Craftsman 917.377292 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's ManuaJ

6.5 HORSEPOWER

" DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

OTARY LAWN

Model No.

9!7.377292

oSafety

oAssembly

oOperation

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 33

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 purchaser

This Warranty does not cover:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

o 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 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

TRAINING:

o 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 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

engineisrunningorwhentheengineis

hot.Allowthe engineto coolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyour mower.Never

attempttodothiswhilethe engineis

running.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keepyoureyesandmindonyour mower

andtheareabeingcut. Donotletother

interestsdistractyou.

o Do notmowwet orslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyour mower.Always

be sureofyourfooting-- keepafirm

holdonthehandlesandwalk.

o Do notputhandsor feetnearorunder

rotatingparts.Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes.

. Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou

leaveorarenotusing yourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks,roads,

andany gravel--coveredareas.

o Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtoward

bystandersnorallowanyonenearthe

mowerwhileyouareoperatingit.

• Beforecleaning,inspecting,or repainng

yourmower,stoptheengineandmake

absolutelysurethebladeandall moving

partshavestopped.Thendisconnectthe

sparkplugwireand keepitawayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

° Do notcontinueto runyour mowerifyou

hitaforeignobject.Followtheprocedure

outlinedabove,then repairanydamage

beforerestartingandoperatingyou

mower.

o Do notchangethe governorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Enginedamageor

personalinjurymayresult.

o Do notoperateyour mowerifit vibrates

abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan

indicationofdamage; stopthe engine,

safelycheckforthecauseof vibration

andrepairasrequired.

• Do not runthe engineindoors. 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 bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

o Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

•Keep al! safety devices in place and

working.

oTo 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.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower_

, Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

o 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 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealsoavailable

atmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorderrepairpartsfor

you,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Someoftheseaccessoriesmay

notapplytoyourlawnmower_

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

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.

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

unassembled 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 corners 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.

"IOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN

_OWER

ro UNFOLD HANDLE

MPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully

3o as not to pinch or damage control

;ables.

, 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.

o Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer

to "Adjust Handle" in the Ser'¢ice and

Adjustment section of this manual.

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle

Lift up

Lower

handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

o Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

°You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

o To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug inplace or approved

clipping deflector or grass catcher inplace.

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself _,_qthe location

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

Engine zone control Operator presence control bar

control lever

Starter handle

knob

Grass catct

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Drive cover

Gasoline filler cap

Engine speed control Primer Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(on each 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 Commission. The blade

tums when the engine is running,, .............................,

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be Drive Control Lever-- used to engage

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.

Sarter Handle- used for starting the engine.

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Engine Speed Control - located on the

side of the engine which allows you to

select either fast or slow engine speed°

Mulcher Plug located at the discharge

opening must be removed when convert-

ing to bagging or discharging operation.

7heoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin

oreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan

esuitinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear

;afety glasses or eye shields while operating

/our lawn mower or performing any adjust-

"nentsor repairs° We recommend a wide

,4sionsafety mask over the spectacles or

standard safety glasses_

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

]he engine speed iscontrolled by a lever

located onthe side of the engine. Fastposition

isfor starting the engine, normalcutting,and

better grass bagging. Slow position isfor 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 tums 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.

Engine speed control lever

Primer

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

° Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position isbest for most

lawns.

o 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 setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when

plate tab inserts intohole in lever. Also, 9-

position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

Lower Wheels for High Cut P_

Raise Wheels _ Lever

for Low Cut

TO A"rrACH GRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

o 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 clippingdeflector or approved grass

catcher inplace. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped

Hinge door

bracket Grass catcher

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

- To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence controt bar to stop engine.

o Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle°

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwill cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

o Self-propelling is controlled by holding the

operator presence control bar down to the

handle and pushing the drive control lever

forward until itclicks; then release the drive

control 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 dnve control disengages.

Hold operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propelling.

o To keep drive control engaged when tuming

comers, push down on handle and lift front

wheels off ground while turning lawn

mower°

Operator presence Drive

control bar\_\._,-- ,, jcontro!

\'_ "_ Drive control

To engage _' "_\ disengaged

drive control

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

"{our lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe

engine.

o Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill isclean.

o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to

the ful! line on the dipstick.

° Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fil!o

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.

° To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

°Reinstall engine oil cap 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

o Fill fuel 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 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 rununtil fuel linesand carburetor are

empty° Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage instructions for additional information,

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products infuel tank or permanent damage

mayoccur.

TO START ENGINE

o To start a coldengine, push primer five (5)

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.

o Push engine speed control lever to fast

position.

• Hold operator presence control bar down to

the handle and pull starter handle quickty.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

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. Ifyou do flood engine,

walt a few minutes before attempting to start

and do not repeat priming steps.

Gasoline Engine oil cap

filler cap wldipstick

MOWING TIPS

° Under certain conditions, such as very tall

grass, it may be necessary to raise the

height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to

keep from overloading the engine and

leaving clumps of grass clippings.

° For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut 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 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 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 engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

help engine air flow and extend engine life.

, Poresinclothgrasscatcherscanbecome

filledwithdirtanddustwithuseand

catcherswiltcollectlessgrass.Toprevent

this,regularlyhosecatchersoffwithwater

andletdrybeforeusing.

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

o The special mulching blade wilt recur 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 cLrt

area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

° For best results, adjust the lawn mower

crating height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass blades.

If the lawn is overgrown itwill 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 heawj mulching,

reduce your width of cut, mow slowly and

raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel

adjuster setting higher than the front_

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 second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

o Change your cutting pattem from week to

week. Mow north to south one 'week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will helpprevent matting and graining of the

lawn_ MAX 1/3

AS YOU COMPLETE ICE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE ICE D

Clean/InspectGrass Catcher

!(If Equipped) _

MCiea,LawnMower _... =............

Ctean under Dn',,'e'Cover .............

W(Power-Propelled Mowers) _/ .....

l'Check ddve 'belt/pulleys

(Power_PropetledMowers)

R Check/Sharpen!Replace Blade .......... _/3

Lubrication Chart ,b/

Clean Battery/Recharge .......

........(Ele=rtc Start Mowers) ............

E Check EngineOil Level .V'_

aChange Engtr_e Oil ......... _/'1,2

GClean Air Filter

IInspect Muffler

a_iean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _1'2

t - Chonge more o,_enwhen operating under Qhe,ivy load or_nhigh embfen! femperaturss

2, Service more often when operating in didy or dustyconditions,

3 - Replete b_des more often when mowing In sandy sog.

4 - Charge 4B hours _t end of sm_son_

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive full

"valuefrom the warranty, operator must maintain

mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

oOnce a year, replace the spark plug, replace

air filterelement and check blade for wear. A

new spark plug and clean/new air filter

element assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engine runbetter and last longer.

,, Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level

° Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keepunitwell lubricated(See"LUBRICATION

CHAR'£').

(_) Engine oil

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

Rear

door (_ Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

(]_) SPRAYLUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION,

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that wilt shorten the life of the self

lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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