Craftsman 917.387442 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.25 HORSEPOWER

22" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387442

• 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

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

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

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

Operation .............................................. 6

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

Maintenance ....................................... 10

Product Specifications ........................ 11

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

Storage ............................................... 15

Troubleshooting ................................. 16

Repair Parts ........................................ 35

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 workman-

ship.

If thisCraftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

ThisWarranty 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 productis in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which

varyfrom state tostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois60179

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.

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 not put 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. 2

•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 _ook

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 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 clutchon mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

•If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediatery for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when

operating mower.

I1.SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. Jfyou 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 childrenout 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 handting gasotine

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. AIJow

engine to cool before refueling. De

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 acciden-

tal 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 inspectthe 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.

_Look for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!t! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A CAUTION: 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.

ACAUTION: 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.

AWARNING: 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

reproductive 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.

Theseaccessorieswere availa_e when thislawn mower was produced.They are not

shippedwith your mower.Theyare alsoavailal_eat mostSears retailout_etsand service

centers.MostSearsstorescan alsoorderrepairparts for you,when youprovidethe model

numberofyourlawn _r. Some ofthese accesseaesmay not applyto your lawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER

GAS CANS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS _GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR D_SCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS ENGINE OIL

Read these instnJctionsand this manual

in itsentirety 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.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2, Cut down two end corners 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

MOWlER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage controlcables.

1. Raise handles until tower 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 "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

Operator presence

controlbar _

Upperhandle_/ _Z /_'

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself

with the locationof various controlsand 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 ENGtNE FAST SLOW CH(_,E FUEL OIL DANGER+ KEEP HANDS

OR WARNI_ ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Starter handle

Engine zone control cable

Handle knob

Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap

Housing

Mulcher door

adjuster

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is (oneachwheel)

shippedwithout oil or gasoline in the

engine.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-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

held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter handle -usedfor starting the

engine.

Mulcher Door- allows conversion to

discharge or bagging operation,

Theoperationofanylawn

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 optimumperformance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine controlto 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

requiresthe 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

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: Adjusteris 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.

PlateTab

LowerWheelsfor High Curt__ ._

RaiseWheelsfor Low Cut

NOTE: Your lawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulching operation. To

convert to discharging operation, you

must install the discharge deflector

attachment included with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING

DEFLECTOR

1. Liftdoor upward on it's hinge untilthe

deflector frame can be hooked over

the door mounting bracket as shown.

2. Release the door to rest against

deflector frame.

•To return to mulching operation,

reverse the above steps and be sure

door is in locked position.

ACAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in locked

position, discharge deflector in place, or

approved grass catcher in place.

Mulcher door

__bra M°unting

cket

_Deflector

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 and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove engine oil cap and tillto the

full lineon the dipstick.Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate reading. To read proper level,

tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to

read the dipstick.

3. Reinstall engine oil Cap and tighten.

• Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.

•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 mix oil with gaso-

line. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat

can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

_I_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisturewhich leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng 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 tines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

nextseason. 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 gastank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

Engineoilcap _Gasolinefiller

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the

engine, a small amount of smoke may be

present during the initialuse of the

product and should be considered

normal.

1. To start a cold engine, push primer

three (3) times before tryingto 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 notallow starter

rope to snap back.

TO STOP ENGINE

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine wilt not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWINGTIPS

• Undercertainconditions,suchasvery

tallgrass,itmay be necessary to raise

the heightof cut to reduce pushing

effortand 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 asecond

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.

•For side discharge lawn mowers,

cuttingin a counter-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 clippings off of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

firstcuts in eclockwisedirection.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, rogulady hose catcher

off with water and let dry before using.

•Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippingsand chaff.

This will help engine air flow and

extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. 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 into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrede quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(brade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it iswet.

Wet grass tends toform 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 will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting heightso that the lawn mower

cuts off only the top one-third of the

grass blades. If the lawn isovergrown 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

conditionsmay 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 cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east towest the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and grainingof the lawn.

MAX1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE DATES

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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

instructedin 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

shouJdbe checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

clean or replace air filter element and

check blade for wear. Anew spark

plug and clean/new air fiJterelement

assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engine run better and last

longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level•

2. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRI-

CATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_Wheer adjuster _MuJcher door

oil spring

bracket

_Handle bracket

mountingpin

(_ Refer to maintenance "Engine" section.

Spray lubricant

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease

plastic wheel bearings, visCOus lubri-

cants will attractdust and dirt that will

shorten the lifeof the self-lubricating

bearings, if you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly,

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