Craftsman 917.377411 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

£RRFTSMRN°

5.5 HORSEPOWER

22" SIDE DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377411

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•EspaSol

•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 webslte: www.sears.com/cmftsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 10

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 5 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 35

Maintenance 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

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 workman-

ship.

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

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained 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 manuel 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 turns 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 pmpedy. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoos 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 parts. 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 matedal

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 propedy.

•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 a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as a hot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

_i,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS iNVOLVED.

/I, 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 also available at most Sears retailoutletsand service

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

number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not applyto your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

,SIDE DISCHARGE

i LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS

BELTS SLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

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 exception of

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts and

hardware you assemble must be tightened

securely. Use the correct tools as neces-

sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts

such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces-

san/to complete the assembly have been

placed in the pads bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with

mower.

•Cut down two end comers of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

toose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

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 control

Upper handle Liftup

Lift up_ _'Mowing

- position

iLower

handle

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 wiih the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

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

ORWARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence

Engine zone control cable

Starter handle

Ddve control lever

control

Handle knob

Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap

Primer

Drive cover

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is

shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE Wheel adjuster

in the engine, 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 Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar- mustbe

hetddowntothehandletostartthe engine.

Releasetostopthe engine.

Primer-pumpsack:r_onalfuelfromthe

carburetorto thecylinderfor usewhen

startinga cold engine.

Starter handle -used forstartingthe engine.

Drive control lever - used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mowe_.

The operation of any lawn mower

can result in foreign objects thrown

intothe eyes, which can resultin

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.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

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

tums 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.

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 self-

propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when

tuming comers, push down on handle and

liftfront wheels off ground while turning

lawn mower.

Operator presence control Drive

bar _ control

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheals

for highcut.

•Adjust cuttingheight to suit your require-

ments. Medium positionis best for most

lawns.

•To change cuttingheight, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel

up or down to suit your requirements. Be

sure allwheels 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.

Lower wheels for Plate tab

high cut

Lever

Raise wheels for low

cut

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulching operation. To

convert to discharging operation, you

must install the discharge deflector

attachment included with your mower.

TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING

MOWER

• Lift discharge guard and remove

mulcher plate.

• Mower can now be used for side

discharging or optional grass catcher

can be attached.

• To return to mulching operation, simply

reinstall mulcher plate as shown.

Discharge

To engage drive control Drive control

disengaged

Mulcher plate

_CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in closed

position, discharge deflector in place, or

6 approved grass catcher in place.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

Yourlawnmower isshipped withoutoil in the

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fillis clean.

•Remove engine oilcap and fill to 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 oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto full lineon dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap

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

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

a_llW.ARNING; Experience indicates that

conol blenoed fuels tcalleo gasohol 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. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_I,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas.tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe on any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push primer

three (3) times before trying to start.

Use a firm push. This step is not

usually necessary when starting an

engine which has already run for a few

minutes.

•Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handle quickly. Do not allow 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.

Engi cap

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 a second

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.

•For side discharge lawn mowers,

cutting in a counter-clockwise direction,

starting at the outside of the area to be

cut, spreads grass clippings more

evenly and puts less load on the

engine. To keep clippings off of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

first cuts in a clockwise direction.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catcher

off with water and let dry before using.

•Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and

extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See =Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

section of this manual.

•The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass

will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients

for the lawn. Always mulch with your

highest engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting action of the

blades,

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet, Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early aftemoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

SUn,

•For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cuts

off onlythe top one-third ofthe grass

blades. Ifthe lawn isovergrown itwill be

necessary to raise the height of cut to

reduce pushing effortand to keep from

overloading the engine and leaving

clumps of mulched grass. For extremely

heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut

by overlapping previouslycut path and

mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require that an area he mulched a

second time to completelyhide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week to

week. Mow northto south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and grainingof

the lawn.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for LooseFasteners

Clean/InspectGrass Catcher

(If Equipped)

Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-propelled Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

(Power-propelled Mowers)

ChecldSharpep/ReplaceBlade

LubricationChart

Clean Battery/Recharge

tEtectdc Start MowersI

Check EngineOil Level

Change EngineOil

Clean Air Filter

InspectMuffler

Clean or ReplaceSpark Plug

Replace Air FilterPaper Cartridge

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V'=

1 - Change more ohen when operating under _heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2- Serv;ce more oflen when opera_'lg in ditty or dustyconditinns+

3 - Reptace bladae more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

SERVICE DATES

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

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 instructedin this manual.

Some adjustments willneed to be made

periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter element and check

blade forwear. Anew 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 un'dweltlubricated(See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_Handle bracket

mountingpin

@Spray lubricante

•)Refer to MAINTINANCE "ENGINE"

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

attract dust and dirt that will shorten the

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIALNUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

)IL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

20 OZS.

CHAMPION' RJ19LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

,0125 IN.

35-40 FT. LBS.

, The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing

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.

BLADECARE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades, ;

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

•Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise,

• Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer and hardened

washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.

The key must be in good condition to work

properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

•Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

•Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

•Be sure tile trailihg edgeof blade -

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

•Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

• Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

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