Craftsman 917.388651 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

6.5 Horsepower

21" Rear Discharge

Model No.

917.388651

oEspa_ol, p. 18

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 U.S.A.

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

Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4

Product Specifications .............................. 4

Assembly /Pre-Operation ........................ 6

Operation ............................................. 7-10

Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11

Maintenance ...................................... 11-13

Service and Adjustments ........................ t4

Storage .............................................. 15-t6

Troubleshooting ................................. 16-17

Repair Parts ....................................... 34-39

Sears Service .......................... Back Cover

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 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:

.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 Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this

product is used 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, Roebuck And Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179

iMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-

ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_I, WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot come in con-

tact with plug.

_,WARNiNG: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents 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 and

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.

A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hot during

operation and remain hot after engine has

stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,

stay away from these areas.

L GENERAL OPERATmON

o Read,understand,andfollowall

instructionson themachineandin the

manual(s)beforestarting.Bethoroughly

familiarwith thecontrolsandthe proper

useof the machinebeforestarting.

o Do notput handsor feetnearor under

rotatingparts.Keepclearof thedis-

chargeopeningat alltimes.

o Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,who

arefamiliarwiththe instructions,to

operatethemachine.

o Clearthe areaof objectssuch as rocks,

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

couldbe pickedup andthrownbythe

blade.

o Besurethe area is clearofother people

beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone

entersthearea.

o Do notoperatethe mowerwhenbare-

footorwearingopensandals.Always

wearsubstantialfootwear.

o Do notpull mowerbackwardsunless

absolutelynecessary.Alwayslookdown

andbehindbeforeandwhile moving

backwards.

o Do notoperatethe mowerwithout

properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetyprotectivedevicesin place.

o See manufacturer'sinstructionsfor

properoperationandinstallationof

accessories.Onlyuseaccessoriesap-

provedbythe manufacturer.

o Stopthe blade(s)whencrossinggravel

drives,walks,or roads.

o Stopthe engine(motor)wheneveryou

leavetheequipment,beforecleaning

themoweror uncloggingthe chute.

o Shutthe engine(motor)off andwait

untilthe bladecomesto completestop

beforeremovinggrasscatcher.

o Mowonly indaylightorgoodartificial

light.

o Do notoperatethe machinewhile under

theinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.

o Neveroperatemachinein wet grass.

Alwaysbe sureof yourfooting:keepa

firm holdon thehandleandwalk;never

run.

o Disengagethe self-propelledmech-

anismordriveclutchon mowersso

equippedbeforestartingtheengine

(motor).

o Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrate

abnormally,stoptheengine(motor)and

checkimmediatelyforthecause.Vibra-

tion isgenerallyawarningof trouble.

o Alwayswear safetygogglesorsafety

glasseswith sideshieldswhenoper-

atingmower.

H.SLOPE OPERATmON

Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto slip

andfall accidentswhichcanresultin

severeinjury.All slopesrequireextracau-

tion.Ifyou feel uneasyon a slope,do not

mowit.

DO:

o Mowacrossthefaceof slopes:never

upand down.Exerciseextremecaution

whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

o Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

o Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Tall

grasscan hideobstacles.

DONOT:

oDo not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose

footing or balance.

o Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-

ing could cause slipping.

HI. 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.

o Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small children.

o Never allow children to operate the ma-

chine.

o Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

inV.SERVmCE

o 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 a water heater.

o Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o 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.

o Keepnutsandbolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightandkeepequip-

mentingoodcondition.

o Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check

their properoperationregularly.

oKeep machine free of grass, leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoilorfuelspill-

age.Allowmachinetocoolbeforestoring.

o Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyou

strikean object.Repair,if necessary,

beforerestarting.

o Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjust-

meritswhiletheengine(motor)isrunning.

o Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject

to wear,damage,anddeterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectsto bethrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsandreplacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

whennecessary.

o Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut.

Wraptheblade(s)orweargloves,and

useextracautionwhen servicingthem.

o Do notchangethe enginegovernorset-

ting oroverspeedthe engine.

SerialNumber:

Dateof Purchase:

GasolineCapacity/q_ype: t .6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)

Oil q_ype (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces

Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.

o The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower

housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

Repair Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That's when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourseff from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

o Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sional repair specialists.

o Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

o Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

o Discount of t0% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, t0%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

Fast help by phone - phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve-

nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can catl anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Purchase

your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information

call 1o800o827-665&

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water

heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. call l o800-4-MY-HOME®.

