Craftsman 917.377522 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

[RRFTSMRN°

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR, DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377522

• Safety

•Assembly

•_Operation

°Maintenance

•Espafiol

, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all:

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules _.. 2 Service and Adjustments t4

Assembiy .... 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Paris 37

Maintenance 10 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 wiil repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

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

applies for only g0 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 avai}able 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 Un!ted States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whtch

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA_ HOFF'MAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standard's "requite operator

presence controls to mimimize 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 ft has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

° Do not use accessc_ry attachments that

are not recomrn_€led by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running,

PREPARATION;

• Alway_ 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.

o Dressproperly.Donotoperatemower

whenbarefootorWearingopensandals.

Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtraction

whenmowing.

• Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Donotfillgastankindoors,whenthe

engineisrunningorwhentheengineis

hot.AllowtheenginetOcoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank,Clean

offanyspiltedgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

° Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower,Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcut.Donottetother

interestsdistractyou,

• Donotmowwetorslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

besureofyourfooting-keepafirmhold

onthehandlesandWalk.

° Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunder

rotatingparts.Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes,

, Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou

leaveorarenotusingyourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,Walks, roads,

and any graver-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 .k_.!!; 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 0pera!ing your

mower.

°Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the er_gine. Engine damage or

personal injury may resu{t,

•Do not operate y0ui mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive v]bration 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 exces-

sively 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 tn place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing 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 saiety 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 coot 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.

•.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.

whenthislawn mower was produced, They are also

available at nlost Sears retail outlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can also order

repair parts for your when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these

accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

'-'- \

cuPPz.QDEFLECTOR

FOR,,REARDISC,ARGELAwNMOWERS

GRASSCATCHERS

FOR

REARDISCHARGE

LAWNMOWERS

L_i,,

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MULCHER KiTS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STAeIL,fZr'R

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUG8

ENGINE OiL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

entirety before you _,ttempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at the factory with

the exception of those parts left unassembled

for shipping purposes. Aft parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc,, necessary to complete the

assembly have _en placed inthe parts beg,

To ensure safe and proper operat!0nof your

lawn mower, a_lparts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts includedwP,h mower,

•Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flaL

• Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operatorpresence

control bar to upper handie°

•Rt_tllawn mowerout ofcarton and check

carton thoroughlyfopadditionallooseparts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: UnfoldhandlescarefullysOas

notto pinch Ordamage controlcables

•Raisehandles untillower handlesection

locks intoplace inmowing position,

•Remove protectivepadding,raiseut_per

handlesection intoplaceonlowerhandle

and tightenbothhandle knobs. '

•Remove handlepadding holdingoperator

presencecontrol bar to upperhandle,

•Yourlawnmower handlecanbeadjusted

foryourmowingcomfort. Referto "Adjust

Handle"inthe Serviceand Adjustment

sec_onofthismanual,

Operator presence controi bar

Lilt u

Mowing position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your !awn mower was Shippedready to be

used as a mulcher. To convertto,bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove rnulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug ina safe place_

•You can now install catcher or optional

dipping deflector.

• To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Lowerhandle

Mutcher plug

A_.CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without mutcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher tn place. Never attempt to operate

the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OVVNER'S MANUAL AND S_.FETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. :Compareth e|llust_'ations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself

with the tocation of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

._ ..... * ........ z .... I

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and under,stand their meaning.

CAUTION F-.NGtNE EJqGtNE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL O_L DANGER= KEEPHANOS

OR WARNING ON OFF ,AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone controlcabie presencecontrolbar

• ii, ,i, ,11_11

Starter handle

Drive control lever

Handle knob

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Mulcher plug

Housing

Primer

, Whe#l adjuster

(on every wheel)

_LI,L................ ............. if"l ......... ! Jl ....

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute and the UoSoConsumer Product Salety Commis-

sion. 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.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cofd engine,

Starter handle- used for starting the

engine.

Drive control lever -used to engage

power-prOpelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to

convert tobagging or discharging opera-

tion,

Theopei'atonofar_ylawnm,0wer.can

resultinforeignobjectsthrowniniothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.A wayswearsafetyglassesor

eye shields while .operating your awn

mower or performing any adjustments or

repairs, We recommend a wide vision

safety mask over spectacles or standard

salety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed Was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTiON: 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

turns when the engine ts 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 CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high Cut.=

° Adjust cutting height to suit your

requirements, Medium position iSbest

for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require-

ments, Be sure a I wheels are in the

same setting°

NOTE; Adjuster IS pi'_ii_Q_lt!oned

when plate tab inserts ir_6' hSie in lever,

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

,Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the rear door on the mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame onto

the formed t_bs on the rear door hinge

bracket.

