Craftsman 917.377593 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

ORSEPOWER

=AR SCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

6°75

22"

Model No.

917=377593

Safety

Assembly

oOperation

o Maintenance

o 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 14

Assembly 4 Storage t6

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 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:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

o 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operatore

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

mower.

o Do not allow children to use your mower°

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instnJction.s.

° Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

o Use mower only as the manufacturew:

intended and as described in this manual.

o Do not operate mower ifit has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

ALways have damage repaired before

using your mower.

o 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:

o Always 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.Do notoperatemower

whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtraction

whenmowing.

o Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Do notfill gastankindoors,whenthe

engineis runningorwhentheengineis

hot°Allowtheengineto coolfor several

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyour mower.Never

attemptto dothiswhiletheengineis

running_

o Mowonlyin daylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andthe areabeingcut.Do notlet other

interestsdistractyou.

o Do not mowwet orslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

besure 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.

o Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravelJcovered areas.

o Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

o 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.

o 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

mowe r.

° 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.

o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Someofthese

accessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWNMOWERPERFORMANCE

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CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

......FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MqWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

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LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

u ........

MUFFLERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

BELTS BLADES

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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 purposes. All 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, 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 includedwith mower.

= Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flat_

o Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar toupper handle.

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose pads.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefullyso as

notto pinch or damage controlcables.

o Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

o Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section intoplace on lowerhandle

and tighten both handle knobs.

° Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in-the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence control bar

Uppper handle ..... _ .._%..

Lift up _'Y

position

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l.owe, }

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 install catcher 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

_,CAUTION: 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.

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference°

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

product. Learn and understand these meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE

OR WARNING ON OFF FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable Iresence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle

Grass catcher

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Housing

Drive cover

Gasoline cap

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 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 cold engine,

Starter handle - used for starting the engine,

Drive control lever- used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower,

Mulcher pltJg - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation,

The operationofany lawnmowercan

resultin foreignobjectsthrown intothe

eyes,whichcan result in severe eye

damage. Alwayswearsafety glassesor

eye shields while operatingyour lawn

moweror performing anyadjustments or

repair& We recommenda wide vision

safety maskover spectacles orstandard

safetyglasses.

HOW TO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINESPEED

The enginespeed was set atthe factory

for optimumperformance. Speedis not

adjustable.

ENGINEZONECONTROL

_CAUTION: Federalregulationsrequire

anenginecontroltobeinstalledonthislawn

mowerinordertominimizetheriskofblade

contactinjury,Donotunderanycircumstances

attempttodefeatthefunctionoftheoperator

control..Thebladetumswhentheengineis

running.

o Yourlawnmowerisequippedwithan

operatorpresencecontrolbarwhich

requirestheoperatortobepositioned

behindthelawnmowerhandletostartand

operatethelawnmower.

TOADJUSTCUTTINGHEIGHT

o Raisewheelsforlowcutandlowerwheels

forhighcut,

o Adjustcuttingheighttosuityourrequire-

ments.Mediumpositionisbestformost

lawns.

o Tochangecuttingheight,squeezeadjuster

levertowardwheel. Movewheelup or

downtosuityourrequirements°Besureall

wheelsareinthesamesetting.

NOTE:Adjusterisproperlypositioned

whenplate tabinserts into holein lever.

Also,9-positionadjusters(ifso equipped)

allow leverto be positionedbetweenthe

platetabs. Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mowen

o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

o 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 lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open,

Hinge . _,,_i-_

brack_ _#7"-,__.1_"7 Rear door

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

o To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

o Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it will cause unnecessary wean

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 lever.

oForward 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 clown 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

\, \ A/\-\ Drive

,_'_'_, _[x_'X\_ control

To engage drive Drive control

control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

o Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is dean.

o Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

oUse 27 ozs. of oil, Fortype and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of thismanual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

o 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.

GAS

o Fillfuel 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 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 letit

run until 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 fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

o To start a cold engine, push primer three (3)

times before trying to start. Use a finn push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

a few minutes.

o Hold operator presence control bar down to

the handle and pull starter handle quickly.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces-

sary to repeat priming steps. In wanner

weather over priming may cause flooding and

enginewill 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.

o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

o For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

o 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 tot dry before using.

o 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual°

o The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse 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 will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early aftemoono 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-thirdof the grass blades.

tf 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.

o Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path°

-Change your cutting pattern from week to

week_ Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and graining ofthe

lawn_

Max 1/3

MAnNTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

_'- _ Chec/{ ior LooseFasieners ................ _'ii i ....;............. ;'

SERVICE DATES

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equ ped)

M Clean Lawn Mower

O Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

ChecWSharpen/,Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers)

v' e,"

6'#3

e,;

Check Engine Oil Level e/

N Change Engine Oil _#'l....t&2_ __

G,C!eanAir Filter ,, _ 2

I Inspect Muffler 6/

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug ....... _/ ,

E Reptace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _/'2

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in htgh ambient temperatures

2 - Service mope often when operaUng indirty or dusty e_nditions,

3 - Replace blades more o#len when mowing tn sandy 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. "[b 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 plug and

clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your'

engine run better and last longer.

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil level

o Check for loose fastener&

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART")°

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

adjuster

"/_t Engine oil

,J :JJ

@ Handle bracket Rear door

mounting pin hinge

(_) Spraylubricant

(_) Referto Maintenance"ENGINE" section..

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the lifeof the self

lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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