Craftsman EZ 917.37742 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

HORSEPOWER

EZ MULCH

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Vlodel No.

)17.377420

Safety

oAssembly

o Operation

• Maintenance

o Espa_ol

o Repair Parts

.AUTnON.

_ead and follow all

;afety Rules and instructions

)efore operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 33

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.

tf 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:

o 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

TRAiNiNG:

,, Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower prop-

edy. 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 manu-

al.

o 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 recornrnended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

o The blade turns when the engine is run-

ning.

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.

o 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.

Checkfueltankbeforestartingengine.

Donotfill gastankindoors,whenthe

engineisrunningorwhentheengineis

hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestarting

theengine.

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower°Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running_

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keepyoureyesandmindonyour

mowerandthearea being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you.

o 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 walko

o Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-

charge 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.

o Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating ito

o 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°

o 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 you

mower.

- Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage

or personal injury may result°

o Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an in-

dication 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,

o 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 ex-

cessively steep slopes. Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions

maintain good footing.

o Never operate your mower without prop-

er 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 tight-

ened properly.

o Check all bolts, nuts and screws at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness to be

sure mower is in safe working condition.

o Keep all safety devices in place and

working°

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive

grease and oil,,

o Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are rec-

ommended by and comply with specifi-

cations of the manufacturer of your

mower.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

o 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.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug in order to pre-

vent accidental starting when setting

up, transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandsewicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorder

repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower:Someof

theseaccessoriesmaynotapply to your lawn mower:

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,

MUFFr.ERS

BELTS BLADES

MULCHER KITS STABILIZER

.................. GAS CANS .......

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

,i i,ii,,i

BLADE ADAPTERS

SPARK PLUGS

WHEELS ENGINE OIL

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.

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury'.

"four unit is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of

the operator presence controls under any

circumstances.

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 purpos-

es. 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

assemble 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,

o Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

o Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower han-

dle and padding holding operator pres-

ence control bar to upper handle,

o Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

_qOWER

FO UNFOLD HANDLE

MPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so

_s 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 opera-

tor presence control bar to upper han-

dle,

, Your lawn mower handle can be adjust*

ed for your mowing comfort,, Refer to

"Adjust Handle" in the Service and Ad-

justment section of this manual°

Operator presenc_.___.._._, ._...

control bar-"'--- _ /",z_,,_

Upper han- ----,-_/Liftup// //_,

die __,_./_/// I_,,_..///_"

2£/"Mo ' ng

Lower __,_ position

handle ___

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RUIFS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the _lustralJons 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 prod-

uct. Learn and understand their meaning°

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE

OR WARNING ON OFF

FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone controlcable Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever'

Starter handle

knob

Engine oil cap

with dipstick Gasoline filler cap

Primer

Drive cover

Deflector Mulcher door Lawn mower' housing

Wheel adjuster'

(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 starter Handle- used for starting the

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the car-

buretor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

engine.

Drive Control Lever-- used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher Door - allows conversion to dis-

charge or bagging operation.

[heoperationofanylawnmowercan

esultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe

_yes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedam-

_ge.Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye

_hieldswhileoperatingyourlawnmoweror

)efforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs..We

ecommea,d awidevisionsafetymaskover

:hespectaclesorstandardsafetyglasses.

:4OW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

the engine speed was set at the factor,]

:or optimum performance° Speed is not

_djustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

C,AUTiON: Federal regulations require

_n engine control to be installed on this

awn mower in order to minimize the

isk of blade contact injury. Do not un-

:ler any circumstances attempt to de-

:eat the function of the operator control.

1-he blade turns when the engine is

"unning.

, 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,.

ro ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

, Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut,.

, Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments., Medium 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

_vhen plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

_,lso, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

3late tab&

Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate

Raise _,_

Wheels for ver

Low Cut

DRIVE CONTROL

o Self-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the drive con-

trol lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever,

o Forward motion will stop when the opera-

tor presence control bar is released° To

stop forward motion without stopping

engine, release the operator presence

control bar slightly until the drive control

disengages. Hold operator presence

control bar down to handle to continue

mowing without self-propelling,

o To keep drive control engaged when

turning comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while turn-

ing lawn mower,

Operator presence control bar Drive con-

To engage ('_k_% _ _rive control

drive control disengaged

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING

DEFLECTOR

o Lift door upward on it's hinge until the

deflector frame can be hooked over the

door mounting bracket as shown°

o Release the door to rest against deflec-

tor frame,.

o To return to mulching operation, reverse

the above steps and be sure door is in

closed position° Mulcher Door

Deflector

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

oBe sure mower is level and area around

oil fill is clean.

oRemove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill

to the full line on the dipstick.

oUse 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of

oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Re-

sponsibilities section of this manual.

oPour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

oCheck oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil

cap each time.

oReinstall 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 often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

oFill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Pur_,

chase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that at..

cobol 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 en-

gine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and

let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

o To start a cold engine, push primer five

(5) 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.

oHold 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 pres-

ence control bar.

, o

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces-

san! 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 attempt-

ing to startand do not repeat priming steps.

Gasoline

filler cap

Engine oil cap

w/dipstick

MOWING TIPS

o 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.

o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn

mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster

setting higher than the front for better dis-

charge of grass.

°When using a rear discharge lawn mower

in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut

grass may not enter the grass catcher.

Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

and/or run the lawn mower over the area

a second time.

o If a trail of grass clippings is left on the

fight side of a rear discharge !awn mower,

mow in a clockwise direction with a small

overlap to collect the clippings on the next

pass.

o Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

, 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 catchers off

with water and let dry before using.

_ULCHING MOWING TIPS

MPORTANT: For best performance, keep

nower housing free of built-up grass and

rash° Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER

-lOUSING after each use, See "Cleaning"

n CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sec-

ion of this manual,

The special mulching blade wilt 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 nutri-

ents 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

afternoon. At this time the grass has dried

and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun..

o 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,

mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn

mower one wheel adjuster setting higher

than the front.

° Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions 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°

o Change your cutting pattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week_

This wilt help prevent matting and grain-

ing of the lawn,,

MAX 1/3

Check for Loose Fasteners _ I ........ _,f .........................

Clean/InSpect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped} ................. t_ V* _. . ,_ ....................

l_ Clean Lawn Mower _vI V" , ..............

O clean Under Drive Cover

W (Power-Propelled MOWers)........... _"

Check drive be|t/pulleys ...................... :................

(power-Propelled Mowers)

R .Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade .. ........ _/3 ..........

:Lubricati°n chart ......................... $/ : 1_'

Clean Battery/Recharge ....

...........(me_,+.cS!a,tMew.ers)...... ...

ECheckEngineoi|Level .... i_ i::+

N Change Engine Oil ...._/'t,_ ""

G..CreanAir Fi!ter ........................ _ , ,, .... ,

I inspect Muffler .......... _ .............

N cleap,orR_p!aCesparkPJ,g " ..... _ .....

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge t_2

I+Change morn often when epemting under aheavy load or in high ambl0n! temperatures

2+Service mere often when opemftng in ditty or dusty conditions,.

3 * Repla_:e b|ades more aften when mowing in sancb/soil

4+Charge 48 hours at end o! sea._on

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 manu=

al.

Some adjustments wilt need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.

Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of 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. A new spark plug and clean/new

air filter element assures proper airffuel

mixture and helps your engine run better'

and last longer. (_

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual (_)

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners°

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART")+

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjusters (_) Brake spring

bracket

Engine oil

(_ Handle bracket

mounting pin

SPRAY LUBRICANT

SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will at-

tract dust and dirt that will shorten the life (

the self lubricating bearings. If you feel the

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly°

i 0

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