Craftsman 917.377561 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DmSCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377561

o Safety

Assembly

o Operation

o Maintenance

,, EspaSol

o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32

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 plugo

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:

•Read this operator's manual carefully,

Become familiar with the controlsand

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.

o 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.

o Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turero 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.

o 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.Allowtheenginetocoolfor several

minutesbefore_'illingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

- Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running,

o Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light,

OPERATION:

•Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being cut. Do not let other

interestsdistract you.

° Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

holdon the handles and walk.

°Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotatingparts. 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 norallow 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 stoppe& 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 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.

oDo 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:

o Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

oCheck 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.

o To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease

and oil.

o Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace wom 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.

o 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmower 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 ofyour lawn mower. Some of these

accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ....

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

=, ,, ,,,, ,,

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

== = ,,HLL

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

.....................MUFFLERS ......... AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

BELTS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn

mower has been assembfed at the factory with

the exception of those parts leftunassembled

for shipping purposes. PJ1parts 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

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

o Remove loose parts included with mower.

o Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flat.

o 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 looseparts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as

nottopinchor damage controlcables.

oRaise handlesuntillower handlesection

locksintoplacein mowing position.

°Remove protectivepadding,raiseupper

handlesection intoplaceon lower handle

and tightenboth handleknobs.

°Remove handlepadding holdingoperator

presence controlbar to upperhandle.

- Your lawnmowerhandlecan be adjusted

for yourmowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle"inthe Service andAdjustment

section ofthis manual

NOTE: Forshippingpurposes,the rear

wheelson yourlawnmowerare not

adjustedtothesame positionas thefront

wheels. Beforeoperatingmoweradjust

allwheelstothesamecuttingheight

position°

Operator presence contrql bar

Uppper handle -.... //_ ,_._

Lift up -" Lift up/_ ;,Y

__'X'_/7 M°w!ng

Lower ha_

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Yourfawn mower was shipped readyto be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug ina safe place.

o You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

° To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

properly.

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.

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

LAWNMOWER.Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourself

withthelocationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuture

reference.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable presence control bar

Dr_vecontrol lever

Srarter handle

Grass

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Housing

cover

Gasoline cap

Wheel adjuster

c (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

turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar - must be

held down tothe handle to start the engine.

Release to stopthe engine.

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetortothe cylinder for usewhen starting

a coldengine.

Starter handle - usedfor starting the engine.

Drive control lever- usedto engage power-

propelledforward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug -must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging 9peration.

Theoperation'ofany lawnmowercan

resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcan resultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn

moweror performinganyadjustmentsor

repairs. Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plate in place and door

closed or without an approved clipping

deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

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 is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be posi'r_oned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTtiNG HEIGHT

°Raise wheels for low cut and Iowerwheels

for high cut.

•Adjust cutting heightto suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

°To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down to suit your requirements, Be sure atl

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.

Plate Tab

Lower WheelsJ___.orHigh Cu__

_ _ Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

oClose the flip lid. Flip lid must be dosed

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.

oThe 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 clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

Hinge

brack_ Rear door

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

oTo remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

- Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

°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 it clicks; then

release the lever.

°Forward motion wilt 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.

o To keep drive control engaged when

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar

\Ddve

To engage drive Drive control

control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the

engine_

-Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill isclean.

,Remove engine oilcap w/dipstick and fill to

the full line on the dipstick.

oUse 20 ozsoof oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

° Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill.

° Check oil level before each use. Add oilif

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•To read proper level, lighten engine oilcap

each time.

o 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.

ADD GASOLINE

o RII fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel inquantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help insure

good cold weather starting.

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 dudng

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuelsystem should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or Iongero

Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it

run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: F]IIto bottom of gas tank filler

neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled

oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flarne.

Gasoline filler cap Entine oil cap w/

dipstick

TO START ENGINE

oTo start a cold engine, 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

afew minutes.

°Hold operatorpresence control bar down to

the handle and pull starter handle quickly.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

°To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: Incoolerweatherit maybe

necessaryto repeatprimingsteps° In

warmerweatherover primingmay cause

floodingand enginewiltnotstart. Ifyou

doflood engine,wait afew minutesbefore

attemptingto startand do notrepeat

primingsteps.

MOWING TIPS

o 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.

o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut and raise the rear ofthe 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 ofa rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the nextpass,

• Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

help engine air flow and extend engine life.

o 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 catchers offwith water

and let dry before using.

Max t/3

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual,

o The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fallonto the

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

notbe noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quicldy to provide nutrients for

the lawn_ Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of theblades.

oAvoid cutting your lawn when itis wet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action, The best timeto

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.

o For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third ofthe 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. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

• 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 firstcut 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.

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) ....... _

MClean Lawn Mower

O i Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

IN Check drive belt/pulleys

Ei(Power.Propelled Mowers) ..................

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade

LubricationChart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers}

±,, ........... ,:J,J_

EICheck Eng!ne Oil Level _ ......

N Change Eng!neOil

G I clean Air Filter

IInspect Muffler....

N' clean or Replace Spark Plug i:

,,,I

v' v'

v' v'4

v' !

,,,, _ ......

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

1-Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient tempuretures

2 - Service more often when operaUng in dirty or dusty condi_ons

3 - Replace blades more often when mew_ng in sandy soif

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of 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 wilt need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unite

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

o 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

o Check engine oil level

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART"),

LUBRiCATiON CHART

(_) Wheel

adjuster (_) Engine oil

Brake spring

bracket

(_ Handle bracket (_ Rear door

mounting pin hinge

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) Referto CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

"ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the lifeof the self

lubricating beatings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated.,use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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