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    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° r. ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376460 • Espafiol, p. 20 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www, sears[...]

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    Warranty .................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-O peration ........................ 6 Operation .............................................. 7-1 I Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 Ma[...]

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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 respons[...]

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    • Neverfill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner, Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle beforefilling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuelit on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from [...]

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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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper [...]

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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, i ii ii ii iiiiii iiiiii ii ,111111,1111111 These symbols may appear on your la[...]

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    The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severeeye dam- age_ Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shields while operatingyour lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER E[...]

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    TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug, Store mulcher plug in a safe place. . You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher pl[...]

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    TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. 3, Empty clippings from bag, NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear. Grass catcher frame handle BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oi! in the[...]

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    TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar, TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal, NOTE: Your engine is equipped with an automatic choke system. No priming or choking is required befo[...]

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    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STOOGE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS ORSEASO. HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher" Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels _lkW Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt I Pulleys *'* v' v' v' v' v&apo[...]

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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 [...]

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    ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Setectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE WSCOS_T_ a_AOES NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increase[...]

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    all'CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash_ • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating, A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life, • Keep finished surfaces[...]

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    _&, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: , 2. 3. contact with plug. Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO A[...]

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    6, Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle. Mowing . Mowing position _"] ,_. position ['_' I I t I t i I 'k .1 / Mounting" _tJ bracket _lJ pin -r "-r LOW POSITION _H1GH POSITION handle ROTATE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set° Do not attempt to increase engine speed[...]

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    ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank dunng storage, Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage, Acidic gas can [...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power 1, 2, 5o 6, Poor cut- I uneven 2. 3, Excessive !. vibration 2, Starter rope hard to pull 2, 3 4, Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed Rear of mower housing o[...]

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    Garantia ........................................................... 20 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 20-22 Especificaciones det Producto ........................ 22 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ............................... 24 OperaciSn ................................................. 25-29 Mantenimiento ......................[...]

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    i. OPERACION • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comptetamente con los contrcles y el usa correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las lnstrucciones que aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales de operaci6n. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias_ Mant6ngase siempre lejos de la abertura[...]

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    • Nunca repostar la m&quina al interior de un local. , Nunca guardar la mAquina o et contenedor de gasolina donde hay unallama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros dispositivos. • Nunca IIenar contenedores en unveh[culo, en un cami6n o caravana con un forro de pl&stico. Colocar slempre los contenedores en el suelo lejos[...]

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    Acuerdos de Proteccibn para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena comprao Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tenet un Acuerdo de ProtecciSn para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles aho[...]

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    Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su saga- dora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_.brica con la excepciSn de aquellas panes que se de- jaron sin montar por re.zones de envfo. Todas las panes como las tuercas, las[...]

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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 llustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual pare referencia en e! 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 extraSos dentro de sus olos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opera su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones° Recomendamos gafas o una mascara de seguridad de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada [...]

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    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista pare usarse como acolchadora de cape vegetal. Pare convertida a una operaci6n de ensacado o do descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA , Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Gu&rdela en un lugar seguro. • Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el des- viador de recortes [...]

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    Mango det bastldor det recogedor Tapa del rellenador de gasoiina Taps del depostto de aceite ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora rue envisda sin sceite en el motor, Pars el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, yes el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento de este manual, _PRECAUOION: NO sobrellene el motor con a[...]

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    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Pare parer et motor, suelte la barra de con- trotes que exigen ta presencia del operador, PARA HAOER ARRANGAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido ates cepas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede ester presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar norma!, AVtSO: Su motor viene equipado con un sist[...]

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    PROGRAMA DIE ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 10 25 HORAS O 100 ALMACE- use use HORAS _:TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisor sl hay Sujetac!ores Suo_tos lkf S Urnpisd]nspeccloner el Recogedor da C6spad * V' V* E control.ties Neum&_cos if G Controfsr los Ruedas Mottlces "*" If A Urnpiar Is Segadora [...]

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    SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS • Mantenga tas tlantas sin gasolina+ aceite o substanctas quimtcas para control de insect tos que pueden dar_ar ta goma.. . Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar a tas llantas. RUEDAS [...]

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    solamente por uno que sea aprobado porel febrtcente. D_ el nSmero del modelo de la segadora cuando Ioordene. CAJA DE ENGRANAJES • Pare mantener el sistema de impulsi6n funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engrenajes y el &rea alrededor de ta impulsiSn tienen que mantenerse Iimpias y sin acumu- laci6n de basura, Limpie debajo de la cubier[...]

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    LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Paraobtener e! mejor rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadore sin acumuiecion de cesped y basura. Limpie la parte de abajo de su segadora despues de cada uso. _]LPRECAUClON: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. • Haga descansar ta segadora en su lado. Asegt'Jrese [...]

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    _kADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las panes movibtes se hayan detenido completamente_ 3o Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta. SEGADORA PARA AJUSTAR [...]

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    6, Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas de! mango inferior. Postcf6n r _cl PostciSn r _ par° °°O°ri i pero ,og,r / ,, I I l t I I 1 t t I l I I I / t I I l I Clavlja de _" _det mango montaje POSICION BAJA POSICI6N ALTA MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEI.. MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ejustada en la f&brica. No trate [...]

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    MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se formen depositos de coma en partes fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible, la mangura del combustible o en el estanque durante el almacenamiento. Los combustibles mezclados con atcohot (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol [...]

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    SOLUClON DE est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N Falta de 1, Cuchi!ia desgastada, doblada 1o Eleve la aftura de corte PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que fuerza o suetta, 2, Attura de las ruedas dispareja. 3, Vetocidad det motor lenta, 4. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas o basura debajo de la se[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.376460 CO (£) KEY PART NO. NO. 1 194203)(479 2 183567 3 850733X004 4 166649 5 66426 6 189713)(428 7 750634 8 194199X428 g 401813X428 I0 128415 tl 150050 12 54583 14 195622X479 15 410545)(479 16 176655)(479 17 140661X479 18 132004 19 194788 20 413160 21 405421 24 4O5423 25 409149 26 184193 27 407773X4[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.376460 ...J_ KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 407816 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 4t 408861 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH 3 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 (Includes Knob and Bearing) 4 199687 Screw, Hex Washer Head 54 408899 Grassbag 6 194185X615 Bar, Driv[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125T02-1045-B1 ii ................ 684 ;24 I 1331)REPAIR MANUAI_ 71e0 188 2o_ , ,, , , 30° 307 43 22_ 42[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125TO2-1045-B1 166_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163_137_ 633A 61 !'_-_7_ 633 _ 276_ 365 121 CARBURETOR OVER.AU' K,T 276 _ 12;' _'_ f 633 1 --_' 137 2760 276_ 276 43[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125T02-1045-B1 564 604 969 "_058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ] 304 [ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 65 _ 592_ 58_ 689 _'_,_ 456 597 _ 44[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125T02-1045-B1 ii1,1,1 ii1,111111 ,i i,iiii iii ,11 745 92_.__1 _ 621 _ 922 615 404 616 _ 334_ 45[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125To2-1045-B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697322 Cylinder Assembly 125 794304 Carburetor 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Sea_ 127 694468 _ Plug-Welch 3 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 130 696564 Valve-Throttle 4 493279 Sump-Engine 133 398187 Float-Carburetor 5 691160 Head-C[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE iiiq i q I ........................................ iiiiiiii q KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 604 790703 Cover-Control 608 497680 Starter-Rewind (Transfer Starter Rope Grip when replacing the Rewind Starter) 613 790833 Screw (Muffler) 615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 616 698801 Crank-Governor 617 270344s "O[...]

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