Craftsman 917.379380 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

5.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DRSCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.379380

o Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

o 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

Visit our Craftsman Webstte: www sears.corn/craftsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 16

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17

Maintenance Schedule I0 Repair Parts 37

Maintenance !0 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 Lip according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Seal's wil! 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 becorne worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug_

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negfigence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to rnaintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

rained 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 white

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 operator

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 manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly, Learn how to quickly stop

mower_

o Do not a{low 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° 2

• Do not operate mower if it 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 manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running°

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughty check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects°

These objects wil! be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injuJ¥.

•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,

•unecK [uet _anK _e[ore stanmg engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot,. Allow the engine to cool for several

rntnutes 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:

o Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cuL 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 part& Keep clear of tile dis-

charge 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 aflow anyone

near the mower while you are operating

it.

o 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

tile 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

mowe r,

• 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 ctleck for the cause of vibration

and repair as required,

,, Do not run the engine ]ndoors, Exhaust

fumes are dangerous,

° f'_ever cut grass L_ypumng me 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 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

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly_

', Check alI bolts, nuls 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 worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of

your mowen

• Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

° Allow engine to coot 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 ho! water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

&Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH! BECOMEALE_T!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

&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 accessories were available when this lawn 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 pads 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

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS FORCATCHERS

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

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ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your new fawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine,

Your new lawn mower has been assembled

at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such _.s nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessa)¥ to complete the assernbfy have

been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe

and proper operation of your la_m 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

* Remove loose parts included with mower.

o 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.

o Roll tawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose

parts,

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TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

° Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position°

• Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs.

• Remove handle padding holding operator"

presence control bar to upper handle°

o "four lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort, Refer' to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustrnent

section of this manual

Operator presence

barUpper handle "--,..,..

Lift up ift up

'Mowing

position

Lower handle

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Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulchel; To convelt to bagging or

discharging:

, Open rear door and remove mulcher plug,

Store mulcher plug in a safe placer

• You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

• To return to mulching operation, install

mutcher plug into discharge opening of

rnower, Be sure all tabs are seated

properly,

Mutcher plug

_CAUT!ON: Do not run your lawn

mower without mulcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place, Never a_tempt Io

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 adiustments Save this manual for future reference,

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or tnliterature supplied with _hepreducto Learn and understand

there meaning+

CAUTION ENG+NE

OR WARNING ON ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable Operator presence control bar

Drive controi lever

Starter handle

Grass catcher

Mulcher plug

Handle knob

Gasoline cap

Housing

Drive cover

Engine oil

cap w/

dipstick Primer

IMPORTANT," This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine+ (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 to the handle ,tostart the engine,

Release to stop the engine,

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

slarting a cold 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 operation.

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

performing any adjustments or repairs..

We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety

glasses.

HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is nol

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

&CAUTION; .Federal regulations re.quire

an engine conu°ol 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 wtlen 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 rnower,

TO ADJUST ClJTI'ING HEIGHT

• 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 ioward 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 Cut _ 1 ,_

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame

hooks onto the door pivot pins.

. 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.

.jRdar door

Pivot

pins

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

o Lift up on grass catcher using the frarne

handle.

• Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle,

° Ernpty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Bag handle

Grass

catcher

flame

handle

DRIVE CONTROL

,, Self-propelling is controlled by holding

timeoperator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing time drive

control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

o Fotward 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

k\ ,X... ooo rot

To engage drive Drive control

control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine°

,, Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fil! is clean.

o Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full

line on the dipstick,

NOTE: Allow oil to seltfe 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°

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 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,

ADD GASOLINE

,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane, Do not rnix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used within 30 days 1o assure fuel

freshness.

,_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or metlTanol) can attlact

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during stolage. 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 fue! next season. See Storage

Instructions for additional infon'uation. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

f&,CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank

tiler necK. uo noi overfill, Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame

Engine oi! cap Gasoline filler cap

TO START ENGINE

° To start a cold engine, push primer three

(3) times before trying to stalt_ Use a firm

push., This step is not usually necessary

when starlfng an engine which has

already run for a few minutes.

• Hold operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pull starter handle

quickty. Do not allow starter rope to snap

back>

o To stop engine, release opetator presence

control bar_

NOTE: hi cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat prirning steps, hi

warmer weather over priming may cause

f!ooding and engir_e will not starL If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to stud and do not

repeat priming steps.

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•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 tile engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings, tt o

may also be necessary to reduce

ground speed and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

o 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

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 chaffi

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine tife.

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash_ See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

The special mulching blade wilt recul tile

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 wilt

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as Ibis wilt 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 ,MI! 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

tf the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary

to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from oveltoading tile

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 mulci_ed 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 flora week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent marling and graining of the

lawn.

Max !/3

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'__o_/'_-_ "

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FILL IN DATES __

AS YOU COMPLETE O_ _ _:Jt%_ _ u .

..... SERVICE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE

Check (orLoose Fasteners

'Cleanlh}specl GraSs'ca.icher

(If Equipped)

iVii Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Covet'

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

:Check drive bettfputleys

_R !LPower'pr°pe_ledM°we[s) --_

ChecldSharpen./Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

_. kEleclr!c Start Mowers)

E Check Engine Oi! Level

NCt_angeEng!ne Ol!

G Clean Air Filter

I Inspect Muffler

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N Clean 0rReplace Spark Plug ............ t/

E Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge 6/'2

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!•Change more often when operailng under a heavy loador Jn|'_tgha.mblenl lemperalures

2.o Service more ellen when operating in dirly or dusly conditions

3- Repface hi,des more often when mowing In sandy soil

4 ,,Charge 48 hours at end of season,

GEN ERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Tl_e 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 feast once each season,

o Once a year, replace tt_e spark plug,

replace air filter element and check

blade Forwear. A new spark plug and

clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your

engine run better and fast longer.

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this

rnanual°

BEFORE EACH USE

,, Check engine oil level.

o Check for loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

Rear door hinge

Handle b_acket mounting pin

k'_ Spray lubricant

(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oii or grease plastic

Engine oil

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dr,:/,powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingfy.

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