Craftsman 917.387240 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

&0 HORSEPOWER

22" EZ MULCH

SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387240

, Safety

, Assembly

0 Operation

'Maintenance

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 10

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 12

Assembly 4 Storage 13

Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 9 RepairParts 30

Maintenance 9 Parts Ordering BackCover

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 matedal 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 dudng 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

TRAINING:

°Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

propedy_ Learn how to quickly stop

mower=

oDo not allow children to use your

mower. Never allow adults to use

mower without proper instructions.

=Keep tile area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

o Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

o Do not operate mower if it 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:

oAlways 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.

o Always 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.

Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Donotfill gastankindoors,whenthe

engineisrunningorwhentheengineis

hot. Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.

Cleanoffanyspilledgasolinebefore

startingtheengine.

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light

)PERATION"

Keepyoureyesandmindonyour

mowerandtheareabeingcut. Donot

letotherinterestsdistractyou.

Donotmowwetorslipperygrass,

Neverrunwhileoperatingyourmower.

Alwaysbesureofyourfooting- keepa

firmholdonthehandlesandwalk.

Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunder

rotatingparts.Keepclearofthe

dischargeopeningatalltimes.

Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou

leaveorarenotusingyourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks,roads,

andanygravel-coveredareas.

Neverdirectdischargeofmaterial

towardbystandersnorallowanyone

nearthemowerwhileyouareoperating

it.

Beforecleaning,inspecting,orrepairing

yourmower,stoptheengineandmake

absolutelysurethebladeandallmoving

partshavestopped_Thendisconnect

thesparkplugwireandkeepitaway

fromthesparkplugtopreventacciden-

talstarting°

Donotcontinuetorunyourmowerifyou

hitaforeignobject. Followtheproce-

dureoutlinedabove,thenrepairany

damagebeforerestartingandoperating

youmower

Donotchangethegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Enginedamage

orpersonalinjurymayresulL

Donotoperateyourmowerifitvibrates

abnormally,Excessivevibrationisan

indicationofdamage;stoptheengine,

safelycheckforthecauseofvibration

andrepairasrequired.

Donotruntheengineindoors,Exhaust

fumesaredangerous.

o Nevercutgrassbypullingthemower

towardsyou..Mowacrossthefaceof

slopes,neverupanddownoryou

mightloseyourfooting.Donotmow

excessivelysteepslopes.Usecaution

whenoperatingthemoweronuneven

terrainorwhenchangingdirections-

maintaingoodfooting

• Neveroperateyourmowerwithout

properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetydevicesinplace

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

o Check the blade and the engine

mounting 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

o 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhen

thislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyare

alsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutlets

andservicecenters.MostSearsstores

canalsoorderrepairpartsforyou,when

youprovidethemodelnumberofyour

lawnmower.Someoftheseaccessories

maynotapplytoyourlawnmower:

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR D_ECHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCRARGE

LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

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: 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 hard-

ware you assemble must be tightened

securely. Use the correct tools as neces-

sary to ensure proper tightness_

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with

mower=

= Cut down two end corners of carton and

lay end panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

°Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly 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.

° Raise handles until 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,

o Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper

handle.

oYour lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort_

Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual

Operator Presence Control Bar

Upper'

Handle

Lift U_

Lower

Handle

_'_,_., i!

Mowing

Position

lOW YOUR LAWNMOWER

ADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

NN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself

1 the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future

_rence.

.=sesymbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

ducL Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE

OR WARNING ON OFF FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Engine Zone

Control

Operator Presence

Control Bar

Upper Handle

Starter Handle Handle Knob

Engine OilCap

With Dipstick

Gasoline Fill Cap

Air Filter

Pdmer

Engine Speed

Control

Icher Door

Wheel Adjuster

(On Each Wheel)

!ETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

]rs rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

erican National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

q. The blade turns when the engine is running.

ERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR - must be held down to the handle to start

engine. Release to stop the engine.

ILCHER DOOR - allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation.

IMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

Did engine.

_,RTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine.

GINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - located on the side of the engine which allows

i to select either fast or slow engine speed.

HOWTO 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.

oYour 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 cu'n'ING HEIGHT

oRaise wheels for tow 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 into hole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

Lower Wheels Plate Tab

For High Cut

Raise Wheels For Low Cut Lever

CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in locked

position, discharge deflector in place, or

approved grass catcher in place.

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulching operation. To

convert to discharging operation, you must

install the discharge deflector attachment

included with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR

o Unlock mulching door by lifting door

latch as shown.

o Lift door upward on it's hinge until the

deflector frame can be hooked over the

door mounting bracket as shown.

o Release the door to rest against

deflector frame.

