect Muffler
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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 (If purchased as an accessory) * The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. o 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. ENGINE LUBRICATION Drain plug _- Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG
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MUFFLER • Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass/ Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it trash. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. • Clean engine often to keep trash from SPARK PLUG accumulating. A clogged engine runs Replace spark plug at the beginning of each hotter and shortens engine life. mowing season or after every 100 hours of • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free operation, whichever occurs first. Spark of all gasoline, oil, etc. plug typ
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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4. Reinstall blade. 5. Return mower to upright position. 6. Push down on arm, install new belt on gearcase pulley. Release arm slowly. NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life. 7. Reinstall drive cover. J TO ADJUST HANDLE \ \ The handle can be mounted in a high or \ low
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar 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). Handle 2. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance knob section of this manual. 3. Be sure
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CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. 4. Replace with new spark plug. IMPORTANT: Never cover
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower
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Garanfia ......................................................... 19 Programa de Mantenimiento ......................... 28 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 19-20 Servicio y Adjustes ................................... 31-32 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 21 Almacenamiento ....................................... 33-34 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 23 ldentificaci6n de problemas ...................... 34-35 Operaci6n ..........
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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. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales Los accidentes ocurren con mas frecuencia en de operaci6n. las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a * No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o resbalada
