Craftsman 917.377553 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

£RI:IFTSMI:IN

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377553

• 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 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,

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 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

Safety standard's require operator

presence controls to mimimize 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 if ithas 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 willbe thrown by the blade

and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower.

• Dressproperly.Donotoperatemower

whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtraction

whenmowing.

• Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Donotfill 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 gravel-covered areas.

•Never direct discharge of material 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 if you

,hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating your

mower.

•Do not change the govemor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration isan

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause ofvibration

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 belts, 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 wom bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specificetions 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 abuilding where fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignitionsource 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.

These accessorieswere available when thislawn mower was produced. They are also

available at most Sears retailoutletsand service canters. Most Sears stores can also order

repair parts for you, when you providethe model number ofyourlawn mower. Some ofthese

accassodes may not applytoyour lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR RFAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SlOE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

STABILIZER

MUFFLERS

BLADES

AIR RLTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in its

entiretybefore you attempt to assemble or

operate your now lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower has been assembled at the factory with

the exception ofthose parts leftunassembled

for shippingpurposes. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the

assembly have been placed inthe parts bag.

To ensura safe and proper operation ofyour

lawn mower, all parts _hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correcttools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts includedwith mower.

• Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

and panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holdingoperatorpresence

controlbar to upper handle.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

cartonthoroughly for additionalloose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as

not topinch ordamage controlcables

•RaLsehandles untillower handle section

locksintoplace in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle sectionintoplace on lower handle

and tightenbeth handle knobs.

• Remove handle padding holdingoperator

presence controlbar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for yourmowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle' inthe Service and Adjus_nent

sectionofthis manual.

Operator presencecontrolbar

Liftu

Mowing position

TO INSTALL AI"rACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shippedready tobe

used as a mulcher. Toconvert tobagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now installcatcher or optional

dippingdeflector.

•To retumto mulchingoperation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Lowerhandle

Mucher 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.

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 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 ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone controlcable

Starter handle Drive control lever

Grass catcher knob

Engineoilcapw/dipstick

Mulcherplug

Gasolinefillercap

•cover

Primer

Wheel adjuster

(on everywheel)

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 tums when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must

be held down to the handle te 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.

Drive control lever -used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to

convert to bagging or discharging opera-

tion.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eye shields while operating your lawn

mower or performing any adjustments or

repairs. We recommend awide 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 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 CUI-FING 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 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.

LowerWheels for High Cut PlateTab

Lever

RaiseWheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the rear door on the mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame onto

the formed tabs on the rear door hinge

bracket,

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the 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 Grass catcher

bracket frame

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release

operator presence control bar to stop

engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; itwill cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

•Self-propellingis controlled by holding the

operator presence controlbar downto the

handle and pushingthe drivecontrol lever

forward untilitclicks;then release the drive

control lever.

•Forward motion willstop when the operator

presence controlbar is released. To stop

forward motion without stoppingengine,

release the operator presence controlbar

slightlyuntilthe drivecontroldisengages.

Hold operator presence controlbar 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. Operator presence

:ontrol bar \

Ddve _Ddve

control control

To engage Drive control

drivecontrol disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Yourlawn mower isshippedwithoutoil inthe

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fluisclean.

•Remove engine oilcap w/dip_ck and till to

the full lineon the dipstick°

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

touse, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

sectionofthismanual.

•Pour oilslowly.Do not overfill.

• Check oillevel before each use. Add oilif

needed. Filltofull line-on dipstick.

•To read proper level,tightenengine oilcap

each time.

•Reinstallengine oilcap and tighten.

•Change the oil afterevery 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need to

change the oilmore often under dusty, dirty

conditions.

GAS

• RII fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of87

octane. Do not mixoilwith gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantitiesthatcan be used

within30 daysto assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol

blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanol

or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads

toseparation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel

system ofan engine while instorage. To avoid

engine problems,the fuel system shouldbe

emptied beforestorage of30 days or longer.

Drainthe gas tank, startthe engine and letit

rununtilthe fuel linesand carburetor are

empty.Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsinthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

•To starta cold engine, push primer three (3)

times before tryingto start. Use a firm push.

This stepis not usuallynecessary when

starting an engine which has already runfor

afew minutes.

•Hold operatorpresence controlbar down to

the handle and pullstarterhandle quickly.

Do notallow starterrope to snap back.

•To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In coolerweather it may be necessary

to repeat primingsteps. In warmer weather

over primingmay cause floodingand engine

willnot start. Ifyou do flood engine,wait a few

minutes before attemptingtostart and do not

repeat primingsteps.

Gasolinefillercap Engine oilcap w/

dipstick

MOWINGTIPS

• Undercertainconditions,suchasvery

tallgrass,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 (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

cverlap to collect the clippings on the

n"pass.

•Pon. "in cloth grass catchers can

becon, filled with dirt and dust with use

and catc. ers will collect less grass. To

prevent thi_-,regularly hose catcher off

with water ar:d 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 parformance, keep

mower housing free of built-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

sectionof this manual.

• The special mulching blade willrecut the

grass clippingsmany times and reduce

them in size so that as they fallontothe

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to prov'Kle nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting actionofthe blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps 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 cut

area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheight so thatthe lawn mower cuts

offonly the top one-thirdofthe grass blades.

Ifthe lawn isovergrown it willbe necessary

to raise the heightof cutto reduce pushing

effort and tokeep from overloadingthe

engine and leavingclumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce yourwk:lthofcut by overlapping

previouslycutpath and mow slowly.

•Certain types ofgrass and grass conditions

may requirethat an area be mulched a

second time tocompletely hidethe

dippings. When doingasecond cut, mow

across or parpendlcular to thefirstcut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

,,_ ; Max. 113

•_•!

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher "W W

M!Clean Lawn Mower

O Clean Under Drive Cover

(power-Propelted Mowers) it/

Check drive belt/pulleys

E (Power-Propelled Mowers) it/

ChecldSharpen/Repleca Blade I_

Lubrication Chart b/ b#'

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers) IV/ 1_4

ECheck Engine Oil Level IV/!

N ChangeEngineOlt _/1 _.

GClean Air Filter it/2

I Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge t/2

1 -Change more often when operating under a heavy loado_ in highambient temperabJres.

2- _ more olten when operating indirtyor dustycondi_.

3 - Replace blade= more often when mowing in sandysoil.

4oCharge 48 hours at er=dof season.

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 wiil 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. Anew 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").

SERVICE DATES

LUBRICATION CHART

__ _ _ Wheel Adjuster

(_) Engineoil

--f

(_ Rear door

(_) Handle bracket hinge

mountingpin

(_) Spay lubricant

(_) Refer to MAINTENANCE "ENGINE"

section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease

plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubdcants

will attract dust and dirt that will shorten

the life of the self lubdcating bearings. If

you feel they must be lubricated, use only

a dry, powdered graphite type lubdcant

sparingly.

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