Craftsman EZ3 917.377530 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377530

• Safety

- Assembly

• Operation

. Maintenance

• EspaSol

-Repair Parts

€

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 35

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:

• 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, ROEBUCK AND 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-

erly. 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, especially small children and

pets.

e Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manu-

al.

• Do not operate mower ff 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 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.

• 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.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestarting

theengine.

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengine is

running.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

iight.

_ERATION:

Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

:)ther 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 dis-

;harge opening at all times.

_lways stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

3efore crossing driveways, walks, roads,

_nd any gravel--covered areas.

Never direct discharge of material toward

3ystanders nor allow anyone near the

,'nower while you are operating it.

Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

/our mower, stop the engine and make

_bsolutely sure the blade and all moving

:)arts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from

:he spark plug to prevent accidental

_tarting.

3o not continue to run your mower if you

lit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

3utlined above, then repair any damage

3efore restarting and operating you

-nower.

3o not change the governor settings or

3verspeed the engine. Engine damage

)r personal injury may result.

3o not operate your mower if it vibrates

_bnormatly. Excessive vibration is an in-

Jication of damage; stop the engine,

afely check for the cause of vibration

_nd repair as required.

3o 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 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.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at fre-

quent 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 rec-

ommended by and comply with specifi-

cations 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.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it can-

qot 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

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso

orderrepakpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Some

oftheseaccessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR FILTERS

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. 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 assem-

ble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

Remove loose parts includedwith 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.

= 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 intoplace in mowing position.

oRemove 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

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

Oppper

Lift up

P" position

Lower 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 mulcher plug in a safe place.

,You can now install catcher or optional

clippingdeflector.

• To return to mulching operation, install

muIcher plug intodischarge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated prop-

erly.

Mulcher plu_

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without mulcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to op-

erate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 refer-

ence.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable Operator presence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle

Grass catcher,

Mulcher plug

Handle knob

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Housing

Drive cover

Gasoline cap

Wheel adjuster

(oneach 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 Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar -must be Starter handle -used for starting the on-

held down to the handle to start the engine, gine.

Release to stop the engine. Drive control lever +used to engage

Primer +pumps additional fuel from the car- power-propelled forward motion of lawn

buretor to the cylinder for use when starting mower.

a cold engine,

The operation of any lawn mower can

result in foreign objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye dam-

age. 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 the spectacles or standard safety

glasses.

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

31ipping deflector or grasscatcher in

_lace. Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed

3r propped open.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

_.djustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

_n engine control to be installed on this

Fawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not un-

der any circumstances attempt to de-

Ieat the function of the operator control.

The blade turns when the engine is run-

ning.

0 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.

[0 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

'Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut.

0Adjust 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

Nhen plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

_,lso, 9-position adjusters (if so

_quipped) allow lever to be positioned

3etween the plate tabs.

Plate Tab

Lowe

,_ver

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

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

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 clipping deflector or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

Rear door

Formed

tabs

the rear door removed or propped

open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

* To remove grass catcher, release opera-

tor presence control bar to stop engine.

* Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

, Do not drag the bag when emptying; it

will cause unnecessary wear.

_RIVECONTROL

Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrivecon-

trolleverforwarduntilitclicks;then

releasethelever.

Forwardmotionwillstopwhentheoper-

atorpresencecontrolbarisreleased.

Tostopforwardmotionwithoutstopping

engine,releasetheoperatorpresence

controlbarslightlyuntilthedrivecontrol

disengages.Holdoperatorpresence

controlbardowntohandletocontinue

mowingwithoutself-propelling.

Tokeepdrivecontrolengagedwhen

turningcorners,pushdownonhandle

andliftfrontwheelsoffgroundwhile

turninglawnmower.

Operatorpresencecontrolbar

•/", Drive

k_\ .._\ _ \ \ _ control

To engage drive Drive control

control desengaged

3EFORE STARTING ENGINE

)IL

_'ourlawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

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 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 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 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.

ADD GASOLINE

- Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that car'_be

used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean win-

ter grade gasoline to help insure good cold

weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alco -_

ho! 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 dam-

age 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.

Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap

TO START ENGINE

=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.

• 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 pres-

ence 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.

Ifyou do flood engine, wait a few min-

utes before attempting to start and do

not repeat priming steps.

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 clumps 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 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.

oIf 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 wil! 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.

Max 1/3

MULCHING MOWING TiPS

iMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES 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

wilt 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 in-

terferes 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. Ifthe lawn isovergrown itwill 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 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.

.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 grain-

ing of the lawn.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped)

Clean Lawn Mower

O I Clean Under Drive Cover

_V (Power-Propelled Mowers)

E JCheck drive belt/pulleys

I (Power-Propelled Mowers)

RFCheck/SharpeniReplac e Blade i

Lubrication Chart

JClean Battery/Recharge

Electric Start Mowers

E JCheckEngine Oil Level

NIChang e Engine Oil

Gclean Air Filter .......

Inspect Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace ,A!,!Filter Paper Cartridge

v' v'

!,,"

v'3

,,, ,,,

i,,' v'.

v'2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,

ySERVICE DATES

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 man-

ual.

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.

-Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

C) Wheel

adjuster

Engin

oil

(_D mount- (_) Rear door

ing pin hinge

(_ Spray lubricant

®.Refer to .CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oi! or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will at-

tract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the serf lubricating bearings. Ifyou feet they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite _e lubricant sparingly.

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