Craftsman 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER... Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

[RRFTXMI:IN"

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387402

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

•_Maintenance

•EspaSol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2Product 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 POWER MOWER

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

lubdcated, 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 Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while

this p_'oduct 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.

Your unit is equipped with such 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 y(_ur 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 ifit has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired 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 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 not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine 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 starting 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 whenever you

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 ifyou

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

lose 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 boltsoften to be surethey are

tightened properly.

•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervalsfor propertightnessto

be sure mower isin safe working

condition.

•Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

•To reduce tire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease

and oil.

•Check grass catcher oftenfor deteriora-

tion and wear and replace wom bags.

Use only replacementbags that are

recommended by and comply with

specificationsof the manufacturerofyour

mower.

•Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

•Allowengine to coolbefore storing in any

enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach

an open flame oran ignitionsource such

as a hot water heater, space heater,

clothes dryer, etc.

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: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Ca!ifornia 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

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.

CUF.OOEFL,C,O. t--r

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER

_GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS _FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in

its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower. Your new

lawn mower has been assembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left

unassembied for shipping purposes. All

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

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. To ensure

safe and proper operation of your lawn

mower, all parts and hardware you as-

semble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with

mower.

•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 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

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:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

• To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Mulcher plug

4,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.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF ANG FEET AWAY

econtrolbar

Starter handle

Grass catcher_

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Air filter

Mulcher plug

Gasoline filler caI

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

Lawn mower housing

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotanj walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Instituteand the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade

tums when the enffine is runnir_.

OperatorPresence Control Bar- must be

held down to the handle to startthe engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter Handle -used for starting the engine.

Mulcher Plug -located at the discharge

opening must he removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operation.

Theoperationofanylawn mower can result in

foreign objects thrown intothe 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 spectacles or standard

safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

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 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 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 se_ng.

NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positioned when

plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-

position adjusters (ifso equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LowerWheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lid. Rip lidmust be dosed

while operating lawn mower.

•I_iftthe rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

ACAUTION: 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

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence controlbar to stop engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwillcaus_ rwear.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

•Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full line

on the dipstick.

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

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section ofthis manual.

•Pour oil slowty.Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif

needed. Fillto fullline on dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap

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,

dirtyconditions.

GAS

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gesohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture •

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidtc 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 usff_engine or carburetor cleaner

products in fuel tank or permanent damage

may occur. Engine oil

cap

Gasoline

fillercap

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push pnmer three (3)

times before trying to start. Use a firm push.

This step isnot usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

afew minutes.

•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,release operator presence

controlbar.

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 stad. If you do flood engine,

wait a few minutes before attempting to start

and do not repeat priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

Under cedain conditions, such as very

tail grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and to keep from ovedoading 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 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.

When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of

cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (push-

ing speed) and/or run the lawn mower

over the area asecond time.

If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise direction with a small

overlap to collect the clippings on the

next pass.

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.

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS

IMPORTANT:Forbestperformance,keep

mowerhousingfreeofbuilt-upgrassandtrash.

Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

after each use. See "Cleaning" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

•The special mulching blade willrecut 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 nutrientsfor

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 act=on.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

offonly the top one-third of the grass blades.

If the lawn isovergrown it wigbe necessary

to raise the height of cutto 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, mew slowly and

raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel

adjuster setting higher than the front.

•Certain types ofgrass and grass conditions

may requirethat 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 yourcutting pattern from week to

week. Mow northto south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and graining ofthe

lawn.

You /,-,?._-j

Checkfor Loose Fasteners I lip4

Cleardlnspect Grass Catcher Ii/!ll/

(If Equipped) lJ'

M CleanLawnMower !/

wO Ctean Under Ddve Cover

IPower-PropelledMowem) !/*

Check drive belt/pulleys

E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I1_

ChaddSh_n/Replace Blade _3

LubrtcaUonChart t/

Clean Bsttary/Recharge

IElectdc Start Mowers_ ll/ 1_4

ECheck En_lineOil Level _'

N Chan_e Engine Oil I_i_

Gclean Air Filter I_ 2

I Inspect Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug 1/

E ReplaceAirFiltarPaperCartridge 1_2

1-Change more often when operating _• heavy load or k_high ambient temperature=.

2-Service more o;lml when opera41ng In dirty or dusty condltio_.$.

3-Replace blad_ more often whan mow_ In sandy soil

4 - Charge/,43 houm at elld ol I.

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 fromthe warrant_ operator must maintain

mower as instructedin this manual.

Some adjustments willneed to be made

period_,allyto properly maintain your unit.

Alladjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Onceayear, replace the spark pfug, replace

air filterelement and check blade for wear. A

new spad_plug and clean/new air filter

element assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engin3 run better and last longer.

•Follow themaintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICARON

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

Engine oil

Handle bracket (_) Rear

mountingpin door

hinge

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO

ENGINE- MAINTENANCE SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not ogor grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswillattract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the lifeof the self

lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use onlya dry,powdered graphite

typefubrP- ntspanng .

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