Craftsman 917.377911 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.75 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377911

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

• Espahol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty 2Product Specifications 12

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 15

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule 11 Repair Parts 38

Maintenance 11 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence 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. Le_m

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 ifit 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 manufacturer.

Use of such attachments may be hazard-

ous.

• 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 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 be engine is

running or when the engine is hot. Allow the

engine to cool for several minutes before

tilling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled

gasoline before sta_ng 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-covereld' 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 it away from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

Do not continue to run your mower ifyou hit

aforeign object. Followthe procedure

o_ined 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 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 pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you might

lose your footing. Do not mow excessively

steep slopes. Use caution when operating

the mower on uneven terrain or when

changing directions - maintain good footin 9.

• 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 mounting

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 tire hazard, keep the engine free

of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil.

• Check grass catcher often for deterioration

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 you_ 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 a

hot water heater, space heater, clothes

dryer, etc.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important saraty precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

._LgCAUTION: Always dis.connect spark

wire and place wire wnere it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

_IkWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

.=available when this lawn mower was 'are not

shipped with your mower. 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 of your lawn mower. Some ofthese accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

_GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

SPARK PLUGSAIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in

its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled at the factory with the exception of

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. 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 neces-

sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts

such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces-

sary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with

mower.

•Cut 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.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

•Raise lower handle section to operating

position and squeeze the bottom ends of

lower handle towards each other until

the pin in handle can be inserted into

one of the three height adjustment holes.

• Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower

handle and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove any packing material from

around control bar.

•Your handles may be adjusted for your

mowing comfort. Refer to Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle

Lift up

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging; See OPERATION section

of this manual.

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

3-position

Handle

adjustment

bracket

Handle

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 reference.

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

Drive Operator presence control bar

Speed control lever

Starter Cable clip

Grass catcher

Wheel adjuster

lever

Gasoline cap

Primer

Mulcher

plug Engine oilcap w/dipstick

Mulcher door

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

without oil or gasoline in the en_line. Housing

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 turns when the engine is running.

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

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter handle -used for starting the

engine.

Drive control bar - used to engage

power-propelled foward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher plug - Located at the rear

discharge opening must be removed

when converting to bagging operation.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in

foreign objects brown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operalJng

your lawn mower or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over spectacles or standard

safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-

able.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

4MiCAUTION: Federal regulations r.equire

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 tums 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 CUTTING HEIGHT

• All four wheels are adjusted by a single

lever.

• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise

mower, move lever forward to desired

position. To lower mower, move the lever

toward the rear.

Lower Wheels for high cut

Raise Wheels for low cut

GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS

Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds

to let you select the speed that suits you

best.

•Lower speeds are for slow, heavy/thick

grass cutting or trimming.

•Medium speeds are for normal grass

cutting or trimming.

• High is for light cutting and for ground

transport.

NOTE: Do not move speed control lever

unless the engine is running

TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM

•With engine running, select ground

speed by moving speed control lever to

desired position.

•To start forward motion, pull drive

control bar back against handle.

•To stop forward motion, release drive

control bar.

IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control

bar fully engaged against handle when in

use.

Speed control

lever

Operator presence

Drive control control bar

Drive o

disengaged

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to begging or

discharging:

REAR BAGGING-

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, install mulcher plug intorear

discharge opening of mower.

SIDE DISCHARGING-

Rear door must be open.

• Open mulcher door and installdischarge

deflector under guard as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging opera-

tion, discharge deflector must be removed

and mulcher door must be closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN

MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

•Rear mulcher plug installed.

• Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

• Rear mulcher plug removed.

• Grass catcher installed.

• Mulcher door dosed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

• Rear mulcher plug installed.

• Side discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without rear mulcher plug in place or approved

grass catcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

Mulcher plug

_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without rear mulcher plug or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open..

Rear door

slots Grass

catcher

handle

Catcher frame

hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame

handle.

•Remove grass catcher with clippings from

under lawn mower handle.

•Empty clippings from bag using both frame

handle and bag handle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

it will cause unnecessary wear.

Mulcher door

Open

mulcher door

Discharge deflector

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and

place the grass catcher frame hooks into

the slots of the rear door.

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

• Remove engine oil cap and fillto the full

line on the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and

grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance section of this manual.

•Pour oil slowly. DO not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• To read proper level, 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. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with

gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

A0_WARNING: Expe.dence indicates that

alcohol blended nJels (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

Engine oil__:_ filler cap

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine, push primer three

(3) times before trying to start. Use a firm

push. This step is net 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 itmay be necessary

to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather

over priming may cause flooding and engine

will net start. If you do flood engine wait afew

minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat pdming steps.

MOWING TIPS

•For most cutting conditions and better

bagging performance, the engine speed

shouldbe setinthefastposition.

• Under certainconditions,such as when

mowing very tall grass, raise, the mower

height on the first cut to reduce pushing

effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and

to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings.

Make the second cut to the desired height.

For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become

filled with dirt and dust with use and the

catcher will collect less grass. To prevent

this, regularly hose catcher off with water

and let dry before use.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Sea "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fail 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 recutting 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 aftemoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

SLIn.

• 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 itwill be

necessary to raise the height of cut to

reduce pushing effort and to keep from

overloading the engine and leaving

dumps 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 first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattem from week to

weak. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next weak. This

will help prevent matting and graining of

the lawn.

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