Craftsman 917.377171 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

ICRIIFTSMRN'J

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377171

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Espa5ol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

VisitourCraftsmanweb_te:www.sears.comlcraltsman

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 5

Operation .............................................. 6

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

Maintenance ....................................... 11

Product Specifications ........................ 12

Service and Adjustments .................... 14

Storage ............................................... 16

Troubleshooting ................................. 17

Repair Parts ........................................ 37

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 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.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

•Expendableitemswhich becomewornduringnormaluse, suchas rotarymower

blades,bladeadapters,belts,air cleanersand sparkplug.

•Repairs necessarybecause of operatorabuse or negligence,includingbent

crankshaftsand the failure tomaintainthe equipmentaccordingtothe instructions

containedin the owner'smanual.

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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

IMPORTANT: Thiscuffingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwingobjects.Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscouldresultin

serious injury or death,

I.GI=NERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the machine before

starting.

•DO not put hands or feet near or under

rotating pads. Keep clear of the

discharge opening at all times.

•Only allow responsible individuals,

who are familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,

which could be picked up and thrown

by the blade. 2

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Do not operate the mower when

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Always wear substantial foot wear.

•Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary, Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backwards.

•Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories

approved by the manufacturer.

• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel

drives,walks,orroads.

•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning

the mower or unclogging the chute.

•Shut the engine (motor) off and wait

until the blade comes to complete stop

before removing grass catcher.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in wet grass.

Always be sure of your footing: keep a

firm hold on the handle and walk;

never run.

•Disengage the self-propelled mecha-

nism or drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

•It the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally awaming of

trouble.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when

operating mower.

I1. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution, If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not mow it.

DO:

•Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exemise extreme

caution when changing direction on

slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

•Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose

footing or balance.

•Do not tdm excessively steep slopes.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

III. 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.

•Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be aled and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small

children.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•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 fuelcon

tainer inside where there is an open

flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•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.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment belts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine (motor) is

running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and detedoration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Do not change the engine governor

3 setting or overspeed the engine.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!T YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_, WARNING: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

AWARNING: 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.

AWARNING: 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.

Theseaccaasodeswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyare not

shippedwithyourmower.TheyarealsoavailableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservice

centers.MostSearsstorescanalsoorderrepairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodel

numberofyourlawnmower.Someofthsseaccessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER K_S

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE OISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

NR RLTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

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 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. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com-

plete the assembly have been placed in

the parts bag. 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.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2. Cut down two end comers 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 thorougly for additional

loose pads.

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

section locks into place in mowing

position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise

upper 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 "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

Operator presence__.

COntrolbar _,_.

up/

Upper handle __J// //" /7

\pps,,on

_r_.____j_ LoNerhandle

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

mulchar plug into discharge opening

of mower.

w_itCAUTION:Do not run your lawn mower

hout 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.

Mulcher plug

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

t. Disconnect engine battery connector

(male) from battery connector (female)

2. Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female).

3. Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet.

4. Leave batterychargerconnected for

24 hours beforestartingyourengine

forthefirsttime.

5. Aftercharging,connect engine

connector (male) to battery connector

(female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for

partial charging. Connect your battery

charger to charge battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will

not charge a discharged battery.

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during winter storage.

_kCAUTION: Always disconnect the

engine connector (male) from the battery

connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your

lawn mower after the season.

Engine //

connector

j_ ._'JJ--_" charger

/ / /y_ connector

Batteryconnector (Male)

(Female)

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself

with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGI_ FAST SLOW CHOKE FU_'L O_L DANGER, KEEp HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone controlcable controlbar

Throttle

control eontrollever

Grass

Housing

Mulcher plug

Primer

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

without oil or gasoline in the engine.

cover

adjuster

(on every 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 Commis-

sion, 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 acold engine.

Starter handle- used for starting the

engine.

Key start switch- used for starting the

engine.

Ddve control lever -used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower,

Mulcher 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.

HOWTO 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 economy.

s!ow

PlateTab

LowerWheels forHighCut i _

_(_._ _ Lever

Raise Wheelsfor Low Cut

TO ATFACH GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame

side hooks onto the door pivot pins.

2. 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.

Pivotpins Rear door

Grass

catcher

handle

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_iLCAUTION: 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

tums 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 cu'rrlNG 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.

• To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require-

ments. 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.

Catcher

frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Liftupon grasscatcherusingthe

frame handle.

2. Remove grasscatcherwithclippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3. Emptyclippingsfrom bag usingboth

framehandle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do notdragthebag when

emptying; itwillcauseunnecessarywear.

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

releasing 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

against handle to continue mowing

without self-propelling.

• To keep ddve control engaged when

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operatorpresence controlbar

\' control _,_ control

Toengage

drivecontrol Drive control

disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. Engine holds 20 oz, of oil.

For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this

manual.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the

full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate dipstick reading. To read

proper level, tighten engine oil cap, then

remove itto read the dipstick.

3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

•Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.

•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.

ADD GASOLINE

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 oil with gaso-

line. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

AWARNING: 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 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.

ACAUTION: Fillto bottom ofgas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

Gasolinefillercap

(Discard

debdsplug

inside)

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Dueto protectivecoatingsonthe

engine,a smallamountofsmokemay be

presentduringthe initialuseof the

productand shouldbe considered

normal.

1. To starta coldengine,pushprimer

three(3) timesbeforetryingtostart.

Use a firmpush.Thisstepisnot

usuallynecessarywhen startingan

enginewhichhasalreadyrunfor a

few minutes.

2. Move handlemountedthrottlecontrol

levertofast position.

3. Holdoperatorpresencecontrolbar

downto the handleand pushstart

button.

IMPORTANT: Do notcrankenginemore

thanfive(5) seconds, Wait5 to10

secondsbetweeneachtime youtryto

start.

•To start engine using the rope starter,

follow the steps above. Exchange the

use ofthe start button for starter rope.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, move throttle control

lever to slow position and release

operator presence control bar.

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 pdming steps.

Operator presence

controlbar_

Throttle

control _

MOWING TIPS

•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 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

(pushing 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

a clockwise direction with a small

ovedap to collect the clippings on the

next pass. 10

•Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regulady 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. See =Cleaning" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

•The special mulching blade will recurthe

grass clippingsmany timesand reduce

them insize so that as they fallontothe

lawnthey willdisperseintothe grass and

notbe noticed.Also,the mulchedgrasswill

biodegrade quicklyto providenutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulchwith your highest

engine (blade) speed as thiswillprovide

the bestrecuttingactionofthe blades.

•Avoidcuttingyour lawnwhen itiswet. W_

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

withthe mulchingaction.The besttime to

mow your lawnis the earlyafternoon.At

this time the gra_ has driedand the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

•Forbest results,adjustthe lawn mower

cuttingheight so thatthe lawn mower cuts

offonlythe top one-thirdofthe grass

blades. If the lawn isovergrownitwill he

necessaryto raisethe heightofcut to

reduce pushingeffortand to kasp from

overloadingthe engine and leaving

clumpsof mulchedgrass.For extremely

heavy mulching,reduce your width ofcut

by overlappingpreviouslycutpathand

mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

Uonsmay requirethat an area be mulched

a second time to completelyhidethe

clippings.When doinga secondcut, mow

acrossor peq:Jendlculartothefirstcutpath.

•Change your cuttingpatternfromweek to

wsek. Mow northto south one week then

change toeast to_the next week. This

will helpprevent matting and grainingof

the lawn.

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