Craftsman 917.386081 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°IMOWER

ROTARY LAWN

4.0 Horsepower

20" Side Discharge

Model No.

917.386081

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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

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

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly /Pre-Operation ................... 4-8

Operation ........................................... 9-11

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 12

Maintenance .................................... 12-15

Product Specifications .......................... 13

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

Storage ............................................ 16-17

Troubleshooting .............................. 17-18

Repair Parts ..................................... 36-41

Sears Service ......................... Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For one year 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 workman-

ship.

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

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained 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 used 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

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.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: 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.

_I,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.

_I,WARNING: 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 repro-

ductive harm. 2

=0ACAUTION: Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hot during

operation and remain hot after engine

has stopped. To avoid severe burns on

contact, stay away from these areas.

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 pu_l mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

clown and behind before and while

moving backwards.

• Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. DO NOT use accessories

that are not recommended by the

manufacturer of your mower, such as

de-thatcher blade attachments, which

can be hazardous and damage the

mower.

• 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

before removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the 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.

II. 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. SERVICE

•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 accidental starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment 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.

Parts packed separately in carton

(1)

Lowel

Handle (1) Engine Zone

Control Cable

(1) Discharge

Guard

C4)Wheels

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(4) Wheel

Height

Adjusters

(1) Upstop

Bracket

e(l) Rope

(2) Wing Nuts

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20

Upstop Bracket

[1) Hex Washer Head

Self-tapping Screw

#10-24 x 1/2

Discharge Guard

(2) Washers 3/4" Dia.

Rope Guide

(1) Locknut

1/4-20

(2) Locknuts 1/4-20 m

Wheels

(4) Flange Locknuts 3/8-16

j_ Wheel Adjusters

_....... / (4) Locknuts

(2) Washers 1-1/4" Dia. 3/8-16 (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs

(2) Hairpin Cotters

Handles

ACAUTION: Do not operate this mower

without the discharge guard or an entire

approved grass catcher in place. These

guards are for your protection and are

required by the American National

Standards Institute and Consumer

Products Safety Commission.

ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come in contact with plug.

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. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com-

plete 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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 5/16" Wrench (1) Adjustable Wrench

(1) 7/16" Wrench (1) 9/16" Wrench

(1) 1/2" Wrench (1) 3/4" Wrench

When right hand or left hand is men-

tioned in this manual, it means when you

are standing in the operating position,

behind the handle.

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all loose parts from carton.

2. Examine all items. Compare with list

of unassembled parts and hardware.

3. Remove lawn mower housing with

care. Avoid touching blade under

housing. Always wear gloves or other

protection when working under or

lifting mower.

ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLE

NOTE: The holes in lower handle are off

center to allow different height positions.

1. To install lower handle onto the

handle brackets squeeze the bottom

ends of lower handle towards each

other until the lower handle will slip

onto the mounting pins.

2. Position the lower handle in the

mowing position.

3. Install the two hairpin cotters onto

mounting pins.

Mowing

position

Hairpin

Mounting=

pin LOW POSITION

(_'_ Mowing F_

', position /

,;,

HIGH POSITION

SQUEEZE

TO INSTALL

Hairl:

ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLE

1. Position upper handle over lower

handle with small hole for mounting

up-stop bracket to left side and

assemble handle bolts and wing nuts.

Tighten securely.

ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET

2. Position upstop bracket on the left

inside of upper handle as shown.

3. Install the hex washer head screw into

the hole in up-stop bracket and upper

handle. Tighten securely.

AS VIEWED FROM FRONT OF MOWER

Hex \

washer

head \

screw

ASSEMBLE WHEELS

1. Install wheels on threaded adjuster

axle arms.

2. Secure each wheel with flanged

Iocknut. Tighten securely.

3. Assemble adjustment knobs to

adjuster levers by pressing on or

tapping lightly.

Axle arm

Flanged

Iocknut

A_ustment

knob

Wheel

ASSEMBLE ADJUSTERS TO MOWER

DECK

Look carefully at the four (4) adjuster

assemblies. Notice that there are two (2)

different types. Type I is for the right rear

and left front. Type II is for the right front

and left rear.

1. Place each adjuster in the middle

adjustment position.

2. Position appropriate adjuster at each

corner of mower.

3. Install each adjuster with adjuster bolt

and tab in deck holes as shown and

secure with 1-1/4" washer (rear

adjusters only) and 3/8-16 Iocknut.

Tighten all adjusters securely.

Type I

1-1/4" Washer (Rear Adjusters Only)

Tabhole_f._ _ _-L_--_Locknuts)) )

Type I heig

(right rear/left front) _,.J_r'_'-__ I.

Type II height adjuster _

(right front/left rear)----.,.._-_ Tab hole 7

ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD

1. Place discharge guard on top of lawn

mower discharge opening.

2. Install two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex bolts

through housing and discharge guard.

3. Install two (2) 3/4" diameter washers

and two (2) 1/4-20 Iocknuts. Tighten

securely.

Washers

Discharge guard

Hex

INSTALL CONTROL BAR

1. Position control bar so flattened

section with hole is on opposite side

of handle as up-stop bracket.

2. Insert one end of control bar into

handle hole on inside of handle.

Carefully push in on opposite end of

control bar and insert into hole on

opposite side of handle.

Control bar

Up-stop bracket

ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CABLE TO UPPER HANDLE

Assemble cable to opposite side of up-

stop bracket.

1. Route cable below crossbar of lower

handle and up to control bar.

2. Hook "Z" bend fitting on inner wire into

hole in control bar.

3. Attach cable fitting to upper handle as

shown.

4. Secure cable to lower handle with

wire tie.

Control Upper

Upstop

racket

zone

control

cable

ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CABLE TO ENGINE

1. Straighten cable and find the end with

the small plastic fitting.

2. Hook the "Z" bend fitting on inner wire

of cable into hole in brake arm of

engine.

3. Align the tapered end of the small

plastic fitting with the hole in the

mounting bracket and push in until

fitting snaps into place.

INSTALL STARTER ROPE

1. Put threaded end of rope guide

through hole in side of upper handle

above lower handle crossbar. Secure

with 1/4-20 Iocknut.

2. Hold control bar against upper handle

and slowly pull engine starter rope out

until rope will slip into loop of rope

guide.

Mounting

bracket

PUSH IN_

plastic fitting

Rope

guide

arm

Engine

starter rope

Lower handle

crossbar

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAl_AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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

-Operator presence control bar

Engine zone control cable

!nut

Starter

handle Gasoline filler cap

Primer

Engine oil plu Air filter

Muffler

Housing

Discharge

guard

Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

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.

Starter handle -used for starting the engine. 9

Primer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

The operationof any lawn

mowercan resultin foreign

objectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcan resultin

severeeye damage.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye

shieldswhileoperatingyour lawnmower

orperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

Werecommenda standardsafety

glassesor widevisionsafetymaskworn

overspectacles.

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

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

Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height

to suit your requirements. Medium

position is best for most lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require-

ments. 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.

LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT

_ Plate tal

RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT Lever

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with

oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the

top slot in filler hole. Pour oil slowly.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate reading.

3. Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.

•Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fill to top slot in filler

hole.

•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 to bottom of tank filler

neck. Do not overfill. 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.

A CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

A CAUTION: 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.

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