Craftsman EZ3 917.377531 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377531

• Safety

•Assembly

Operation

• Maintenance

, Espafioi

, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan 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

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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;

o Read this operatdr'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.

o 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 man-

ual,

,, 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 recommeoded by the manufac-

turer_Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

o 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 san-

dals, Wear only solid shoes with good

traction when mowing,

o Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

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 adjustmenis

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial

lighL

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 dis-

charge opening at all time&

o 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 Qperat=ng

Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped_ ]hen disconnect

the spark plug wire and keep it away

from the spark plug to prevent acciden-

tal starting.

o Do not continue to run your mower if

you hit a foreign object° Follow the pro-

cedure 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,

• 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.

oDo not run the engine indoors, Exhaust

fumes are dangerou&

• 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 slope& Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions --

maintain good footing

• Never operate your mower without prop-

er guards, plates, grass catcher or other

safety devices in place_

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

o 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 fie-

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

o Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacemeqt 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 ignilion

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.

These accessories were available 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 lawn 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

MUFFLERS

BELTS I

BLADES

MULOHER KITS

""_-i t GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

_( SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER .....

GAS CANS

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS

SPARK PLUGS

/WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructibns 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

parls 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

tightnes&

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with mower.

• Cut down two end comets 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 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

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 positlon as the

front wheels. Before operating 'mower

adjust all wheels to the same cutting

height position.

Operator presence control bar

Uppi

Lift up

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was sl_ipped ready to be

used as a mulcher To convert to bagging

or discharging:

oOpen rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place,

o You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector,

o To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sure all tabs are seated prop°

erly.

Lower handle Mulcher pluc

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,

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

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 refer-

ence. i

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

uct. Learn and understand there meaning.

_AUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL Oil. DANGER, NEEP HA

OFtWANNING ON OFF ANO FEETAWA

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Engine zone control cable

bar

Drive contrei lever

Starter handle

Grass

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Housing

Gasoline cal

Primt Wheel adi'uster

(on each wheel)

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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-

,s!on. The blade turns when the engine is running. ........

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

held down to the handle to start the engine, gine

Release to step the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the car-

buretor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Drive control lever - used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert

to bagging or discharging operation.

'Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultin severeeyedam-

age. Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye

shieldswhileoperatingyourlawnmower

orperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

Werecommendawidevisionsafetymask

overthespectaclesorstandardsafety

glasses.

HOW TO USEYOUR 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 was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

Plate Tab

Lower Wheel.s for High Cut /

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

brackeL

o 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

CAUTION: Federal regulations require open.

an engine control to be installed on this Hinge

lawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not un-

der any circumstances attempt t_ de-

feat the function of the operator control.

The blade turns when the engine is run-

ning.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which Formed

requires the operator to be positioned tabs

behind the lawn mower handle to start

and operate the lawn mower,

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut.

o Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

°To change cutting height, squeeze

adjuster lever towardwheel° 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.

Rear door

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

oTo remove grass catcher, release opera-

tor presence control bar to stop engine.

o Lift up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

•Do not drag the bag when emptying; it

will cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

o Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleand_ipushingthedrivecon-

trol leverforwarduntilit clicks;then

releasethelever°

• Forwardmotionwill stopwhenthe oper-

ator 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 corners, push down' on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar Drive

"_ trol

To engage drive Drive control

Control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn 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.

oUse 20 oz& of oil. For type and grade of

oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill

•Check oil level before each use. Add oi! if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

o 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 can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

hess,

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-

hol 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 permadent 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 oll 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 step& In

warmer weather over prim!rig may

cause flooding and engine will not start.

If you do flood engine, wait a few min-

utes before attempting to start and do

not repeat priming steps.

MOWING TIPS

oUnder 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 gras&

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.

• 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 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance sec-

tion 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

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

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet

Wet grass tends to form clumps and in.

tefferes 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 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 helLbprevent matting and grain-

ing of the lawn.

MA,NTENANCESCHEDULE

FJLLINDATES _._j _/_'_0_._<:_

AS YOU COMPLETE ./___:k_

REGU S WCE /

Check for Loose Fasteners f/ J_

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

:IfEquipped) , _ _/' _'

M Clean Lawn Mower ___, _/' f/

O Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-Pr oiled Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

Power-PropeUedMowers) 6/

iChecldSharperu'ReplaceBlade _4 3

Lubrication Chad 6/ $,/

Clean Battery/Recharcje

Electric Start Mowers I ...... _,/ V't4

ECheck Engine Oil Level

N ChaneqeE_ _"1,2

G! clean Air Filter .............

J ! Inspect Muffler 6/

N clean or Replace Spark Plug _'

Replace Atr Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2

_"ZS ERVICE DATES ......

• Change more ellen w'hd_ eperallng under aheavy load orIn high arnbiDnl Iornporaluros

a-, Service more ellen when operattn a In dirty ot dusty conditions

3 _Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy ,_oll

4 - Charg8 48 hours al end of sea,on

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence, "fb 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.

o Check for loose fastener&

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "L.UBRICA-

TION CHAR]").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Handle (_ Rear door

ing pin hinge

Spray lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "Engine" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt at-

tract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self lubricating bearing& If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly,

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