Craftsman 917.38721 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

4°0 HORSEPOWER

22" SIDE DmSOHARGE

ROTARY LAWN _ItOWER

Model No.

917.387210

oSafety

o Assembly

e Operation

Maintenance

o EspaSol

o Repair Parts

CAUTRON:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11

Assembly 4 Storage 12

Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13

Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 28

Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For one year frdm date ofpurchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, arrd 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,

• 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

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 instructions

o Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children arrd

pets,

o Use mower only as the 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:

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 Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.,

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

oCheck fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastankClean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine

o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmowerNever

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running,

o Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

lighL

OPERATION:

= Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcuLDonotletother

interests distract you_

o Do not mew wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

o Do net 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 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.

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

mower,

oDo not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine, Engine damage or

personal injury may resulL

°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

° 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:

o Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

oCheck 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.

o 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.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

o Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure

o 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+

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 MQWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

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 thefactory with

the exception of those partslleft unassembled

for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc,, necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed in 8te parts bag+

To ensure safe and propet' operation of your

lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the o

correct toolsas necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROIVt

CARTON

oRemove {oose parts includedwith mower.

oCut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel downflat+

oRemove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

controlbar to upper handle.

,, Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thorouglyfor additional looseparts,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

IVIOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as

not to pinch or damage control cables,

= Raise handles until tower 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,

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

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lower

handle

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

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

MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Iawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

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 their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SL{3W CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER_ KEEP HANBS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

)resence control bar

Engine zone control

cable

Handle knob

Gasoline filler cap

Engine oil

filler plug Air filter

Discharge guard Housing

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 Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running,

Operator presence control bar- must be Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

held down to the handle to start the engine, carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

Release to stop the engine° a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine,

Theoperationofanylawn 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 the spectacles or

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

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 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 low cut and lower

wheels for high cut.

° Adjust cutting height to suit your

requirements. Medium position is best

for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require-

ments. Be sure all wheels are in the

same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plate tab inserts between tabs in

lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so

equipped) allow lever to be positioned

between the plate tabs.

Raise wheels for low cut _ Lever'

_ ___ _atetab!I

Lower wheels for

high cut

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without discharge guard, approved grass

catcher in place.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

= Be sure mower is level and area around

oil fill is clean.

,, Remove engine oil plug and fill to the

top of slot in filler hole.

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

of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil

if needed.

o Reinstall engine oil plug 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

° Fill fuel 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. Gasoline filler cap

Oil fillerplug

TO START ENGINE

oTo 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 and pull starter

handle quickly. DO NOT allow starter

rope to snap back.

o To STOP engine, release operator

presence control bar.

NOTE:Incoolerweatherit may be o

necessary to repeat priming steps_ In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you do o

flood engine wait a few minutes before

attempting to start and DO NOT repeat

priming steps,

MOWING TIPS

o 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.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut and raise the rear of the

lawn mower housing one (1) wheel

adjuster setting higher than the front for °

better discharge of grass.

For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position

For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting

in a counter-clockwise direction, starting

at the outside of the area to be cut,

spreads grass clippings more evenly

and puts less load on the engine. To

keep clippings off of walkways, flower

beds, etc. make the first cuts in a

clockwise direction

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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FlU- IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Cheek for Loose Fasteners _

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped) _ _ ,

_VJ Clean Lawn Mower _ I

Clean Under Ddve Cover I

O (Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive beIVpulleys

RE Power-PropeUed Mowels)

ChecldSharpen/Replace Blade _'

LubdcatJonChart _ _,#

Clean Battery/Recharc

....... Electric Start Mower_ .... _ _ _4

ECheck Engine Oil Level _#'

N Change Engine Oil _1,_

GClean Air Filter ft/

Inspect Muffler _/'

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

I_ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _,ds

1 _ Change moro ohan when oporating_undor _ heavy Io_d ot _high ambient tr_mperaturo_

2,. Se_lce more often when Qpemting tn d_tty or dusty condlt_ons

3,. Repl_co b_dos moro orlon when m_wins _n _an6y sos

4-Charg_ 48 haur_ at end ol season

_ERVICE DATES

GENERAL RECOIVIMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn _ower 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,_ac.h season.

= Once a year, replace _e s'park plug,

clean or 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

= Check engine oil level

o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine oil

Brake

spring

(D Discharge bracket

guard

Handle bracket hinge pin

mountingpin

(_ Spray lubricant

(_ Refer to CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

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,

powered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECUFICATUONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.387210

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER: 4.0

DISPLACEMENT: 9O5CU IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION J19LM

VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004- .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: ,0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

o The model ahd serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance,

TIRES

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

o Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure

air filter and carburetor are up.

o Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

o Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

o Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise Use a 9/16" box or open-end

wrench.

o Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bolt, lock washer and hardened

washer)

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter

The key must be in good condition to work

properly. Replace adapter if damage&

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the engine

crankshafL Be sure key in adapter and

crankshaft keyway are aligned.

o Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

o Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

o Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into blade

adapter and crankshaft.

o Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade belt, turning clockwise.

° The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs..

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8

heat treated..

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade- butifyoudo, be sure the

blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

eventual damage to lawn mower or

engine.

o The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

o To check blade balance, drive a nail into

a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of

the straight nail exposed. Place center

hole of blade over the head of the nail

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Blade Crankshaft

keyway

Key

Blade

Crank-

shaft

bolt Lock Trai Blade

washer' edge adapter

Hardened

washer

GRASS CATCHER

(If purchased as an accesssory)

o The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used,

= Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through

normal use it will wear. If catcher needs

replacing, replace only with a manufac-

turer approved replacement catcher.

Give the lawn mower model number

when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SF, SG or SH.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according

to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VIScosrPI" GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,

10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,

these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°F.

Check your engine oil level more frequently to

avoid possible engine damage from running

lowon oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the lawn

mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting

the engine and after each five (5) hours of

continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each

time you check the oil level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

oDisconnect spark plug wire from spark plug

and place wire where itcannot come in

contact with spark plug..

o Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

o Oil will drain more freely when warm.

= Catch oil in a suitable container

= Remove bottom oil drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil

drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oil. Pourslowiy. Do not

over fill.

• FlUto top of slot inside of filler hole

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Drain plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine willnot run properly and may be

damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the

element after every 25 hours of operation,

more often ifmower is used in very dusty, dirty

conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT

o Remove the air filter by tuming counter-

clockwise to the stop and pull away from

collar.

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