Craftsman 917.388320 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

[RRFTSMRN°

5.5 HO

21" LTi=CUT

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

_ Model No.

917.388320

, Safety

• Assembly

° Operation

oMaintenance

oEspaSol

° 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 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 34

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOVVER

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.

o 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence control to minimize the risk of

injury. Your unit is equipped with cuch

controls, do not attempt to defeat the

function of the operator presence controls

under any circumstances.

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.

•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 and

pets.

• 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 _epaired 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:

° Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects wilt be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

oAlways 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 onlysolidshoeswith

goodtraction when mowing.

o Checkfuel tank beforestarting engine°

Do not fill gas tank indoors,whenthe

engine is runningor whenthe engineis

hot. Allowthe engineto coolfor several

minutesbeforefilling the gastank.

Clean off any spilled gasolinebefore

startingthe engine.

o Always make wheel height adjustments

beforestarting your mower. Never

attemptto dothis whilethe engineis

running.

• Mow only in daylightor good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

o Keepyour eyes and mindon your

mowerandthe areabeing cut. Do not

letother interestsdistractyou.

° Do not mowwet orslipperygrass.

Never run while operatingyour mower°

Alwaysbe sureof your footing- keepa

firm holdon the handlesand walk.

° Do not puthands orfeet nearor under

rotatingparts. Keepclearof the

dischargeopeningat alL-times.

° Always stop the enginewheneveryou

leaveor are not using your mower,or

before crossingdriveways,walks,

roads, and any gravel-coveredareas.

o Never direct dischargeof material

toward bystandersnor allow anyone

near the mowerwhile you are operating

it.

• Beforecleaning, inspecting,or repair-

ing your mower,stopthe engineand

make absolutelysure the blade and all

movingpartshave stopped. Then

disconnectthe spark plug wire and

keepit awayfromthe sparkplugto

preventaccidentalstarting.

o Do not continueto runyour mowerif

you hita foreign object. Followthe

procedureoutlined above,then repair

any damagebefore restartingand

operatingyour mower°

° Do not change thegovernorsettings or

overspeedthe engine. Engine damage

or personalinjury may result.

° Do notoperateyour mowerif it vibrates

abnormally. Excessivevibration is an

indicationof damage; stopthe engine,

safely checkfor the causeof vibration

and repairas required.

° Do not run the engineindoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

• Nevercut grass by pullingthe mower

towardsyou. Mowacrosstheface of

slopes, neverup anddownoryou

mightloseyour footing. Donot mow

excessivelysteepslopes. Usecaution

when operatingthe moweron uneven

terrain or when changingdirections-

maintaingood footing.

° Neveroperate your mowerwithout

properguards,plates, grasscatcheror

othersafety devicesin place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

°Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent inten_als for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

°Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

° 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.

•Alwa_,s 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 ahot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

Look for this symbol to point out important

safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!

BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED.

p_ugCAUTiON: Always disconnect spark

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

product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.They are not

shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and se_ce

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 ,MO,WER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR D!SCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

J,,, ,,,,,....

MULCHER KITS

ii iiiiiiii III IIIIIIIJ III

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

.AWN MOWER MAINTENANCE , ...................

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

.............. ill ill

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

SPARKPLUGS

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. 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 neceso

san] to ensure proper tightness. All parts

such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. neces-

san] to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

oRemove loose parts included with

mower.

o Cut down two end comers 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.

o 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.

Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

,, 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

control bar

Upper

handle

Lift up

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging, see '9-oconvert

mower" in the OPERATION section of this

manual_

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S M_NUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING'/OUR LAWN

MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

!_tion 0f various contro_ and adjustments. Save _is,m_ual 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 SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

J,, ,,, ,,,,,u,H iii UUlUU'UI'UUU','JL_,'_,_..,, ,_,

Throttle/choke

control Operator presence control

bar

Starter Engine zone control cable

Handle knob

Grass

filler cap

valve

Engine oil cap

with dipstick J

Mulcher door Lawn mower housing

IMPORTANT; This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster

engine, (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 Commission. The blade

tums 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

Release to stop the engine, starting a cold engine.

