Craftsman EZ3 917.37755A Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

6.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DRSCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN _OWER

Model No.

917°37755A

oSafety

o Assembly

o Operation

Maintenance

o EspaSoi

o Repair Parts

CAUTUON:

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 13

Assen'lbly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR VCARRANTY 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 wilt 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, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negUgence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to rnaintain 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/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

o 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.

.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,

° Use mower' only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manual.

o 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:

o 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.

o Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower_

o Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

o 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

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine°

Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower..Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

o Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcut.Donotletother

interestsdistractyou

o Donotmowwetorslipper,!grass..Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower_Always

besureofyourfooting-keepafirmhold

onthehandlesandwalk.

• Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunder

rotatingparts.Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes°

o Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou

leaveorarenotusingyourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks,roads,

andanygravel-coveredareas,.

o Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtoward

bystandersnorallowanyonenearthe

mowerwhileyouareoperatingit.

o Beforecleaning,inspecting,orrepairing

yourmower,stoptheengineandmake

absolutelysurethebladeandallmoving

partshavestopped.Thendisconnectthe

sparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

o Donotcontinuetorunyourmowerifyou

hitaforeignobject..Followtheprocedure

outlinedabove,thenrepairanydamage

beforerestartingandoperatingyour

mower.

o Donotchangethegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine..Enginedamageor

personalinjurymayresult,

• Donotoperateyourmowerifitvibrates

abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan

indicationofdamage;stoptheengine,

safelycheckforthecauseofvibration

andrepairasrequired.

o Donotruntheengineindoors.Exhaust

fumesaredangerous.

o Nevercutgrassbypullingthemower

towardsyou.Mowacrossthefaceof

slopes,neverupanddownoryoumight

loseyourfooting,Donotmowexces-

sivelysteepslopes.Usecautionwhen

operatingthemoweronuneventerrain

orwhen:changingdirections-maintain

goodfooting.

o Neveroperateyourmowerwithout

properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetydevicesinplace.

MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE:

o Checkthebladeandtheenginemount-

ingboltsoftentobesuretheyare

tightenedproperly..

o Checkallbolts,nutsandscrewsat

frequentintervalsforpropertightnessto

besuremowerisinsafeworking

condition,.

o Keepallsafetydevicesinplaceand

working°

o Toreducefirehazard,keeptheengine

freeofgrass,leavesorexcessivegrease

andoil.

o Checkgrasscatcheroftenfordeteriora-

tionandwearandreplacewornbags..

Useonlyreplacementbagsthatare

recommendedbyandcomplywith

specificationsofthemanufacturerofyour

mower.

o Alwayskeepasharpbladeon your

mower,

° Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringinany

enclosure.

° Neverstoremowerwithfuelinthetank

insideabuildingwherefumesmayreach

anopenflameoranignitionsourcesuch

asahotwaterheater,Spaceheater,

clothesdryer,etc.,

CAUTION:Alwaysdisconnectsparkplug

wireandplacewirewhereitcannotcontact

sparkpluginordertopreventaccidental

startingwhensettingup,transporting,

adjustingormakingrepairs.

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_MostSearsstorescanalsoorder'

repairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Someofthese

accessoriesmaynotapplytoyourlawnmower:

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 AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

i ill .,.iii i ,.,., i,,.,,.,.,i

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

erltirety 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_ A!l 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 RF,_iVIOVEELAWN MOWF,R FROM

CARTON

oRemove loose parts included with mower,

o 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 lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWF,R

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTAWi': Unfold handles carefullyso as

not to pinch or damage controlcables

°Raise handles untillower handle section

locksinto place in mowing position.

° Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle se_on 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:Forshippingpurposes,therear

wheelsonyourlawnmowerarenotadjusted

tothesamepositionasthefrontwheels.

Beforeoperatingmoweradjustallwheelsto

thesamecuttingheightposition.

