Craftsman 917.377574 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

£RI FTSM IN°

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377574

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_o!

•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 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 ismaintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commemial 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, includingbent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment accoraing to the instructionscon-

tained in the owners 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 rightswhich

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., 13/817WA, 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 ofthe operator

presence controls under any

circumstances.

TRAINING:

•Read thisoperators manual carefully.

Become familiarwiththe controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

•Do not allow childrento use your mower.

Never allow adultsto use mower without

proper instructions.

•Keep the area of operationclear of all

persons, especiallysmall children and

pets.

•Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described inthis manual.

•Do notoperate mower it it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

usingyour mower.

• Do notuse 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 thoroughlycheck the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects willbe thrownby the blade

and can cause severe injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye

shieldswhen startingand while using

your mower.

•_Dress properly. Do-not operate mower

when barefoot or weadng open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes w_hgoocLtrac_or_

when mowing.

•Check fueltankbefomstertfng engine._

Do not fillgas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before rUlingthe gas tank. Clean

off any spilled gasoline before starting the

engine.

•Always make wheeF-height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

•Mow only in daylight or good art_icial

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 afirm

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 ddveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel--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 end all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep itaway from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

•Do not continue to run your mower ifyou

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and eperating you

mower.

• Do notchange the governor settingsor

overspeed the engine.Engine damage or

personalinjurymay result.

• Do notoperate your mower ifitvibrates

abnormally.Excessive vibrationisan

indicationof damage; stop the engine,

safelycheck forthe cause ofvibration

and repairas required.

•Do not run the engine ihdoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never cut grass by pulting 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

mower.

•Always keep asharp 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.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where itcannot

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.

Thase accessorieswereavailablewhenthislawn mowerwas produced.They arealso

availableat mostSearsretailoutletsand servicecenters. MostSears storescanalsoorder

repairpartsfor you,whanyouprovidethe modelnumberofyourlawn mower. Sorneofthese

accessoriesmay notapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE "

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

s'r_iml rp;q

GAS CANS

MUFFLERS AIR RLTER_ SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instTuctionsand this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your now lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at the factory with

theexce_ of_se pads k_tunassemb_d

for shipping purposes. All pads such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessa_ to complete the

assembly have been placed in the parts 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 induded with mower.

• Cut down two end comors of carton and lay

end panel down flaL

•Remove all packing materiais except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle.

•Rolllawnmoweroutofcartonandcheck

cartonthoroughlyforadditionalloosepar_.

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 u_l 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 comforL Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Sewice and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator bar

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now installcatcher or optional

clipping deflector.

• To return to 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.

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

•Disconnect engine battery connector

(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 altemator for

partial charging. Connect your battery

charger to charge battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine altemator will

not charge adischarged battery.

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during winter storage.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect the

engine connector (male) from the battery

connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your

lawn mower after the season.

Engine

connector

(Male)

_E Battery

charger

Jy charger

Battery connectror (male)

connector

(female)

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare theillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

locationofvariouscontrolsand adjustments.Save thismanualforfuture reference.

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourla_nmowerorInlilmatumsuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnandundastand

thaememir_

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Key start switch presence controlbar

Engine zone controlcable, Ddve control lever

Grass catcher

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

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

rums when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must be

held dawn to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cytinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle -used for starting the engine.

Ddve control lever -used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation.

Key start switch - used for starting the

engine.

The operation of any lawn mowercan

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 stad and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTnNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low 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._ _.,L_

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATFACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lid. Rip lidmust be dosed

while operating lawn mower.

•Liftthe rear door 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.

ACAUTION: 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 GiRASS CATCHER

• To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Liftup 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-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the drive

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 engagedwhen

turning comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

tuming lawn mower.

Operator presence controlbar Drive

control

WARNING: Ex_ inSicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol

or methanol) cen attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage.Addicgascandamagethefuel

system ofan 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 untilthe fuel linesand carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additional information.

Never use engine or cafouretor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damagemayoccur.

Engine il cap /Gasoline filler cap

To engage drive Drive conb'ol

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

fill isclean.

• Remove engine ell cap and fill to the full line

onthedipslick

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

to use, ,see =ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Pour oilelowly. Do not over filL

• Check oil level before each use. Add ell if

needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap

each time. °

•Reinstall engine oilcap and tighten.

• Change the oilafter every 25 houm of

eperation or each seasen. You may need

to change the oilmore often under dusty,

dirty conS_iens.

GAS

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil wtih gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quanElles that can be used

within 30 days toassure fuel freshness.

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push primer five

(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.

•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 10 seconds

between each attempt.

•To start engine using the auxiliary

starter handle, follow the steps above.

Exchange the use of the start button for

starter handle. 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.

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 aroar 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 clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best psrfonnance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

•The special mulching blade willrecut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in ,_ze so that as they f_ onto the

lawn they will disperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as thiswill provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area WIUnot be exposed to the direct

sun.

•For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

offonly the top one-third ofthe grass blade_

If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary

to miss 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 conditiom

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the

cr=ppings.Wbendoingasecondcut,mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to

week. Mow nodh to ssuth one week then

change to east to west the next week. Thi_

will help prevent matting and graining ofth_

lawn.

," _ ' _. Max 1/3

nEGO ,O /SER IOE DATES

Check forLooseFasteners II/' v'

Clean/Inspect GrassCatcher

(If Equipped) " I/

_Clean LawnMower t__

Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-PropelledMowers)

W Check drive bed/pulleys

(Power-PropelledMowers) hi'

R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ifs

LubricationChart t/

Clean Battery/Recharge

IElectric Start MowersI _ I/'4

E Check EngineOil Level l#°

Change EngineOil

IG Clean Air Filter _2

InspectMuffler

BE Clean or Replace Spark Plug

ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cartridge 2

1 - Change morn o_m when operating under a heavy load ot inhigh arr_ient temperatures.

2 - Sen_ce more often when operating in ditty of dusty c_tions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mou,tng insandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of 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 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 la_stlonger.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

adjuster (_ Engine

oil

(_) Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_) Spraylubricant

Brake

spring

bracket

i_ Rear door

hinge

(_ Referto Maintenance "ENGINE"

section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic

wheel beatings. Viscous lubricants willattract

dust and dirtthat willshorten the life of the self

lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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