Craftsman EZ3 917.377284 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

6.0HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377284

, Safety

o Assembly

o Operation

,, Maintenance

o EspaSol

o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60t79

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 32

Maintenance t0 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 rnanual, 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.

•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

van/from state to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. D/817 WA, H©FFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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,

o 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, especialiy 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,

o De not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turero 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.

o 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.

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 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 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 your

mower.

o 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 at1bolts, 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.

o 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.

o 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 buildEng 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 cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent 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.

TheseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproducedTheyarealso

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 fawn 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

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

v--'_--., m,

MULCHER KiTS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN IvlOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

MUFFLERS

BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BLADEAOA ERS WREELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instRjctions 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, 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.

- Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

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

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES

CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR

DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.

• Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

o Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs,

o Remove handte padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle

° Your lawn mower handfe can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual,

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear

wheels on your lawn mower are not adjusted

to the same position as the front wheels°

Before operating mower adjust all wheels to

the same cutting height position

Operator presence control bar

Upper Jft up

Lift

Mowing position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or

discharging:

o Open rear door and remove muicher plugo

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,

Muche_ b

CAUTION: Do not run your fawn 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.

KNOW YOUR 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

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in Eiterature supplied with the

producL Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGtNE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OiL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cabte

""_,.. Operator presence control bar

Starter handle Drive control lever

Grass Handle knob

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Mulcher plug

Housing

Gasoline filler cap

Engine speed control

Primer Drive cover

Wheel adjuster

(on every 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 [J.S Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion: The b!ade turns when the en_nei s 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.

Drive control lever - used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Engine speed control - located on the

side of the engine which allows you to

select either fast or slow engine speed.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to

convert to bagging or discharging opera-

tion.

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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plate in place and door

closed or without an approved clipping

deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed is controlled by a lever

located on the side of the engine_ Fast

position is for starting the engine, normal

cutting, and better grass bagging_ Slow

position is for light cutting, trimming and

fuel economy_

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require 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 eng!ne 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°

_ ngine speed

control lever

j_ Primer

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

= Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut.

•Adjust cutting height to suit your

requirements° Medium position is best

for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever toward wheel. Move

wheel up or down to suit your require-

mentso 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_

Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab

Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

° Close the flip lid_ Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

•Lift the rear door on the mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame onto

the formed tabs on the rear door hinge

brackeL

° 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 clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

Rear door

Hinge Grass catcher

bracket frame

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove grass catcher, release

operator presence control bar to stop

engine.

- Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle°

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp-

tying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

o Self-propelling is controlled by holding the

operator presence control bar down to the

handle and pushing the drive control lever

forward until it clicks; then release the drive

control lever.

Forward motion will stop when the operator

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°

• To keep drive control engaged when turning

comers, push down on handle and lift front

wheels off ground while tuming lawn

mower. Operator presence

control bar "\.

Drive control

To engage disengaged

drive control

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the

engine.

o Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to

the full line on the dipstick.

• Use 20 ozso of oil, For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities 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, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

° Reinstall engine oi! cap and tighten.

o Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need to

change the oi! mere often under dusty, dirty

conditions.

GAS

° Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 clays to assure fuel freshness_

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperaturesbelow 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help insure

good cold weather starting

WARNING: Experience 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.

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

o To start a cold 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,

. Move engine speed control lever to fast

position._

° 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 wannet weather

over priming may cause flooding and engine

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

minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

Engine oil cap w!

Gasoline filler cap 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.

• For extremely heaw 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

discharge of grass.

• For better grass bagging and most cutting

conditions, the engine speed should be set

in the fast position

o 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 dght

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings c)nthe next pass.

o Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

hefp 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,

d}'it )

;,UI

Max. 1/3

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest 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

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 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 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 by overlapping

previously cut path and mow slowly.

• 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 matting and graining of the

lawn.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners I

C[ea_Vlnspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped)

Clean Lawn Mower _ .

Clean Under Drive Cover

(P0wer-Propefled Mowers)

Check drive be[VpuIleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers )

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers) i ,,,,J_,_,,,,,,,,_,,

Check Engine Oil Levei

Change Engine Oil ....................

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Clean or ,Replace Spark Piug

V'._.........

v' 1

v" ]

._ul ,, , , J

Ev"

G .....

,E _Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2 {

I - Chef, go more often when operating under a heavy' _oad or in higt'_an_bient temperatures

2 - Service more often when operating in ditly or dusty concNJons

3-Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season

SERVICE DATES

--t

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

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 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 air-fuel mixture and helps your

engine run better and last longer,

e Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil level.

oCheck for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART")_

LUBRICATION CHART

i ........ i '

(_ Engine oil

tL i

(_ Rear door

hinge

(_ Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_ Spay tubricante

(_) Refer to CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"

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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