Craftsman 917.387412 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387412

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•EspaSol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall

Safety Rulesand Instructions

before operatingthis equipment

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

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

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

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

Assembly ................................................ 5

Operation ............................................. 6-9

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10

Maintenance .................................... 10-13

Product Specifications .......................... 1t

Service and Adjustments ...................... 14

Storage ............................................ 15-t 6

Troubleshooting .............................. 16-17

Repair Parts ..................................... 34-39

Parts Ordering ........................ Back Cover

LIMITED TWOYEAR 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.

Ifthis Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

ThisWarranty does notcoven

•Expendable items which become worn during normaluse, such as rotarymower

blades,blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained

in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower tothe 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 rightswhich

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

throwingobjects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructionson 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 notput hands or feet near or under

rotatingparts. 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 without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer's instructionsfor

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 uncloggingthe chute.

• Shutthe engine (motor) off and wait

untilthe blade comes to complete stop

before removing grass catcher.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•DOnot 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-

nismor drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

• If the equipment should start tovibrate

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 amaior factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. Ifyou feel uneasy on a elope, 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 c_usa slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is notalert to the presence of children,

Children are often attracted tothe

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

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICES

•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.

ALook forthis symbol to pointout

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH{ BECOMEALERTH! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

AWARNING: 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.

_,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 birthdefects or other repro-

ductive 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.

_. CAUTION: Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hotduring

operation and remain hot after engine

has stopped. To avoid severe burns on

contact, stay away from these areas.

These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawnmowerwas produced.They are not

shipped with your mower.They are alsoavailaUe at mostSearsretailouUelsand servk_

centers. MostSearsstorescan aJsoorderrepairpartsfor you,when youprovidethe model

numberof your lawn mower. Some of 6"_eseaccessoriesmay not app4yto your lawn_er.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

STABIUZER

GAS CANS

Read these instructionsand this manual

in its entiretybefore you attempt to

assemble or operate your new lawn

mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is

shippedWITHOUT 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.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2. Cut down two end comers of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

3. Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thorougly for additional

loose parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise hand]as until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to

upper handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD-

JUST HANDLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator I

control bar

Mowing

position

Lower handle

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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

bar

Handle knob

Starter Gasoline filler cap

handle

Airfilter

Engineoilplug_ Primer

Muffler

Discharge

guard_

IMPORTANT: This lawn

mower is shipped WITHOUT Wheeladjuster

OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. (oneachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards ofthe

American National Standards Instituteand the U,S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must be Primer - pumps additionalfuel from the

held down to the handle to start the carburetor to the cylinderfor use when

engine. Release to stop the engine, starting a cold engine,

Starter handle -used for starting the

engine. 6

Theoperationof 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

Trle engine speed was set at the factory

for optimumperformance. Speed is not

adjustable.

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 CUTFING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for highcut, adjust cutting height

to suit your requirements. Medium

positionis 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 propedy 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,

LowerWheelsfor High Cut PlateTa_ i

RaiseWheelsforLOWCut Lever

TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING

MOWER

Your mower is shipped ready to be used

as amulcher, To convertto bagging or

discharging:

•Liftdischarge guard and remove

mulcher plata,

•Mower can now be used for side

discharging or optional grass catcher

can be attached.

•To return to mulching operation, simply

reinstall mulcher plate as shown,

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without discharge guard, ap-

proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in

place.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.

For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this

manual.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level end area

around oil fill is clean,

2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the

top slot in filler hole, Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

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 the 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.

ADDGASOLINE

• Fillfueltank.Usefresh,clean,regular

unleadedgasolinewithaminimumof

87octane.Donotmix oil with gaso-

line. 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 end

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 gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_, 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.

Gasoline

filler cap

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the

engine, asmall amount of smoke may be

present duringthe initial use of the

product and should be considered

normal.

1. 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.

2. Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather itmay be

necessary to repeat primingsteps. 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.

Engine

MOWINGTIPS

•Under certain conditions,such as very

tallgrass, itmay be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing

effortand to keep from ovedoading the

engine and leaving clumps of grass

clippings. It may also be necessary to

reduce groundspeed and/or runthe

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

cuttingconditions,the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

•For side discharge lawn mowers,

cutting in acounter-clockwise direction,

starting at the outside of the area to be

cut, spreads grass clippings more

evenly and puts less load on the

engine. To keep clippingsoff of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

first cutsin a clockwise direction.

•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 the

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 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 this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour 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 affemoon. 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 perpendicu-

lar to the first out path.

•Change your cuttingpattern 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.

..O0 'RS.RV,OE sE.v,cEDATES

Check for Loose Fasteners VIf

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

If Equipped) I,/ _ _,/

MClean Lawn Mower _ t/

Clean Under Drive Cover

Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive belt/ ulleys

RE Power-propelle_Mowers) t_

Chec_JSharpen/Replace Blade _'3

Lubrication Chart _

Clean Battety/nechar e

E]ectdc Start Mowe_ II_/ k/4

ECheck Enqfne Oil Level

NChan,qe Engine Oil _1.2

GClean Air Filter b/' :_

Inspect Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug I_

E Reptace Air Filter Paper Carh'idge If2

1 . change rp,o_ often when operaling under aheavy load or ,_ high am_ent tempetalures,

2 - Service ,Torj o_en when OpenaUngk, dldy or _Js_/condJlk_ns.

3 - Re°lace btadel=mo_ oftenwhen mowing Insandy soil.

4. C/_rge 48 hours_1end 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 wilt 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,

clean or replace air filter element and

check blade for wear. A new spark

plug and clean/new air filter element

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheeled uster

eachwhee)

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-

CATION CHART').

spring

bracket

Discharge

guard hinge pin

ine oil

(_ Rear

(_ Handle bracket mounting pins door hinge

(_) Spray lubricant

(_ See "ENGINE" In Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do notoil or grease

plastic wheel bearings. Viscous

lubricantswill attract dust and dirt that

willshorten the life of the self-lubricat-

ing bearings, Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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