Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Bedienungsanleitung

SEARS Owner'sManual

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5.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No

917.387151

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Espa_ol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rulesand Instructions

beforeoperatingthisequipment

For answers to your

questions about this product:

Call 7 am--7 pm, Mon---Sat;

Sun, 10 am--7 pm

1-800-235-5878

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

Warranty 2Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32

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 matedal 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.

• 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-

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 propedy. 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. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean

off any spilled gasoline before starting 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

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 afirm

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 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 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 -- 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 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

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 contactspark plug in order to

prevent accidental startingwhen setting

up, transporting,adjustingor 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

LAVvlq MOWER PERFORMANCE

order repair parts for you, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FORREhR DI:_:HARGE LAWN MOWERS

to your lawn mower.

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAV_NMOWERS

1,4JLCHERKITS

GRASSCA,TCHERS

FOR

I_IDEDISCHARGE

IJkWNMOWB_S

LAWN MOWER MAINrENANCE

E4UFELERS

BELTS BLADES BLN)E ADPP11ERS 'rM"IEELS

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 comers of carton

and lay end panel down fiat.

Remove allpacking materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control barto upper handle.

Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughlyfor 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

handles 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.

Operator presence

control bar

Upper handl,

Liftup

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 retum to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Mulcher plug

CAUTION: Do not 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.

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence controlbar

controlcable

Handle

Grass catcher

Air filter

Mulche

Engine

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

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 enaine is runnine.

niII hi

Operator Presence Control Bar. must be

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor tothe cylinder for use when starting

a cold engine.

Sarter Handle -used for starting the engine.

Engine Speed Control - located on the side

of the engine which allows you to select either

fast or slow engine speed.

Mulcher Plug -located at the discharge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operation.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in

foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your lawn mower or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide

vision safety mask over the spectacles or

standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINESPEED CONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by alever

located on the side of the engine. Fast

position is for sta_ng the engine, normal

cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow

position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel

economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine controlto beinstalledon this

lawnmowerin orderto minimizethe risk

of bladecontactinjury. Do notunderany

circumstances attempt to defeat the

fun_on of the operator control. The blade

tums when the engineisrunning.

• 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.

Engine speed control lever

tl _ _ Primer

TO ADJUST CUTFING 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

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO A'n'ACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lid. Flip lidmust 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 runyour lawn mower

without clipping deflector or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt tooperate the

lawn mower with the rear door removed or

preppedopen.

Hinge

bracket Grass catcher

Formed

tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

•To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

•Liftup rear door and remove the grass

catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

it will cause unnecessary wear.

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

Your lawnmower isshippedwithout oil in the

engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fill is clean.

• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fillto

the full line onthe dips_ck.

• Use20ozs. of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoil

to use, see =ENGINE"in Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual.

• Pouroil slowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oilif

needed. Fill tofull lineon dipstick.

• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap

each time.

•Reinstallengine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation oreach season. You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

•Fillfuel 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.

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 fuel tank, start the engine

and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

• To start acold engine, push primer five (5)

times before tnjing to start. Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for

a few minutes.

• Push engine speed control lever to fast

position.

• 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,1 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 starL 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 fall

grass, itmay be necessary to raise the

height of cutto 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 ofthe 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, heavy grass, dumps 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

tilled 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.

Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

after each use. See "Cleaning" in CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES 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 will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biedegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide the

best recurring 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 aftemoon. 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.

Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary

to raise the height of cutto 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 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.

AS YOU COMPLETE

.EOU 'RSERV,CE y ,/BERV'CE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners IV#' ll/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) If _ i__

oi Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Cover

Power-Propelled Mowers) il/

W Check drive belUpulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_

R ChecWSharperVReplace Blade _=/:1

Lubrication Chart !l/if

Clean eattery/Rechar e

Electric Start Mowe_ IV/ I,/4

ECheck Engine Oil Level It/

GN Change Engine Oil I/1.2

Clean Air Filter

I lnspect Muffler _i_

Clean or Replace Spark Plug I/'i/2

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy lOad or In high ambient temperatures,

2 - Service more often when operating in dirly _dusty conditions,

3-Rep_ce blades m(_e often when mowing in sandy so_.

4 - C_ 48 heu{i at end 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, operator must maintain

mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periedically to properly maintain your unit.

All adjustTnents 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 clearVnaw air liter

element assures proper ai-fuel mixture and

helps your engine run better and last longer.

•Fallow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See 'I_UBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjusters

Brake spring

(_) Rear

door (_ Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_ SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of the self

lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a d_J,powdered graphite

type lubricant sparingly.

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