Craftsman EZ3 917.387160 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

5.5 HORSEPOWER

20" EAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387160

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety_ Rules=an d=lnstructions

before operating this equipment

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

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments I3

Assembly 4 Storage I4

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Paris 32

Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LtM[TED 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 detect 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 dudng normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapter€, 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 h'om state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/8!7 WA, HQFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

*Read this operatoCs manual Carefully

Become familiar with timeconlrols and

know how to operate your mower

properly- Learn how to quickly slop

mower.

. Do not allow children to use your mower°

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

. Keep timearea of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

. Use mower only as the manuiaoturer

intended and as described in this manual

hazardous.

.The blade turns when the engine is

running

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all slones, 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.

Do'notoperate mower if :it has been ........ .....

dropped or damaged in any manner, when mowing_

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

Do net use accessory attachments that

are not iecommended by the manufac-

turer: Use of such attachments may be

o Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is nmning or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgas(_tinebeforestartingthe

engine

• Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower..Never

attempttodothiswhiletheengine is

running,

= Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light_

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower

and the are a being cut. Do not let other

interests distract you.

•Do not mow wet or slipper/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 cleai" bf 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 dis.charge of mate#al toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near the

mower whiie you are ol3erating it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

abso ute!y sure the bladeand all mov!qg

parts have stopped. Thendisconnect the

spark plug wire and keepltt away :f_6m il:ib

spa_-k_piug toiprevent accidental sta_ing,

, DO not,€ontinue to run your mowe[ tf you

hit,a fo_,eign object.Fo lo& the i_rocedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restart ng and operating you

mower,

o Do not change the g0vernor settings Or

overspeed the engine, Engine damage or

personal injury may i'esulL

o Do not Operate your mower f it Vbrates

abnorma!!y, Excessive vibrat!on is an

indication of damage; stc_pthe engine,

safely chec k 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

slopes, never up:and dewri or you might

•t0se your footing, Do not mow exces,

sively steep slopes, Use cautior_ when

operating the mower on uneven terrain or

when Changing directions -- ma ntain

good footing.

- Never operate your mower wffhou!

proper guards, platesl grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

o Check the blade and the engine mounF

ing bolts of!en 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;at_d !

working.

oTo redu(;e fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass; leaves or excessive grease

and oil. ,

-, Check grass catoher often for deteriora-

tion andwear and replaY;e worn _bags.

Use onl_,"replacement bag_:that"are _'

recommended by and comply with

speci!ications of the manufacturer of your

mower.

° Always keep a sharp blade on your

. mower. : '!, ,:';:

o Allow engine to coot before storing in'any

enclosureo ._

, Never stere m.0wer with fuel in the tank :

inside a building where fumes may reach

,, an open flame or a.n ignition source such

as a hot water I_eater, space h'eater,

ci0thes dry_r,,etc,

Leek forthis Symb01to point 0ut_,Jmportarit

safety precauti0r_s. It means .... :'i

CAUTION!Ii :BECOME ALERTII! YOt!)B

SAFETY:IS INVOLVED. '....... _:

CAUTION: Always disconnectspa,r_'

plug wire and place wire where it _, ,_:

cannot contact spark plug in order to ,

prevent accidental starting When setting

up, ti-ansporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

WARNING

The eng!in:eexhaust from ths product

contains chem'cals known to the State

of California tOcause cancer, bi_h

defects, or etherreproductive harm.

These accessories were available when this

lawn mower was produced. They are also

available, at most Sears retaif 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 PERF,ORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

_ FO.RREARDISCHARGE LAWNMOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MUFFLERS

BELTS | BLADES

,, ,MULCHER KITS: ,,i

SIDE DISCHARGE

i LAWN MOWERS :

STAB!LIZER

_ jJ2

GAS CANS

SPARKPLUGS.

ENGINE OIL

HI',I.I

MPORTANT: This cutting machine is

:apable of amputating hands and feet and

hrowing objects,, Failure to observe the

o[lewing safety instruction s could result in

_erious ihjury or death.

Safety standards require operator pres-

ence controls to minimize the risk of injury,

€our unit is equipped with such controls,

_)o not attempt to defeat the function of the

)perator presence controls under any

;ircumstances.

:_ead these instructions and this manual in

ts entirety before you attempt to assemble

)r operate your new lawn mower, Your new

awn mower has been assembled at the

actery with ihe exception of those parts left

massembted-fer shipping purposes,.,-AIl .........

:)arts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

_ecessary to complete the assembly have

_een placed in the parts bag, To ensure

_afe and proper operation of your lawn

'nower, all parts and hardware you as,-

semble must be lightened securel_._Use the

cor_ect 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

..... dlie._k-_ailiDh-rtl_Of,_d,OhlyfSr _d_ iti6_] ,

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 handle up

Lift up

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mutcher.. 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 oi optional

clipping deflector.

o To return to mulching operation, install

mutcher plug into discharge opening of

mowec ._._a_ll '

MoloP9 r

CAUTION: Do not run_,yourlawn mower

without mulcher plug !n place or @proved

clipping deflector or grasscatcher in place,

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower

witti therear door removed or propped

open.

KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswi[hyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocation

ofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.

i,,i ii i i, ,i - ,_,., iin1 , ,, i, i ] _

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

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

tAUteN ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW OHOKE FUEL OIL DANG£R_ KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEETAWAY

_,,_" ii1!1!,1111111,,,11!1 I !l II I! Ii piPiiiiiil,ll, 1._,,, , , , ,i Jm

Ope[ator presence control bar

Engine zone control 'cable

Handle

Grass catcher

filler cap

)eed control lever

Air filter

Mulcher plug

Engtne oil

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(on-each wheel)

piii ,i,i , ] i iiiiiiil11_1ff,111, , _ ii _

vlEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS "

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

qational Standards Institute and the U,S, Consumer Product Safety Commission, The blade

urns when the enaine is runnina.

f;_, L: ,, t_,_ _,f.... ,_,,l_,l,,,,r i i i i irllul, i

3perator,,Presenee_ControI,Bar._must,,,be ...............EnglneSpeed Control'=l_ated 5ri°thr_'_ide_.......

