Craftsman 917.377140 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

JCRRFTSMIIN"J

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377140

•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, IL 60179

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 1!

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 1_

Assembly 4 Storage 1

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 3;

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cove

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while

this product is in use in the United 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

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped

with such controls. Do not attempt to

defeat the function of the operator

presence controls under any

circumstances.

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 to use mower without

proper instructions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

•Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

•Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

-Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

•The blade tums when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

•Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower.

•Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

•Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean

off any spilled gasoline before starting

the engine.

•Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

•Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you,

• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating pads, Keep clear of the dis-

charge opening at all times,

•Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of material

toward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the mower while you are operating

it.

•Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from

the spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you

mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage

or personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication 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

excessively steep slopes. Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions --

maintain good footing.

•Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

• Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive

grease and oil.

• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of

your mower.

• Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

•Allow engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside abuilding where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as a hot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

A, Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

_WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced.They are not

shipped with your mower. They are aLsoavailable at most Seam retailoutletsand service

centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair pads for you, when you providethe model

number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may notapply toyour lawn mower.

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR, REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

'" \

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MULCHERKn'S

!GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand 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 pads

left unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts,etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the pads hag. To ensure sere

and proper operation of your lawn mower, all

parts and hardware you assemble must be

tightenedsecurely.Use the correct tools as

necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWERFROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with mower.

• Cut down two end corners of carton and

lay end panel down flat.

• Remove allpackingmate_Ls except

padclng between upper and lowerhandle

and paddingholdingoperatorpresence

controlbar to upper handle.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thorouohly for additionalloose

parts

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

•Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence cont=

barUpper handle _ ,

Liftup__=__

Lowerhandle

TO INSTALL ATFACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging o

discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher plu

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now installcatcher or optional

clipping deflector.

•To retum to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

properly.

Mulcher plug

_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without mulcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear

door removed or propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWr

MOWER. Compare the iUustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

location _f various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Thesesymbolsmay _3pear on yourlawn nmweror in liter_ure suppliedwiththeproducL_ _ u_

theremeaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDI

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable

\Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle

Grass catcher

Mulcher plug

Handle knob

Engine oil

cap w/

dipstick

Housing

Drive cover

Gasoline cap

Primer

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine. Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

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.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar - must be

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Pdmer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting acold engine.

Starter handle -used for startingthe engine.

Drive control lever - used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert t¢

bagging or discharging operation.

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

while operating your lawn mower or

performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety

glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed is controlled by a

throttle located on the side of the upper

handle. Fast position is for starting,

normal cutting, trimming and better grass

bagging. Slow position is for light cutting,

trimming and fuel economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION- Federal regulations reguire

an engine control to be installeo on tliis

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury. Do not under any

circumstances attempt to defeat the

function of the operator control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

•Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTFING HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lowerwhee_

for high cut.

•Adjustcuttingheight to suit your require-

ments. Medium positionisbest formost

lawns.

• To change cutting height,squeeze adjuste

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down to suityour requirements. Be sure a

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 lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs. Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut _ )_

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame

hooks onto the door pivot pins.

•The grass catcher is secured to the

lawn mower housing when the rear

door is lowered onto the grass catcher

frame.

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without clipping deflector or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or open.

Grass

catcher

handle

Pivot "_"/

pins Catcher

frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame

handle.

•Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

•Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

(Grass

catcher

frame

handle

DRIVE CONTROL

•Self-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the drive

control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the

operator presence control bar is

released. To stop forward motion

without stopping engine, release the

operator presence control bar slightly

until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without serf-

propelling.

•To keep ddve control engaged when

turning comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operatorpresencecontrolbar Ddve

control

To engage ddve Ddva control

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shippedwithout oilin the

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

•Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full

line on the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and

grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill

• Check oillevel before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto full lineon dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oilafter every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

_WARNING: Expedence indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gesohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. Sea Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fill to bosom of gas.tank

filler neck. Do not ovedifi. Wipe oft any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

Gasoline

filler cap

Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

• To start acold engine, push primer three

(3) times before tryingto start. Use afinn

push. This step is not usually necessary

when starting an engine which has

already runfor a few minutes.

•Move throttle control lever to fast

position.

• Hold operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pull starter handle

quickly. Do notallow starter rope to snap

back.

•To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

•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 grass

clippings. It may also be necessary to

reduce ground speed and/or run the

lawn mower over the area asecond

time.

•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

•When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of

cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed

(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

•If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise direction with a small

overlap to collect the clippings )n the

next pass.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less gras

To prevent this, regularly hose catche

off with water and let dry before using

•Keep top of engine around starter cle

and clean of grass clippings and char

This will help engine air flow and

extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housingfree ofbuilt-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance secticr

of this manual.

•The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall ontothe

lawn they willdisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass

biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulchwith your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will providett

best recuttingactionof the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itis wet. Wi

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time tc

mow your lawn is the early affemoon. At

thistime the grass has dried and the newl_

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

• Forbest results,adjustthe lawn mower

cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cuts

off onlythe top one-third ofthe grass blade

Ifthe lawn is overgrown it willbe necessar

to raise the height of cut to reduce pushi_

effortand to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving dumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width ofcut by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

°Certain types of grass and grass conditio_

may require thatan area be mulcheda

second time to completely hide the

clippings. When doinga second cut, mow

across orperpendicularto the firstcut path

•Change your cuttingpattern from week to

week. Mow nerth to southone week then

change to east to west the next week. Th_

will help prevent matting and graln'_j ofth,

lawn.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners _I_

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) qp_ _

Clean Lawn Mower +

Clean Under Drive Cover

.i(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_

Check drive belt/pulleys If

_Power*Propelled Mowers)

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_3

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

/Electric Start Mowers) _ll#/4

RECheck Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil _I,2

Clean Air Filter _2

Inspect Muffler

Nctean orReptaceSparkPtug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Ik#'2

SERVICE DATES

1 - Changemoteoftenwhenoperatingundera heavytoadortn highambienttemperatures.

2-Servicemoreoftenwhen operating indirtyordustyconditions,

3- Replacebladesmoreoftenwhen mowinginsandy soil.

4- Charge48 hoursat end of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

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 manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once ayear, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter etement and check

blade for wear. A new spark plug and

clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your

engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

_) Wheel adjuster ne oi

Rear door hinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. VL_couslubricantswillattract

dust and dirtthat willshorten the lifeof the se

lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dn/, powdered gmphik

lublx',a1"its_lingly.

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