Craftsman 917.379582 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

£RAFTSMAN"

6.75 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.379582

•Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

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

Warranty

Safety Rules

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance

Product Specifications 11

Service and Adjustments 14

4 Storage 16

6 Troubleshooting 17

10 Repair Parts 37

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 wom 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

presence controlsto minimizethe

riskof injury.Your unitis equipped

withsuch 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 withthe controlsand

know howto operate your mower

properly.Leam how to quicklystop

mower.

•Do notallow childrento useyour mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

•Keep the area of operationclear of all

parsons,especially small children and

pets.

•Use mower only as the manufacturer

intendedand as describedin this

manual.

•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 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 trection

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. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes 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:

• 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 pads. Keep clear of the 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 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 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 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 footing.

•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 belts, 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 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 mower.

•Always keep a sharp blade on your

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.

_l:kLook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTII! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: Always d sconnect 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.

AWARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

These accessories were availabla when _lawn mower was produced.They am not

shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand senlice

cerdem. Most Sears stores can aisoorder repair paris for you, when you providethe model

number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may notapply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

MULCHERKITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or

operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT:. This lawn mower is sh'_:)ed

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE in the engine.

Your new lawn mower has been assembled

atthefactorywiththeexceplk)nofthoseparts

left unaseambled for sh'q_pingpurposes. All

partssuchasnuts,washem,bolts,etc.,

necessarytocomp_etheassenV_have

beenplacedinthepartsbag.Toensuresafe

and proper operation of your lawn mower, al

pads and hardware you aseald01e must be

Ik_tenedseourely.Use the correct tools as

necessarytoensurepropartightness.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWERFROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts includedwith mower.

•Cut down two end cornem of carlonand

_endpan_downnat

•Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

andpa,:UnghoUngoparatorpresence

control bar to uppar hande.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for adddional Iooea pads.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWNMOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefullyso as

notto pinchordemagecontrolcebl_.

• Raise handles unff lower handle section

locks into place in mowing posi_.

• Removeprotec_vepad_ng,ra_eupper

handle section intoplace on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle peddngholing operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

foryour mowing comfo_ Refer to "Ad'just

Handle"_theServiceandAdjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence

barUpper handle

Lift up

Mowing

position

TO INST ALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn rnower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcl_r I_ug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional

_pping deflector.

• To return to mulching ope_, install

mulcherplug intodischargeopeningof

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated

prope_y.

Mulcher plug-

ACAUTION: 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.

Lower handle

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN

MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

_ ofvadouscontrolsend _. Save _is menualforfuturereference.

_ _tmbolsmayappeeronyourIronmo_r orinligaturesupldled_ehtheixodudLI.._m_ _

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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE

(_R WARNING ON (pFF

Enginezone controlcable

FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Operatorpresencecontrolbar

Drivecontrollever

Starter handle

Handle knob

Grass catcher

Engine oil

Mulcher plug cap w/

Housing

Gasoline cap

Primer

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. (on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-behind power lawn mowers conform tothe safety standards of the American

National Standards Instituteand 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 to startthe engine.

Releasetostopthe engine.

Primer- pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetor to the cylinderfor use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle -used forstarting the engine.

Drivecontrol lever- usedtoengagepower-

propelledforwardmotionof lawnmower.

Mulcher plug- mustbe removedtoconvertto

baggingordischargingoperation,

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

performing any adjustments 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

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

ACAUTION: 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

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

• Raise whsels for lowcut and lower wheals

for highcut.

•Adjust cuttingheight to suityour require-

ments. Medium pos_ isbest for most

lawns.

•To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel upor

down to suityour requirements. Be sure all

wheeis are in the sarne sstting.

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

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER

•Closs the ift top lid. Lifttop lid must be

dosed while operating lawn mower.

•Liftthe rear door on b_e mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame ontothe

formed tabs on ff_erser door hinge

bracket.

•The grass _r issecured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

ACAUTION: 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 Reardoor

Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove gress catcher, raleass operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Liftup rear door and remove the grass

catcherbythehandle,

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

•Serf-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the ddve

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 ddvs control engaged when

turning comers, push down on handle

and liftfront wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar Drive

control

To engage drive

control

Drive control

disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Your lawn mower isshipped without oilin the

engine.

