Craftsman 917.387382 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

[RI;FTSMI:IN

6.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No,

917.387382

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•EspaSol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall

Safety Rulesand Instructions

before operatingthis equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 34

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERMOWER

For two years from date ofpurchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according tothe operatingand maintenance instructionsinthe

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

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is usedfor commercialor rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of pumhase.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable itemswhich become worn during normaluse, suchas rotary mower

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

•Repairs necessary because ofoperator abuse or negligence, includingbent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according tothe instructionscon-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty sewice isavailable by returningthe Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty appliesonlywhile

this productis in use inthe United States.

ThisWarranty gives you specificlegal dghts,and you may also have other rightswhich

varyfrom state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence controlsto minimize the

risk ofinjury.Your unitis equipped

with suchcontrols, Do notattempt to

defeat the functionof the operator

presence controls under any

circumstances,

TRAINING:

•Read this operator'smanual carefully.

Become famUiarwiththe contre_sand

know howto operateyour mower

properly.Learnhow toquickly stop

mower.

•Do notallowchildrento use'your mower.

Never allowadultsto usemower without

properinstructions.

•Keep the area of operationdeer ofall

persons, especiallysmall children and

pets.

•Use mower onlyas the manufacturer

intended and as describedin this manual.

•Do not operate mower if ithas been

droppedor damaged in any manner,

Alwayshave damage repairedbefore

usingyour mower.

•Do notuse accessory attachmentsthat

are notrecommendedbythe manufac-

turer.Use of suchattachmentsmay be

hazardous.

•The bladeturns when the engineis

running.

PREPARATION:

•Alwaysthoroughlycheck the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones,sticks,

wires,bones, and otherforeign objects.

These objectswill be threwa by the blade

and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safety glasses oreye

shieldswhen startingand while using

your mower.

• Drossproperly.Do not operate mower

whenbarefootor weadng open sandals.

Wear onlysolidshoeswith goodtraction

whenmowing.

•Checkfuel tankbefore startingengine.

Do nottittgastankindoors,when the

engine isrunningor when the engine is

hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several

minutes beforetillingthe gas tank. Clean

off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

• Alwaysmake wheel heightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower. Never

attempt to dothiswhile the engine is

running.

•Mow only indaylightor goodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

•Keep your eyesand mind onyour mower

and the area being cut. Do not letother

interestsdistractyou.

•Do notmowwet orslipperygrass.Never

runwhile operatingyour mower. Always

be sureofyourfooting-- keep a firm

holdonthe handlesand walk.

•Do notput handsorfeet near or under

rotatingparts.Keep clearofthe discharge

openingat all times.

•Alwaysstopthe enginewhenever you

leave orare not using your mower, or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks, reads,

and anygravel--coverad areas.

•Never directdischargeof matedal toward

bystandersnorallow anyonenear the

mowerwhile you are operatingit.

•Before cleaning,inspecting,or repaidng

yourmower, stopthe engine and make

absolutelysurethe blade and all moving

partshave stopped.Then disconnectthe

spark plugwireand keep itaway from the

spark plugto preventaccidental starting.

•Do not continueto runyour mower it you

hit aforeignobject.Followthe procedure

outlinedabove, then repair any damage

before restartingand operatingyou

mower.

•Do notchange the govemor settingsor

overspeedthe engine. Engine damage or

personalinjurymay result.

•Do not operateyour mower it it vibrates

abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan

indicationof damage; stop the engine,

safelycheck forthe cause of vibration

and repairas required.

•Do notrunthe engine indoors.Exhaust

fumesare dangerous.

•Never cutgrass by pullingthe mower

towardsyou. Mow acrossthe face of

slopes, never up and downor you might

lose yourfooting.Do not mow exces-

sively steepslopes. Use cautionwhen

operatingthe moweron uneventerrain

orwhen changing directions-- maintain

goodtooting.

•Never operate your mower without

properguards,plates, grasscatcher or

othersafety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine mount-

ingboltsoftento be surethey are -

tightenedpropedy.

