Craftsman EZ3 917.377590 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

I:RnFT, M N °

6=75 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377590

* Safety

,Assembly

Operation

oMaintenance

o Espadoi

=Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before=operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, 1/.60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14

Assembly 4 Storage 15

Operation 6Troubleshooting 16

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 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 Ihe 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

propedy. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

o 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.

,, 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 he 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 weadng 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.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank,Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe

engine,

,, Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running,

. Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the area being cut, Do not let other

interes!s distract you,

.Do not mow wet or slippery grass, Never

run while operating your mower, Always

be sure of your tooting -- 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 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 el! moving

parts have stopped, Then discen_oect the

spark Plug wire and keep it away from the

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. Eidgine damage or

personal injury may resulL

° 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 ere 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 propedy,

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intewals 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 of!on 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,

oNever store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or an ignition sol.]rce 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 ac,cldental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemLcals 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

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTERS SPARK, PLUGS,,

BELTS • BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

, , L •

Read these instructionsand this manual in its ,, Roll lawn mower out ofcarton and'check

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 tocomplete the

as§embly 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 REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove lbose parts Included with mower.

o Cut down two end comers of carton and lay

end panel down flat.

° Remove all packing matedals except

padding between upper and lower handle

and padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle,

carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

iMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefuUy so as

not to pinch or damage control cables.

,, Raise handles until iower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section intoplace on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs,

o Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle,

• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

foryour mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

sectionof thismanual.

NOTE: Forshippingpurposes,therear

wheelsonyourlawnmowerarenotadjusted

tothesamepositionasthefrontwheels.

Beforeoperatingmoweradjustallwheelsto

thesamecuttingheightposition.

Operator presence centre Ibar

Uppper handle ..._+,....

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready tObe

used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or

discharging:

+ Open rear dool and remove mutcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now install catcher or optional

dipping deflector.

. To retum to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower, Be sure all tabs are seated

propedy.

Mulcher plug_

CAUTION: D_Jnot run your lawn mower

without mulcher 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+

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,

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

producL Learn and understand these meaning,

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone control cable

-_ presence control bar

Drive control lever

Starter handle

Handle knob

Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick

Housing

tcover

Gasoline cap

FWheel 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

turnswhen theengine is running_

()perator presence control bar - must be

helddown tothe handletostart the engine.

Releaseto stopthe engine.

Primer- pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetortothe cylinderfor usewhen starting

a coldengine,

Starter handle-used for starting the engine.

Drive control lever- used to engage power-

propetled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed to convert to

bagging or discharging operation.

Tileoperationof any lawn mower can

result in foreign objects thrown Into the

eyes, which can result in 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 rnulcher plate in place and door closed

or without an approved clipping deflector or

grasscatcher in place. Never attemptto

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

ENGINE SPEED

'The eng!ne speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance, Speed is not

adjustable,

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION; Fedora! _egulations require an

engine control to be installed on th[s 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 lawn mower is equipped with an

opei'at6r pre_ence 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

• Raisewheels for lowcut and lower wheels

for highcut.

.Adjustcutting heightto suityour require-

ments. Medium positionis bestfor most

lawns,

= Tochange Cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster

levertowardwheel, Movewheel up or

downto suit your requirements Be sure all

wheelsare inthe same setting

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plate tab inserts into hole in lever,

Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever t0 be positioned between the

plate tabs,

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut _ ,_

ver_ ' ' i"'_t

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

o 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 bracket,

°The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowere d 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 Reardoor

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

.To remove grass catcSer, release Operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Lift up rear door and remove the gress

catcher by the handle.

= Do not drag the bag when emptying; itwill

cause unnecessary wear.

DRIVECONTROL

o Self-propellingiscontrolledbyholding

theoperatorpresencecontrolbardown

tothehandleandpushingthedrive

controlleverforwarduntilit clicks; then

release the 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 control bar slightly

until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propeiting,

° 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 Drive

To engage drive

control

Ddve cont_l

desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower Is shipped without oil in the

engine,

*Be sure moweris level and area around oil

fill is clean.

o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to

the full line on the dipstick.

o Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilities section of thi._manual.

oPour oil slowly, Do not over fill.

= Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed, Fill to full line on dipstick,

.To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time,

. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

oChange the oil after every 25 hours of

operation oreach 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

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 gasoflne to help insure

good cold weather starting,

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol

or methan01) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids dudng

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. ]b 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 permanent

damage may occur,

CAUTION: RII 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.

filler cap Entine oil cap w/

dipstick

TO START ENGINE

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

times before trying to start. Use a fin'n push.

]his 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 quicldy.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: Incoolerweatheritmaybeneces-

sarytorepeatprimingsteps Inwarmer

weatheroverprimingmaycausefloodingand

enginewillnotstart.Ifyoudofloodengine,

waitafewminutesbeforeattemptingtostart

anddenotrepeatprimingsteps,

MOWINGTIPS

. Undercertainconditions,suchasverytall

grass,Itmaybenecessarytoraisethe

heightofcuttoreducepushingeffortandto

keepfromoverloadingtheengineand

leavingclumpsofgrassclippings,

o Forextremelyheavycutting,rec[ucethe

widthofcutandraisetherearofthelawn

mowerhousingone(1)wheeladjuster

settinghigherthanthefrontforbetter

dischargeofgrass°

• Whenusingareardischargelawnmowerin

moist,heavygrass,clumpsofcutgrass

maynotenter'thegrasscatcher.Reduce

groundspeed(pushingspeed)and/orrun

lhelawnmowerovertheareaasecond

time,

o Ifatrailofgrassclippingsisleftontheright

sideofareardischargelawnmower,mow

inaclockwisedirectionwithasmalloverlap

tocollecttheclippingsor1thenextpass.

• Keeptopofenginearoundstarterclearand

cleanofgrassclippingsandchaff.Thiswill

helpengineairflowandextendenginelife.

, Poresinclothgrasscatcherscanbecome

filledwithdirtanddustwithuseand

catcherswillcollectlessgrass,Toprevent

this,regulariyhosecatchersoffwithwater

andletdrybeforeusing

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-,up grass and

trash, See "Cleaning" in CUS'f©MER

RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual

.The special mulching blade will recurthe

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 recutUng action of the blade&

. Avoid culling 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. A'_

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 completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second c_4,mew

across or perpendicular tOthe first cut path.

* Changeyour 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,

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,,_'_O_.._ _..._ _'_._--_'_'_'_

F'LL 'NDATES /___

REGULAR SERVICE ,,

Check far LooseFasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped)

MClean Lawn Mower

O Clean Under DriveCover!Power-Propelled Mowers)

Checkddvebelt/pulleys

R_ _elied Mowere'_

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battety/Recher{_e

(Electric Start Mowers!

E Check EngineOilLevel

NChan_e EngineOil

G Clean Air Fiiler

IinspectMuffler

UCleBn or ReplaceSpark Plug

i E ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cartridge

v" V' v'

v" v"

v'4

v'2

1-Charge more olte_ whon opora_ag undora heavy load or in high ambient Iomperatut_s

2 _Servic_ rnor_ often when operalJng]n dirty ordusty conditions

3- Replace hi,dos rnom oll_n when mowing in snndy _oU

4*Ch_rgo 48 h_urs Qtand of r_ _,_on

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, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this

manual,

Some adjustments will neec! 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

• Check for loose fasteners.,

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART"),

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel

adjuster

(_ Handie b_:acket Rear door

mounting pin hinge

(_) spray lubricant

® Reter 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

0type lubricant sparingly.

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