Craftsman EZ3 917.388153, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2 REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 388153 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL60179 ...

Page 2: ...ited 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 Usa caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions maintain...

Page 4: ... 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 par...

Page 5: ...Adjustment sectionofthis manual Operatorpresence controlbar Upper handle Lift up TO INSTALL A I I ACHMENTS 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 clipping deflector To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into dischar...

Page 6: ... Mulcher plug Engine oil with dipstick Wheel adjuster on each wheel Lawn mower housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behind power lawn mowersconformtothe safety standards oftheAmerican National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer ProductSafety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator Presence Control Bar must be held down to the handle to start the engin...

Page 7: ...EIGHT Raise wheels for lowcut and lower wheels for highcut Adjustcutting heightto suityour require ments Medium positionis bestfor most lawns To change cuttingheight squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suityour requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjusteris properlypositionedwhen plate tab insertsintohole in lever Also 9 positionadjusters ifso equi...

Page 8: ...t Use a firmpush Thisstep isnotusuallynecessary whan starting an enginewhichhas alreadyrunfor a few minutes Pushenginespeedcontrol levertofast position Holdoperator presencecontrol bardownto the handleand pullstarterhandlequicldy Do notallowstarter ropetosnapback Tostopengine 1releaseoperatorpresence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be neces sary to repeat primingsteps In warmer weather o...

Page 9: ...s timethegrasshasdriedandthenewlycut areawill notbe exposedtothedirectsun For best results adjustthe lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower outs off onlythe top one third ofthe grass blades Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary to raise the height of cutto reduce pushing effortand to keep from overloadJng the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching r...

Page 10: ... leastonce each season Once ayear replace the spark plug replace air filler element and check bladefor wear A new spark plug and clean new airfilter element assuresproper at fuel mixture and helpsyour engine run better and last longer Followthe maintenance schedule in this manuaJ BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oillevel Checkfor loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unitwell lubricated See LUBRICATION CHA...

Page 11: ...lace wire where itcannot come in contactwith sparkplug Turn lawn mower on itsside Make sure air fitterand carburetorare up Use a wood block between blade and mower housingto prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt byturning counter dock wise Use a 9 16 box or open end wrench Remove blade and attaching h...

Page 12: ...e multi viscosity oils will result in increased oilconsumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid possibleengine damage from runninglow on oil Changethe 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 cont...

Page 13: ...ter 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 sectionof this manual REA...

Page 14: ... season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower isto be stored for a period of time clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING inthe Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual Lubricate as shown inthe Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws ...

Page 15: ... of this manual CYUNDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oilthroughspark plug hole into cylinder Pullstarter handle slowlya fewtimes to distributeoiL Replace withnew spark plug OTHER Do notstoregasoline fromoneseasonto another Replaceyourgasoline can ifyourcanstarts to rust Rustand ordirtinyourg_oline will causeproblems Ifpossible storeyourunitindoors andcover Itto giveprotection fromdust...

Page 16: ...igh or wheel height istoo low Rear of lawn mower housingor blade dragging I in grass Grass catcher toofull Handle heightpositionnot rightfor you CORRECTION Setto Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oillevel Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade lighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same height Set engine speed control in...

Page 17: ...dequetembidntengaotrosderechosque varfande estadoa estado Sears Roebuck andCo D 817WA HoffmanEstates IL 60179 USA Los estendraresde seguridedexJgenla presencia del operator en losoontroles pare reducira un minimoel desgo de lesioname S u unided viene equipada con d _ K_scontroles Porningun motivo trata del eliminar le funci6n de loscontmles qua exigen la presencia del operador ENTRENAMIENTO Lea es...

Page 18: ...a segure la causa de la vibreci6n y haga las reparaciones segt_nsea necesario No haga funcionar el motor en recintoscerrados Los gases de escape son peligrosos Nunca corte el c6sped tirando la segadora hacia usted Siegue a trav6s de la cam de las pendientes nunca hacia ardba o hacia abejo pues puede perder el equilibrio No siegue pandientes demaslado empinades Tanga cuidado cuando opera la segador...

