Craftsman 917.377543 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

[RRFTSMRN"

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377543

• 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 14

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Pads 37

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAELWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of pumhase, 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 matedal 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 dudng 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 CentedDepartment 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, ROEBUCK AND 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

rrlower.

•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 ifit has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

•Do net use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turar. Use of such attachmerits may be

hazardous.

•The blade rums when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

•Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear itof all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the blade

and cao cause severe injury.

•Alwayswearsefetyglassesoreye

shields when starting and while using

your rnower.

•Dress properly. 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

tight.

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 ofthe discharge

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 ropaidng

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 pu_ing 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 in 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 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 wom 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 stodng 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

Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also

available at most Sears retailoutletsand servicecenters. Most Sears stoles can also order

repairparts for you,=whenyou providethe modelnumber ofyour lawn mower. Some ofthese

accessories may not applyto your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MULCHERKITS

!GRASS CATCHERS

/FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

BELTS BLADES

AIRFILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CIUtS

€

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instmclfonsand this manual in its

entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower. Yournew

rnower has been assembled at the factorywi_

the _ of those parts leftunassembled

for shippingpuqooses. Allparts such as nuts,

washers, bolts,etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed inthe parts bag.

To ensure sere and proper operationofyour

lawn mower, ail partsand hardware you

assemble mustbe _htenecl securely. Use the

correcttoolsas necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove louseparts induded withmower.

•Cut down two end comem of cartonandlay

endpanddownnat

•Removeall_materialsexcept

paddlng between uppar and lower handle

andpadcr_gho_ngoparatorpresence

controfbarto upper handle,

•Roll lawn rnower out ofcarton and chenk

cartonthoroughlyforadd_onallooseparts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefullysoas

notto pinchor damage controlcables.

•Raise handlGsuntillower handle section

locksintoplace in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise uppa_

handle seclion intoplace on lower handle

and lightenboth handle IqK_bs.

•Remove handle padding holdingoparator

_contlol bar to uppar hendle.

•Your lawn mower handle ca_ be adjusted

for yourmowing cordort. Refer to 'Adjust

Handle"intbeServk:eandAdjustment

sec_onof this manual

bar TOINSTALLA'i'FA_-IMENTS

Liftup

Lowerhandle

Yourla_mm_v,_rwasshipl_d=readytobe

used as a rr_clwr. To cc_Ted to Ixl_ or

•Open reardoorandremove muter I_Ug.

_om mulcher i_ug in a safe place.

•Youcan nowinslal calcherorolXional

Clil_ de_lec_.

•Tom_m_omu_t_ _,_

muncherpluginlodischargeopeningof

motto. Be sure alltabs are seated

propedy.

MuU_rp_

&CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower

wittmut.rnuJcher plugin place or approved

dipping deflectoror grasscatcher in place.

Never attemptto operate the lawn mower

withthe mar door removedor propped

Op_1Q

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPEI:_TINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.ComparetheiL_'b"atJonswi_yourlawnmowertofamilarizeyourselfwiththe

locationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.

_symbolsmayappem'onyourlain1motororIn_ _0qplbd wilhll_el=Odu_ I._m md mdlerstmd

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zonecontrolcable

\Operator presencecontrolbar

Drive controllever

Starter handle

Grasscatcher

Handle knob

Mulcherplug Gasolinecap

Primer

Housing

Engineoil

cap w/

dipstick

Wheel adJUSter

(oneachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENT8

Seam rota,'ywalk-behind power lawn mowem co_on-n to g-_es_detystandards oftheAn'_dcan

NaUor_Standardsk_tuZeandU_eU.S.Consum_ProductSaf_y_. TheUade

rumswhenU'mermineisn_ng.

Operator IXeSence _,ndlml bar -must be

beJddowntoglehaxle toslarttheengine.

RCeasetostoptheen_ne.

_- puml_ addllionalfuel from the

cazburetorto 1hecy_r for use when stading

a€oldeng_e.

s_ _- md forsZa_g_ _jne.

Drive control lever -used to engage power-

_for_a_lrnotionof lawnrnower.

Mulcherplug-mustberemovedtoconvertto

zx_g orcr_'_w_ngoperauoN.

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

ENGE_E SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed _s 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

turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower isequipped with an

operatorpresence controlbar which

requirestheoperatortobepos_

behindthe lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTnNG HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for lowcut and lower whsels

for highcut.

•Adjust cuttingheight to suityour requira-

ments.Medumpos_onisbestformost

lawns.

•TochangecutUnghe_htsquseze_r

leverfoward wheel Move wbeel op or

down to su_your rsquimmen_. Be sure aJl

wheeis are Inlhe sarne sst_ng,

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plato tab inserts into hole in lever,

Also,9-positionadjusters(ifsoequipped)

allow lover to be positioned between the

plate tabs,

Rate Tab

LowerWheels for _ _r-,L=

Ra_ WheelsforLow Cut

TO A'FrACH GRASS CATCHER

•Qosethen_d. R_ Mmustbedosed

while opemlJnglawn rnower_

•Liftthe rear door on the mower housingand

place tbe grass cstcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear dcor hinge brackst.

•The grass catcher issecursd tob_e lawn

moworhousingwhenthereardooris

lowered ontothe grass catcher frame.

&CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without dipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

Hinge Rear door

Grasscatcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass cstcher, retease operator

presence controlbar to stop engine.

•Ult up rear door and remove the grsss

catcherbytbehanae.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

• Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbarclown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

control lever forward until it dicks; 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

turning comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Ol_mtor presenceconUo4bar Drive

'_ conu_

GAS

• F'lfue_tanl_Usehlesh,dean,regular

unleaded gasoine fidh a _of 87

octane.Donom_ oZv_lh0asoine.

Purchase fuel in quanmk_ Ihat can be used

._hin 30daysto assure[ueifreshness.

WARNING: _ ir,ci_ b"_ .!_t:daot

Uendedfu_ (adedgaso_orus_ge_nd

or me0_ can attract _re which leacls

toseparaUcmandfommUonofacUs_x_g

storage.Aci_ gascandarnagetheluel

symmc_anenginewMeinsUxaoe.Toavoid

er_noproUem__hefu_s,_temshoedbe

envied beamstora_ d 30daysorkx_0er.

Dlainthe0as tank,startthe en0m andleti

run unil_'_e luel lines and cadxn'etor are

empty. Use lresh luel next season. See

$tora0eir,_ lot ad_ k'lfom_Jon.

Never use engine or cad)uteri" deaner

i:xoducts inthe fuel tank or pennanent

dama0emayoccu_

En0ine oil cap Gasoline li_ cam

Toengage drive Drive control

oonv_ d_nga_d

BEFORESTAFmNGENGaNE

OIL

Your lawn mower isshippedwilhout oi inIhe

en_ne.

• Be sure rnowerts level and area arotmd oi

fll isdean.

• P,_veenumoZcapandmto_Urme

onu_

• Use20ozs.of oil.Fortypeandgradeo_oi

to use, see "ENGINE" in IVl_ntenance

sec_on of _s manual.

•Pour oilsk)wly. Do notover lilL

• Chec_levelbefomeachuse. Addoili

needed. RII to_11lineon cSpsti_

• To read proper levet,lightenengine oilcap

each lime.

•P.einsta,en0_neoicapand,O_ten.

• Changetheo_afl_ evely25hoursof

operation oreach season. You may need

tochangetheoi moreo_enunderdusty,

c_rtycondmons.

TO START BNGIq_

•Tos_t ac_den0_e,pushpdmerUve(S)

_es be_e U,/ingtosta_ Use a rumpush,

Thisstep isnotusua_ necessmy._en

sm_g aneng_ whlchhasalreadyrunfor

a few rninum.

• Hold _presence contrd bar down to

thehardeandpu_starterharde quic_y.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

• Tostopee0m, r_ease opemtorpe_sence

control bar.

NOTE: Incooler weather itmay be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmerweather over pdmin0may cause

flooding and engine wifl not start. If you do

flood engine, wait a few minutes before

attempting to start and do not repeat

priming steps.

_OWING 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 mqwer 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 (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 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 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 ll_erfo_, keep

mower housingfree ofbuilt-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning"in Maln[enanca section

ofthis manual.

•The special mulchingblade will recutthe

grass clippingsmany Umes and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they w111disperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grasswill

blodegrade quiddy to providenutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulchwith yourhighest

engine (blade) speed as this willprovidethe

best recuttingaction ofthe blades.

•Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is weL Wet

grass tends toform dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. T_ best lime to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cutarea will not be exposed tothe direct

• sun.

•For bestresuits, adjustthe lawn mower

cuttingheight sothat the lawn mower cuts

offonly the top one-third of the grass blades.

Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwillbe necessary

to raise the heightof cutto reduce pushing

effortand to keep from overloadingthe

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce yourwidthof cut by overlapping

previouslycutpath and mow slowly.

•Certain typesof grass and grassconddJons

may requirethat an area be mulched a

second time tocompletely hidethe

dippings.Whendoingasecondcut,mow

across or perpendiculartothe first cutpath.

•ChangeyourcuWngpatternfromweekto

week. Mow northto southone week then

change to east to west the nextweek. This

will helpprevent matting and greJningof the

lawn.

MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE

FILL IN DATES ___,,,,_o"._._"_J_" G_,/^ _u/__ _ _,_,/c.,_u_

DATES

CheckforLooseFasteners l/ I,/

CleanlinspantGrassCatcher

M cleanLawnMower

O CleanUnderDriveCover

(Power.Propelled Mowers) !/

Check ddve belt/pulleys li/

RE (Power-PropelledMowers)

Check/Sharpen/ReplaceBlade _=

LubricationChart I_

CleanBattery/Rasberge

IE_c st_Mow_I v' _',

NEc_ F_J_o, L_t I/

ChangeEngleeOa I_1

? clean AirRller _

InspectMuffler

N clean er RepleceSpad( Plug

ReplaceAirFilterPaperCerlddge z

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 a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element 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 lubdcated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine

oil

(_ Handle bracket

mountingpin

Brake

sprig

(_) Rear doorbrack_

hinge

(_) Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"

sec_on.

IMPORTANT: Do not oUor grease plasl_

_ee_bea_ngs._4scousUxicar__"_attract

dustanderr_atw=shor_ther_eo__es_f

u_o_ngbea_ngs,ffyouf_ theymustbe

lubricated,use only adry,powdered graphite

typetubdcantspa_nCy.

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