Craftsman 917.377592 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

&75 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917+377592

° Safety

Assembly

o Operation

o Maintenance

o EspaSoi

o Repair Parts

CAUTRON:

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 dudng 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 owneCs manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United State& 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 operatore

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 manua( 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.

oKeep 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.

o 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.

o Dressproperly,Donotoperatemower

whenbarefootorwearingopensandals,

Wearonlysolidshoeswithgoodtraction

whenmowing

o Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Donotfillgastankindoors,whenthe

engineisrunningorwhentheengineis

hot Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank,Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine,

- Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running,

• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light

OPERATION:

° Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcut Donotletother

interestsdistractyou.

- Donotmowwetorslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

besureofyourfooting-- keepafirm

holdonthehandlesandwalk,

• Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunder

rotatingparts.Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes.

o Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou

leaveorarenotusingyourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks,roads,

andanygravel--coveredareas.

° Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtoward

bystandersnorallowanyonenearthe

mowerwhileyouareoperatingiL

. Beforecleaning,inspecting,orrepairing

yourmower,stoptheengineandmake

absolutelysurethebladeandallmoving

partshavestopped.Thendisconnectthe

sparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

• Donotcontinuetorunyourmowerifyou

hitaforeignobjectFollowtheprocedure

outlinedabove,thenrepairanydamage

beforerestartingandoperatingyou

mower

• Donotchangethegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Enginedamageor

personalinjurymayresult

• Donotoperateyourmowerifitvibrates

abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan

indicationofdamage;stoptheengine,

safelycheckforthecauseofvibration

andrepairasrequired.

• DonotruntheengineindoorsExhaust

fumesaredangerous

° Nevercutgrassbypullingthemower

towardsyou.Mowacrossthefaceof

slopes,neverupanddownoryoumight

loseyourfooting.Donotmowexces-

sivelysteepslopesUsecautionwhen

operatingthemoweronuneventerrain

orwhenchangingdirections-- maintain

goodfooting

o Neveroperateyourmowerwithout

properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetydevicesinplace.

MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

o Check a!l bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

o 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 worn bag&

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

mower.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

,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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecentersMostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodalnumberofyour'townmower:Someofthese

accessonesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE.

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

_FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWNMOWERS

_wE'R MAI'NTE_

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS !WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and thismanual in 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

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

oRemove loose parts included with mower,

oCut down two end corners of carton and lay

end panel down flat.

,, 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 loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

° Raise handles untUlower handle section

locks into place in mowing position°

oRemove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs.

° Remove handle padding holding operator

presence central bar to upper handle.

o 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 control bar

Uppper handle

Lift up

Lower handle

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL A"rrACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher_ To convert to bagging or

discharging:

o Open rear door and remove mulcher plug

Store mulcher plug in a safe place,

o You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector,

,, To retum 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,

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference,

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and understand these meaning

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable

perator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Srarter handle

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick

/Housing

Drive cover

Gasoline cat:

Wheel adjuster

Prime (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 isrunning,

Operator presence control bar - must be

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carbureto[ to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Drive control lever - used to engage power_

propelled forward motion of lawn mowe[:

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging ope[ation,

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor

repairs.Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard

safetyglasses

HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

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 positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut

• Adjust cutting height to 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 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 Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cutr.._._._ ._

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO A'I'TACH GRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

o 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.

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

bracket

Formed

tabs

Rear door

',%

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

° To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

oLift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

= 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 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 corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower_

Operator presence control bar Drive

'_ trol

To engage drive Drive control

control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.,

o Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean,,

• Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

• Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

o Pour oil slowly° Do not over fill.

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick

= To read properlevel, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

° 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.

GAS

° Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, 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: Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol

or methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or longer

Drain the gas tank, start the 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 or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur:

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

°To start a celd engine, push primer three (3)

times before trying to start. Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

a few minutes.

• Hold operator presence 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: In cooler weather it may be neces-

sary 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.

MOWINGTIPS

o Undercertainconditions,suchasvery

tallgrass,it maybenecessarytoraise

theheightofcuttoreducepushingeffort

andtokeepfromoverloadingtheengine

andleavingclumpsofgrassclippings It

mayalsobe necessaryto reduce

groundspeedand/orrunthelawn

mowerovertheareaasecondtime

o Forextremelyheavycutting,reducethe

widthofcutbyoverlappingpreviously

cutpathandmowslowly

.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: For best perfon'nance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual

o The special mulching blade will recur the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recurring 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 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

oft only the top one4hird 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 heaw mulching,

reduce your width of cut by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

o 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 first cut 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

wilt help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn,

Max 1/3

MA,°+ .A.OESO.EOOLE

AS YOU COMPLETE

,i i_r rrr--

Check for Loose Fasteners ,6/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) _

M Clean Lawn Mower 6/

O Clean Under Ddve Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers) 6/ ....

Check drive bell/pulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _,/3'

Lubrication Chart 6,/ ,

Clean Battery/Recharge

{Electric Start Mowers)

SCheek Engine Oil Level 6/

NChange Engine Oil 6/1,2

G Clean Air Filter _ 2

Itnepeot Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _,/2

1•Change more olten when operating under aheavy loador in high ambienttemperatures

2 - Service mote otlen when operagngin dirtyor dusty condilio_l_

g-Replaca blades mote ellen when mowing in s_n_, soil

4-Charge 48 bout8 at end of =_eason

_,_SERVICE DATES

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.

o 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 el{

I! l+l,L+' l; li )1

1_) Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_) Spraylubricant

Rear door

hinge

(_ Referto Maintenance"ENGINE" section+

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings+Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of the self

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly,

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