Craftsman EZ3 917.377580 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's ManualI:l#°

6.75 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377580

•Safety

o Assembly

= Operation

=Maintenance

•Espafiol

°Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 33

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, ROEBUCKAND 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.

oDo 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.

°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 tums 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 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.Allowtheengineto coolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offany spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine°

° Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyour mower.Never

attemptto do thiswhilethe engineis

running.

° Mowonlyin daylightorgoodartificial

light.

OPERATION:

°Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being 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.

o Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

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 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.

= 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 govemor 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 -- 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

tightened 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 oilo

= 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

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 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced_Theyarealsoavailable

atmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalsoorderrepairpartsfor

you,whenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourlawnmower.Someoftheseaccessoriesmay

notapplytoyourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

........ ,, ,,,,,,,q

_GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

' SiDE DISCHARGE

iLAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

iJlll ,J,ii

........... MUFFLER,S,

BLADES

AIR FILTERS

BELTS

iiii ,,11 BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

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STABILIZER

GAS CANS

HHHHH IH II I IHH

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury.

Your unit is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of the

operator presence controls under any

circumstances.

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 as-

semble 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 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 barto upper handle.

° Roll lawn mower out of carton and

checkcarton thoroughly for addit!onal

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

handles and tighten both handle knobs.

=Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper

handle°

o Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer

to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and

Adjustment section of this manual,

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handle

Lift up

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as amulcher. 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

clipping deflector.

°To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower, __._

Mulcher plug

CAUTION: Do net run your lawn mower

without rnulcher 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.

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location

of variqu$ controls and adjustments, Save_this manua! forfuture reference,

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

OR WARNING ON OFF

Engine zone control

FUEL OtL DANGER, KEEPHANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

control lever

Starter handle \...,

andle knob

Grass

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Drive cover

Mulcher plug

Gasoline filler cap

Pdmer Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(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 Commission. The blade

tums when the enqine is runninq ........

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be

held down tothe 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.

Sarter Handle - used for starting the engine.

Drive Control Lever--,- used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of lawn

mower,

Mulcher Plug - located at the discharge

opening must be removed when convert-

ing to bagging or discharging operation,

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin

foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan

resultinsevereeyedamage,Alwayswear

safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating

yourlawnmowerorperforminganyadjust-

mentsorrepairs,We recommendawide

visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequire

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

tums when the engine is running.

° 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,

Lower Wheels for High Cut P_

Raise Wheels _ Lever

for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

. Close the flip lid. Fliplid 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 dipping deflector or approved grass

catcher in place, Never attempt to operate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

_- door

Hinge

bracket Grass catcher

fram_

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.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwilt cause unnecessary wear,

DRWE CONTROL

•Self-propelling is controlled by holding the

operator presence control bar down to the

handle and pushing the drive control lever

forward until it clicks; then release the lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the operator

presence control bar is released, To stop

forward motion without stopping engine,

release the operator presence control bar

slightly until the drivecontrol 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 tuminglawn

mower.

Operator presence Drive

control bar x_ ,, \ .<, _contro!

____Drive control

To engage ,_x disengaged

drive control

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 oilcap w/dipstick and fill to

the full line on the dipstick_

•Use 27 ozsoof oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fillo

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

o "1"oread proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

oChange 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

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane° Do not mix oilwith gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fue! freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

usingethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separationand

formation of acids during storage.Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems,the fuel systemshould be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine

and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty.Use freshfuel next season.

See Storage instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner productsin fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

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

times before trying to start. Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starling 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 presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather itmay be necessary

to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather

over priming may cause flooding and engine

will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few

minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWING TiPS Engine oil cap

Gasoline w/dipstick

filler cap

° 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

discharge of grass.

• For better grass bagging and most cutting

conditions, the engine speed should be set

in the fast position.

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

filledwithdirtanddustwithuseand

catcherswillcollect 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.

Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

after each use. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual.

oThe special mulching blade will recur the

grass clippingsmany times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall ontothe

lawnthey willdisperse intothe grass and

not be noticed, Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor

the lawn. Always mulchwith your highest

engine (blade) speed as thiswill providethe

best recuttingaction ofthe blades=

•Avoid cbltingyour lawn when itiswet, Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulchingaction, The best time to

mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.At this

time the grass has driedand the newly cut

area will not be exposed to the directsun.

° 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, mow slowly and

raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel

adjuster setting higher than the front.

° 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 pattem from week to

week_Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week_ This

wilt help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

MAX 1/3

FILL IN DATES _ _.,,___

AS YOU COMPLETE ('J_'_" _ ,_:_/_._:x_/''_'_'/'_.q'_ _.0""

REGULAR SERVICE _,70_ _t/__ ERVICE DATES ....

,,,u,,,J,,,r,......

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) ..................

MClean Lawn Mower

O Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

"Check drive bel#puiieys

E {Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check/Sha _en)R,ePia,ce,, Bled e ....

Lub_cation Chart

Clean BatterylRecharge

i fElectric Start Mowers)

E Check Engine Oil Level

NiChange Engine Oil

G i Clean Air Filter

_ Inspect Muffler

_r Repiace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

JV'........ V'

v's

v' J

m i , ,,i .............. : v'

V'2

t- Change more often when operating under s heavy load or In high ambient temperatures

2. Service more often when operating Indtrly or dusty conditions

3, Replace blades more o{tan when mowing in sandy soI{

4 - ch._rge 48 hours at end of se,_son

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty onthis lawn mower does not

cover itemsthathave been subjected to

operatorabuse or negligence,Toreceive full

value from the warranty operator must maintain

mower as instructedinthis manual,

Some adjustments wilt 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.

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 runbetter and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual. (_)

BEFORE EACH USE (_

° Check engine oil level.

• Check forloose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel

adi

Engine oil

1_ Rear (_ Handle bracket

door

hinge mounting pin

SPRAY LUBRICANT

SAE 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES 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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