Craftsman 917.387411 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387411

•Safety

•Assembly

•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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule........................ 10

Maintenance.........................................10

ProductSpecifications..........................11

Serviceand Adjustments...................... 14

Storage .........................,.......................15

Troubleshooting...................................16

Repair Parts..........................................34

PartsOrdering...................... BackCover

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER

Fortwoyearsfrom dateofpurchase,whenthisCraftsmanLawnMowerismaintained,

lubdcsted,and tunedup accordingtothe operatingand maintenanceinstructionsinthe

owner'smanual,Searswillrepairfree ofchargeany defectin matedalorworkmanship.

IfthisCraftsmanLawnMoweris usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,thiswarranty

appliesfor only90 daysfrom thedateofpurchase.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:.

•Expendableitemswhichbecomewom dudngnormaluse, suchas rotarymower

blades,bladeadapters, Pelts,air cleanersand sparkping.

•Repairsnecessary becauseofoperatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrank-

shaftsandthefailure tomaintainthe equipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontained

in theowner'smanual.

WarrantyserviceisavailablebyreturningtheCraftsmanpowermowertothenearest

SearsServiceCectar/Departmantinthe UnitedStates.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhile

thisproductisinuseinthe UnitedStates.

ThisWarrantygivesyouspecific legaldghts,andyoumay alsohaveotherrightswhich

varyfrom statetostate

Sears,RoebuckandCo,, D/817Wa, HoffmanEstates,Illinois60179

IMPORTANT: Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand feet and

throwingobjects. Failuretoobservethe following safetyinstructionscouldresultin

sedousinjuryor death.

I.GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand,and followall

instructionson the machineand in the

manual(s)pefore starting.Bethor-

oughlyfamiliar withthe controlsand the

properuseof themachinebefore

starting.

• Do notput handsor feet near or under

rotatingparts.Keep clearof the

dischargeopeningat all times.

•Only allow responsibioindividuals,who

are familiar withthe instructions,to

operatethe machine.

•Clearthe area ofobjectssuchas rocks,

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

couldbe pickedup and thrownby the

blade.

•Be surethe area isclearofother

people beforemowing.Stop machineif

anyone entersthe area.

•Do notoperatethemowerwhen

barefootor wearingopensandals.

Alwayswearsubstantialfoot wear.

•Do not pullmowerbackwardsunless

absolutelynecessary.Always look

downand behindbefore and while

movingbackwards.

•Do notoperatethe mower without

properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetyprotectivedevicesin place.

•See manufacturer'sinstructionsfor

properoperationand installationof

acoessodes.Only use accessodes

approved bythe manufacturer.

•Stopthe blade(s)when crossinggravel

drives,walks, or roads.

•Stopthe engine(motor)wheneveryou

leave the equipment,beforecleaning

the moweror uncloggingthechute.

•Shut the engine (motor) off and wait

until the blade comes to complete stop

before removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or 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-prepelled 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 waming of

trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operat-

ing mower.

Ih 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.

III. 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 will 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 fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as awater 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 accidental 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.

_ILook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTtt! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: 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.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

a, WARNING: Battery posts, terminals an_

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.

These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mower was produced. They are not

shipped with your mower, They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsand service

centers. MostSears storescan alsoorder repair partsforyou, when you providethe model

number of your lawnmower. Some ofthese accessoriesmay not applyto your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANE

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

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 been as-

sembled at the factory with the exception

of those parts left 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. Gut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

3. Remove el! 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 thoreugly for additional

loose pads.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to

upper handle.

Your 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

controlbar _///u. 77

Upper handle _-,-_// //" /,y

i__< Mowing

-- _ Lowerhandle

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn 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 ENGkNE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER,KEEPHANDS

ORWARNING ON OFF ANOFEEt"AWAy

Engine zone control cable

presence control bar

Handl

Engine oil plug

Primer

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

,.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 carburetor to the cylinder for use when

engine. Release to stop the engine, starting a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the

Aengine.

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in

foreign objects thrown into

the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage.

A_ways 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.

HOWTO USEYOUR 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 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 contro! bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start

and operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CU'_ING 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 into hole in lever.

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs. PlateTab

Lower Wheels for HighCut / _,

= .ever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING

MOWER

Your mower is shipped ready to be used

as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

• Lift discharge guard and remove

mulcher plate.

• Mower can now be used for side

discharging or optional grass catcher

can be attached.

•To return to mulching operation, simply

reinstall mulcher plate as shown.

_I,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without discharge guard, ap-

proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in

place. Dischargeguard

Mulcherplate

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower 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 of this

manual.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fi|l is clean.

2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the

top slot in filler hole. Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate reading.

3. Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.

•Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fillto the top slot in filler

hole.

•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

• Fillfueltank. Usefresh,clean,regular

unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof

87 octane. Do notmixoilwithgaso-

line. Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat

can beused within30 daystoassure

fuel freshness.

_WARNING: Experienceindicatesthat

alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor

usingethanolor methanol)can attract

moisturewhichleads to separationand

formationofacidsduringstorage. Acidic

gas candamagethefuelsystemofan

engine whilein storage. To avoidengine

problems,thefuel systemshouldbe

emptiedbeforestorageof30 daysor

longer. Drainthe gastank,startthe

engineand letit rununtilthefuel lines

andcarburetorare empty. Usefreshfuel

nextseason. See StorageInstructionsfor

additionalinformation.Never useengine

or carburetor cleanerproductsin thefuel

tank or permanentdamage mayoccur.

ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gastank

filler neck. Donot overfill, Wipe off any

spilled oilor fuel. Do not store, spillor

use gasoline near an open flame.

Gasolinefiller

Engineoil cap

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the

engine, a small 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. 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.

MOWINGTIPS

•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 extramely 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.

•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 inaclockwise 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.

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 mutching blade willrecur

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they wil! disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutdents for the fawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this wiltprovide 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 ol cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

•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 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.

Max. 1/3

.A,.TONA.C°SO"°OOL°

F,LLI.O,TES ....

AS YOU COMPLETE _WSERVJCE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE

J' Check forLoo_e FaSteners '_ ' ' ' iv#

(IfEquipped)

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher !I_ _#

MClean Lawn Mower I#/ If/ IF

O Clean Under Ddve Cover

W {POWer-PropelledMowers) I/

=_JCheck drive belt/pulleys

=: I (power-Propelled Mowers) if

RICbecWSharpen/Replace Blade Ks

Lubdcation Chart II/

clean Battew/Rechar e

-- fElectdc Start Mowe_"III/ II_4

ECh_=k Engine Oil Level t/S I

JN _Change Engine Oit I_l,,t

G CleanAirEIIter I_ 2

I InSpect Muffler I_

NjClean or Replace Spark Plug V

mE Reptace Air Filter Paper Caddrige II/2

1. Change rp,ore often when op_ng undo* a heaVy load or in high ambient temperatures

2-S_e more often when operatin 9 in dirty or dus_y COndibOns,

3. Replace blades mote oft_ when mowing I_ undy SOil.

4. Charge 48 hours Rt ir_ of season, LUBRICATION CHART

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 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 bechecked at least once each

season.

• Once a year, replace the spark 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.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

I. Check engine oil level,

__. Check for loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION

<eep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-

3ATION CHART").

•)Wheel adjuster

oil

spring

bracket

•)Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_) Refer to maintenance "Engine" section.

_) Spray lubricant

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease

plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri-

cants will attract dust and dirt that will

shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings, if you feel they must be

lubricated, use only adry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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