Craftsman 917.377972 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.75 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377972

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and InstructionP_

before operating this equipn_._

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

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

Warranty ................................................. 2

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

Assembly ................................................ 4

Operation ................................................ 6

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 11

Maintenance ......................................... 11

Product Specifications .......................... 12

Service and Adjustments ...................... 15

Storage ................................................. 16

Troubleshooting ................................... 17

Repair Parts .......................................... 38

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

I,GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the machine before

starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the

discharge-opening at.all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who

are familiar with the--instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which

could be picked up and thrown by the

blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Do not operate the mower when

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Always wear substantial foot wear.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backwards.

•Do not operate the mower with proper

guards, plates, grass catcher or other

safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories

approved by the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning

the mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait

until the blade comes to complete stop

2 before removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in wet grass.

Always be sure of your footing: keep a

firm hold on the handle and walk; never

run.

•Disengage the self-propelled mecha-

nism or drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operat-

ing mower.

I1. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose

footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small

children.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICS

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow engine

to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent acciden-

tal starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachement bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine (motor) is

running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor

setting or overspeed the engine.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONHf BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

AqLCAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

These accessories were available when thislawn mower was produced. They 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 of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

/_ GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

i_ SiDE DESCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

r--

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 necessary to ensure proper

tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers,

bolts, etc., necessary 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 comers 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 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 Lift up

Upper handle \

Lift up

Lower

handle

3-position

Handle

adjustment

bracket

Mowing

position

Handle

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.

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

• Disconnect engine battery connector

(male) from battery connector (female)

• Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female).

°Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet,

• Leave battery charger connected for 24

hours before starting your engine for

the first time.

• After charging, connect engine connec-

tor (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for

partial charging. Connect your battery

charger to charge battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will

not charge a discharged battery.

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during winter storage.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect the

engine connector (male) from the battery

connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your

lawn mower after the season.

Engine

connector

"_I_ _ Battery

/F_:_..___ " charger

f J- _"_ connector

7(Male)

Battery

connector

(Female)

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 control Operator presence control

Key start

Switch _eed control lever

Auxiliary Starter

handle

Grass

Wheel adjuster

lever

Cable clip

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Mulcher

plug Gasoline cap

Mulcher door

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

without oil or gasoline in the engine. Primer 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 -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.

Auxiliary 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.

Key start switch- used to start engine

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 perform-

ing any adjustments or repairs. We recom-

mend 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

_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 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

Wheel

Adjuster

Lever /

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 controllever _ i ,

Drive control

engaged

Operator presence

control bar

Drive control

disengaged

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as amulcher. To convert to bagging 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, installmulcher plug into rear

discharge opening of mower.

SIDE DISCHARGING-

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install discharge

deflector under guard as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, 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 rnulcher plug removed.

•Grass catcher installed.

• Mulcher door closed.

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

Mulcher door

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

•Liftthe 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.

Rear door Grass

lots catch_

Catcher frame

hook

_,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow

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.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame

handle.

• Remove grass catcher with clippings from

under lawn mower handle.

•Empty clippingsfrom bag using bothfram

handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wea

Open

mulcher door

Discharge detlector

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil i

the engine.

•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.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate reading.

• Engine holds 27ozs. 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.

• Changethe oil after every 25 hoursof

operation or each season. You may

needto change the oil more often

underdusty, dirty conditions.

ADD GASOLINE

• 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.

_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 fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

_I,CAUTION: Fill to 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 flame.

TO START ENGINE

• To start a cold 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.

• Move engine speed control lever to fast

position.

• Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle.

• Turn electric start key clockwise to

crank engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more

than five continous seconds between

each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10

seconds between each attempt.

• To start engine using the auxiliary

starter handle, follow the steps above.

Exchange the use of the start key for

starter handle. 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

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.

Gasoline Engine oil cap

filler cap

MOWING TIPS

• 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. 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.

• 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 performance,keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade willrecut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fallontothe

lawn they will disperse intothe grass and

notbe noticed. Also, the mulchedgrass

will biodegrade quicklyto providenutrients

forthe lawn. Always mulch with your

highest engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recuttingaction of the

blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itiswet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulchingaction. The best time to

mow your lawn isthe 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

off only the top one-third of the 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 first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattem 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.

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