•Be sure mower is levoi and area around oil

fillisclaan.

•Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full

tineonthedipet_

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate dipstick reading.

• Engine holds 27 ozs. of oil. Fortype and

grade ofoil to use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance _ of _ manual.

•Pour oil aiowh/. Do not over filL

• Check oillevai bofore each use. Addoilif

needed. RII to full line on dipelJck.

•To read proper levoi, tkjhten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and ligt_an.

•Change the oil after evely 25 hours of

oper-a_:)nor each season. You may need

' tochangetheoilmoreoftenunderdusty,

concaJons.

ADDGASOUNE

•RII fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

AWARNING: Experience indicatesthat

alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasohoior

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 untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use

fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Ins_K_Jonefor additionelinformation. Never

use engine or cafouretor cleaner products in

the_._ tankorpermanantdemagemay

occur.

ACAUTION: 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.

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

•To stertacoldengine,pushpdmerthree

(3) Umesbeforetryingtostart. Useafirm

push. Thb step isnotusuaJyneseseery

whanstaring an angine whichhas

alreadyrunfora few minutes.

•Holdoperatorpresencecontrdbardown

to the handleand pullstarterhand,e

quickly.Do notallowsterterropetosnap

back

•To stop en_ne, releaseeperstor preesnco

controlber.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat primingsteps. In

warmer weather over pdming may cause

floodingand engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat pdming steps.

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

cuffing 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 atrail 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-upgrass and

trash. See =Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

•The special mulchingblade will recutthe

grassclippingsmanyt_s andreduce

them in size so that ss they fall ontothe

lawn they willdisperse intothe grass and

notbenoticed.Also,the_grassWIU

biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as thiswigprovide the

best recuttingaction ofthe blades.

•Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching aclJon. The besttime to

mow your lawn isthe early afternoon. At

this time the grsss has dried and the newly

cut area will not be e_0osed tothe direct

SUn.

•For best results,adjustthe lawn mower

cuttingheightso that the lawn mower cuts

offordythe top one-thirdof the gress _des.

tfthe lawn isovergrown it will be necessary

to raise the heightof cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from ovedcading the

engine and leavingclumps of mulched

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your widthof cut by overlapping

prev_h/cutpathandmowsk_y.

• Certain types of grass and grass condilions

may require that an area be mulched a

sscondUmetocomp_elyhidethe

clippings.Whendoingasscondcut,rnow

acrossor_totheI_rstcutpath.

•Changeyouro_Ungpatternfromweskto

week. Mow northto scuth one wesk then

change to east to west the nextweek. This

willhelp prevent matlJngand grainingof the

lawn.

.A,NTENANC SC,EOUL

REOU ,RSSRV,CEf , p'SERV'OE O'TES

Checkfor LooseFasteners _ll/

Clean/InspectGrassCatcher

i(If Equipped) II/'

CleanLawnMowar _

M CleanUnderDriveCover

(Power-PropelledMowers) q/

_Check ddve I_lt/pulle_

l(P°wer'Pr°pelledMowers)

R iCheck/Sharpen/ReplaceBlade S

Lubrication Chart I_

clean Battery/Recharge

IElactric Start Mowers II/ li/4

E Check En_lice Oil Level ql/

Change Engine Oil

G CleanAirRltar _';

I Inspect Muffler I_

N Cleanor ReplaceSparkPlug

ReplaceAirFilterPaper Carlddge I/'2

1- Change moreoftee whenoperatingunder a heavyload orIn highambient temperatures.

2 - Service morn o_tenwhanogeratl_gIn dlrlyor duslycondillorts.

3 - Replacebladesmoreoftenwhen rnowlnginsandy soil.

4-Charge 48 houreat 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 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.

•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

Rear door hinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pin

(_) Spray lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do notoil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. VLscouslubricantswillattract

dustand dirtthat will shortenthe lifeofthe self

lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated,use onlya dry,powdered graphite

typelubricantspa_n_y.

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