Craftsman 917.377431 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

£RI:IFTSMI:IN°

65 HORSEPOWER

22 EZ MULCH

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377431

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

•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 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 36

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED "TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from da{e 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 accordir_g to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by retuming 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

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 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 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.

•Dross properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or weadng 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 gravet--coverod areas.

•Never direct discharge of matedal toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repaidng

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. 8

• 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 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 ofyour

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 roach

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,

transportihg, 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.

Theseaccessories 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

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

GRASSCATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER Krrs

_-'_/! GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

_( SlOE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABIUZER "

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR RLTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in • Remove all packing materials except

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

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

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.

assembly have been placed in the parts

bag. To ensure safe and proper operation MOWER

of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware TO UNFOLD HANDLE

you assemble must,be tightened securely. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

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.

•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 controlbar

Upper handle ._Lift up_,_

J// ,,/-

.... Lower

_handle

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

•Disconnect engine battery connector

(male) from battery connector (female)

•Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female).

•Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet.

•Leave battery charger connected for 24

hours before starting your engine for the

first time.

•After charging, connect engine connec-

tor (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.

&,CAUTION: 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.

Batterycharger

Engine

Connector

(male)

Bakery

ConNector

(male)

Battery

Connector

(female)

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 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.

&i'..I

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST _OW • CHOKE FUEL C_L DANGER KEEP HANDS

OA WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Key

Enginezone

control

Operator presencecontrolbar

Auxiliar

handle

Handle knob Gasoline fillercap

Engineoil capwith dipstick Primer

Dnve cover

Mulcherdoo

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 Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar- must be

helddown tothe handle to startthe engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Pdmer- pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetor tothe cylinderfor use when starting

a cold engine.

Auxiliary starter handle -used for starting

the engine.

Drive control lever -used to engage power-

propelledforward motionof lawn mower.

Mulcher - allows conversionto discharge or

bagging operation.

Key start switch - used for starting the

engine.

Theoperation ofany lawn mower can resultin

foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can

resultin 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

A, CAU'RON: Federal regulationsrequire an

engine controlto be installedon this lawn

mower in order to minimize the riskof blade

contact injury.Do not under any circumstances

attempt to defeat the function ofthe operator

control The blade turnswhen the engine is

running.

•Your lawn mower isequipped withan

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to startand

operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL

•Serf-propellingis controlled by holdingthe

operator presence control bar down tothe

handle and pushing the drivecontrol lever

forward until itdicks; then release the lever.

•Forward motion willstop when the operator

presence control bar is released. To stop

forward motion withoutstopping engine,

release the operator presence control bar

slightlyuntilthe drive control disengages.

Hold operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing withoutself-

propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when turning

comers, push down on handle and liftfront

wheels offground while tuming lawn

mower.

Operator presence control Drive

bar _ _ _ _ control

To engage drivecontrol disengaged

TO ADJUST cu'rrlNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cutand lower wheels

for highcut.

•Adjust cuttingheightto suityourrequire-

merits. Medium pos'_ionisbestfor most

lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel upor

down to suit your requirements. Be sure all

wheels are inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster isproperlypositionedwhen

plate tab insertsintoholein lever. Also, 9-

positionadjusters (ifso equipped) allowlever

to be positionedbetween the platetabs.

Lower wheels for

high cut Plate tab

Raise wheels forlow

cut

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulching operation. To

convert to discharging operation, you must

install the discharge deflector attachment

included with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING

DEFLECTOR

•Lift door upward on it's hinge until the

deflector frame can be hooked over the

door mounting bracket as shown.

•Release the door to rest against

deflector frame.

•To return to mulching operation, reverse

the above steps and be sure door is in

closed position.

MulcherDoorDeflector

_._._ Mounting

Bracket

ACAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in closed

position, discharge deflector in place, or

approved grass catcher in place.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINEOIL

Yourlawnmowerisshippedwithout_ in the

engine.

•Be sure mower islevel and area around oil

fill isclean.