•Check allbolts, nutsand screws at

frequentintervalsfor proper tightnessto

be sure mowerisin safe working

condition.

•Keep all safetydevices in place and

working.

•To reducefirehazard, keep the engine

free ofgrass,leaves or excessivegrease

and oil.

•Check grasscatcher oftenfordeteriora-

tionand wear and replace wornbags.

Use onlyreplacement bagsthatare

recommendedby and complywith

specificationsofthe manufacturerofyour

mower.

•Alwayskeep a sharpblade on your

mower.

• Allow engineto cool before stodnginany

enclosure.

•Never storemowerwith fuel inthe tank

insidea buildingwhere fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignitionsource such

as a hot waterheater, space heater,

clothesdryer,etc.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental startingwhen settingup,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

containschemicals known to the State of

Califomia tocause cancer, birthdefects,

or other reproductiveharm.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwas produced.They arealso

availaUeat mostSearsretailoutletsendservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsfor you,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower. Someofthese

accessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MU_UERS AIRRLTENS SPANK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Readthesein_ andthis manualinits

en_retybeforeyouattemptto assemble or

operate yournow lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower bes been assemblad at the factory with

the exceptionof thosepartsleftunassembled

forshippingparposes. Allparissochas nuts,

washers,bolts,etc.,necesealylo co_ptete the

assemblyhave beenplasedinthe partsbag.

Toensuresereand properoperationof your

lawnmc_er, allpa_tsend berdware you

assemblemustbe _ght_ned seourely.Usethe

correcttoolsasnecessai_toensureproper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Removeloosepartsincludedwithmower.

• Cut downtwoe_I comersof cartoRend lay

endpar_downnat

• Remove aUj0addngrnatedalaexcept

pad_ng bet_weenupperend lowerhande

and paddingholdingoperatorpresence

controlbet toupparhendle.

• RolHawnmoweroutofcartonandcheck

cartonthoroughlyforadditionallooseparts. "

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandlescarefullysoas

notto pinchordamagecontrol cabiss.

•Raisehandlesuntillower berne section

locksintoplaceinmowingposition.

•Removeprotective padding, raiseupper

handlesectionintoplaceORlowerhandle

and_ghtenbothhandleI_t_.

• Removehandle pad_ng holdingoperator

preseseecoRtrolberto upperhendle.

* Yourlawnmowerhandlecanbe adjusted

foryourmowingcernforL Referto"Adjust

Handle"in the Serviceand Adjustment

seotionofthismanual.

OPemt0rPresencecontm_b.ar

Lowerhandle/

position

TO INSTALL AITACHMENTS

Your_.wnrr_w_ w_ _readytobe

usedasa mulcher.Toconverttobaggingor

discharging:

•Open reardoorand removemulcherplug,

Storemulcherplugin asafeplace.

•Youcannowinstallcatcheror optional

dippingdeflector.

• To returntomulchingope_, install

mulcherplugintodischargeopeningof

mower. Be surealltabsare seated

proper_.

Mulcher

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

withoutmulcher plugin place or approved

clippingdeflector or grosscatcher in place,

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower

with the mar door removed or propped

open.

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

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

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe

locationofvarious controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

_ =ymbolsrnayappeero. yourla_mn'_werorInEm'a_re=ulpplledwtlhtm product.Learnand_

h'weme=_.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUCJ,. OIL DANGER, KIEF.PHANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable

OperatoT presence control bar

Srarter handle

Handle knob

Engine oil

Mulcher plug cap w/

Housing

Gasoline cap

Primer

Wheeladjuster

(oneachwheel)

Starter handle- used forstar_ngtheengine.

Mulcher plug - most be removedtoconvertto

baggingordscbarging operation,

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Searsrotarywalk-behindpowerlawnmowersconformtoti',,esafetystandardsoftheAmerican

NationalStandardsInstilu_ and theU.S. ConsumerProductSafetyCommission,The blade

turnswhentheengineisrunning;

Operator preserve conb'ofbar - must be

helddowntothe handletostartthe engine.

Relaaseto stopthe engine.