- The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the gross catcher frame.

,_CAUTION: 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 proppe d Open.

Hinge Grasscatcher

bracket frame

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

, = To remove grass catcher, release

operator Presence ¢_0ntrol bar to stop

engine.

-Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it wi!l cause unnecessary wear.

Raise Wheets for Low Cut

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 drive

control 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

slighlty until the drive control disengages.

Hold operator presence control bar down to

handJe to con_nue mowing _thout self-

propelling.

• To keep drive control engaged when turning

comers, push down on handle and lift front

wheels off ground while turning lawn

mower. Operalor presence

control bar ",,,

.'=- t m

To engage Drive control

drive control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oll In the

engine.

°Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is dean.

•Remove engine oil cap and lilt to the full _lne

on the dipstick.

, Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

o Pour oit slovAy, Do not over fill.

• Check oi1level before each use, Add oil if

needed. Filt to ful! line on dipstick,

•To read proper level, tighten engine oti cap

each time,

• ReinstaIl englne 0jl cap and tighten,

° Change the 0it after every 25 hours of

operation or eacF_:seas0n. You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty

cond_'ons.

GAS

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline,

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohoror using ethanol

or methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and forTnation of acids during

storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine wh!le in st0rage, 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 fue! 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,

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 whk;h 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,

NO'fE: In cooler weather it may be necessary

to repeat pdming 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.

Gasolinefiiler cap Engine oilcap

MOWING TIPS

oUnder certain conditions, such as very

t_tll grass, it may be necessaryto raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and tc keep from overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It

may also be necessa_ 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.

°When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of

cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher, Reduce ground speed (push-

ing 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 on the

next pass.

°Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with use

and catchers will collect less grass,_ To

prevent this, regularly hos_'catcher off

with water and le! dry bef0re using.

o Keep top cf 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

section of this manual.

= The special rnulching blade will recur the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so thatas they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

blodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this wl!l provide the

best recuttlng action of the blades.

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet. Wet

grass tends toform clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best t_meto

mow your lawn Is the early afternoon. At this

time the grass has dried and the newly cut

area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

o For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower Cuts

off only the top one-thirdof the grass blades.

If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary

to raise the height 0f cut to reduqe pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engtne and leaving clumps of mu_ched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width cf cut by cverfapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

o Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require thatan area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpend{cular to the first cut path.

• Changeyour cutting pattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

wilt help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

Max, 1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

ChepkforLoose Fas!eneFs _ i

C|ean/tnspect Grass Catcher

,(ifEq,uipped) ...... I,/ IV#

MCleanLawn Mower _ iJ_-.

iO Clean Under DriveCover

IM (P°wer"Pr°pelied Mowers) ....

:_ CheckdrivebeiVpulIeys.

iR _d Mowers3

Chec_,$harpeNRepleceBlade .....

SERVICE DATES

t/' I-

LubricationChad " IV/ V' ................

_ry/Recharge

(Electric,,slsrtMow_,_) ,, .,,, V' v'4

°E Check Engine, Olt Level J. , , , ,

NChange EngineOil ............

GClean Air Fiiler _ 2

|inspecIMuffler J ' J i i

N'Cieanor ReplaceSpark Plug "' ___

E Repiac Pap,B ,C dd ge .........V'=

I-Cha."_gomore often whenopem'Jngund_,_'t=he_,y toad orlnhigh ambient ternpotat'Jrr_s,

2-S8_/TIOT_, organ when i:)por a_r'_g _ ditt_ or dusty c=3rtdffJo;18

3-Replace blades more citronwhen moving in_ndy _1],

4- ch_,,o4,,o_.._ o._o_-ooo.- LU BRICATION CHART

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS )Wheel Adjuster

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.

o Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check

blade for wear, A new spark pIug and '_ Rear door

clean/new air fitter element assures (_ Handle bracket hinge

proper aiPfuel mixture and helps your mounting pin

engine run better and last 10r_ger;.

,, Follow the maintenanceschedule tn this (_) Spay tubdoant

manual. (_) Referto MAINTENANCE'ENGINE"

BEFORE EACH USE, section.

- Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners, IMPORTANT; Do not oil or grease

LUBRICATION plastic wheel bearings, Viscous lubricants

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA- will attract dust and dirt that will shorten

T!ON CHART"). the life of the self lubricating bearings. If

you feel they must be lubricated, use only

a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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