Operator presence control bar

Lift

Lower handle

Mowing position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your Iawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher, lb convert to bagging or

discharging:

o Open rear door and remove mulcher plugo

Store mu!cber P!Ugin 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.

Mucher 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.

KNOWYOURLAWN 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 adjustCnents_ Save this manual for future

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

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

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

Starter handle Drive control lever

Grass catcher Handle knob

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Mulcher plug

Gasoline filler cap

Housing

Drive cover

Primer 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 U.S, Consumer Product Safety Comrnis-

sio!!: The blade,!urns when the engine is running: ......................................... ................

Operator presence control bar - most

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-propefled forward motion of lawn

mower-

Mulcher plug - must be removed to

convert to bagging or discharging opera-

tion.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mutcher 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 propped6pen

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance_ Speed is 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

o Your fawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start

an d operate the lawn mower.,

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

o Raise wheels for tow 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-

ments. 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

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

" Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

while operating lawn mower°

o Lift the rear door on the mower housing

and place the grass catcher frame onto

the formed tabs on the rear door hinge

brackeb! -., .....

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

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

o To remove grass catcher, release

operator presence control bar to stop

engine,

o 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,,

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Lever

DRIVE CONTROL

o Self-propelling is controlled by holding the

operator' presence control bar down to the

handle and pushingthe drive control lever

forward until itclicks; then release the drive

control lever_

o Forward motion will stop when the operator

presence control bar is released. To stop

forward motion without stopping engine,

release the operator presence controi bar

slightly until the drive control disengages.

Hold operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propelling..

o To keep drk,e control engaged when tuming

comers, push down on handle and lift front

wheels off ground while turning lawn

mower. Operator presence

control bar

Drive Drive

control control

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

fillis 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

touse, see "ENGINE_' inCustomer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

o Pour oil slowly. Do not over' fill.

= Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. FilI to full line on dipstick,

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time,

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

o 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,

GAS

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unteaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities thatcan be used

within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

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

clean winter grade gasofine to help insure

good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol

or methano0 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 additiona_ information,

Never use engine or carburetor' cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur:

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filter

neck, Do not overfill° V'_peoff 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 t_ng to start, Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

a few minutes_

o Move engine speed control lever to fast

pos_on.

o Hold operator presence cont.rol bar'down to

the handle and pult starter handle quickJy.

Do not allow starter 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 floodin.g 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

° 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 overloadingthe engine and

!eaving 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

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, heaw/grass, clumps of cut grass

may not enter the grass catchen 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 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 ofengine 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

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 wil! 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 dded and the newly cut

area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

o For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one4hird of the grass blades.

If the lawn is overgrown 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 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.,

o Change your cutting pattem 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.

AS YOU COMPLETE /__,___'_._L_-_I=I_\fI_ n ....

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped} _'

Mcie_ Lawn Mower

Clean Under Ddve Cover

i (Power*Propelled Mowers) _#'

i_hec_d,ve beiiiPuueys ...................................

E i (Power-Propelled M0_e_)

RcheC_sha_erJReplace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean BatterytRecharge

(Electric Start Mowe P) ..............................................

F_ Check Engine Oil Level _'

,N chang_EngineO_r ...................

GClean Air Filter _ ,

| inspect Muffler

N i Clean or Rep!a,ce SparkP,!ug...........

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

_'_

V' _'_

1-Change more often when operatir_guttde_ a hoavy toad or in high ambior_ttemperatu_'es.

2-Service more often when operating in dirtyor dusty conditions,.

3-Replace blades more o_tenwhen mowing it=sandysoil

4-Charge 48 hoers at end of season

GENERAL RECOtViiVtEENDATIONS

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

rnanual.

Some adjustments wilt need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your uniL

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each seasom '

o 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 Ionger_

°Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level_

o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Engine oil

(_) Handle/bracket

mounting pin

(_ Rear door

hinge

(_ Spay lub=icante

(_) 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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