Page 19: ...cuade todas las partes y losarffculosde fermten equa se montan 8enen qua ser apretados segoramante Use las hermmiantas correctas coma sea necesario para asegurar qua se apnetan edecuedamente PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CARTON Remueva les partes sueltasqua so incluyancon la segadora Colts las dos esquinas de losextremos de la caje de cart6n y lienda el panel del extremo piano Remueva tod...

Page 20: ...roducto Aprenda y compr__enda sumsignificados ATr B_ICI_I 0 MOTOR MOTOR R_pIDO LI_ITO E_T_J4GU COM ACEITE pB IQRO QUAROELAg ADVE_TENCIA E_NCENOIDO APAQADO LACI_ BUSTIBLE MANOSyLOSpII_LEJ08 Cable de control de la velocidad del motor Cord6n Barra de control qua exige la presencia dal operador Manilla del mango Recogedor del c6sped Tapa del relleno de le gasoline Control de le velocided del motor aco...

Page 21: ...rectamente colocado cuando las omjas de ta pl caestdn insertadas en el agujem del mango Tarnbi6n los ajustes de 9 posiciones siequipado permiten qua el mango puede ser movido entre las orejas de la _ ac_m un corte alto baje las ruades Orejas de la placa _ngo Para un corta bajo levante fas nJedas PARAMONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DEC SPED Cierre la tep _soltable La tapa soltabledebe estar cermde c...

Page 22: ...ndidones tel como c6sped muy alto puede ser nesesedo el elevar la eltura del oorte pare reduoirel esfuerzo neceserlo pare empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor dejando montones de recortes de c_sped Pare un colte muy pesedo reduzca el ancho del corb pe mdo perdalmante por andrea del lugar antedormante cortadoy siegue lantamente Pans tin mejor ansacado del cdsped y pare la mayorfa ...

Page 23: ...ntamente Ciertos tipos de c6sped y sus condicionos pueden exigir que un drea tonga que sor acolchada por segunde vez para esconder completamento los recortes Cuando se haga el segundo corte siegue atmvesado o en forma perpendicular a la pasade del primer corte Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a semana Siegue de norte a sur una semana y luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima semana Esto ovitard...

Page 24: ... garantfa eloperador _enequemantener la segadomsegtJn tasinstrucciones descritas an este manual Aceite de motor Hay algunos ajustes que se tJenenque hacer en fon na periSdicapara poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente Todos losajustes en la secci6nde Sewicio y Ajustes de este manual tJenenque ser revisados por lo menos unvez por cada temporada Una vez al ar3o cambie la bujfa limpieo cambie el elem...

Page 25: ...MOVER LA CUCHILLA Desconecte el alambre do la bujfa y p6ngalo on donde no pueda entrar on contacto con _sta Haga descansar la segadora on su lado Asegt_rese que el filtm do airey que el carburador queden mirando hacia arriba Use un bloque de madera entre a ouchilla y la caja de la segadom pare evitar qua la cuchilla gire cuando se le quit_ _ r_mo Proteia sus manos con guel _ _ _ uelva la cuchilla ...

Page 26: ...ACI6N Use solamenta aceite de detergante de alta calidad clasificedo con la clasiflcaci6n SF SH o SG de servicio API Seleoclone la calidad de viscosidad SAE segdn su tamperetura de operaci6n esperada CALIDADE DEVISCOSlDADDE SAE AVISO A pesar de que los aceites de multiviscosidad 5W30 10W30 etc mejoran el arranque en clima frfo estos aceites de multiviscosidad van a aumentar el consumo de aceite cu...

Page 27: ...e el motor a menudo para evitar que sa acumule la basura Un motor tapado funciona mds caliente y sa acorta su duraci6n Mantenga las superficies acabadas y las ruedas sin gasolina aceite etc No recomendamos el uso de una manguere de jardfn pare limpiar la segadore a menos que el sistema eldctdco el silenciador el filtro de aire y el carburador estdn tapados para evitar qua lea entre el agua El agua...

