Craftsman EZ3 917.388151, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...151 Safety Assembly Operation o Maintenance EspaSoi Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat Sun I0 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ed states This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES _LLINOIS 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 t...

Page 3: ...cation 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 direction...

Page 4: ...sk ol 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 mowe_ Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled or shipping purposes All pa...

Page 5: ... the Service and Adjustment section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle ift up Lift up TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher 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 dipping deflector To return to mulching operation install m...

Page 6: ...ith dipstick Lawn mower housing Wheel adjuster on each whee 0 1 111 iii1 11 iii iiii 11 i iii 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 So Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is runninq ii ii i i ii II l j I III III Operator Presence Control Bar must...

Page 7: ...w cu 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...

Page 8: ...m push This step is not usually necessary when startin 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 neces sary to repeat priming step...

Page 9: ...dy afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun r or pest resum s aalus_ the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades tf the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overbading the engine and leaving dumps of mulch...

Page 10: ...st maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua 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 clean new air filter element assures proper air4ue...

Page 11: ...where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side 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 bolt Protect your hands wilh gloves and or wrap blade with heaw cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Use a 9 16 box or open end wrench Remove blade and attaching hard...

Page 12: ...oldweather these multi viscosity oils will result inincreased oilconsumption when used above 32 Fo 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 if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil leve before starting the engine and after each f...

Page 13: ...ne can result in shortened engine life CAUTION Before pedorming 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 lhoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry are 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 bolls screws and pins are...

Page 15: ...NG CHART L Y LiI_iL I M Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark pkJg hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oE Replace with new spaik plug 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 o If possible store your unit indoors and cove...

Page 16: ...st position Clean underside of mower housing Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is release 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 is too high or wheel height is too bw Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in gras...

Page 17: ...uede que tambien tenga olros derechos que vadan de estado a eslado Sea_s Roebuck and Co D 817WA Hoffman Estates fL 601 9 USA Losestandrares de seguridad exigen la presencia def operator en los controles para reducira un minimo e riesgo de lesion_se S u unidad viene equipada con dichos controles Por ningun moSvo 1ratedel etiminar la fund6n de los contro es que exigen ta presencia del operador ENTRE...

Page 18: ... causa de la vibraci6n y haga las reparaciones seg0n sea necesario No haga funcionar e motor en recintoscerrados Los gases de escape son peligrosos Nunca corse el c_sped tirando la segadora hacia usted Siegue a tray s de la cara de tas pendientes nunca hacia arriba o hacia abajo pues puede perder el equilibrie No siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en terre...

Page 19: ...da Iodas las pades y los ad culos de ferrelerfaqua semonten tiensn qua ser apretados seguramente Use las herramientas correctas coma sea nece _3rio para asegurar qua se aprieten adecuadamenle PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CARTON Remueva las partes sueltas qua se induyen con la segadora Code las dos esquin s de los extremos de la caia de cart6n y lienda el panel del extremo planoo Remueva ...

Page 20: ...mprenda sus significados AIT_NC_O MJO IOR _ rCA f APTbO L_TO GTR_ _Gt J _ CEDE P_L_O_ 3 _LfA_J_t_ AO CEI3 EIP JtA Ft4 tlg BO _I P_G_P r Y3 l _ t 8_t6L6 I IIIII M_ 4D_ t LC 5 t IES III I Cable de control de ta velocidad del motor Cord6n arrancadot Recogedor de c_sped I Barra de control qua exige la presencia del operador Manilla del mango Tapa dst relleno de la gasolina Control de la velocidad del ...

Page 21: ...colocado cuando las orejas de la place est n tnserladasen elagujero det mango Tambien los ajustes de 9 posiciones s equipado permiten que el mango pueda set movtdo entre los orejas de ta placa Para un corte alto Orejas de la place baje Jasruedas ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ M _an Para un corte bajo levante las ruedas PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Cierre la tapa soltable La tapa soltab edebe est...

Page 22: ...tas condiciones Isl come cesped muy alto puede set necesario el elevar la altura del corte pars reducir _ 1 esfuerzo necesario pars empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor dejando rnontones de recedes do c6sped Pars un code muy pesado reduzca el arlcho del code pasando parcialrnenfe per _ncima det lugar antenon_ente cortado y sieyue lentamente Pars un meier ensacado del cespeo y par...

