Craftsman 917.377542 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

CRAFTZMAN°

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377542

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espafiol

•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 35

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,

lubriceted, 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 Centar/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:

• 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 op_F_ti0_ear 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 itof 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.Allowthe engine to cool for several

minutes before fillingthe 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 ofthe 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 matedal 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 ifit vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause ofvibration

and repair as required.

•Do not runthe 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 ofte,_ b_ure they are

tightened properly.

•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightnessto

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 stodng in any

enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside abuilding 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.Theyarealso

avaJ_eatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstores can alsoorder

repair partsfor you,when you providethe modelnumber ofyour lawn mower. Some ofthese

accessoriesmay not applytoyour lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR RLTERS

BLADE AOAI_'TERE WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE Oil.

Read these instnJctionsend _s manual inits

entiretybeforeyou attempttoassemble or

operate your new lawn mower. Yournew lawn

mower has been assemUed at thefactory with

the exce' :_onofthose parts leftunassembled

for ship_. _purposes. All partssuch as nuts,

washers, b_-;_s,etc., necessaryto completethe

assembly have been placed inthe pads beg.

To ensure safe and properoperation of your

lawn mower,all parts and hardware you

assemble mustbe tightenedsecurely. Use the

correcttools as necessary to ensureproper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts includedwith mower.

• Cut downtwo end comers of cartonand lay

end panel down fiat.

• Remove all packing materialsexcept

padding be_een upperand lower handle

end padding holdingoperatorpresence

controlbarto upper handle.

• Rolllawnmoweroutofcartonend check

cartonthoroughlyfor additionalloosepads.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullysoas

not to pinchor damage controlcables.

•Raise handles untillower handle section

locksintoplace in mowing po,._ion.

•Remove protectivepadding, raise upper

handle sec_on intoplace on lower handle

and tightenbothhandle knobs.

•Remove handle padcing holdingoparator

presence controlbar to upper handle.

• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to"Adjust

Handle" inthe Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear

wheels on your lawn mower are not

adjusted to the same position as the front

wheels. Before operating mower adjust all

wheels to the same cutting height position.

Operator presence contr_bar

Uppperhandle_ _/2

Liftup._._,._j.___"Uft up ,/

Mowing

position

Lowerhandle

TO INSTALL AI"rACHMEN'rS

Your lawn mower was shippedreedy to be

used as amulcher. To convertto baggingor

discharging:

•Open rear doorand remove mulcher ptug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now installcatcher oroptional

dipping deflector.

•To return to mulchingoperation, install

mulcher plug intodLscharge opening of

mower. Be sureall tabs are seated

properly.

Mulcher,

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.

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe

locationofvarious controlsand adjustments. 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

Enginezone controlcable

\controlbar

Drivecontrol lever

Starter handle

Mulcherplug Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

cover

Engineoil

capw/

dipstick

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFE'I'_am_EMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-behind power lawn mowers conformtothe safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Inst_Jte and the U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission. The blade

turnswhen the engine isnJnnin_.

Operator presence control bar -must be

held downto the hendle to start_e engine.

Releaseto stop the engine.. , : ' -_

Pdmer - pumps additionalfuel from the,

carburetorto the cylinderfor Usa_nen Starting

a cold engine. ,,: :.-

Starter handle - used for starting the e.,,ngine.

Drive control lever- used to engage power-

propelled forward motionof lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must he removed toconvert to

baggingor dischargingoperation.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor

repairs.Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard

safetyglasses,

HOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

CAUTION:Donotrunyourlawnmower

withoutmulcherplateinplaceanddoor

closedorwithoutanapprovedclipping

deflectororgrasscatcherin place.Never

attempttooperatethelawnmowerwith

thereardoorremovedorproppedopen.

ENGINESPEED

Theenginespeedwassetatthefactory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

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

turns when the engine is running.

•Your lawn mower isequipped with an

operator presence controlbar which

requiresthe operator tobe positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to startand

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lowerwheels

for high cut.

• Adjustcutting heightto suityour require-

ments. Medium positionis best for most

lawns.

•To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster

laver-toward wheel, Move wheel up or

downto suityour requirements. Be sure all

wheels are in the same_et'_.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly 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.

PlateTab

LowerWheelsfor HighCut _.._

_ " _Lever

Raise Wheelsfor LowCut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lid. Rip lidmustbe cloeed

while operatinglawn mower.

