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    Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN ° ROTARY LAWN MOWER 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.376673 • EspaSol, p. 19 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.com/[...]

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    Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Product Specifications .............................. 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 6 Operation ............................................. 7-11 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 12 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 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the [...]

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    The operationof any SAFETY GLASSES lawn mowercan result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glasses 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 US[...]

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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 [...]

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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 witho[...]

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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. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This[...]

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    SCHEDULE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * _ Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .... M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ heck / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level _' Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect Muff[...]

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

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    ENGINE LU BRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)imp[...]

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    ACAUTION: 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 cloggedengine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished surfaces and whee[...]

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    4. Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle• 5. Squeezelowerhandleinandpositionholes onto mounting pins on handle bracket• 6. Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle• Mowing _ Mowing _ _ i _" /_ position , position E! i/i ] / Hairpin_ _ • . • cotter--_ _:_ "_.Handle M °unting', #_>_lJ brac[...]

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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 during 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 Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed 1. Rear of mower housing or blade dragging in grass. 2. [...]

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    Garantia ......................................................... 19 Reglas de Seguridad ................................ 19-21 Especificaciones del Producto ....................... 21 Montaje / Pre-Operacion ............................... 23 Operacion ................................................. 24-27 Mantenimiento .........................[...]

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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 yen los manuales de operacion. • No ponga las manos o los pies cerca o debajo de las partes rotatorias. Mantengase siempre lejos de la abertura[...]

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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 fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Proteccion para la Reparacion puede hacerles ahorra[...]

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

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    FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion 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 operacion de cualquier segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccion para los ojos mientras 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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    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA • Abra la puerta trasera y remueva la tap6n acolchadora. Guardela en un lugar seguro. • Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el des- viador de recortes o[...]

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    Mango del bastidor del recogedor 3ed 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 seccion del Mantenimiento de este manual. _PRECAUCl6N: NO sobrellene el motor con aceite, o fumara pesa demante del silenciador cuando Io v[...]

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    PARA PARAR EL MOTOR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AVISO: Debido a las capas protectoras del mo- tor, una cantidad peque5a de humo puede es- tar presente durante el uso inicial del producto y se debe considerar normal. 1. Para Racer arrancar un motor frio, e[...]

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    PROGRAMA DE ANTEs DESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DECADA DECADA 2S,ORASO 100 ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO uso uso .ORASTEMPORADA.ORAS.AMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sue_tos S Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * E Controlar los NeumAticos G Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** A Limpiar _a Segadora .... D Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmi[...]

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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 insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. • Evite los tocones, las piedras, las grietas pro- fundas, los objetos afilados y otros peligros que pueden dafiar a las Ilantas. RUEDAS[...]

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    solamente por uno que sea aprobado por el fabricante. De el nOmero del modelo de la segadora cuando Io ordene. CAJA DE ENGRANAJES • Para mantener el sistema de impulsion funcionando en forma adecuada, la caja de engranajes y el area alrededor de la impulsion tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumu- lacion de basura. Limpie debajo de la cubierta[...]

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    LIMPIEZA IMPORTANTE: Para obtenerel 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. _PRECAUCl6N: Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con esta. • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. AsegQrese que el fi[...]

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    . 4. 5. 6. Clavij de hor( Clavija montaje Apreite el mango inferior hacia dentro para removerlo de las clavijas de montaje. Gire el mango inferior por encima para levantar o bajar el mango. Vuelva a montar las clavijas de horquilla por encima de las clavijas de montaje. Vuelva a montar el mango superior y todas las partes removidas del mango inferi[...]

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    MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE IMPORTANTE: Es Jmportante evJtaF que se former 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 alcohol (conocido come gasohol o que tienen etanol [...]

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    SOLUCION DE est_ dirigido a PROBLEMA Falta de 1. fuerza 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mal corte- 1. disparejo 2. 3. Vibraci6n 1. excesiva 2. Cord6n 1. arrancador dificil de tirar 2. 3. 4. Recogedor de 1. cesped nose 2. Ilena (si viene equipado) 3. Dificil de 1. empujar 2. 3. 4. Perdida de 1. impulsion 2. o retardase 3. de la 4. velocidad PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376673 8 59 64 31 54 65 32 27 25 Co O_ 19 9 t 12 26 26 J 10 / 15 11 30 25 29 28 14 34 32 12 6O 35 • 55 56 40 42 56 52 55 39 }1 44 53 63 5O[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376673 "-,,I KEY PART KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 194203X479 Upper Handle 30 401180X004 2 183567 Engine Zone Control Cable 31 701037 3 850733X004 Bracket, Upstop 32 401626X004 4 166649 Mulcher Plug 33 189917X428 5 66426 Wire Tie 34 401629 6 189713X428 Handl[...]

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    OO CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 57 54 ',, x 18 13 12 14 36 917.376673 14 13 11 !2[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.376673 _0 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 28 35 36 38 40 41 54 410276 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 194653 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 57 407454 Frame, Grassbag 191039 Bearing, WheetAdjuster 60 183497 * Case, Lower 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3!4[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 5841 684 11 635 2__ 27_ I 1330 REPAIR MANUAl] 15 718_ lO_ 307_ 46 4O[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 425 €_ 968 445 443_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 _ 633 _ .... 61" 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _.._J_ 633_ 745 668 188 276 _ 127 970 633 ©_ 127_ 130 617 137 _Z_ 276_ 41[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 564 _ 615 oo,_/- ,o,_ _o_ 616 505 _ 969 W 304 305 _670 19o_ I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 65 58 592 459 689 _ 456 _ 597 60 42[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 _ 20 _ 842_ 524 _ 668 © 163_ 58[ 617 334 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code Jl1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedur[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697322 2 399269 3 299819s 4 493279 5 691160 7 692249 8 695250 9 696125 10 691125 11 691781 12 692232 13 690912 15 691680 16 691450 20 399781s 22 691092 23 691987 24 222698 25 790359 26 790360 27 691866 28 499423 29 499424 32 691664 32A 695759 33 262651s [...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0914-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 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 690340 616 698801 617 270344s•O5 62[...]

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