Craftsman 917.377563 Manuel utilisateur

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6.5 HORSEPOWER _

22" REAR DISC HAR GE

POWER :PROPE LLED "

ROTARYLAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377563

oSafety

°Assembly

o 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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments !4

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 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 witl 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 trom 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require eperator

presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your uniLis 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

propedy_ 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 _he 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 atl 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.

•Dressptol_edy, DOnot 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 till 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 slipper! 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 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--<:ovel_ed areas.

° Nevei" 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 exces-

sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain

or when changing directions M 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 oft,

• 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.

&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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthisfawn mower was produced. They are also

available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order

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

accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN,,MOWERS ...........................................MULCHER KITS STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at the factory with

the exception ofthose parts left unassembled

for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed in the pads bag.

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 necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

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 mower0ut of carton andcheck

carton thoroughlyfor additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

• Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

o 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 Sewice and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator,presence

Uppper handle ._.....

Lift up

Lower handfe

bar

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL A_HMENTS

Your lawn mower W_.$_hi_d readyto be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagg!ng or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

oYou can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector,

- To returnto mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower° Be sure all tabs are seated

properly.

Mulcher plug

ACAUTION: 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 LAWN

MOWER_ Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

!ocation of yari,ou,s,,,controlsand adiustments. Save this ,_anqal for future reference.

ThesesymbolsmayappearonyourL_tnmowerorinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct,Learnandu_

theremeanlng.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF ................................. AND FEET AWAY , ,

Engine zone control cable Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Srarter handle

Grass catcher

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

COVer

Engine oil

cap w/

dipstick

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

'_ "........... SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .............................

MEETS CPS

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

National Standards Institute and the U_& Consumer Product Safety Commission, The blade

turnswhen the engine is running.

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Operator presence control bar - must be

held down to the handle to start the engine,

Retease to stop the engine.

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle- used for starting theengine,

i, iiiii ii /

Drive control lever- used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower°

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

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 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

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 CUTTING HEIGHT

° Raise wheels for tow cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

-To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up Or

down to suit your requirements. Be sure all

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 _ _

-over

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS.CATCHER

.Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the rear doer on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

_kCAUTION: 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 propped open.

Hinge Rear door

Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

. To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine,

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle°

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

° Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

Controlleverforwarduntilitclicks;then

releasethelever.

° Forwardmotionwillstopwhenthe

operatorpresencecontrolbaris

released,Tostopforwardmotion

withoutstoppingengine,releasethe

operatorpresencecontrolbarslightly

untilthedrivecontroldisengages.Hold

operatorpresencecontrolbardownto

handleto continuemowingwithoutself-

propelling.

, Tokeepdrivecontrolengagedwhen

turningcomers,pushdownonhandle

andliftfrontwheelsoffgroundwhile

turninglawnmower.

Operatorpresencecontrolbar Drive

k_ control

GAS

° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, 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 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

nJnuntil 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 fue! tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap

To engage drive Drive control

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

° Be sure mower is level and area around oil

till is dean.

• Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

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

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

, Pour oil slowly. Do not over fitL

, Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

° To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

° Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season_ You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

TO START ENGINE

° To start a cold engine, push primer frye (5)

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: tn 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 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 hose catcher off

with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter ctear

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

mowe_ housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See =Cleaning_ in Maintenance section

of this manual.

•The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippingsmany times and reduce

them insize so that as they fall onto the

lawn they willdisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrients for

the lawn= Always mulchwith your highest

engine (blade) speed as this willprovidethe

best recuttingactionof the blades.

, Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itiswet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

withthe mulchingaction. The best time to

mow your lawn Is the early aftemeen. At

thistime the grass has dried and the newly

cutarea will notbe exposed tothe direct

sun,

°For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheight so thatthe lawn mower cuts

offonlythe top one-third ofthe grass blades.

if the lawn isovergrown itwillbe necessary

to raise the heightof cutto reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width ofcut by overlapping

previously cutpath and mow slowly.

°Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may requirethat an area be mulched a

second timeto completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.

°Change your cuttingpa_em from week to

week. Mow north tosouth one week then

change to east towest the next week, This

will help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn. Max 1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,/___°_ ''/

REGULA,FISERVICE .___. _£X_/_" SERVl CE DATES

Checkfor LooseFasteners t_ J _ ! V' I..

Clea_tlnspecl Grass Catcher

,,(,IfEquipped) ..............

M Clean Lawn Mower

OC_ean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive betlZpu!ieys

iE (Power-Propelled Mowers)

a ChecldSharpeWReplace Blade ..............

Lubrication Chart

v' v'

....CieanSatterylRecharge _ i

IEleclnc Start Mowers V'

! ,, _j

EiCheck Engine Oil Level , _ i

N iChange Engine Oil ..........

Gclean Air Filter . ,

IInspecl Muffler

NiClean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplaceFll!eF,apar I

"_oChange mete elten when operating under a hea'_3_|ned et #t h_ghamNent temperelut_,

2- Service more e|ten when operating in d_rty or duaty cond_tisn_

3 - Replace bladoe more eltenwhen mowing in _andy soil

4.. Charg_ 4B hours _t _nd of season..

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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 schedute in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil leve_

o Check for loose fasteners..

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well iubdcated (See "LUBRiCA-

TION CHART")..

LUBRICATION CHART

!_) Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine

oil

(_) Hand'_ebracket

mounting pin

(_ Spraylubricant

Brake

spdng

(_Reardoor bracket

hinge

Referlo Maintenance "ENGINE"

section,

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. V_scous lubricants wilt attract

dust and dirt that will shod.on the li[e of the setf

lubricating bearings, tf you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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