Craftsman 917.377150 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

60 HORSEPOWER

22 REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377150

•Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_ol

•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 corn/craftsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 37

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,

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, Lncluding 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 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 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 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 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 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

2when 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 pads. Keep clear of the dis-

charge 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 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 lose your footing. Do not mow

excessively 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

mounting 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 manufacturer 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.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTH! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: A.Iways 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.

_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 not

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

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 MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHERKFrS

_! GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLAOES

AIR RLTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

: i

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 assembled

at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. All

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

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts beg. To ensure safe

and proper operation of your lawn mower, all

parts and hardware you asserrble must be

tightened securely. Use the correct tools as

necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWERFROM

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 handle

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 "Adjuat

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence contr,_

o,pe,

Lower'

7position

)

TO INSTALL ATrACHMENTS

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 daflector.

•To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

properly.

Mulcher ptu_

ACAUTION: 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 illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself withthe

I_?_|i?nofvarious controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone controlcable Operator presence controlbar

Throttle Control Drive control lever

Starter handle

Grass

Mulohar plug

Handle knob

Engine oil

dipstick

Housing

Drive cover

Gasoline cap

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 waJk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards ofthe American

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

turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must be

held down to the handle to start the 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.

Drive control lever -used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcber plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation.

Throttle Control -used for starting the engine

and allows you to select either fast or slow

engine speed.

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,

HOW'tO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed is controlled by a

throttle located on the side of the upper

handle. Fast position is for starting,

normal cutting, trimming and better grass

bagging. Slow position is for light cutting,

trimming and fuel econo_my.

Slow

F-.

Fast ,, .::,

i// }_

(' ,//

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cutr,.._L_.._

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame

hooks onto the door pivot pins.

•The grass catcher is secured to the

lawn mower housing when the rear

door is lowered onto the 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.

G rass

catcher

handle

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 CuI"rlNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

forh cut.

•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

merits. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

laver 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. 7

Pivot

pins Catcher

frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame

handle.

•Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

•Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Grass

frame

Bag handle

handle

DRIVE CONTROL

•Self-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the drive

control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the

operator presence control bar is

released. TO stop forward motion

without stopping engine, release the

operator presence control bar slightly

until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence controlbar Ddve

cont_

To engage ddve Ddve control

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Yourlawnmower isshippedwithoutoilin the

engine.

•Be suremoweris level and area aroundoil

fluisdean.

•Removeer_neoilcap and fillto the full

line.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engineholds 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and

gradeofoilto use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance sectionof this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

•Check oillevel before each use. Add oilif

needed. RII tofull line.

• To read properlevel, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

•Change the oilafterevery 25 hoursof

operationor each season. You may nesd

tochange the oilmore often underdusty,

arty con61kx_

ADD GASOUNE

NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove

and discard the debris plug that is inside

the tank.

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gesoline.

Purchase fuel in o_ that can be

used wi0dn 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

AWARNING: _ indicates that

alcoholblendedluels (calledgasohoior

usingethanolormsthanol)canattract

moisture which leads to separation and

fon'netion of acids dunng storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine

whilein storage.Toavoidengineproblems,

the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbefore

storage of30 days orlonger. D_n the gas

tank, start the engine and let itrun unt#the

fuel lines and carburetor are erupt. Use

fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Instructions for _ information. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

_I,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

(Discard

debds plug

inside)

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push pdmer threa

(3)_nes beforet_yingtosterLUseafirm

push.Thisstepisnotusu_/necessary

whenstarlinganenginewhichhas

already run for afew minutes.

• Move threttle control lever to fsst posttion.

•Hold operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pul starter handle

quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap

back.

• To stopengine,releaseoperatorpresance

cc_'of Ixu'_

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, itmay 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 extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most

cuttingconditions, 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 a second time.

•if a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

aclockwise directionwith a small

overlap to collectthe 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.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbestperformance,keep

mowerhousingfreeof built-upgrassand

trash.See =Cleanir_ in Maintenancesection

ofthismanual.

•The specialmulchingbladewillrecutthe

grassclippingsmany timesand reduce

them insizeso that asthey fallontothe

lawntheywilldisperseintothe grassand

notbe noticed. Also,the mulchedgrasswill

biodegradequicHy to providenutrientsfor

the lawn. Alwaysmulchwithyourhighest

engine(blade)speed asthiswillprovidethe

bestrecuttingactionofthe blades.

•Avoidcuttingyourlawn whenitiswet. Wet

grasstendstoformclumpsand interferes

withthe mulchingaction. The bsstlime to

mow yourlawnis the eadyafternoon. At

thistimethe grasshas driedand the newly

cut mea WIUnotbe exposedtothe direct

euR.

•Forbestresults,adjustthe lawnmower

cuttingheightso thatthe lawn mower cuts

offonlythe topone-thirdofthe grassblades.

ffthe lawnisovergrownItwill be necsssary

to raisethe heightofcutto reducepushing

effortandto keepfromoverloadingthe

engineand leavingclumpsofmulched

grass.For e_ heavymulching,

reduceyourwidthofcut byoverlapping

previouslycutpathand mow slowly.

•Certaintypesofgrassand grsssconditions

may requirethat an area be mulcheda

secondtimeto completelyhidethe

clippings. Wben doinga secondcut,mow

_ross or _tothe firstcutpath.

•Changeyourcuttingpattemfromweek to

week. Mow norih tosouthone weekthen

changeto east towP_-tthe nextweek. This

willhelppreventmattingand grainingofthe

lawn.

REGU .SE.WCE SERVICEDATES

Check forLooseFasteners l/ !

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped) i_1 _ _

MClean LawnMower

O Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propel!ed MowersI

Check drive belt/pulleys

E (Powar-PropalledMowars)

Check/Sherpen/Replace Blade

LubricationChart

Clean Battery/RecharQa

ElectricStart Mowers_

i1 Check EngineOil Level

NChange Engine Oil

!G Clean Air Filter

v' v' v

v' v',

V'_,=

_1 InspectMuffler

Clean or ReplaceSpark Plug

E RepleceAirFilterPaperCarlridge 1_2

1- Change more often when operating under a heaW lOad 0€In high amblen! temperatures.

2 - SaUce more often when oflera_g in d_rtyor dusly condlUo_s.

3-Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

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 property maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, replace the spark plug,

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

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheela_uster

Rear door hinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. VL,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,_ouslubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the serf

lubricating bearings. If you feet they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

typelub ,a , aringly.

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