Craftsman 917.9994A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lti Cut Stratton Engine Electric Start Model No 917 9994A EspaSol p 21 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...his 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 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety in...

Page 3: ... 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 res...

Page 4: ...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 r...

Page 5: ...ll 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 count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement t...

Page 6: ...ten 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 Operator MOWING f POSITION control bar Upper handle TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton ...

Page 7: ...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 _ otect the battery during winter storage ...

Page 8: ... IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Drive cover Wheel adjuster on each wheel Housing NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol El0 will void the product warranty MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of th...

Page 9: ...rol 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 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 ...

Page 10: ...lcher door I Discharge deflector 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 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door clos...

Page 11: ...ith 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 ope...

Page 12: ...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 ...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...r 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 14 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with s...

Page 15: ...ck 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 3 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 for...

Page 16: ...uick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing To use this feature proceed as follows 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 fitti...

Page 17: ...VE 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 Drive cover Gearcase pulley Belt _er 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 o...

Page 18: ...t 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 surf...

Page 19: ...tery 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 condens...

Page 20: ...r broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depr...

Page 21: ...lguna vez mientras se proveen servicios comerciales o si se renta a otra persona Esta garantia le otorga derechos legales especificos adem_ s que de puede tener otros derechos que varian de un estado a otro Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 iMPORTANTE Esta maquina cortadaora es capaz de amputar las manos y los manos y los pies y de lanzar objetos Si no se observan las in...

Page 22: ...poner en marcha el motor Si el equipo empezara a vibrar de una manera anormal pare el motor y revise de inmediato para averiguar la causa General mente la vibraci6n suele indicar que existe alguna aver a Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega dora II OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m_ s frecuencia en las cuestas Estos accidentes...

Page 23: ...a de las ruedas mientras el motor estb en marcha Los componentes del receptor de la hierba van sujetos a desgaste dahos y deterioro que pueden exponer las partes en mov imiento o permitir que objetos sean dispara dos Controlar frecuentemente y cuando sea necesario sustituir con partes aconsejadas pot el fabricante Las cuchillas de la segadora estb n afiladas y pueden cortar Cubrir las hojas o Ilev...

Page 24: ...a con una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera d a y noche o fijar en I nea una cita para obtener el servicio Sears tiene m_ s de 12 000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n que tienen acceso a m_ s de 4 5 millones de partes y accesorios de calidad Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que puede contar para ayudar a alargar la vida del producto que aca...

Page 25: ...terial de empaque ex cepto la curia entre el mango superior y 61 inferior y la curia que sujeta la barra de los control que exige la presencia del operador junto con el mango superior 4 Haga rodar la segadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revfsela cuidadosamente para verificar si todavfa quedan partes sueltas adicionales COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO IMPORTANTE Despliegue...

Page 26: ...rgador de la bateria dentro del enchufe de 110 volt C A 4 Deje el cargador de la bateria conectado pot 24 horas antes de hacer arrancar su motor pot la primera vez 5 Despu6s de cargar conecte el conector del motor al conector de la bateria Conecte su cargador de bateria para cargarla segOn sea necesario IMPORTANTE El motor no cargara una bateria AI final de la temporada de siega la bateria se debe...

Page 27: ... cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en motor Cubierta de la impulsi6n Ajustador de la rueda en ja cada rueda NOTA Esta m_ quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una gasolJna que supere el 10 de etanol El0 anular_ la garanfia del producto CUMPLE CON LOS REQUISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPSC Las segadoras a motor que se conducen desde la parte de atrb...

Page 28: ...alanca de control la segadora no roda hacia atr_ s empuje la segadora un poco hacia adelante para desenganchar las ruedas de la impulsi6n Para mantener el mando conectado cuando se da la vuelta a una esquina empujar el mango para levantar las ruedas delanteras del terreno mientras se gira la cortadora Barra de control que xige la presencia del operador Control de PARA la impulsi6n ENGANCHAR EL CON...

Page 29: ...cerrada Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se muestra La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga Para convertir a la operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga el desviador de la descarga debe set removido y la protecci6n contra la descarga debe estar cerrada y trabado Abierto la proteccid contra la descarga Desviad...

Page 30: ...tilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados durante los primeros 30 d as _kPRECAUCi0N Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado No almacene derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta _kPRECAUCION Los combustibles mezclados con alcohol conocidos como gasohol o el uso de etanol o metanol pueden atraer la humedad la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de b cido...

Page 31: ...special va a volver a cortar los recortes de c_sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaho de modo que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre 6ste y no se van a notar Tambi6n el c6sped acolchado se va a deshacer r_ pi damente entregando substancias nutritivas para el c6sped Siempre acolche con la velocidad del motor cuchilla m_ s alta pues as se obtendr_ la mejor acci6n de recorte de las cuc...

Page 32: ...sta segadora no cubre los arficulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador Para recibir todo el valor de la garanfia el operador tiene que mantener la segadora seg0n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar si es necesario ef...