Pdmer - pumpsadd_ fuel fromthe

to_cylinderforusewhen starting

a coldeogine,

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeign objects thrown intothe

eyes, which can resultin severe eye

damage. Always wear safety glasses or

eye shieldswhile 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 installedon this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of

blade contact injury. Do not under any

oimumstances attempt to defeat the

function ofthe operator control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

•Yourlawnmowerisequippedwithan

operatorpresencecontrolbar which

requirestheoperatorto be ix_itioned

behindthe lawnrn_verhandleto startand

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CU'[TING HEIGHT

• RKtsewheelsfor low cutandlowerwheels

forhighout.

•Adjustcuttingheighttosuityourrequire-

ments. Mediumpositionisbestfor most

lawns.

•To changecuttingheight,squeezea_uster

levertowardwheel. Movewheel upor

downto suityourrequirements.Be sureall

wheelaare inthesamesetting.

NOTE: Adjuster is propedy positioned

when plate tab inserts intohole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

PlatsTab

LowerWheelsforHighCutr-.'__'L_.w

RaiseWheelsforLowCut

TO AI"I'ACH GRASS CATCHER

•Closethe fliplid. Riplidmustbe dosed

while operatinglawnmower,

•Littthe reardoor onthe mower housingand

placethe grasscatcherframeontothe

formedtabs onthe reardoorhingebracket.

•The grasscatcherisssouredtothe lawn

mowerhousingwhenthe reardooris

loweredontothegrasscatcherframe.

ACAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower

withoutclippingdeflectoror approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower withthe rear door

removed or propped open.

Hinge

bracke_ Reardoor .

Grass catcher

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Toremovegresscatcher,releaseoperator

presencecontrolbarto stop engine.

•Liftupreardoorand removethe grass

catcherbythe handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

BEFORESTARllNGENGINE

OIL

Yourlawnmowerisshippedwithoutoilinthe

er_ne,

• Be suremowerisleveland areaaroundoil

fillisdean.

•Removeengineoilcap and Fdltothefullline

cotbedips_k.

•Use20 ozs. of oil, Fortypeand gradeofoil

to use,see 'ENGINE" InMaintenance

sec_onofthismoneaL

•Po_o, slov_. DonofoverM.

• Cbeckoil levelbeforeeech use. Addoilif

needed. RIItofulllinean(_ostU_

• TOreadprogerlevel,_ghtenengineoil cap

each time.

• Reinstallengineoilcap and_g_'lten.

•Change theoilaftorevery25 hoursof

opemt_n _esch seasco. You may ceed

tOchangetheoHmoreoftanunderdusty,

dirtycandi_ns.

GAS

•Fillfueltank. Use fresh,clean,regutar

unleadedgasolinewi_ a minimumof87

octane. Donotmixoilwithgasctine.

Purchasefuelinquan51k_thatcen be used

within30 daystoassurefuelfreshness.

WARNING: Experienceindicatesthatalcohol

blendedfuels(calledgasohoior usingethanol

or_oi) canattractmoisturewhichleads

to separal_n and formationof acidsduring

storage.Acidcgascandamagethefuel

systemof an enginewhile instorage. Toavoid

engiceproblems,_e fuelsystemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestorage of30 days orlonger.

Draintheges tank,starttheengiceandletit

rununblthefuellinesandcarburetorare

empty. Uce'_sh fealnextseason. See

StorageInstruc_onsfo_adddJonalinformatice.

Never useengineorcarburetordeanor

productsinthefuel tankor permanentdarnage

mayoccur.

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

•Tostarta coldengine,pJshpdmorffiree (3)

timesbeforetnJingtostart. Useafirmpush.

Thisstepisnotusuallynecessa_ wben

staring an enginewhichhasalready runfor

afewminutes.

•Holdoperatorpresancecontrolbardownto

thehandleand pullstarterhandlequickly.

Donotallowstartorrepetosnapback.

