Craftsman 37501 manual

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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 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.co[...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-10 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11 Mainte[...]

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    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. • Only allow responsi[...]

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    • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than fr[...]

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    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Purchase a Repair Protec[...]

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    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pro[...]

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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 [...]

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    The operation of any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO[...]

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    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to 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[...]

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    MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of[...]

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    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY E AC H E AC H 10 SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners _#, ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * V' Check Tires _V' _ Check Drive Wheels *** EVERY EVERY 25 HOURS 100 BEFORE STO RAG E OR SEASON HOURS Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen [...]

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    LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move fr[...]

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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. • 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. Giv[...]

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    CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep lawn mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your lawn mower after each use. ,_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your mower by scra ping to remove build-u p of g rass/trash[...]

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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. 1. Remove upper handle and all wire tie(s) securing cable(s) t[...]

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    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the 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 all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance [...]

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    ENGINE OIL Drain oi! (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER Do no[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - ui3eveR Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air fi[...]

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    Garantia ................................................... Reglas de Seguridad ............................... Especificaciones del Producto ................. Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ......................... Operaci6n ................................................ Mantenimiento ......................................... .... 19 19-20 .... 21 ..[...]

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    I. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la maquina y en los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertur[...]

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    • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un local. • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca Ilenar contenedores en un vehiculo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de plastico. Colocar siempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos de [...]

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    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot muchos a_os. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparacidn de tanto en tanto. En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorr[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio. Todas las partes como las tuercas, las a[...]

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura propor[...]

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    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io quepuede producir dafios graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojosmientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada so[...]

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    ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento de este manual. 4i_PRECAUCl6N: NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io valla a arrancar. 1. AsegQrese que l[...]

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    NSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUClON: No utilizar dispositivos anti- paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos accesorios son peligrosos, pueden dafiar su segadora y anular su garantia. • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cesped muy alto, puede set necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y pa[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- USO USO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos _1_ _1_ S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * I_ E Controlar los NeumAticos I_ Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** if Limpiar la Segadora .... !_ _ Limpiar debaj[...]

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    SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de Jnsec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las pJedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar alas Ilantas. RUEDAS [...]

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    RECOGEDOR DE CESPED (Si comprado como accesorio) • El recogedor de cesped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cesped a menudo para verificar siesta dafiado o deteriorado. Se va a desgastar con el uso normal. Si se necesita cambiar el recogedor, cambielo solamente[...]

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    LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. _I, PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. AsegOrese que e[...]

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    Adaptador de Ranura Chavetero det la cuchitla _ _/ciguenal _'i ii Arandela de __',) i segurldad _/-_////f_ / _1'' .... ",. , / h.-. , / ..-_,/ cucn tta Borae ae Sallaa l-_eT:enclon ae correa PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el mango inferior estan fuera [...]

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    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc. Guardela en un area limpia y seca. 1. Limpie toda la segadora (Yea [...]

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    ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- TOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual.) ClLINDRO 1. Remueva la bujia. 2. Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. 3. Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas cuantas veces para[...]

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    SOLUCI([)N DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Falta de fuerza Mal corte= disparejo Vibracion excesiva Cordon arrancador dificil de tirar 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 3. Velocidad del motor lenta. 4. Acumulaci6n de [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 5O 51 383_ 635 684 11 718_ 32 28 I _ 32A 41 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I 158 12 306 307 4O[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 425 968 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 20 _ 842_ 524 _ 668 © 163_ 58_ 617 445 3001 613 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 9661 159_ 29_ 970_ 163_ 633 0 276_ 443_ 365 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 Q 276 lo4_ 127 I 2221 163 127_ 633 G 130 95 617 188 276_ 137 j 276 I 41[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 23 I _ 621 745 9 564 604 I 9211 969 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 304 305 190_ 957 I 601 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 332 455 65 58 592 ® f I 459 689 I I 6O 42[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 615 O 404 616_ 5O5 _ 334_ Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automo=tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rat= ing performance has been obta[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 3 299819s * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 7 692249 • Gasket=Cylinder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 696125 Gasket-Breather 10 69112[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02=1027=B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 443 692523 445 491588s 455 791960 456 692299 459 281505s 505 691251 523 499621 524 692296 525 495265 529 691923 562 691119 564 698589 584 697734 585 691879 * 592 690800 597 691696 601 791850 604 790703 608 497680 613 691340 615[...]

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