Craftsman 917.38836 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.25 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.388360

• Safety

•-Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

•Eepafiol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

Visitour Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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

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

Assembly .............................................. 4

Operation .............................. ;............... 6

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

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

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

Service and Adjustments...................... 13

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

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

Repair Parts .......................................... 34

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 instructionsin

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 commereial 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 returningthe Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Depadment 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 control to minimize the risk of

injury.Your unit is equipped with cuch

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. Leam how to quickly stop

mower.

•Do not allow children to use your

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 if ithas 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 turns 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 traction when mowing.

•Check fuel tank before starling 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

rotatingparts. 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,

reads, 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 repair-

ing your mower, stop the engine and

make absolutely sure the blade end all

moving parts have stopped. Then

disconnect the spark plug wire and

keep itaway 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 your mower.

•Do not change the governor 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 bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightnessto

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.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONII! BECOMEALERTf!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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.

_I,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawnmowerwas produced. They are not

shipped with your mower. They are also availableat mostSears retailoutletsand service

centers. MostSears storescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,when youprovidethe model

numberofyour lawnmower. Some ofthese accessoriesmay notapplytoyourlawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in

its entiretybefore 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. To ensure safe and proper

operationof your lawn mower, all parts and

hardware you assemble must be tightened

securely. Use the correct tools as neces-

saryto ensure propertightness. All parts

suchas nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces-

sary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts includedwith

mower.

• Cut downtwo 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 thoroughlyfor additional loose

parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOURLAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

•Raise lower handle section to operating

position and squeeze the bottom ends

of lower handle towards each other

until the pin in handle can be inserted

into one of the throe height adjustment

holes.

•Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

•Remove any packing material from

around control bar.

•Your handles may be adjusted for your

mowing comfort. Refer to Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator

presence

Controlbar

handle

Liftup

Lower

handle

Handle

Mowing

posi_on

adjustment

/bracket

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as amulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging, see =Toconvert

moweP in the OPERATION section of thi,,

manual.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith yourlawnmower tofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

iocation ofvariousconb'oleand adiustmants. Save thismanualforfuturereference.

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

presence control

bar

controlcable

Handle

Primer

with dipstickMulcher door Lawn mower housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster

en_line. (on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

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

turns when _engine is running.

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be

helddowntothe handleto startthe engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Pflmer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

staring a cold engine.

Starter Handle -used for starting the engine,

The opem..U.orlof any lawn mower

can resulttnforeign objectsthrown

intotheeyes, whichcan resultin

asvere eye damage. Always wear safety

glassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour

lawnmoweror performingany adjustments

or repairs. We recommenda wide vision

s_ety maskover spectaclesor standmd

safetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The enginespeedwas set at the factoryfor

optimumperformance. Speed isnotadjust-

able.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

•,CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the dsk

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 cu'rlrlNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut

•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

mentsoMedium position is best for most

lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down to suit your requirements. 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. Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Lever

TO CONVERT MOWER

Yourlawn mowerwas shippedreadyto be

usedas a mulcher.Toconverttobaggingor

discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Liftreardoor ofthe lawn mower and plao

the grass catcher frame hooks onto the

doorpivotl ns.

•To convert to mushing or discharging

'operation, remove grass catcher and

rear door.

Pivotpins

SIDE DISCHARGING

•Rear doormust be closed.

• Open mulcher door and installdischarge

deflectorunder guardas shown.

•Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

•To convert to mulchingor bagging

operation,dischargedeflectormustbe

removedand mulcherdoormustbe

closed,

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN

MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

•Rear door cloesd.

•Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING-

•Grass catcher installed.

• Muicher door dosed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

•Rear door closed.

•Side discharge deflector installed.

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow(

without rear door closed or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear

door removed or propped open.

door

Open

Mulcher Door

Discharge

deflector

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Yourlawn mower isshippedwithoutoilin the

engine.

•Be suremoweris leveland area aroundoil

fillisclean.

•Remove engineoilcap and fillto the full

lineon the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engineholds 20 ozs.of oil. Fortype and

grade ofoilto use, see =ENGINE" in

Maintenancesectionof this manual.

•Pouroilslowly. Donotover fill

• Check oil level before each use. Addoilif

needed. Filltofulllineon dipstick,

•To read properlevel,tighteneng'vneoilcap

each time.

•Reinstall engineoilcap and tighten.

•Change the oil afterevery25 hours of

operationor each season. You may need

to changethe oil moreoftenunderdusty,

dirtyconcrdions.