= To return to mulching operation, reverse

the above steps and be sure door is in

locked position.

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.

o 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 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. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• To read proper level, tighten engine oil

cap each time.

• 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.

_AS

Fillfueltank Usefresh,clean,regular

unleadedgasolinewithaminimumof87

octane.(Useof leadedgasolinewill

increasecarbonandleadoxidedeposits

andreducevalvelife). Donotmixoil

withgasoline.Purchasefuelin quanti-

tiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daysto

assurefuelfreshness.

MPORTANT:WHENOPERATINGIN

"EMPERATURESBELOW32°F(0°C),use

resh,cleanwintergradegasolinetohelp

nsuregoodcoldweatherstarting.

_/ARNING:Experienceindicatesthat

dcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor

isingethanolormethanol)canattract

noisturewhichleadstoseparationand

ormationofacidsduringstorage,Acidic

Jascandamagethefuelsystemofan

',nginewhileinstorage.Toavoidengine

)roblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe

,_mptied before storage of 30 days or

onger, Drain the gas tank, start the

;ngine and let it run until the fuel lines and

"arburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

_eason. See Storage Instructions for

_dditional information Never use engine

)r carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

ank or permanent damage may occur.

_,AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler

leck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled

)il or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

}asoline near an open flame.Gasoline

Filler Cap

Engine Oil

Cap w/

Dipstick

"O 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 and pull starter handle

quickly. DO NOT allow starter rope to

snap back.

To STOP engine, release operator

presence control bar.

tOTE: 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.

- For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly,

• 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.

o 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,

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: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean underside of mower

housing after each use. See "Cleaning" in

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 wilt provide the best recutting

action of the blades.

o 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,

,, Forbestresults,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, mow slowly and raise the rear of the

lawn mower one wheel adjuster setting

higher than the front.

o Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clipping& When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

o 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 lawno

Max. 1/3

STOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FiLL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6/

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) 6/ f_ j6/

Clean Lawn Mower f,/ f/"

Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers) 6,/

,'heck drive belt/pulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers) f_

Check/Sharpen/Replace Bfade 6/

Lubrication Char[ 6/ 6/

Clean Battery/Recharge

Eiectdc Star[ Mowers t 6/ 6/4

Check Engine Oil Level 6/

Change Engine Oil 6/1,2

Clean Air Filter 6/

Inspect Muffler 6/

Clean or Replace Spark Plug 6/

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2

I- Change more often when operating under aheavy load or in high ambient temporalures

g. Service mora otlenwhenoperating tnditty ordusty conditions

3. Replace blades moreollanwhenmowing in._,andy soil

4,, Charge 48 hot_rs aI end of sBr_on

NERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION DIAGRAM

warranty on this lawn mower does not

er items that have been subjected to

,rater abuse or negligence. To receive

value from the warranty, operator must

ntain mower as instructed in this

luaL

ne adjustments will need to be made

iodically to properly maintain your unit.

adjustments in the Service and Adjust°

qts section of this manual should be

.cked at least once each season.

)nce a year, replace the spark plug,

lean or replace air filter element and

heck blade for wear. A new spark plug

nd clean/new air filter element assures

roper air-fuel mixture and helps your

ngine run better and last longer.

:ollow the maintenance schedule in this

_anual

FORE EACH USE

,heck engine oil level

,heck for loose fasteners.

BRICATION

._punit well lubricated.

(_) Wheel

Adjuster

(_) Brake Spring

Bracket

(_) Mulcher Door

(_) Engine Oil Hinge

(_) Spray Lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "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,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly_

PRODUCT SPEC FaCAT ONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.387240

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER: 6.0

DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,5 QUARTS

UNI EADED REGI]I AR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

20 OZS.

_PARK PLUG(GAP: .030")

VALVECLEARANCE:

CHAMPION J19LM

INTAKE: 004 - 008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: ,0125 IN,

3LADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and 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 TO REMOVE BLADE

Always observe safety rules when = Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

performing any maintenance, plug and place wire where it cannot

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° Crankshaft

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,

oProtect 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

Blade Adapter _eyway

Blade Key-----._ ;__ /)_

B ,tB,ade

• "-222

arrkshaft

Lockwasher Trailing Edge Blade Adapter

washer),

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade adapter.

The key must be in good condition to work

property_ Replace adapter' if damaged_

TO REPLACE BLADE

o Position the blade adapter on the engine

crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and

crankshaft keyway are aligned,

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