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not

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

service centers, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower,

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING

DEFLECTORS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR FILTERS

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

WFHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as=

sembled at the factory with the excep=

tion 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 necessary to ensure proper tightness.

All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower,

2, Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

3, Remove all 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 thoroughly for additional

loose parts,

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 sec=

tion locks into place in mowing position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise up=

per 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 "AD=

JUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjust=

ments section of this manual.

Operator presence

control bar

LiFT

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag

with rigid part of bag on the bottom.

Make sure the frame handle is outside

of the bag top,

2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold

them in warm water for a few minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

Catcher

frame

handle

Frame

opening

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag-

ging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the

Operation section of this manual,

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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. m

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

Operator presence control bar

Handle knob

Starter

handle Engine oil cap with dipstick

Grass

catcher

Gasoline filler cap

Housing

Wheel adjuster

Primer (on each wheel)

iMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine,

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 Com=

mission, The blade turns when the engine is running.

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

be 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 engine,

Theoperationof any lawn

SA_ETYGLASSBmowercan resultinforeign

objectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcan resultin

severeeyedamage.Always

wearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhile

operatingyourlawnmoweror performing

anyadjustmentsor repairs,Werecom=

mendastandardsafetyglassesorwide

visionsafetymaskworn overspectacles,

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance, Speed is not

adjustable,

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_I,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.

o 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.

o To change cutting height, squeeze ad=

juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel

up or down to suit your requirements.

Be sure all wheels are in the same set=

ting.

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,

LEVER BAC KVVARD

TO LOWER MOWER

....... _ _._S_'j f

Plate tab

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging:

o Lift rear door of the lawn mower and

place the grass catcher frame hooks

onto the door pivot pins.

o To convert to mulching operation, re=

_imove grass catcher and close rear door.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without rear door closed, clipping deflector

or approved grass catcher in place, Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open,

Pivot pins Rear Grass

catcher

handle

Catcher frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1, Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame handle.

2, Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3, Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty=

ing; it will cause unnecessary wear,

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Bag

handle

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

BEFORE STARTmNG ENGmNE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance

section of this manual,

_, CAUTmON: DO NOT overfill engine with

oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler

on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level.

2, Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.

3, You receive a container of oil with the

unit. Slowly pour the entire container

down the oil fill spout into the engine,

NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz,

due to residual oil in engine from the

manufacturers 100% quality testing, When

changing oil you may need 20 oz,

4. Insert and tighten dipstick,

IMPORTANT:

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil

if needed, Fill to full line on dipstick.

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. See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL:' in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual,

ADD GASOLINE

o Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.

Do not overfill. 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 fresh-

hess,

• i, CAUTmON: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

A CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-

nol) 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. Empty the gas tank, start

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

Engine

oil cap

Gasoline

filler cap

Primer

TO STOP ENGINE

o To stop engine, release operator pres-

ence control bar,

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 prod-

uct 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.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces-

sary 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 attempt-

ing to start and do not repeat priming

steps,

MOWING TIPS

o Undercertainconditions,suchasvery

tall grass,it maybe necessaryto raise

theheightof cutto reducepushing

effortandto keepfromoverloadingthe

engineandleavingclumpsofgrass clip-

pings.Itmayalsobe necessaryto re=

ducegroundspeedand/orrunthelawn

mowerovertheareaasecondtime.

o Forextremelyheavycutting,reducethe

widthof cut byoverlappingpreviously

cut pathandmowslowly.

o Forbettergrassbaggingandmostcut=

ting conditions,theenginespeedshould

be set inthe FASTposition.

oWhen using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps

of cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing

speed) and/or run the lawn mower over

the area a second time.

o If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise direction with a small over-

lap to collect the clippings on the next

pass.

oPores in cloth grass catchers can be=

come 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. See "CLEANING" in the

Maintenance 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 will provide the best recut=

ting action of the blades.

oAvoid 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, yet the newly cut area will not be

exposed to direct sunlight.

o 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 grass, reduce your width of cut

by overlapping previously cut path and

mow slowly,

1/3

o 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 sec=

ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) 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 lawn.

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