•To stepengine,releaseoperetorpresence

controlba_

NOTE: In coolerweather itmay be

necessary to repeat pdmingsteps. In

warmer weather over primingmay cause

floodingand engine will not start. If you do

floodengine, wait a few minutes before

attemptingto start and do not repeat

priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, suchas very

tallgrass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and tokeep from ovedoading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It

may also be necessary to reduce

groundspeed and/or runthe lawn

mower over the area.a.second time.

•For extremely heavy cuffing, reduce the

widthof cut by overlappingpreviously

cut path and mow slowly.

•For better grass bagging and most

cuttingconditions,the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

•When using a rear discharge lawn

mowerin moist,heavy grass, clumpsof

cut grass may notenter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (push-

ingspeed) and/or runthe lawn mower

over the area a secondtime.

•If a trailof clippingsis left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise directionwith a small

ovedap tocollect the clippingson the

next pass.

•Pores in cloth grass catchers can,

become filled with dirtand dustwith use

and catchers willcollect less grass. To

prevent this, regularlyhose catcher off

withwater and let dry before using.

•Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippingsand chaff.

This willhelp engine airflow and extend

engine life.

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS......

IMPORTANT: ForbestperfomBnce,keep

mowerhousingfree ofbuilt-upgrossand

trash.See "Cleaning" inMaintenanceseclion

ofthismanual.

•The specialmulchingbladewillrecutthe

grassclippingsmanytimesand reduce

them insize sothatastheyfailentothe

lawntheywill o_perseintothe grassand

notbe noticed.Also,the mulched grasswill

biodegradequicklyto providenut,antsfor

thelawn. Alwaysmulchwithyourhighest

engine (blade)speed asthiswill providethe

bestrecuttingaclionofthe blades.

•Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhen itiswet. Wet

grasstendstoformclumpsand interferes

withthemulchingaction,The besttime to

mow yourlawnisthe earlyaftemcon.At

thistimethe grasshasdriedandthe newly

cutarea witlnot be exposedtothedirect

sun.

•Forbest results,adjustthe lawn mower

cut_ngheightsothatthelawn mowercuts

offonlythetopone-thirdofthe grassblades.

Ifthelawnisovergrownitwill be necessary

toraisethe he'Kjhtofcutto reducepushing

effortandtokeep fromoverloadingthe

engineend leavingclumpsofmulched

grass.Forextremelyheavymulching,

redeceyourWidthofcutbyovetlappi_

previou_cutpathandmow slowly.

• Certaintypesof grassandgrassconditions

may requirethat an area be mulcheda

secondtime tocompletelyhidethe

clippings.Whan deing asscend cut,mow

acrossorperpendiculartothe firstcutpath,

•Change yourcuringpatternfromweek to

weak. Mownorthtosouthoneweek6"len

change toeasttowestthe nextweek. This

will helppreventmatting andgrainingofthe

lawn.

M.,NTEN"CESC.E,>ULE-/-

Ched_ forLoOSeFasteners _I_

Clearvlnepe_ Grass Catcher

IM (If Equipped) _t. li/fl/

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OCleanUnderOdveCover t#!(Pot_er-Prope_KI MOWe_)

(Power-Propee_d Mowers} I/

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LubdcaUon_V'

E3beck Engine GI Level #f

N ChancjeEngirm011 1_1.2

G claanAirRlter V' i

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N_or Replace Spark Plug I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Ca_ II/'=

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2. si,r,,,ieer_ olt*nv,l,_ oplflig indire/,l"dusll+eoMill_

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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

maintainmower as instructedinthis

manual.

Some adjustments will need tobe made

periodicallyto propedymaintainyour unit.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments sectionof 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 airfilter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helpsyour

engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loosefasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine

(_) Rear door Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

OSpraylulxtcant

(_ RefertoMa_ntenan_"ENGINE"

sec_on.

IMPORTANT: Do notoilorgreaseplas_c

wheelbeadngs.VL_ouslubricantswilla_ect

dust_ld dirttl_t wil shoden_le lifeo(the self

lut_ng bearings.Ifyoufeelthey mustbe

lubricated,useonlya dry,powderadgrephite

type_ub_cantspa_n_y.

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