Craftsman 917.377543 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

CRAFTS[MAN+

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377543

•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 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, 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 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

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. Leam how to quickly stop

mower.

•Do not allow children to useyour 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

when mowing.

•Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fillgas 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 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 itaway 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 repa_ 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 of vibration

and repair as required.

•Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never cut grass by pullingthe 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 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 ahot water heater, space heater,

clothes dryer, etc.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where itcannot

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. They are also

available at mostSears retailoutletsand servicecanters. Most Sears stores can also order

repairparts foryou, when you providethe model number of yourlawn mower. Some of these

accessoriesmay notapply toyour lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

/_ GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHERKITS

_! GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

entiretybeforeyou attemptto assemble or

operateyour new lawn mower. Yournew lawn

mower has been assembled at thefactorywith

the exception ofthose parts leftunassemblad

for shippingpuq_oses. Allparts such as nuts,

washers, bolts,etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed inthe parts hag.

To entre safe and properoperation ofyour

lawn mower,all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightdnedsecurely. Use the

correcttools as necessary to ensure proper

tJghthess.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove louseparts includedwith mower.

• Cut down two end comers of cartonand lay

end panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials except

padding betv_een upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

controlbar to upper handle.

•RolllawnmoweroutOfcartonandcheck

cartonthoroughlyforadditionallooseparts,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as

notto pinch or damage controlcables.

• Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

• Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into placa 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 "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

sec'donof this manual.

L.iftup

Lowerhandle

bar

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL A'n'ACHMENTS

Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging or

discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug ina safe place.

•You can now installcatcher or optional

dipping deflector.

•To retum to mulchingoperation,install

mulcher plug intodischarge opening of

mower. Be sure alltabs are seated

prope y.

Mulcher plug _

&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

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower tofamiliarize yourself withthe

locationofvariouscontrolsand adiustmonts. Save this manualfor future reference.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezonecontrolcable Operatorpresencecontrolbar

Drive control lever

Srarter handle

Handleknob

Mulcherplug Gasolinecap.."

Primer

Housing

Engineoil

capw/

dipstick

Wheel adjuster

(on eachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-behind power lawn mowers conformto the safetystandards oftheAmerican

National Standards Instituteand the U.S, Consumer ProductSafety Commission. The blade

turnswhen the engine isnJnning.

Operator presence control bar - must be

held downto the handle to startthe engine.

Release to stopthe engine.

Primer -pumps addlfJonalfuel from the

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when starling

a coldengine.

Starter handle - used for startingthe engine.

Drive control lever- used to engage power-

propelledforward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - mustbe removed to convert to

bagging or dischargingoperation.

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 USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

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 isequipped with an

operator presence controlbar which

reqdires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium posiUon is best for most

lawns.

• To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster

lover toward wheel.Move wheel up or

down to suityour requirements. Be sure all

wheels are inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjustor 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. Plate Tab

LowerWheels for High

Lever

Raise Wheels for LowCut

TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the fliplid. Rip lidmustbe dosed

while operaUnglawn mower.

•Liftthe reardoor on the mower housingand

place the grasscatcher frame ontothe

formed tabs onthe rear door hinge bracket.

•The grass catcher issecured to the lawn

mower housingwhen the rear door is

lowered ontothe grass catcher frame.

ACAUTION- 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

Grasscatcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence controlbar tostop engine.

• Uft up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

• Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

controlleverforward until itclicks; 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

turning lawn mower.

Operatorpresencecontrolbar Ddve

"_ control

GAS

•RIIfuel tank. Use fresh,clean, regular

unleaded gasolinewitha minimum of87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchasefuel inquan'trtiesthatcan be used

within30 daysto assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol

blended fuels (calledgasoholor using ethanol

or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads

to separation and formation ofacids during

storage. Acidicgas can damage thefuel

system of an engine while instorage. To avoid

engine problems,the fuelsystem shouldbe

emptied before storage of30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it

rununtilthe fuel lines and carburetorare

empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See

Storage Instructionsfor addRionalinformation.

Never use engine or carburetorcleaner

productsin the fuel tankor permanent

damage may occur.

Engineoilcap Gasolinefillercap

To engagedrive Drivecontrol

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower isshippedwithoutoilin the

engiRe.

•Be sure mower islevel and area aroundoil

fillis ctean.

•Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full line

on the dipstick.

•Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grade of oil

touse, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

ssction ofthis manual.

•Pouroil slowly. Do not overfill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif

needed. Filltofulllineon dipstick.

•To read properlevel,tighten engine oilcap

each time.

• Reinstallengine oilcap and tighten.

•Change the oilafter every 25 hou_ of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oilmore often under dusty,

dirtyconditions.

TO START ENGINE

•To stad a coldengine, push primerfive (5)

times beforetryingtostart. Use afirm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

startingan engine which has already runfor

a few minutes.

•Hold operatorpresence control bar down to

the handteand pullstarter handle quiddy.

Do not allowstarter 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 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.

_IOWING 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

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 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: For bestparformance, keep

mower housingfree of built-upgrass and

trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance section

ofthis manual.

•The special mulching blade willrecut the

grass clippingsmany times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall ontothe

lawn they willdisperse into the grassand

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrede quickly to provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade)speed as this willprovidethe

best recurringa_on ofthe blades.

•Avotd cuttingyour lawn when itiswet. Wet

grass tends toform dumps and interferes

with the mulchingaction. The best timeto

mow yourlawn isthe early afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area willnot be exposed to the direct

sun.

•Forbest results,adjustthe lawn mower

cuttingheightso that the lawn mower cuts

offonlythe top one-third ofthe grass blades.

Ifthe lawn isovergrown itwill be necessary

to raise the heightof cutto reduce pushing

effortand to keepfrom overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your wicl_ of cut byoverlapping

previouslycutpath and mow slowly.

• Certain typesof grass and grass conddions

may requirethat an area be mulched a

secondtimeto completely hide the

clippings. When doinga second cut,mow

acrossor perpendicularto the firstcutpath.

•Change yourcuttingpatternfrom week to

week. Mow nodh to southone week then

change toeast towest the nextweek. This

will help prevent matting and grainingof the

lawn.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE i_ ,_._ _ _,O_'_/'I"

REGULARSERVICE /_" _O?,_,_.-_ SERVICE nDATES

mill /_

Check for Loose Fasteners I/ If

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped) _'/ !_ i 1/

M clean,-weMower _If

W_ CleanUnderDriveCover

(Power-Propalled Mowers) I,/

Checkdrivebelt/pulleys

RE (powe r-PropelledMowers)

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 1/3

Lubrication Chart I,/I_

Cleon Battery/Recharge

IElectric Start Mowers IIf I/4

ECheck Engine Oil Level 1/

NChange Engine Oil 1/1.2

GClean Air Filter 1/z

i Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Carlddge 1/2

1- Change morn_wh4moperating under =heavy load or in high ambient temperaturN.

2 - S_'V_e more oflml when operaling kld_ or du_y condi¢oe=.

3 - I_place Idadee more oaen when mowing ia=umd,/=all

4 - Charge 48 hoursat m)d of SellOn,

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 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

(_) Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine

oil

(_ Handlebracket

mountingpin

®Spray

Brake

spring

_) Rear door bra_et

hinge

(_ Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"

section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscouslubricantswillattract

dust and dirtthatwillshortenthe lifeofthe self

lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feelthey must be

lubricated,use only a dry,powdered graphite

type lubricantsparingly.

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