Page 23: ...amente Ciertos tipos de cesped y sus condiciones pueden exigir que un rea tenga que ser acolchada pot segunda vez para esconder compietamente los recortes Cuando se haga el segundo corte siegue atravesado o en forma perpendicular a fa pasada det primer corteo Cambie su patr6n de code de semana a semana Siegue de norte a sur una semana y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima semana Es_o evitara q...

Page 24: ...l operador liana que mantener la segadora segSn los instruccbnes descritas en este manual Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen qua hacer en orma peri6dica pare poder manIener su unidad adecuadamente Tados los ajustes an la secci6n de Servicia y _ Ajustes de este manual lienen qua set revisados por lo menos un vez pot cada temporada Una vezal afio cambie la buiia limple o cambie el elemento del filtro...

Page 25: ...MOVER LA CUCHILLA Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6nga o en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta Haga descansar la segadora en su lado Aseg0rese que el filtro de aim y que el carburador queden mirando hacia arriba Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchitla y la caia de la segadora para evitar que la cuchilla gire cuando se le quite el perno Proteja sus manos con guanles y o envuelva la c...

Page 26: ...solamente aceite de detergente de alta calidad clasificado con ta clasificaciOn SF SH o SG de servicfo API Selecctone ta caltdad de vtscosidad SAE segun su temperatura de operaciSn esperada AVISO A pesar de que tos aceifes de mulliviscosidad 5W30 10W30 elc mejoran el arranque en clima fifo estos aceites de multiviscosidad van a aumentar el consumo de aceite cuando se usan en temperaturas sobre 32 ...

Page 27: ...ie el motor a menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura Un motor tapado funciona mas caliente y se acorta su duract6n Mantenga las superficies acabadas y las ruedas sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el uso de una manguera de jardin para ltmpiar la segadora a menos que e sistema electrico el silenciador el filtro de aire y el carburador est_n tapados para evitar que es entre el ague El agua...

Page 28: ...ento al final de cada temporada o si la urlidad no se va a usar per 30 d_as o m_So SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora per cierto periode de ttempo t mplela cuidadosamente remueva toda la mugre ta grasa las hoias etc Gu Srdela en un rea limpia y saca Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA en la secci6n de Responsabilidades del Ctiente de este manuaf Lubrlquela seg_n se muestra en la secci6n ...

Page 29: ...le o en et envase para el almacenamiento Siempre stga ta proporci6n de mezcla que se encuentra en el envase del eslabilizador Haga funcionar el motor por Io menos 10 mlnutos despu_s de agregar el estabilizador para permit qua este llegue al carburador No drene la gasolina de estanque de gasolina y el carburador si se est usando estabitizador de combustible ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene ei aceite con el m...

Page 30: ...de la sega dora Demasiado aceite en el motor o Limpie cambie el filtro de aire Llene el estanque de combuslible Drene el estanque y vuelva a llenarlo con combustible limpio y Ruevo Drene el estanque de combustible y el carburador y vuelva a ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva Conecte ef alambre a la bu ia Cambie la bujia Apriete el perno de la cuchilta o cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla Presio...

Page 31: ...6sped dema siado lteno Posici6n de la aitura del mango no adecuada para usted CORRECClON Cambie la cuchtlla Apriete el perno de la cuchilla Ajuste todas las ruedas ata misma al_ura P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado mas ceroanoo Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el perno de la cuchill PSngase en contacto con su centro de servicio au...

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Page 33: ...128415 Pop R vet 35 87877 Selector Knob 36 700331XD04 Selector Spring 37 145935X004 Axle Arm Assembly 38 62335 Bellevii_e Washer KEY PART NO NO 39 142748 40 151162 41 151161 42 83923 43 77400 44 48411 45 150406 46 85463 47 751592 48 88348 49 149588 50 700889X479 51 851084 52 850263 53 851074 54 157101 55 851514 58 144748 57 1 54870 58 59 144747 60 74700612 61 86969 62 700t 70X479 63 700172 479 160...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 975030 130 I 34 ...

Page 35: ...19LM 150 35991 Valve Spring 15 31673 Valve Spring Cap 169 27234A Valve Cover Gasket 172 32755 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw t 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36544 intake Pipe KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 186 34337 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559 S E E_rake Bracket Inct 195 195 610973 Terminal ...

Page 36: ...32547 632736 27110 631027 DESCRIPTION Carburetor IncL t84 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Thmttte Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bow Flea Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip tncl 31 Spring Cltp Palmer BulbtRelalner Ring Main Nozzle Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washe...

Page 37: ...er Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pultey Rewind Spring Ass y_ Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dta Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 5906t8A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590741 DESCRIPTION Rewind S_arter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length...

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