Page 28: ...emporeda o si la unidad no ss va a usar por 30 dies o mds SEGADORA Cuando se va a guarder la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo Ifmpiela cuidadosamante remueva toda la mugre la grasa las hojas etc Gudrdela en un drea limpia y seca Limpie toda la segadora Vea LIMPIEZA an la secci6n de Responsabilidades del Clients de este manual Lubrfquela segdn se muestra en la secci6n de Responsabilidades del ...

Page 29: ... Siempla siga la proporci6n de mezcla que se encuentra en el envase del estabilizador Hags funcionar el motor pot Io menos 10 minutos despuds de agregsr el estabilizador pale permitir que este Uegue al carbulador No drane la gssolina del estanque de gssolina y el carburador si se estd usando estabilizador de combustible ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite con el motorcaliente y cdrnbialoconaceite de ...

Page 30: ...bajo de la sega dora Demasiado aceite en el motor Limpie cambie el firm de aim Uene el estanque de combustible Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenado con combustible limpio y ngevo Drene el estanque de combustible y el carburador y vuelva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva Conecte el alambre ala bujfa Carnbie la bujfa Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla o cambie el adaptador de la cuchilla Presione ...

Page 31: ...sped Recogedor de c6sped dema siado llano Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted Cambie la ouchilla Apdeteel pemo de la cuohilla Ajustetodaslas ruedasa la mismaaltura P6ngase en contactocon su centrode servicioautorizado mdscemano Limpiela park inferiorde la caja de la segadora Cambie la cuchilla Apriote el pemo de la uchilla P6ngase en contacto con su oantro de servicio autorizado...

Page 32: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388153 57 42 35 32 38 41 39 63 30 27 4O 42 27 3O 39 ...

Page 33: ...t AxbArmAssernb_ Screw _16 18 x 3 4 _ Whe_Adlust_ng Bmckm Spa_r PopRivet Selector Knob sek_orSpdng AxJe Arm_ Beaevile Washer KEY PART NO NO 39 142748 40 151162 41 151161 42 83923 43 774OO 44 48411 45 15O406 46 85463 47 751592 48 88348 49 149588 50 700869X479 51 851084 52 85O263 53 851074 54 157101 55 851514 56 144748 57 154870 58 ooo o 59 144747 60 74760612 61 86969 62 700170X479 63 700172X479 161...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 9750 4 416 11g 125 I 13 2O 215_ 204 182 18S 370C 172 72 34 ...

Page 35: ... 370C GroundWire 370K Cylinder Head Gasket 380 Cylnder Head 390 Exhaust Valve Std Ind 151 400 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Ind 151 416 Intake Valve Sial Ind 151 Int_ Valve 1 32 OS Ind 151 417 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 900 RsslstorSpark Plug RJ19LM 900 Valve Spring ValveSpringCap Intaks Valve Seal Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Nut LockWasher 1 4 28 PART NO DESCRIPTION 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7...

Page 36: ...SCRIPTION Cafoumtor Incl 184 of Engine Pads List Throttle Shaft Lever AssemUy ThroSle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throltle Throttle Shutter ShutterScrew FuelFlUng ThrolUeCrack Screw Idle Speed Screw Ter61on Spring Idle Reslrldor Screw Idle Reslrlclor Screw Cap Float Bowl FloatShalt Float Float Bowl 3 Ring InletNeedle Seal Clip Incl 31 sp_ c_ Primer Bub RetaJnerRing Main Noz_ Tube 7 Ri...

Page 37: ... Retainer Washer BrakeSpring StarterDog DogSpring Pulley RewindSpring Ass y StarterHousingAss y 40 degreegrommet StarterRope 95 X 91 64 dla StarterHandle KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590741 DESCRIPTION RewindStarter Retainer StarterDog Dog Spring Pulley RewindSpring Ass y StarterHousingAss y 40 degree grommet Stader Rope Length98 x 9 ...

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