Craftsman 917.387302 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

£RAFTSMAN°

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387302

•Safety

•"Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_ol

•Repair Parts-

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 34

Maintenance 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 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. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

•Do not allow children to use yot_r 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 it 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.

•Dross 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 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 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---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 pmceduro

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 exces-

sively 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 mount-

ing 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 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 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 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 roach

an open flame or an ignition source such

as a hot water heater, space heater,

clothes dryer, etc.

ACAUTION: 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.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthis

lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand

servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso

LAWNMOWERPERFORMANCE

orderrepairpartsfor you, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

to your lawn mower.

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS

SPARK PLUGS

b ,

WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual in

its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower. Your new

lawn mower has been aSSembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. To ensure

safe and proper operation of your lawn

mower, all parts and hardware you as-

semble 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.

•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 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

handles and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence

controlbal

Lift up

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

•Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

•To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Mulcher plug _

,_CAUTION: 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 prepped

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 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

control cable

Starter handle

Handle

Grass catcher_

Air filter

Mulcher plug

Engine oilcap

with dipstick

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

Lawn mower housing

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform tothe safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade

turns when the an_ine is runni_.

OperatorPresence Control Bar- must be

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Pdmer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter Handle -used for starting the engine.

Mulcher Plug -located at the discharge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operation.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in

foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your lawn mower or performing any adjust-

merits or repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over spectacles or standard

safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

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 require-

ments. Medium positionis best for most

lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. M6ve wheel up or down

to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels

are in thesame setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when

plate tab inserts intohole in laver. Also, 9-

position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LowerWheels for High Cut

Plate Tab

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER

Lever

•Close the fliplid. Rip lidmust be dosed

while operating lawn mower.

•Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered ontothe 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

bracket Grass catcher

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

it willcause wear.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

Yourlawnmowerisshippedwithoutoilinthe

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fillis clean.

•Remove engine oilcap and fillto the full line

on the dipstick.

•Use20ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance

section ofthis manual.

•Pour oilslowly. Do not overfill.

•Check oil level before each use. Add ell if

needed. Fillto full line on d'_ostick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oilcap

each time.

•Reinstall engine oilcap and tighten.

•Change the oilafter every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mLxoil 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 ofan 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, stad the engine

and let it run untilfuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in fuel tank or permanent damage

may occur.

Gasoline

filler cap

Engine oil

cap

TO START ENGINE

•To stad acold engine, push primer fwe (5)

times before tryingto start. Use a firm push.

This step isnot 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 stader rope to snap back.

•To stop engine,release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In coolerweatherifmay be neces-

san/to repeatprimingsteps. Inwarmer

weatheroverprimingmaycausefloodingand

enginewillnotstart Ifyoudo flood engine,

waita few minutesbeforeattemptingtostart

and donotrepeatprimingsteps.

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.

•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

ovedap 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, regulady hose catcher off

with water and let dry before using.

•Keep top of engine around stader clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

MULCHINGMOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.

Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

after each use. See "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 fall onto the

lawn they will disperse intothe grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recuttingaction ofthe blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when itiswet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. 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, a_ust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third ofthe grass blades.

ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary

to raise the height of cutto 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, mow slowly and

raise the rear ofthe lawn mower one wheel

adjuster setting higherthan the front.

• 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.

•Changeyour cutting pattern from weekto

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent mattingand graining of the

lawn.

AX 1/3

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners q/' Vt

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

{.Equipped) V° _

M Clean Lawn Mower

wO Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-plopelted Mowers) I_

Checkdrivebel_uUeys I/

F_ Power-propelled Mowers)

Check/Sheul0_n/Replace Blade I_l

LubdcalJon Chad I_

Clean BattePj/Rechalarge

Electric Start Mowers'_ I_ 1_4

Echeck En_llneOil Level

N Chan_e Er_ineOil _/I,2

GClean Air Filter I_ 2

I Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spe_ Plug

EIReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_2

I - Chamge more o_ee=when opetaUng unde¢ a hemp/load or in high e=mbient temperaturee_

2- Service more often when operating in dilty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replaceblade=mere oltenwhen mowinginundy soiL

4 - Charge 48 houm =t end of _

GENERAL RECOMMENDAilONS

The warranbj 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 willneed 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 filterelement and check blade for wear. A

new spark plug and dean/new air filter

element assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engine runbetter and lastlonger.

•Follow _g?emaintenance schedule in this

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil leveL

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

(_)Brake spnng

bracket

oil

(_) Rear (_) Handle bracket

door

hinge mountingpin

(_) SPRAYLUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL REFERTO

ENGINE- MAINTENANCE SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants willattract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the lifeof the self

lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry,powdered graphite

typelubricantsperieg .

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