Craftsman 917.377801 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

6.5 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377801

•Safety

°Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_ol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,com/craftsman

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 5

Operation .............................................. 6

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 11

Maintenance ....................................... 11

Product Specifications ........................ 12

Sen/ice and Adjustments .................... 15

Storage ............................................... t 6

Troubleshooting ................................. 17

Repair Parts ........................................ 36

Parts Ordering ..................... Sack 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 workman-

ship.

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

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained 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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

I.GENERAL OPERATION •

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thor- •

oughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the machine before

starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under °

rotating pads. Keep clear of the

discharge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who •

are familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which •

could be picked up and thrown by the

blade. •

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

Do not operate the mower when

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Always wear substantial foot wear.

Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backwards.

Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place,

See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories

approved by the manufacturer.

Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning

themoweroruncloggingthechute,

• Shuttheengine(motor)offandwait

untilthebladecomestocompletestop

beforeremovinggrasscatcher.

• Mowonlyindaylightor good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass.

Always be sure of your footing: keep a

firm hold on the handle and walk; never

run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mecha-

nism or drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operat-

ing mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not mow it.

DO:

•Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments, The operator could lose

footing or balance,

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

In. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children wil! remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small

children.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICES

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuelcon-

tainer inside where there is an open

flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent acciden-

tal starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine (motor) is

running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor

setting or overspeed the engine.

_l,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

hese accessories were ava

shipped with your mower. 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

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual

in its entirety before you attempt to

assemble or operate your new lawn

mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

Your new lawn mower has beer as-

sembled at the factory with the exception

of those parts lefl unassembled for

shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com-

plete 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

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2. Cut do_'n two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

3. Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thorougly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise lower handle section to

operating position and squeeze the

bottom ends of lower handle towards

each other until the pin in handle can

be inserted into one of the three

height adjustment holes.

2. Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

3. Remove any packing material from

around control bar.

Your handles may be adjusted for your

mowing comfort. Refer to Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator presence

controlbar _ ,,P_A,_

f//Lift u_y _

Upper handle _ tZ// /f ,_"

_:tf_ Mowing

\ s,t,on

Lower

handle

Handle

3-Position

handle

adjustment

bracket

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as amulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging; See OPERATION

section of this manual.

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

LAWNMOWER.Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourself

withthelocationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments,Savethismanualforfuture

reference,

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourlawnmowerorinliteraturesuppliedwiththe

product.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Ddve control bar Operator presence control

Throttle control lever

Grass

Wheel adjuster

lever

Cable clip

Engineoil cap w/dipstick

Mulcher

plug Gasoline cap

Mulcherdoor

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

without oil or gasoline in the engine. Housing

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 Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control -must be

held down to the handle to stad the

engine, Release to stop the engine,

Primer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting acold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the

engine.

Drive control bar - used to engage

power-propelled foward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher plug - Located at the rear

discharge opening must be removed

when converting to bagging operation,

Theoperationofany 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 is controlled by a

throttle located on the side of the upper

handle. Fast position is for starting,

normal cutting, trimming and better grass

bagging. Slow position is for light cutting,

trimming and fuel economy.

"T_ Slow

Fast ,"" "_,

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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 ofthe 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

All four wheels are adjusted by a single

lever.

• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To

raise mower, move lever forward to

desired position. To lower mower,

move the lever toward the rear.

LowerWheels \

for HighCut \

Wheel _i_/ -

adjuster __'_i

lever _\ \ \

Raise Wheels __' ,J

for LowCut

GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS

Your lawn mower provides multiple

speeds to let you select the speed that

suits you best..

•Lower speeds are for, heavy/thick

grass cutting or trimming.

•Medium speeds are for normal grass

cutting or trimming.

•High is for light cutting and for ground

transport.

NOTE: Do not move speed control lever

unless the engine is running

TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM

•With engine running select ground

speed by moving speed control lever to

desired position.

•To start forward motion, pull drive

control bar back against handle.

•To stop forward motion, release drive

control bar.

IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control

fully engaged against handle when in

use.

Speed control

lever

Drive control

engaged

disengaged

Operator presence

controlbar

COMBI-CUT MOWERS TO CONVERT

MOWER

Yourlawnmowerwas shippedready to

be usedas amulcher. Toconvertto

bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

•Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plugina safe

place.

•You can nowinstallgrasscatcher.

•To convertto mulchingor discharging

operation,installmulcherplug intorear

dischargeopeningof mower.

SIDE DISCHARGING

•Mulcher plug mustbe installedinto rear

dischargeopeningof mower.

•Open dischargeguard and install

dischargedeflectorunderguard as

shown.

•Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

•To convertto mulching or bagging

operation,dischargedeflectormustbe

removedand dischargeguard mustbe

clo_ed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBERWHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear mulcher plug installed.

2. Side discharge guard closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Rear mulcher plug removed.

2. Grass catcher installed.

3. Side discharge guard closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING *

1. Rear mulcher plug installed.

2. Side discharge deflector installed.

ACAUTION: Do notrunyour lawn

mower without rear mulcher plug in place

or approvedgrass catcher in place.

Neverattempttooperatethe lawn mower

with the reardoor removedor propped

open. _.

Mutcherplug_

--_ Mulcherdoor

Open

mulcherdoor

Discharge deflector

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

1. Liftthe rear doorofthe lawnmower

and placethe grasscatcherframe

sidehooksintothe slotsofthe roar

door.

2. The grasscatcherissecuredto the

lawn mowerhousing when the roar

dooris loweredontothegrasscatcher

frame. Reardoor Grass

catcher

Catcher frame'

hook

AI_CAUTION:Do not run your lawn mower

withoutclippingdeflectoror approved

grasscatcherin place.Never attemptto

operatethe lawn mowerwiththe rear

doorremovedor proppedopen.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Liftup on grasscatcherusingthe

frame handle.

2. Removegrass catcherwithclippings

from under lawnmower handle.

3. Emptyclippingsfrom bag usingboth

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do notdragthebag when

emptying; itwillcauseunnecessarywear.

handle

catcher

handle

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

ADDOIL

Yourlawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.

For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Maintenance section ofthis

manual.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the

full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

NOTE: A_tow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate reading. To read proper level,

tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to

read the dipstick.

3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•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, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane, Do not mix oil with gaso-

line, 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 whi_e 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

additional 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 gasotine near an open flame.

Gasoline

filler cap

Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the

engine, asmall amount of smoke may be

present during the initial use of the

product and should be considered

normal.

1. To start a cold engine, push primer

three (3) 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.

2. Move throttle control lever to fast

position.

3. 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

• 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.

•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 performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. See "Cleaning" 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 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

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 it

will 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.

• Cedain 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 perpendicu-

lar 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 of the lawn.

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