•Liftthe reer door on the mower housing and

place the grasscatcher frame ontothe

formedtabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

•The grasscatcher is curedto the lawn

mower housingwhen the rear door is

lowered ontothe grasscatcher 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.

Hinge Rear door

Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grasscatcher, release operator

presence controlbarto stop engine.

•Liftup rear doorand remove the grass

catcher bythe handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; itwill cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

•Seif-propelling is controlled by hold!ng

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 comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

tuming lawn mower.

Operator presencecontrolbar Drive

"_ control

ADD GASOI.INE

•Fdlfueltank.Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of87

octane. Do notmix oliwith gasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be used

within30 days toassure fuelfreshness.

WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol

blendedfuels (calledgasohol or using

or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads

toseparationand formationof acids dudng

storage. Acidic gascan damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avo'_l

engine problems,the fuel system shouldbe

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and letit

run untilthefuel linesand carburetorare

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsin thefuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Engineoilcapw/ Gasolinefillercap

To engage drive Drivecontrol

control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoilinthe

en .

•Be sure mower is level and area aroundoil

filiisclean.

•Remove engine oilcap w/dipstickand fillto

the full lineon the dipstick.

•Use2 Jzs.of oil. Fortypeandgradaofoil

to use, s^_.=ENGINE" in Maintenance

sectionofthis manual.

•Pour oHslowly. Do not over fill.

•Check oil level before each use. Add oilif

needed. Fillto full_.

•To read proper level,tightenengine oilcap

each time.

•Reinstallengine oil cap and tighten.

•Change the oilafter every25 hoursof

operaUonor each season. You may need

to change the oilmore oftenunder dusty,

dirty conditions.

TO START ENGINE

•To sterta cold engine, push primerfive (5)

times beforeWing to start. Use afirm push.

Thisstep is not usuagynecessary when

stertingan engine which has already runfor

afew minutes.

•Hold operatorpresence controlbar down to

the handleand pullstarter handle quickly.

Do notallow starter ropeto snap beck.

•To stop engine, release operatorpresence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over pdming 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.

MOWINGTIPS

• 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 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 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

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.

MULCHING MOWING .TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housingfree ofbuilt-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

ofthis manual.

•The spacialmulchingblade willrecutthe

grass clippingsmany limes and reduce

them in size sothat as they fail onto the

lawn theywilldisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegradequicldy to pro_de nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade)speed as this willprovidethe

best recuttingactionof the blades.

•Avoid curlingyourlawn when itis wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

withthe mulchingaction. The best time to

mowyour lawn is the Party 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

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

If the lawn is overgrown it will 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. Forextremely heavy mulching,

reduce yourwidth ofcutby overlapping

previously cutpath and mow slewly.

•Certain typas ofgrass and grass conditions

may requirethat an area be mulched a

seceed tJrnetocomplately hide the

cl'q0pings.Whan doinga secondcut, mow

across or perpendicular tothe firstcutpath.

•Change your curlingpattern from week to

week. Mow north to southone week then

change to east to west the next week. This

w_llhelp prevent matting and grainingofthe

lawn.

MA,NTENANCESCHEDULE

o_ o_ _ _ _ :_o_,

CheckforLooseFasteners l/ M

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

M CleanLawnMowerClean UnderDriveCover

W (Power-PropelledMowers) IVlCheckdrive aeys

R Check/Shamen/RepZaceBlade I/=

Lu_k_UonCha. V' V'

CleanBallery/Recharge

IE_c st_MowersIV" V'4

E jCheckErmineOilLevel i/

G!CleanAirNiter

I Inspect Muffler If

N Cleanor ReplaceSparkPlug v'

Replace Nr FilterPaperCartridge i,/z

1-Change mine o_m wh_m operadingund_ a hemlyk_d orin high ambienttemp_atur_.

2 - Se_ice more ollln when operatingIndi_ _du_y i:=ndiEcns.

3 - _biadeem_e o_en _ _ in_nW zoiL

4. Ctm_ge4e i_wr_ _t _€l o#m4_cr_.

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 from 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.

•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 mixtur.ei_nelzbeJpsyour

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

(_) Wheel

adjuster (_ Engine

oil

(_) Handlebracket

mounting pin

SprayU,r t

Brake

spring

_Rear door bracket

hinge

('_ Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"

section.

IMPORTANT: Do noto_or grease plastic

wheel bearings.Viscous lubricantswillattract

dustand dirtthat willshorten the lifeofthe self

lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel they mustbe

lubricated,use onlya dry,powdered graphite

type lubricantsparingly.

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