Craftsman EZ3 917.377562 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

(:RAFTSMAN+

6.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377562

°Safety

° Assembly

oOperation

o Maintenance

o 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 t4

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting t6

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 wil! repatr 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

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower,

• 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

pels.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as descnbed 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-

lurer. 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 iniuryo

• Always wear safety glasses or eye

shietds when starling and while using

your mower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traclion

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.Ctean

off any spilled gasoline before stading the

engine.

° Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

lighL

OPERATION:

° Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area befng 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 matedal toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

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

o Do net 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 govemor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnorma!ly. 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_

sivety 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

tighlened 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 detedora-

lion 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

mower.

oAllow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

o Never store mower with fuel in lhe 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, elc.

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.

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 mowe_:.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

......................................... ....... , ,,,, _,

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ,MULCHER KITS ....................... STABILIZER

GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS _"

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

...... MUFFLERS A!RFILTERS ...............SPARKPLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS *WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instruc_ns 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 factorywith

the exception of those parts left unassembled

for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc°, necessary to cemptete the

assembly have been placed in the parts bag:

To ensure safe and proper operation of your

fawn mower, all paris and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely_ Use the

correct toolsas necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove Ioose parts included with mower.

•Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panet down fiat.

•Remove at_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

hand{e section into place on lower handte

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 A_ustment

section of this manual.

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

pos_ono

Operalor presence contrel bar

Uppper handle

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lowerhandle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Yourlawnmower was shippedreadyto be

used asa mutcher. Toconverttobaggingor

discharging:

°Open reardoor and removemulcherplug,,

Store mulcherplug in a safeplace.

• Youcannow installcatcheror optional

dipping deflector,

, To retumto mulchingoperation,install

mulcherplug into discharge opening of

mower. Be sureall tabs areseated

properly.

/.1

Mutcher plug __

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

wi_out mufcher plug in place or approved

dipping deflector or grass catcher in

place. Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustralions with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself

with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future

reference,

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

Loam and understand their meaning,

ORWAF_lf_l t3N O_F AN_ FE_ AWAY

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Engine zone control cable presence control bar

Drive control lever

Srarler handle

Grass catcher

Handle knob

Muleher plug Gasoline cap

Housing

Drive cover

Engine oi!cap wtdipstick

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY'REQUiREMENTS ................. ......... '.........

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform tothe safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute and thetJ.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar- m,;"st''_""".....

held down to the handte tostart the engine,

Release to stop the engine_

Primer - pumps additional fuelfrom the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Starter handle -used for starting the engine,

Drive control lever- used toengage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation..

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultin severe eye

damage. 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 clipping

deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped epen_

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

funclJon of the operator control. The blade

tums when the engine is nmning.

,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,

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.

Piate Tab

Lower Wheets for High Cut

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

oClose the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed

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 brackeL

•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.

Hinge

bracket Rear door

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine,

,Uft up rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

oDo not drag the bag when emptying; it will

cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

° Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

controlleverforwarduntilitclicks;then

releasethelever_

• Forwardmotionwillstopwhenthe

operatorpresencecontrolbaris

released,Tostopforwardmotion

withoutstoppingengine, 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 comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar

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 widipstiok and fil! to

the full line on the dipstick.

,, Use 20 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

sec_Jonof this manual.

° Pour of!slowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed, Fill to ful! 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 GASOUNE

,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

oc'u_qe. 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

run until the fuet lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See

Storage lnstrl._clJonsfor additional infon'nation°

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

dipstick

TO START ENGINE

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

times before tryingto start. Use a firm push.

This step isnot usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

afew 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 presence

control bar.

NOTE:Incoolerweatheritmaybe

necessarytorepeatprimingsteps.In

wanTlerweatheroverpdmingmaycause

floodingandenginewillnotstart.Ifyou

dofloodengine,waitafewminutesbefore

attemptingtostartanddonotrepeat

primingsteps.

MOWING TIPS

• Under cedain conditions, such as very tall

grass, itmay be necessary to raisethe

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

discharge of grass,

• When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass

may not enter thegrass catcher° Reduce

ground speed (j:_Jshingspeed) and/or run

the lawn mower over the area a second

time,

°ff atrailof grass clippings is left on _e dght

side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow

ina clockwise direction with a small ovedap

to collect the clippings on thenext pass.

- Keep top of engine around starter clear and

clean of grass clippings and chaff. This w_ll

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 lessgrass. 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 Maintenance section

o! 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 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 itis wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the eady affemoon_ 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 conditions

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to comp{etely 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.

......... .......... "

Check for Loose Fasteners _ !CleerJInspect Gr_l.ssCalchar

{itE,:lut_d! J!___.l/__.] _ ......

Clean Under Onve Cover

(Power-Propel_d Mowers) ____

Check drive belt/pulleys

ChecldSharperdReplace Blade ,_ .........

Lubdcatlon Chart _/ f/

F'Claan Battery/Recharge _"_ _

(Eiecl_ StartMowers) ..... J V'4

E!Ched_ Er_tne Oil Level !,/ .... ........

N ,_ 0tl __,!!__t.,L __

GcleanAir._ _tter . _ I

I Inspect Muffler _ _ _ , , __

N,c!_an,,erReplace Spark P!ug .............. D/

EReplace Air Filler Paper Cartridge V'2

1 ° Chin,_ mats ottol't wf,,en _:_Qling U_r i hoa'-,'y load or tn high _mb_er_l lertay_,_'_,s,

2° Setv{ce morl often wh0n 0pe_atJn,g _n d_'y or d_f cond_ons

3o Replace b_ad_s m_e o{to_ wh_ m_g in sandy li_l

4°Ch_trge 48 hou_ e! er_d ol se_lon

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

lull value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments 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. Ahew 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 eli level

•Check for loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well I_bt_cated (See "LUBRICA-

T!ON CHART'),

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adjuster

Ii f ' "I i

..... .,'PF 0

.... .2,;

i _ 14; I

\ i'-{l _:L,._. !i )

7 l _,--

j--

(_ Handle bracket " (_)Rear door

mounting pin hinge

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) Referto Maintenance 'ENGINE" section

oil

IMPORTANT: Do not oi! or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shoden the life of the self

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

otypelubricanl sparingly_

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