Craftsman 917.389380 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.0 HORSEPOWER

21" MULTI-CUT

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.389380

•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 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

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 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 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., [:)/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 ope[ator 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 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 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 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 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 repair-

ing 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

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 irldoors. 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 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 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 abuilding where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as ahot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

p_ugCAUTION: Always disconnect spark

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_mWARNING: The engine exhaust from

product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

These ascessodes were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not

shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service

centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model

number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER K_S

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

ISIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

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-

semblod at the factory with the exception of

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. 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 neces-

sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts

such as 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 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.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

•Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into pl,_ce in mowing

position.

• Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower

handle 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

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle //

Lift up Lift up

ng position

Lower handle

TO INSTALLATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging, see "To convert

mower" in the OPERATION section of this

manual.

KNOWYOUR 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

Starter zone control cable

Handle knob

Grass catcher Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Gasoline Mulcher door Lawn mower housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the adjuster

en_line. (on each wheel)

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 Commission. 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 additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter Handle -used for starting the engine.

The operation of 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.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-

able.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations

requ=re 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 CU'I-RNG HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position isbest 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 posrdoned 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 Tab

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Lever

TOCONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped, ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• lift rear door of the lawn mower and place

the grass catcher frame hooks onto the

door pivot pins.

• To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and close

rear door.

Pivot pins

SIDE DISCHARGING

• Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install discharge

deflector under guard as shown.

• Mower is now ready for discharging

operation.

• To convert to mulching or bagging

operation, discharge deflector must be

removed and mulcher door must be

closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN

MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

• Rear door closed.

• Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

• Grass catcher installed.

• Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

• Rear door dosed.

• Side discharge deflector installed.

_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

out rear door closed or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

Mulcher

door

Open

Mulcher Door

Discharge

deflector

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped wi_out oil in the

engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

• Remove engine oil cap and _ll to the full

line on the dipstick.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

Engine holds 20 ozs. ot oi!. For type and

grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in

Maintenance section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

• To read proper level, _ghten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more o_tan under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

NOTE: Before fillingfuel tank, remove and

discardthe debris plug that is inside the tank.

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel

fi'eshness.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

hoi blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formatJan of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the _ 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 fuel

tank, start the engine and let it run unUlfuel

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.

Gasolinefiller _ Engine oil

cap _ cap

(Discard

debris plug _t-_

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 a few minutes.

• 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, 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

will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few

minutes before attem_ng to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWINGTIPS

• 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.

•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. 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 into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

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 cutting your 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 aftemoon. 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

overloeding the engine and leaving

clumps of mulched grass. For extremely

heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut,

mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn

mower one wheel adjuster setting higher

than 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.

• Change your cutting pattem 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.

Max 1/3

F,",NDATES

.sYoucoMP. E

REGU.'BSERV,CE SERV'OE

DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners _

Clean/Inspect Grass C_dchar

(If Equipped) V_

MClean Lawn Mower

OW Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive beWpulleys

E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _a

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

Electric Start Mowers_ I_ 1_4

ECheck EnQine Oil Level

N Chan_leEngineOil I/1.2

G i Clean Air Filter I_' 2

| Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2

t-Change more often whenoperatingunder a heavy loador in highambienttemperatures.

2_Ser_ce more often whenoperatingin dirty or dusty conditions.

S- Replace bladesmore Oftenwhen mowing in sandysoil.

4-Charge 48 hours at end at season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items th_ 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 adjustTnentswill need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustments inthe Service and

Adjustments sec'donof this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check blade

for wear. Anew spark plug and clean/new

air filter element assures proper air-fuel

mixture and helps your engine run better

and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (Sea "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

Engineoil

Rear

door ' Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

(D 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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