Craftsman 917.389151 Manuel utilisateur

__,_U_._ Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.389151

•Safety

•Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_oi

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

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 32

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TW(D 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 ac:cording to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the craftsm_n 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

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

•Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

•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 repaired before

using your mower.

• Do not use ,_ccessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. 'Use of such attachments may be

hazardous,

The blade tums 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 will be thrown by the blade

and can cause severe injury.

• 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.

•Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do nat fill gas tank indoors, when the

engin_ is running or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before filling the gas tank.'Clean

off any spilled gasoline before sta_ing the

engine.

Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being cut. Do not let other

interests distract you.

• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

• Always stop the engine wheneveryou

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel--covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you

mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration

and repair as required.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

• Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you might

!ose your footing. Do not mow exces-

sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operating the mower on uneven terrain or

when changing directions -:- maintain

good footing.

Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing 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.

• 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 ma.nufacturer 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 orde_ 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.

These accessories were available when this

lawn mower was produced. They are also

available at most Sears retail outlets and

service centers. Most Sears stores can also

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING' DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

order repair parts for you, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

to your lawn mower.

I_ _ /

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

i, m,

AIR F_TERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: Tliis cuttingmachine is

capable of amputatinghands and feet and

throwingobjects. Failureto observethe

following safety instructionscouldresultin

serious injuryordeath.

Safety standardsrequire operatorpres-

ence controlsto minimizethe riskof injury.

Yourunit isequippedwithsuchcontrols.

Do notattempt to defeatthe function of the

operator presence controlsunder any

circumstances.

Read these instructionsandthismanual in

itsentiretybeforeyou attempt to assemble

or operate yournew lawnmower.Yournew

lawn mower hasbeen assembledat the

factory withthe exceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.All

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

necessary tocompletethe assemblyhave

been placed inthe partsbag.Toensure

safe and properoperationofyourlawn

mower, allpartsand hardwareyouas-

semble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct .toolsas necessary 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 allpacking materialsexcept

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control barto upper handle.

Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check cartonthoroughlyfor additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles 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

handles and tighten both handle knobs.

• 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 Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle up

Lift up

TO INSTALL A'i-rACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcheror optional

clipping deflector.

•To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Mulcher plug

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or approved

clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower

with the rear door removed or propped

open.

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

KNOW YOU R LAWN MOWER

READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwiththe location

of variouscontrolsand adiustments. 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 ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Starter Engine zone control cable

Handle knob

Grass catcher

Mulcher plug

filler cap

line speed control lever

Air filter

Er_gine oil

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

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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

turnswhenthe engineisrunning,_ ..........

Operator PresenceControlBar- mustbe

helddowntothehandletostartthe engine.

Releasetostoptheengine.

Primer-pumpsadditionalfuelfromthe

carburetortothecylinderfor usewhenstarting

a coldengine.

Sarter Handle,,usedfor startingthe engine.

EngineSpeed Control- locatedon theside

oftheenginewhich allowsyoutoselecteither

fast orslowenginespeed.

MuicherPlug - locatedat thedischarge

openingmustbe removedwhen convertingto

bagging_r dischargingoperation.

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 adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over the spectacles or

standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever

located on the side of the engine. Fast

position is for starting the engine, normal

cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow

position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel

economy.

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.

• 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.

Engine speed control lever

•'_, Primer

TO ADJUST CU'FRNG HEIGHT

• Raise wheels forlow cut and lower wheels

for highcut.

•Adjust cuttingheight to suityour require-

merits. Medium pbsitionisbest for most

lawns.

•To change cuttingheight, squeeze adjuster

levertoward wheel. Move wheel up or down

to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels

are inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positionedwhen

platetab inserts intohole in lever. Also, 9-

positionadjusters (ifso equipped) allow lever

to be positionedbetween the platetabs.

Lower Wheels for High CutPlate Tab

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

Lever

•Close the fliplid. Rip lidmust be closed

while operating lawn mower.

•Liftthe rear door on the mower housingand

placethe grass catcher frame ontothe

formed tabs onthe rear doorhinge bracket.

•The grass catcher is securedto the lawn

mower housingwhen the rear door is

lowered ontothe grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

Hinge

bracket Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs \--..

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwill cause unnecessary wear.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill isclean.

• Remove engine oil capw/dipstickand fillto

the full lineon the dipstick.

• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section ofthis manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do notover fill.

• Check oillevel before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to fulllineon dipstick.

• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oilcap and tighten.

• 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.

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.

WARNING; Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol 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 fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

•To startacold engine,pushprimerfive(5)

timesbeforetryingtostart.Usea firmpush.

Thisstepisnotusuallynecessarywhen

startinganenginewhichhasalready runfor

afew minutes.

•Pushenginespeedcontrollevertofast

position.

•Holdoperatorpresencecontrolbardownto

the handleand pullstarterhandlequickly.

Donotallowstarterropetosnapback.

•To stopengine,1releaseoperatorpresence

controlbar.

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.

MOWING TIPS

• Under certain conditions, such as very tall

grass; it may be necessary to raise the

heightof 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 Ofcut and raise the rear of the lawn

mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster

setting higher than the front for better

discharge of grass.

• For better grass bagging and most cutting

conditions, the engine speed should be set

in the fast position.

° When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moist_heavy grass, clumps of cut grass

may not enterthe grass catcher. Reduce

ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run

the lawn mower over the area a second

time.

• if a trail of grass clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the next pass.

°Keep top of enginearound starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

help engine air flow and extend engine life.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become

filled with dirt and dustwith use and

catchers will collect less grass. To prevent

this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and let dry before using.

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.

•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 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.

tfthe 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 dumps 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

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

Checkfor LooseFasteners I_ Ik/

Clean/InspectGrassCatcher

(If Equipped) .... I_ _ if

MClean Lawn Mower ..... 11/ ...... If ........................

O Clean Under DriveCover

(Power-PropelledMowers).. If .,

Check ddve belt/pulleys

RE (Power-Propelled Mowers). .Vi

Check/SharperdReplace Blade I,/3

Lubrication Chart If I/'

Clean BatterytRecharge

(Electde Start Mowers) If V'4

ECheck Engine Oil Leve_ I/*

NChange Engine Oil I/1.2 i

GClean Air Filter ......... Ik/

|Inspect Muffler If

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug V

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Ik/2

iii

1 - Change mare often when operating under aheavy load or in high smbfent temperatures.

2- Service more often when operating indirty or dustyconditions.

3-Replace blades mote o_en when mewing in sandy soil,

4 - Charge 48 hours at and of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

coveritemsthat have been subjectedto

operatorabuse or negligence.Toreceivefull

value from the warranty,operatormust maintain

mower as instructedinthis manual.

Some adjustmentswillneed tobe made

periodicallyto properlymaintain your unit.

All adjustmentsin the Service and

Adjustments section ofthis manual should be

checkedat least once each season.

•Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace

airfilterelement and checkblade for wear. A

new spark plugand clean/new airfilter

element assures properair-fuel mixtureand

helpsyourengine runbetterand lastlonger.

• Followthe maintenance schedule inthis

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

);Wheel

adjusters

Brake spring

Engine oil

(_ Rear

door (_ Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

(3) SPRAYLUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFER TO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIESSECTION.

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.

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