Craftsman EZ 917.387140 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

5.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No,

917.387140

Safety

,_ Assembly

o Operation

® Maintenance

Espa_ol

,, Repair Parts

_'% _ I

,ALtTION.

7ead and follow all

/Safety Rules and Instructions

">efore operating this equipment

For answers to your

questions about this product:

Call 7 am--7 pro, Men--Sat;

Sun, 10 am--7 pm

1°800-235-5878

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 15

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule I0 Repair Parts 32

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

UMITED 'RNQ 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 maintenar_ce instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

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.

o 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:

oRead 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 adu]ts to use mower without

proper instructions.

Keep the area of operation clear of a!!

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 onlysolid 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

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestarlingthe

engine.

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestadingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodadificiat

light.

OPERATION:

Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcut.Donotletother

interestsdistractyou.

Donotmowwetorslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

besureofyourfooting-- keepafirm

holdonthehandlesandwalk.

,Do r_otput hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at a_ltimes.

._-Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any grave!--covered areas.

Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower while you are operating it.

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.

Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

bdore restarting and operating you

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 exces-

sively 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 mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness tq

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.

o 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.

Look for this symbol to point out important

safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY tS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark piug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

sfading 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.

TheseaccessorieswereavaiJablewhenthis

lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyareatso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand

servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso toyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

order repair parts for you, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

_ _ MULCHEB _TS _

LAWN MOWER _,'IA_NTENANCE

BELTS

MUFFLERS

BLADES

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SiDE DISCF ARGE

L_1,WN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

IrdPORTANT: This cutting machine _s

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 preso

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.

Your 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 purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolls, etc.,

necessary 1ocomplete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. To ensure

safe and proper operation of your lawn

mower, all parts and hardware you as-

semble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

o Remove loose parts included with

mower.

Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

o 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

checkcartonthoroughlyfor additional

ioose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

_d_OWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

t_'_PORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so

_s not to pinch or damage control cables.

o Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

Remove protective padding, raise upper

handte section into place on lower

handles 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 comfod. Refer

to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and

Adjustment section of this manual.

Operator presence _

control bar

Upper

Lift up

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

, Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. _¢_/_"_

Muleher plug ][ ;

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or approved

clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower

with the rear door removed or propped

open.

Kr'_OWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READTHtS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFE1 Y RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER, Compare th_ ilJustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location

of various controls and adiustmentm. Save this manual foJ future reference

These symbols may appear on your tawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

\_j,' ,t_

CAUT[OJX ENGNE ENG '_E FAST S! OW CHOKE _U;-I ©If D,_.N _1 _q K [_ i lAN[ S

OR WAR'qlNG ON OFF AND FEE T '_WA v

p_- Operator presence coaho! bar

Engine zone conLr(.1 cable

Handle kn

Grass catcher

Air filter

Mulcher plug

Engine oil ca

with dipstick

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

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 bf use when starting

a cold engine.

Salter Handle - used for starling the engine.

Engine Speed Control - located on the side

of the engine which allows you to select either

fast or slow engine speed.

Muicher Plug - located atthe discharge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operation.

] heoperationofanylawnmowercanresultin

foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan

resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear

safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating

yourlawnmowerorperforminganyadjust-

rTLentsorrepairs,Werecommendawide

visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

_4OW3"OUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

_NGINESPEEDCONTROL

Tileenginespeedw_-_ssutatthe_actory

foroptimumperformance.Speedisnot

adjustable.

ENGINEZONECONTROL

CAUTION:Federalregulationsrequirean

enqinecontroltobeinslal!edonthis_awn

_owerinordertominimizetheriskd

:lade conl_Ct iniury Do not under any

circumstances attempt to defeat the

fl_nction of the operator conlrol. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

_, Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator pr_¢sencecontrol bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the iawn mower handle to slart and

operate the lawn mower.

I"O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

-_ Adjust cutting heightto suityour 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 requ r_merts. Be sure _[Iwheels

are in tne same seftin(_

NOTE: Adjuster is propedy positioned when

platetab inserts into hole in lever.Also, 9-

position adjusters if soequipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LowerWheels forHighCutPlateTab

Lever

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid, Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

oLiftthe rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frarne onto the

formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without dipping deflector or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

Hinge

bracket

Formed

_bs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

" To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine

o Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwilt cause unnecessary wear.

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

,, Be sure mower islevel and area around oil

fill is dean

o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fillto

the fuji lineon the dipstick.

,, Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use. see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual

,, Pouroil slowly. Do not overfill.

* Check oil levelbefore each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto futl lineon dipstick.

-To read proper level, tighten engine el!cap

eachtime.

,, Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

_, Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

tochange the oil more often under dusty,

di_1 conditions.

GAS

,' Fill fuet tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of87

octane Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fue!s (called ga_ho! 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 rue! system should be

emptied 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 additiona!

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)

times before t_ing to start. Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

afew minutes

• Push engine speed control lever to fast

position

Holdoperator presence centre! bar down to

the handle and pullstarter handle quickly.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary

to repeat priming steps. Inwarmer weather

over priming may cause flooding and engine

will not start. Ifyou do flood engine, wait a few

minutes before aHemptingto start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

-Under certain conditions, such as very tal!

grass, it may be necessary to raise the

height of cut to reduce pushin9 effort and to

keep from overloading the engine and

leaving clurr_psof grass clippings.

•For extremely heavy culling, reduce the

width of cut and raisethe rear of the lawn

mower housing one (!) wheel adjuster

setting higher than the front for better

discharge of grass.

•For betl:ergrass bagging and most cutling

conditions, the engine speed should be set

in the fast position.

• 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.

ifatrail of grass clippings is lefton the right

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mew

in aclockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the nex! pass.

,, Keep top ofengine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

help engine air flow and extend engine fife.

o Pores in cloth grass catchers can become

filled with dirt and dust with use and

catchers will collect tessgrass. To prevent

this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and letdry before using.

_%_ULCHINGMOWING TIPS

_APORTANT: For best performance, keep

T_ower housing free of buitl-up grass and trash.

Olean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

after each use. See "C)eaning' in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section ofthis manual.

The special mulching blade willrecur the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that asthey fall onto the

lawn they will disperse into thegrass and

not be noticed. Also; the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly _oprovide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed asthis 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 attemoon. At this

time [he grass has dried and the newly cut

area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

For best resuIts, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third ofthe grassMades.

Ifthe fawn is overgrown it wil!be necessary

to raisethe 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 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 pattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent mailing and graining ofthe

lawn.

MAX 1/3

2 - 5,e[,_ice mere ( _le_ _hen a,uer_tlr g in '_irly or dusty condiUon_

3-Replace b_ade._ _*re o_ten wt_ mc_r_g in _*,ndy soil¸

4-Charge 48 h_urs a_ end of s_,

GENERAL RECOMmENDATiONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that havebeen subjected te

operator abuse or negligence.To receive _u_l

value from the warranty, operator must maintain

mower as instrdcted in 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 sheuM be

checked at least once each season.

• Once ayear, replace the spark plug, replace

air filter element and check bladefor wear. A

new spark plug and clean/new air filter

element assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engine run better and lastlonger.

, Follow the maintenance schedule inthis

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

, Check engine oil level.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

(_ Brake spring

bracket

Engine oil

(_ Rear (_) Handle bracket

door

hinge mounting pin

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MQTOROIL REFERTQ

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION.

_PORTANT: 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 Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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