ADD GASOMNE

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean,regular

unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof 87

octane. Do notmixoilwithgesoi'me.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthatcan be

usedwithin30 daysto assurefuel

freshness.

_WARNING: Expedence 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 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.

_I_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.

TO START ENGINE

• To start acold 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 afew minutes.

•Hold operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pull stader handle

quictdy. Do not allow starter rope to snap

beck.

• To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat pdming steps. 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 aiid do not repeat

priming steps, Gasoline filler

cap

Engine oil

cap

MOWINGTIPS

• Undercertainconditions,suchas verytaU

grass,it may be necessaryto raisethe

heightof cutto reducepushingeffortand to

keep from overloadingthe engineend

leavingdumps ofgrassdippings. It may

also be necessaryto reducegroundspeed

and/orrunthe lawnmower overthe area a

second time.

•Forextremelyheavycutting,reducethe

widthofcut by overlappingpreviouslycut

pethandmowstowly.

•Forbetter grassbaggingand mostcutting

conditions,the engine speed shouldbe set

inthefastposition.

•Poresin doth grasscatcherscan become

filladwithdirtand dustwithuseand

catchers will collectlessgrass. To prevent

this,regularlyhose catcher offwithwater

and letdrybeforeusing.

•Keep top of engine aroundstarterclear

and claanof grass clippingsand chaff.

This willhelpengine air flowand extend

engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, ke_

mower housing free of built-up grass ant

trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER

HOUSING after each use. See "Cleanin.€

in MAINTENANCE section of this manu_

• The specialmulching bladewill recutthe

grassclippingsmany times and reduce

themin size sot_%_t_s theyfallontothe

lawntheywilld_sperseintothe grassand

not be noticed.Also,the mulchedgrassw

biodegrade quicklyto providenutrientsto1

the lawn. Alwaysmulchwith yourhighest

engine(blade) speed as this will provide

the bestrecuttingac'donofthe blades.

•Avoidcuttingyour lawn when it iswet. We

grasstendsto formdumps and interferes

withthe mulching action.The besttime to

mow yourlawn is the earlyafternoon.At

this time the grass has driedand the newl

cut area will notbe exposedtothe direct

SUn.

•Forbest results,adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheightso that the lawnmowercuts

offonlythe top one-thirdofthe grass

blades.If the lawnis overgrownitwillbe

necessaryto raisethe heightofcutto

reducepushingeffortand to keep from

overloadingthe engine and leaving

dumps of mulchedgrass.Forextremely

heavy mulching,reduceyourwidth ofcut,

mow slowlyand raisetherear of the lawn

mowerc_e wheel adjustersettinghigher

tban the front.

•Certaintypesof grassand grasscorditior_

may requirethatan area be mulcheda

s :ond to

_. Whendeinga_xmd out,mow

acrossor peq_x_rDculartothe firstout path

•Changeyour cutSngpattemfrom weekto

+week. MOw northto southene weekthan

changetoeast toweet the nextweek. This

willhelp preventmaffingand grainingof

the lawn.

1/3

MA,N,E,ANCESCHEOULE

AS YOU COMPLETE /__-_'_. O___ .....

Check for Loose Fastenem _

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(ffEquipped) _ _

a Clean Lawn Mower

CleanUnderDriveCover

_ IPower-PropenedMowem)

Check ddve belt_0ulleys

(Power.Propelled Mowers) V'

RCheck/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_s

Lubrication Chart I_

C;ean Battery/RecharQe

IElectdc Start Mowers_ I/ 1_4

ECheckEnQine Oil Level I_'

Change Engine Oil I/1.2

Clean Air Filter _ =

Inspect Muffler

NCleanor ReplaceSparkPlug

ReplaceAir RlterPaperCadddge IS'=

1 ÷Change mornoftml when operasng under a heavyload or inhighartY_enttemperatdres,

2 - Service more oftenwhen opemffng Indkty or_conditions.

3°Replace bladu rnoreoften when mowing Insamly =ol

4. Charge 48 hoursal 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 w_, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

AU intheSew e and

Adjt_Vnentssectionofthismanual ,shouldbe

checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check blade

for wea'. A new spark plug and clean/new

air filterelement assures proper air-fuel

mixture and helps your engine run better

aed nger.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level

•Check for loose faateners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See 'LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

3rake spdng

bracket

(_ Rear

door Handle bracket

hinge mountingpin

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO

ENGINE - MAINTENANCE SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

attract dust and dirt that will shorten the

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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