Starter Handle - used for starting the engine,

The operation of any 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.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed is controlled by a

throttle control located on the side of the

upper handle. Choke position is for

starting a cold engine and fast position is

for normal cutting, trimming, and better

grass bagging. Slow position is for light

cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

Fast _ Slow

Choke 1\I ,:-',

,_";;

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.

, "Yourlawn 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 CLrtand lower wheels

for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down to suit your requirements. Be sure all

wheels are in the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is propedy 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 for High Cut

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

REAR BAGGING

°Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place

the grass catcher frame hooks onto the

door pivot pins.

,To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and close

rear door.

Pivot pins

SIDE DISCHARGING

° Rear door must be dosed.

• Open mulcher door and install discharge

deflector under guard as shown.

° Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

° To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, discharge deflector must be

removed and mulcher door must be

closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN

MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

°Rear door closed.

oMulcher door dosed.

FOR REAR BAGGING-

°Grass catcher installed.

• Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

•Rear door dosed.

o Side discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower

out rear door closed or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

Open

Mulcher Door

Mulcher

door

Discharge

deflector

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.

a_coWARNING: Experience indicates that

hot blended fuels (called gasohot 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 while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until fuet lines and

carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

:Gasoline filler cap

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 cap and fill to the

upper limit mark on dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

• Engine holds 18 1/2 ozs. of oil. For

type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of

this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

•Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fill to the upper limit mark

on dipstick.

•To read proper level, insert the dipstick

into the tube and rest engine oil cap on

the tube. Do pot thread the cap onto

the tube. Remove and read the oil

level.

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after ever,./25 hours of

operation or each season. You may

need to change the oil more often

under dusty, dirty conditions_

Oil filler

cap

Oil filler cap/dipstick

TO START ENGINE

= Turn fuel valve to ON position.

° To start a cold engine, move handle

mounted throttle/choke control lever to

choke position.

o Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

o Slowly move throttle control lever to

fast position after engine starts.

= To start a warm engine, move throttle

control lever to fast or slow position

then follow steps above.

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar. Wait until blade

and all moving parts have stopped and

turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do

not intend to restart the engine soon.

OI3

Fuel Valve lever

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 runthe 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

fitled 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. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER

HOUSING after each use° See "Cleaning" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

, 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 w?[hyour highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide

the best recutting action of the blades.

°Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet. 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,

mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn

mower one wheel adjuster setting higher

than the front.

•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 perpendicular to the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week to

weeP,.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 I/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

ASYOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Checkfor Loose,.Fasteners

Clean/InspectGrassCatcher

(if Equipped) _ q_'

iM.cZeanLawnMower ...........

iO Clean UnderDdve Cover

(Power-PropelledMowers) 1_' ...........

WCheckdrive belt/pulleys

(P0wer_PropelledMowers) t_'

, , ii --- = ,,

iRCheckJSharpenlRePtace Blade.......... _3

LubricationChart ........................... b#'

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CleanBatterj/Rechar! e

(Electric Start,Mowers I_

ECheckEngineOil Level ........................._ , ,

NChange EngineOil _1.2

G€iean AirFilter .................=....... ,, I_' =

IInspect Muffler

Ncleaner ReplaceSpark Plug

E ReplaceAirFilterPaper Cartridge _2

t - Change more often when operating under a h_vy load or in htcjhambient temperatures°

2-Service mere ellen when operating in dirty or dustyconditions

3-Replace bladas more often when mowing in sandy"soil

4-Charge 48 hours at end of season

SERVICE DATES

v',

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon this lawn mowerdoes not

coveritemsthat have been subjected to

operatorabuse or negligence.Toreceivefull

valuefrom the warranty,operatormust

maintain moweras instnJctedinthis manuaJ.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.

All adjustmentsinthe Service and

Adjustments section of this manual shouldbe

checked at least once each season°

° Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replaceair filterelement and check blade

for wear. Anew spark plug and dean/new

air filterelement assures properair-fuel

mixture and helps your engine run better

and lastlonger.

,Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level

° Check forloose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated(See "LUBRICATION

CHART").,

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

door bracket

hinge mounting pin

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO

ENGINE - MAINTENANCE SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the lifeof the self

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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