Page 33: ...ador 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 est dahado PARA CAMBIAR LA CUCHILLA 1 Ponga el adaptador de la cuchilla en el ciguehal del motor AsegOrese que la ranura del adaptador y que el chavetero del ciguehal est6n alineados 2 Ponga la cuchilla e...

Page 34: ...OR AVlSO Antes de inclinar la segadora para dre nat el aceite drene el tanque de combustible haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el tanque est6 vacio 1 Desconecte el alambre de la buj a y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta 3 Remueva la tapa del dep6sito del aceite d_jela a un lado en una superficie limpia Incline la cortadora de c6sped pot este costado tal como se muestra y pu...

Page 35: ...izar esta caracteristica siga de la forma siguiente 1 Mueva el cortac6spedes de c6sped a un _trea de la hierba cortada o de otra superfi cie dura NOTA El agua la hierba y la otra ruina escur rirb n debajo de la cubierta del cortac6spedes durante el proceso del derrubio 2 Quite el colector de la hierba y descargue el montaje del canal inclinado del cortac6s pedes de c6sped 3 Cierre la puerta del mu...

Page 36: ...ajes 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 Cubierta de la impulsion Potea de la caja de engranajes Fijador de la correa J Correa PARA CAMBIAR CORREA DE IMPULSION 1 Instale la nueva correa de mando en la polea del motor y el estribo de la retenci6n...

Page 37: ...odo de tiempo Ifmpiela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Gu_ rdela en un _ rea limpia y seca 1 Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 2 Lubrfquela seg0n se muestra en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual 3 Aseg0rese de que todas las tuercas y clavijas y todos los pernos y tornillos est6n apretados en foma segura Inspeccione ...

Page 38: ...lva a montar la nueva buj a BATERiA Separe la bater a del conector del motor y cargue la bater a 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 oxidaci6n y o la mugre en su gasolina producirb n problemas Si es posible guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c0brala para protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre Cubra ...

Page 39: ...ltura del mango no adecuada para usted 1 Desgaste de lacorrea 2 La correa estb fuera de la polea 3 Cable de la impulsi6n usado o roto 4 El sistema de control del mecanismo impulsor suelto CORRECClON 1 Eleve la altura de corte 2 Eleve la altura de corte 3 Limpie cambie el filtro de aire 4 Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora 5 Revise el nivel del aceite 6 Corte a una velocidad de reco...

Page 40: ...4_ 0 76 75 85 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 9994A 74 59 11 26 55 21 I _ 52 31 39 22 _D 63 68 28 27 5465 36 33 41 44 51 5O 25 47 ...

Page 41: ... 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 79 194847 Housing Key Start Switch _ 19 194788 Rope Guide 51 430599 Front Baffle 80 428626 Charger Battery 20 429157 Rear Skirt 52 404763 Decal Danger 83 750097 Screw 21 419949 Spring Rear Door LH Black 53 17000510 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 84 428124 Fastener Push 22 141841 Screw Panhead Torx 20 54 88348 Washer Flat 85 429801X004 Mounting Bracket Skirt 24 419948 Spring Rear Door...

Page 42: ...Po CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 9994A 1 _ f A 80 54 57 13 12 11 29 16 ...

Page 43: ...embly 57 446432 Wheel Adjuster 80 421114 18 701037 Selector Knob 25 430458X004 Belt Keeper 81 419735 26 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 82 415585 12 x 5 8 83 415586 Screw Pan Head 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Locknut Hex Drive Pulley V Belt Wheel Adjuster Front LH Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adjuster Front RH Grassbag Frame Grassbag Kit Water Washout Assembly Includes Key Nu...

Page 44: ...ON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 0126 F1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL I 1329 REPLAOEMENT ENGINE I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 306 684 lO 36 33 635 32 27 _ 5o5 _ 12 615 _ 404 616 332 i i 287 _ 525 524 _ _ 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 0126 F1 385_ _ 163 833A _ il __i lO8_ _ 127 _ 130 276 _ _ 276 _J 190 957 J 601 188 222 725 d 202 _f f 883 445 443 163 11A 1386 1387_ 1388 291 _ 45 ...

Page 46: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05 0126 F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 356 _ 1210 459 689 _ _ 456 597 _ 58 6O 635 334 745 _ 304 305 _ 3093 1009 _ 46 ...

Page 47: ...d 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 ...

Page 48: ...asket Float Bowl 23 691987 Flywheel 141 796193 Kit Choke Shaft 24 222698s Key Flywheel Aluminum 163 795629 Gasket Air Cleaner 25 590404 Piston Assembly Standard 180 590490 Tank Fuel 590405 Piston Assembly 187 791766 Line Fuel 020 Oversize Cut To Required Length 26 590402 Ring Set Standard 188 693999 Screw Control Bracket 590403 Ring Set 020 Oversize 190 690940 Screw Fuel Tank 27 691588 Lock Piston...

Page 49: ...ttle Shaft 1386 633A 693867 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1387 Choke Shaft 1388 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 796574 Harness Wiring 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 692047 Dipstick Tube Assembly 493880s Terminal Spark Plu...

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