•Remove angine oil cap andfiiltothefutlilne

onthedipstick.

• Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grsde ofoil

to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this maouaL

•,Pour oilslowly. Do not overfill.

•Check oil level before each use. Addeili[

needed. Fdlto fuUline on dipslk:k.

•To read properlevel, tightenengine oilcap

each time.

•Reinstall engine oilcap and tighten.

• Change the oilafter every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

tochange the oilmore often under dusty,

dirty_xJitious.

GAS

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, ctean, 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: Expedence indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gaschol or usingethanol

or methanol) can attract moisturewhich leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel

system of an engine whilein storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the fuel tank, startthe engine and let it

rununl_fuel lines and cad_uretorare empty.

Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Instmcfions for adc_onel infmTnetJon.Never

use engine or carburetorcleaner productsin

fuel,tank or permanent damage may occur.

Engine on cap filler

cap

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push primer five

(5) times before trying to start. Use a

firm push. This step is not usueity

necessary when starting an engine

which has already run for afew minutes.

•Move engine speed control lever to fast

position.

• Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle.

•Tum eiectdc start key clockwise to crank

engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more

than five continuous seconds between

each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10

seconds between each attempt.

•TO start engine using the auxiliary

starter handle, follow the steps above.

Exchange the use Of the start key for

starter handle. Pull starter handle

quickly. Do not allow starter rope to

snap back.

•To stop engine, 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

priming steps.

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 overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It

may also be necessary to reduce

ground speed and/or run th_ 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 sp_ed

should be set in the fast position.

• For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting

in a counter-clockwise direction, starting

at the outside of the area to be cut,

spreads grass clippings more evenly

and puts less load on the engine. To

keep clippings off of walkways, flower

beds, etc., make the first cuts in a

clockwise direction.

• 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housingfree of built-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

sectionofthis manual.

•The specialmulching blade willrecut the

grass clippingsmany times and reduce

them in size so thatas they fell onto the

lawn they willdisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also,the mulched grass will

biedegrade quicklytoprovide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulchwith 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 aftemoon. 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.

If the lawn isovergrown it will be neeassary

to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your widthof cutby overlapping

previouslycut path and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass cond_ions

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the

dippings. When doing asecond cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.

•Change yourcuttingpattern from week to

week. Mow northtosouthone week then

change to east to weet the nextweek. This

willhelpprevent metting and grainingof the

lawn.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,,,,,'_ .,/__.,,,____.0_/_,:

AS YOU COMPLETE

Check for LooseFasteners I_ If

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) . l_' i__

MClean Lawn Mower

O Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I/

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blede _s

LubricationChart I/

Clean Battery/Recharge

IElectrle Start MowersIt/ I/4

ECheck Engine Oil Level

NChange Engine Oil I_'1_1

GClean Air Filter I/2

I Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace Air Filter"Paper Cartridge I_s

1÷Changemo_eoneflvdlenoper_ underaheaw loadot In h_h amble_ tempe_'atur_.

2 - Servicemoreoftenwheno_r_Ing ind_ty_dustycondi_oos.

3 - R_4ace bladesmoreon_ v,f_enmowz_ insandysoil.

4-Charg_48 hoursatind of mN_on.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover itemsthat have been subjected to

operatorabuse or negligence, TOreceive full

value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructedin this manual.

Soma adjustments willneed to be made

periodicallytoproperly maintain your unit.

All adjustments inthe Serv'_e and Adjust-

merits sectionofthis manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once ayear, replace the spark plug,clean

or replaceair filterelement and check blade

for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new

air filterelement assures properair-fuel

mixture and helps your engine runbetter

and lastlonger.

• Follow the maintenance schedule inthis

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubdcated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel (_ Mulcher door

adjuster

oil (_) Brake spring

(_) bracket

bracket

mountingpin

(_) Spray lubricante

(_) Referto MAINTINANCE "ENGINE"

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract

dust and dirtthatwillshorten the lifeofthe self

lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated,use only a dry,powdered graphite

type lubricantsparingly.

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