Craftsman 917.377573 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

(RRFTSMRNo

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377573

= Safety

• Assembly

° Operation

•Maintenance

• Espafiol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow al!

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 !3

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshootirtg I5

Maintenance Schedule "_0 Repair Parts 34

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 _smaintained,

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-

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

tained in the owner's manual

Warranty service is available by retumfng 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, ROEBLJCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMA N ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

*Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

property. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

°Do not alfow children, to use your mower_

Never allow adults to use mower withoul

proper instructions.

o Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets,

oUse mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manual.

• Do not operale mower ifit 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 itof all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.,

These objects will be thrown by the blade

and can cause severe injury,

•Nways 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.Allowtheenginetocootforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthega¢tank,Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine,

• Alwaysmakewheelheightadiustments

beforestartingyourmower,Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running_

, Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION;

• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcut°Donotletother

interestsdistractyou.

, Donotmowwetorslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperating 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--covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating ito

• 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 -- 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 worn bags°

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

mowen

° 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwas produce& They are also

available at most Sears retail outletsand 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

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE D_SOHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

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. Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at the factory with

the exception of those parts left unassembled

for shipping purpose& Atl parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your

lawn mower, at! parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct toolsas necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose pads included with mower.

,, Cut down two end corners of carton and lay

end pane[ down flat.

= Remove all packing malerials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle.

•Rolt tawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughlyfor additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORIANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

• Raise handles until lower handle section

locks intoplace in mowing position,

• Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section intoplace on lower handle

and tightenboth handle knobs,

°Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

° Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

foryour mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of thismanual.

NOTE:Forshippingpurposes, the rear

wheels on you[ lawn mower are not adjusted

to the same position as the front wheels,,

Before operating mower adjust a{Iwheels to

the same cutting height position_

Operator F

Upp_

Lilt up

bar

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulchero To convert to bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug,

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector,

• To return to mulching operation, instail

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

propedy

Mulcher plug

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or approved

dipping deflector or grass catcher in p_ace,

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with

lhe rear door removed or propped open.

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE; Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower,,

=Disconnect engine battery (male) from

battery connector (female)

• Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female)°

• Plug battery charger into 110 volt A,C,

outlet,

-Leave battery charger connected for 24

hours before starting your engine for the

first time,

° After charging, connect engine connec-

tor (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for

partial charging. Connect your battery

charger to charge battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will

not charge a descharged battery,,

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during w{nter storage.

CAUTION; Always disconnect the engtne

connector (male) from the battery

connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or staring your

lawn mower after the season,

F_ngine Battery

connector

(male) charger

Battery connector (female)

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 br future reference.

r_bs_"_ym'b'ot_,"'mayappear on your lawn mower or in Iimrature suppliecl vvl_

Learn and understand there meanfng.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

, IIIH, IIII 11] ! I!! [== i

Operator presence Drive control lever

Electric start key

Slader handle cable

./" Handle knob

Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

Ddve cover

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

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 isrunning.

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 cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starling Ihe engine.

Electric start key - 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 to

bagging or discharging operation.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrow_,intothe

eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetygfasseser

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

moweror performinganyadiustmentsor

repairs_Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasse&

HOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

CAUTION:Donotrdnyourlawnmower

withoutmuicherplateinplaceanddoorclosed

orwithoutanapprovedclippingdeflectoror

grasscatcherinplace,Neverattemptto

operatethelawnmowerwiththereardoor

removedorproppedopen,

ENGINESPEED

Theenginespeedwas 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 is

running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar whtch

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to star[ and

operate the lawn mower

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

o Raise wheels for low cut and tower 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 sub your requirements. Be sure all

wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster Is propedy 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 Cul

"" _ "* '-- Lever

Raise Wheels lor Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

, Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

• Uft the rear door on the mower housing and

p_acethe grass catcher frame onta 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_

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without clipping deflector or approved grass

catcher in place, Never attempt to operate the

Iawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

Hinge Rear door

Formed

_bs

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.

o Do not drag the bag when emptying; itwilt

cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

°Self-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

Io 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

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower..

Operator presence control bar

, Drive

Toengage drive Drive control

control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL.

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around

oil lill is clean.

• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick 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 Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

,, Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill,

• 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.

ADD GASOLINE

° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regtJlar

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oi! with gasoline. Pur..

chase fuel in quantities that can be used within

30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

dean winter grade gasoline to help insure

good cold weather starting.

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

run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for addilional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler

neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil

or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near

an open flame,

Engine oi! cap wt Gasoline filler cap

TO START ENGINE

. To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)

times before trying to start, Use a firm push,

This slep is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which I_asalready run for a

few minutes.

.Hold operator presence control bar down 1o

the handteo

•Turn electric start key clockwise to crank

engine,

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than

five continous seconds between each time you

try to start..Wait 5 to t0 seconds between ech

attempt,

o Tostartengineusingtheauxiliary

starterhandle,followthestepsabove.

Exchangetheuseofthestartkeyfor

starterhandle Pullstarterhandlequickly,

Donotallowstarterropeto 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' tal!

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.

° For extreme;y heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn

mower housing one (t) wheel adjuster

setting higher than the front for bette_"

discharge of gras&

• When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moisl, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass

may not enter the grass catcher. R_"Juce

ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run

the lawn mower over the area a second

time.

.if a trail of grass clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the next pass.

•Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff, This will

help engine air flow and extend engine life.

•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 catchers off with water

and let dry before using.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See %leaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recur the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they wiltdisperse 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 wilt provide the

best recurringaction of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action_ The best time to

mow your lawn isthe early afternoon, 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

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass blades

If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary

to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass, For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

. Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require that an area be mulched a

second IFmeto completely hide the

clippings_ When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path,

• Change your cuing pattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

wifl help prevent matling and graining of the

lawn.

Max 1/3

AS YOU COMPLETE DATES

ii fl _(pr-

Check for Loose Fasleners L_t___. _ .....

,CieaNInspectGrassCatcher

;(I,fEqulpp,ed) _ _ ._ ..........

MClean Lawn Mower ___ _Li.._ _ .......

Cfean Under Drive Cover

(Power.Propelled Mowers) _ __._, .........

Cheek drive bert/pulleys

RE ,(P,ower-PropelledMowers) tv#'

ChecPJSharpen/Replace Blade .......... ..--_t'/_.,3-.._w__.

Lubrication Chart _", If

Clear,aatletyIRecharg'e........

IEfeclrtc Start Mowers_ t,/ ,

EChle¢,_ Engine Oil Leve| l/

G clean Air Filter J_ _j_

1 i_spe_tMUiii_ / ,_

EReplace Air Fiffer Paper Cartridge I V"_ .........

1-Change more often when operet}rtg under t, h_eVy |cad or in h_gP,arnhten! temperatures

2 - Service mere often M_ea operating in dirty ot dusty cendltione

3 * Replace blades mo,ze often when mo'Mng |n sandy soil

4 - Charge 4B hout_ at end _f 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 a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air fiiter 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

, Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unil wel! lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART")_

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

adjusler

Engine oil

(_) Handle bracket (_ Rear door

mounting pin hinge

(_ Spraylubricant

® Referto Maintenance"ENGINE" section,,

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings, Viscous lubdcanls vail 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,

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