]eld down to the handle to start the engine°

:{elease to stop the engine.

=rimer - pumps additional fuel fiom the

;arburetor to the cylinder for use wllen starling

cold engine.

._arter Handle - used for starting the engine.

of the engine which allows you to select either

fast (i_) or slow (,_t.) engine speed

Mulche-r Plug-located at the dischaT:ge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operatien.

TheoperationofanylawnmowerCan:resultin

foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan

resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear

safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating

yourlawnmoverorperforminganyadjust-

meritsorrepairSoWerecommendawide

visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasses.

HOWTOUSEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINESPEEDCONTROL

Theenginespeediscontrolledbyaleyer

locatedor_thesideoftheengine.Fast(_)

positionisforstarting.theengine,normal

cutting,andbettergrassbagging.Slow(,_)

positbnisfoi_lightcutting,trimmingandfuel

economy

ENGINEZONE CONTROL ,

CAUTION: Federalregulations 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.

° Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operalor 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

Lower Wheels for High CutPlate Tab

Lever

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

TO AI"I'ACH GRASS CATCHER

t,. _ ,

• Close the fli_ lid. Flip hd must be!closed _

while Operating lawn mower.

• Lift the rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame o_to the

formed tabs on the rear door hin#e brao_keL

• The grass catcher is secured tOlhe law0

mower housing when the rear door is '

lowered onto the grass catcher f_ame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn n_0wer .

without clipping deflector or approved grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to qperate the

lawn mower with the rear door rembved o_ :

propped open.

Hinge ........ , r

bracket Grass catcher

Formed

!abs

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower Wheels

for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium posilion 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.

plate tab inserts into hole in letier. Also, 9-

position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

° To remove grass catcher, release operaior

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;

it will cause unnecessary wear,

BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

OIL

Your.ila_mowerisshippedwithoutoilinthe

engin;a.

• Besuremowerislevelandareaaroundoil

fillisclean.

• Removeengineelicapw/dipstickandfillto

theful!lineontiledipstick.

, Use20ozs.of'oil,Fortypeandgradeofoil

touse,see"ENGINE"inCustomer

Responsibilitiessectionofthismanual.

,Pour oil s!owly. 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.

• Change the oil after every 25 hou_ of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more ofleh under dusty,

dirty conditions.

GAS

, Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline W,'tha 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.

tNARNING: Experience indicates that

_Icohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

Jsing ethanol or methanol) can attract

"noisture wlqich leads to separation and

brmation of acids during storage. Acidic

jas can damage the fuel system of an

_=nginewhile in storage. To avoid engine

3roblems, the fuel system should be

=_mptied before storage of 30 days or

onger. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine

_nd let it run until fuel lines and carburetor

_re empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

Bee Storage Instructions for additional

nformation. Never use engineor carbure-

:or cleaner products in fuel tank or

:)ermanent damage may occur.

TO START; ENGINE

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

times before trying to staiL'Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

sta_ling an engine which has already run for

a few minutes_ ,

• Push engine speed control leve_'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, release operate€ presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooter weather it may lie necessary

to repeat priming stepS. In.Warmer weat hei"

over pdming may cause flooding and engine

wilt not start, if you do flood eng!ne, wait a few

minutes before attempting to start:and do not

repeat priming steps.

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 overloading the engine and

leaving clumps of grass clippings.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce time

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.

o For better grass bagging and most cutting

conditions, the engine speed should be set

in the fast (_9tP) position.

,, 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 wilt

help epgine 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

'thistregularly'hese catchers.off_with_water

and let dry befor e =using.

IMPORTANT;Forbestperformance,keep

mowerhousingfreeofbui_bupgrassandtrash.

CleanUNDERSIDEOFMOWERHOUSING

aftereachuse.See"Cleaning"inCUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIESsectionofthfsmanual.

• Thespecialmulchingbladewillrecurthe

grassclippingsmanytimesandreduce

theminsizesothatastheyfallontothe

lawntheywilldisperseintothegrassand

notbenoticed.Also,themulchedgrasswill

biodegradequicklytoprovidenutrientsfor

thelawn.Alwaysmulchwithyourhighest

engine(blade)speedasthiswillprovidethe

bestrecuttingactionoftheblades.

• Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhenitiswet.Wet

grasstendstoformclumpsandinterferes

withthemubhingaction.Thebesttimeto

mowyourlawnistheeartyafternoon.Atthis

timethegrasshasdriedandthenewlycut

areawillnotbeexposedtothedirectsun.

r-u[uuu_ lU_Ul_.U,ac_jus_u_e lawn mower

curling height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one4hird of the grass blades.

It the lawn is overg[own 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 Iawn 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 lime to completely hide the

dipping& 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.

MAX 1/3

, Change mere o(to,3 whet_ operating uad_t aheavy toad el" ta high _mblefll lomF, eratures

2-Setvlct_ more orion when epetsl]ng tn dirly or dusty condilions

3_,Replaca blades m6r,_ ?t'l=rl Whet1 mowing in sandy.soll

4,=Charge 4a hou eat _nd ol _,son

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 adjustrnents wi!l 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 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 "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

2 Wheet

(_ Brake spring

bracket

_gineoit

(_ Rear I_ Handle bracket

door

hinge mounting pin

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFERTO

ENGINE- CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILfTIES 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

._ubdcated, use only.,a_d_j,-po_de_e&graphite ....

type lubricant sparingly.

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