Craftsman EZ3 917.377540 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377540

Safety

- Assembly

Operation

,, rVlaintenance

. Espar3ol

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 !4

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 35

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

L,IMITED 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.

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 tile United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whicll

van,, 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

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.

oKeep 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 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 only solid shoes wilh 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

hoLAltowtheenginetocoolforseveral

mlnutesbeforefillingthegastank,Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine,

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light,

OPERATION:

o Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcuLDonotletother

interestsdistractyou.

• Donotmowwetorslipperygrass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

besureofyourfooting-- keepafirm

holdonthehandlesandwalk.

o Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunder

rotatingparts..Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes.

•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 iL

,, Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and atl moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from lhe

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 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 -- mainlain

good footing_

° Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in ptace_

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

o 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

o 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 fuet in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignition source suctl

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_

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthisfawn mower was produced. "[hey 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

MULCHER KITS

,_ GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDEDISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS

! ,,, ,,,,,........ • ................................. ,,,,, SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and thismanual 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

fawn 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.

•Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down fiat.

,, Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle,

• Roll lawnmower 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 hand]e

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" inthe Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear

wheels on your lawn mower _re not

adjusted to the same position as the front

wheels. Before operating mower adjust

all wheels to the same cutting height

position,

Operalor I:

Uppper handle _.

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulchero To convert to bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mutcher 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. Be sure all tabs are seated

propedy_

Mulcher 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.

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

loc_tionofvadouscontrolsandadlustments,Savethismanualforfuturereference, ____,,,

symbo_ may appear on your lawn mower or in l_er-aturesupplied with the product, Learnand understand

there meaning.

CAU'HON ENGINE ENGINe: FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL O{L DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable

"_'x Opera!or presence control bar

Drive control lever

Srarter handle

Grass catcher

Hand{e knob

Mulcher plug Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

Drive cover

Engine oil

cap wl

dipstick

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

turns when the engine is running,

Operator presence control bar- must be Drive control lever 'usecJ[o engage power_

held down to the handle to start the engine, propelled lorward motion of lawn mower.

Release to stop the engine. Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the bagging or discharging operation,

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine,

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor

repairs Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

HOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

CAUTION;Donotrunyourlawnmower

withoutmutcherplateinplaceanddoor

closedorwithoutanapprovedclipping

deflectororgrasscatcherinplace.Never

attempttooperatethelawnmowerwith

thereardoorremovedorproppedopen.

ENGINESPEED

Theenginespeedwassetattile factor.i

foroptimumperformance°Speedis not

adjustable.

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 engine is running,

oYour 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°

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheets

for high cuL

o Adjust cutting height to suit your require.,

ments. Medium position is best for most

lawns.

o To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move ,wheel up or

down to suit your requiremer_ts, Be sure ail

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.

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

Lever

Close the flip lid Flip lid must be dosed

while operating lawn mower.

Uft 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

Iowered 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.

Hinge

bracket

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.

° Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will

cause unnecessary wear

DRIVECONTROL

. Self.-propeilingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

controlleverforwarduntilitclicks;then

releasethelever°

° Forwardmotionwillstopwhenthe

operatorpresencecontrolbaris

released,Tostopforwardmotion

withoutstoppingengine,releasethe

operatorpresencecontrolbarslightly

untilthedrivecontroldisengages.Hold

operatorpresencecontrolbardownto

handletocontinuemowingwithoutself-

propelling.

• Tokeepdrivecontrolengagedwhen

turningcorners,pushdownonhandle

andliftfrontwheelsoffgroundwhile

turninglawnmower,

Operatorpresencecontrolbar

\_ \ /",,. Drive

To engage drive Drive contro!

control desengaged

BEFORE STAR'lr]NG 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.

• Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortype and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section ot this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

,, Check oil level before each use,. Add oil if

needed Fillto full lineon 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 can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness,

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 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

ran 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.

Engine oil cap w/ Gasoline filler cap

TO START ENGINE

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

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 quickty_

Do not allow slarter 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, In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not st_.rt, if you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes before

attempting to start and do not repeat

priming steps°

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, such as very tail

glass, 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.

oFor extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn

mower housing one (1) whee! adjuster

setting higher than the front for better

discharge 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_

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

side of arear discharge lawn mowerl mow

in a clockwise direction with a small overlap

to collect the clippings on lhe next pass.,

•Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff, "]"hiswilt

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..

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES Section ofthis manual

• The special mulching blade will recur the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fail 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 wilf provide the

best recutling action of the blades,

° Avoid cutting your fawn when it iswet. Wet

grass tends to form Clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the eady afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

SUR.

°For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one4hird of the grass blades,

tf 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 dumps of mulched -'

grass. For exlremely 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_ Max !/3

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Check forLoose Fasteners Iv' ) i ¢I t. ..................... . ,, ' ,,,,,I i ' '

Clean!Inspect Grass Catcher

(!f Equipped)

M CleanLawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelldd Mowers)

Check drive belVpulieys

E (Power-Prope!led Mowers)

RChecitJSharpenlRepIaceB)ade

Lubrication Chart

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V # = i, v'

Clean Battery/Recharge ................................ __

(Electric Start Mowers) _ 6,/'4

E Check Engine O!! Level _ ...........................

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GCtear_,Air Filler ................... _ .......,t ........

IInspect Mulller V' .

N€)_ or ReplaceSparkPlug I_ ................

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t ,, C;)_enga more often when eperafing under aheavy le_d or it) high ambfen_ tomperalures

2-Service mere often when operating indirbt or dus_ c_dillons

3 ,, POp,lee b_ades more often when mew_ng in sandy sou

4., Ohezge 48 hours at arld of season,,

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, ope[ator must

maintain mower as instructed in this

manual

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your uniL

A!l adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section o_ 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 air4uel mixture and helps your

engine ran better and last longer,

° Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit we)I lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART"),

LUBRICATION CHART

adjuster (_) Engine

oil

Brake

spring

bracket

"" (_ Rear door

1_ Handle bracke_ hinge

mounting pin

(_ Spraylubricant

(_) Referto CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

"ENGINE" section.,

1MPORrANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings, Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the tife of the self

lubricating bearings, If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a d)y, powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly,

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