Craftsman EZ3 917.377291 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377291

- Safety

• Assembly

o Operation

,, Maintenance

,Espa5oi

Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

For answers to your

questions about this product:

Call 7 am-,-7 pm, Mon--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 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting t6

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.

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:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, b}ade 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/8!7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

propedyo 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 aH

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 g_asses 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 fuei tank before starting engine_

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engineisrunningorwhentile engineis

hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine.

, Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodo this while the engine is

running.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

oKeep 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 tile

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.

•De not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and pperating you

mower.

• Do. not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine_ Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

oDo 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 mn 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 fooling. 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 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

mowen

• 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, spac e heater,

clothes dryer, etc,

CAUTION: Always disconnecl_ spark plug

wire and plac ewire where it cannot contaci

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or malting 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailable when this lawn mower was produced. 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 fawn mower: Some of these accessories may

not apply to your lawn mower:

,LAWN MOWER PE,RFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

mSTASIJZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS ,[ BLADES

............A!R,,FILTERS

BLADE AOAP,'T',ERs ,

SPARK PLUGS

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.

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, bolts, etc,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. Tb 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

ORemove loose parts included with mower,

Cut down two end cornei's 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.

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.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle 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 comfort° Refer

to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and

Adjustment section o[ this manual,

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle

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 muicher 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.

Mulchar plug L_"_

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.

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

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 wilh the location

of various co_t_'ols and a.djustments, save this manual for future reference,

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

producL Learn and understand their meaning.,

CAUTtON ENGINE 8NG_NE t:AST SLOW CHOKE

OR WARNING ON OFF FUEL OIL 0ANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cabl_ Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle ._

Grass

Engine oil cap

witl_ dipstick

Ddve cover

Mulcher plug

Gasoline filler cap

Engine speed control Primer

,,11 ¸ i i

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

Lawn mower housing

tums 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

calburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Sarter 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.

Mutcher Plug - located at the discharge

opentng must be removed when convert-

ing to bagging or discharging operation.

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

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin

foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan

resultinsevereeye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your lawn mower or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs We recommend a wide

vision safety mask ever the spectacles er

standard safety glasses_

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

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 tor light

cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require an

engine control to be installed en 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 tums when the engine is

running..

= Your lawn mower is equipped with an

Ol_erator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower..

Engine speed control lever

Primer

TO 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 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 P_

Raise Wheels ._-_.._ _ Lever

forLowCu,

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

o Close the flip lid, Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower.

• Lift the rear door en the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the

formed tabs en the rear door hinge bracket.

• The grass catcher is secured to the lav_n

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

Hinge

bracket Grass catcher

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 emptying;

it will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVE CONTROL

• 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. Te stop

forward motion without stepping 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

corners, push down on handle and lift front

wheels off ground while turning lawn

mower.

Operatorpresence Drive

controlbar"___._.4_:_,\_,...-. #ontrol

\% " \% Drivecontrol

.. =o olsengagea

anve centre

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in tile

engine°

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean,

, Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to

the fuli line on the dipstick,.

" Use 27 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

°Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill.

. 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 timer

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

Change the oil after every 25 llours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more o_ten under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline w_h a minimum of 87

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 fuels (called gasoholor using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage

the fue! system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Diain the fuel tank, start {he engine

and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are

empty° Use flesh fuel next season. See

Storage Instruclions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in fuel tank or permanent damage

may occur.

TO START ENGINE

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

times before trying to start. Use a fin-n push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starling an engine which has already run for

a few minutes.

° Push engine speed control lever to fast

position.

• Hold operator presence contro_ bar down to

the handle and pu{l 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 neces-

sary to repeat priming steps, In warmer

weather' over priming may cause flooding and

engine wilt not start. If you do flood engine,

wait a few minutes before attempting to start

and do not repeat priming steps.

Gasoline Engine oil cap

_ler cap w/dipstick

MOWING TIPS

• 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 dumps of grass clippings.

, 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

discharge of grass,

, For better grass bagging and most cutting

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,

• If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on the next pass.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will

help engine air flow and extend engine tife:

oPores in cloth grass catchers can become

filled with dirt and dust wih use and

catchers will collect less grass_ To prevent

this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and let dry before using.

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

CUS'fOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of

this manual

•'The special mulching blade will recur 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 wii!

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 d_rect 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, 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 matting and graining of the

lawn. MAX 1/3

,, i _ V#

Replace A_rFiller Paper Cadridge _ 2

1,. Chango mot0 orion when opo_flng u_dot _hoary load ot in Mgh _mb_on_ lampen!lures

2.', 8ew_e more ofl_n when opos_l]ng _n <_t,dyo_ dully conditions

3. R_p!_rco blades more o_t_n when mowing in _._r,dy _o1{

4 - Charge 48 hoursa_end of _e_sor_

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this Iawn 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 a_ustments will need to be made

periodically to propedy maintain your uniL

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once ayear, replace the spark plug, replace

air filter element and check blade for wear, A

new spark plug and clean/new air _ter

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 teveL

• Check for loose fasteners°

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LIJBRICATION

CHART"),

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjusters...

(T_ Rear

door (_ Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

!_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

i_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL REFER'irO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SEC'I'ION.

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 feet they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

Engine oil

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