Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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6.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387280

, Safety

®Assembly

,Operation

®Maintenance

,, 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 13

Assembly 4 Storage 14

Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule I0 Repair Parts 32

Maintenance ,:_ 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

UMtTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY' ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of _hurchase,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

b_ades,blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark p_ug.

- 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 legai rights, and you may also have other rigt_tswhich

vary from state to state. ._

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, 1LLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

proper_y. Learn how to quickly stop

mower,

, Do not altow children to use _jourmower.

Never a_towadults to Use mower without

proper instructions.

= Keep the area_f operation clear of a!l

persons, especi_.llysmall 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 accessoryattachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. 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 dear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects wilt 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.Allowtheenginetocootforseveral

minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offany 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 letother

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 a!ltimes.

, 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 itS'

° 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 !tom the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

* Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit aforeign 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 ofvibration

and repair as required.

o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

o 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.

o Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AIID STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine mount-

ing bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

Check all bolts, nuts and screws al

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

,Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

o To reduce fire haza'rd, 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.

o Allow engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

, Never store mower with fuei 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.

Theseaccessoneswereavailablewhenthis

lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand

servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

order repair parts foryou, when you provide

the model number of your lawn mower.

Some of these accessories may not apply

to your lawn mower.

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: Tf !s cutting machine is

capable of amput&ting 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 fawn

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 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

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

Iocks into place in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on !ower

handles and tighten both handle knobs.

= Remove handle padding holding

operator presence conlrot 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 presenc_

control bar

Lift up

Lower

handle

Mowing

position

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mufcher 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 1

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without muicher 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.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith yourlawn mower to familiarizeyourself with the

locationofvarious controlsand adjustments. Savethis manual forfuture reference

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

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGfNE ENGtNE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OtL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

O£ WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar

Engine zone control cable

Handle knob

Grass catcher

Gasoline _fer cap

Muicher plug

Engine oil cap//'

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster

(oneachwheel)

MEETSCPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotarywalk-behindpower lawn mowersconform to the safetystandards of theAmerican

NationalStandardsinstitute andthe U.S.Consumer Product SafetyCommission. The blade

turns when the engine isru_

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be

helddown to the handle tostartthe engine.

Releasetostop the engine.

Primer- pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when starting

acold engine.

Starter Handle - used for starting the engine,

Mulcher Plug - located at the discharge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or discharging operation.

The operationof any dawnmower can resultin

foreignobjectsthrowninto the eyes,which can

resultin severe eye damage. Always wear

safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operating

your lawn moweror performing any adiust-

meritsor repairs. We recommend awide

vision safety mask overthe spectacles or

standard saietyglasses.

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 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

function of the operator control. The blade

turns when the engine is running.

, Your lawnmower is equipped ,Mthan

operatorpresence control barwhich

requiresthe operator tobe positioned

behind the lawnmower handle tostart and

operatethe lawnmower, _;

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raisewheels for towcut and towerwheels

for high c_.

, Adjust cuttingheight tosuit your require-

ments. Medi_m posilion isbest for most

tawns.

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

levertoward wheel. Move wheel up or down

to suityourrequirements. Be sure allwheels

are inthe same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster isproperly positionedwhen

plate tab insertsinto hole in lever.Also, 9-

positionadjusters(ifso equipped)allow lever

to be positioned between the plate tabs,

Lower Wheels for High Cut

RaiseWheelsIorLowCut

TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER

Ctose the flip lid. Flip lid must bedosed

while operating lawn mower,

° Liftthe reardoor on the mower housingand

place the grasscatcher frameontothe

formed tabs on the rear door hingebracket.

*The grasscatcher is securedto the lawn

mower housing when the rear dooris

lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawnmower

withoutdipping deflector or approvedgrass

catcher in place. Never attempt tooperatethe

lawnmower with the rear door removedor

proppedopen.

ear door

Hinge

bracket Grass catcher

frame

Formed

tabs --_

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

,, To removegrass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

* Liftup rear door and remove the grass

catcher bythe handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwit1causeunnecessary wear.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

"fourlawn mower is shippedwithout oilin the

engine,

,' Besuremower is level and area around oit

fillis clean.

,, Removeengine oilcap w/dipstick and fillto

the full lineonthe dipstick.

o Use 20ozs,of oil. Fortype and grade ofoil

to use,see "ENGINE" in Customer

Responsibilitiessection of thismanual.

Pouroilslowly. Do not overfill.

. Check oi!!eve!beforeeach use. Add oilif

needed. Filltofull lineon dipstick,

,, To readproper tevel,tightenengine oilcap

eachtime,

o ReinstalIengine oil cap andtighten.

• Change the oilafter every25 hoursof

operationor each season, You may need

tochange the oil more often under dusty,

dirtyconditions.

GAS

. Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleadedgasolinewith a minimum of 87

octane.Do not mixoilwith gasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be used

within30days to assurefuel freshness.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (cailed gasohof or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage_the fue! 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 a cold engine, push primer five (5)

times beforetryingto start. Use a finn push,

This step is not usually necessarywhen

startingan engine which hasalready run for

afew minutes.

°Holdoperator presence control bardown to

the handle andpult starterhandle quickly,

Do not aliow starter rope to snap back.

. To stop.engine;reiease operatorpresence

controlbar.

NOTE: Incoolerweather it may be necessary

to repeatpriming steps, tnwarmer weather

over priming may cause flooding and engine

will not start, ifyou do flood engine, wait a few

minutes beforeattempting to startanddo not

repeat priming steps,

MOWING TIPS

*Under certain conditions, such asvery tail

grass, itmay be necessaryto raise the

height ofcut toreduce pushing effortand to

keepfrom overloading the engine and

leavingclumps of grass clippings.

, For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

widthof cut and raisethe rear ofthe lawn

mower housingone (1) wheel adjuster

settinghigher than the front for better

discharge ofgrass.

,, When using a rear discharge lawn mower in

moist,iteavy grass, clumps of cutgrass

may not enter the grass catcher.Reduce

ground speed (pushing speed)and/or nan

the lawn mower over the area a second

time.

o Ifatrailof grassclippings is leftonthe right

side ofa rear discharge lawn mower, mow

in aclockwise direction with a smalloverlap

to collectthe clippings on the nextpass.

, Keeptop of engine around starterclear and

clean of grassclippings and chaff.This will

helpengine airflow and extend engine life.

, Pores incloth grass catchers can become

filledwith dirt and dust with useand

catchers will collect less grass. To prevent

this, regularlyhose catchers offwith water

andletdry before using.

MULCHINGMOWINGTIPS

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 specialmulching bladewill recutthe

grass clippings manytimes andreduce

them in size so that as they fall ontothe

lawn theywiltdisperse intothe grassand

not be noticed. Also,the mulched grasswill

biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor

the lawn.Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as thiswill provide the

best recutting action ofthe blades.

,Avoid cuttingyour lawnwhen it iswet. Wet

grass tendsto form ciumps and interferes

with the mulching action.The best timeto

mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.Atthis

timethe grass has dried and the ne_,Aycut

area wiltnot be exposed tothe directsun.

,, For best results,adjust the lawnmower

cuttingheight so thatthe fawn mowercuts

off onlythe top one-thirdof the grassblades.

Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwiltbe necessary

to raisethe heightofcut to reducepushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leavingclumps of mulc_ed

grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce yourwidth ofcut, mow slowlyand

raise the rear ofthe lawn mower onewheel

adjustersetting higher than the front.

o Certaintypes of grassand grassconditions

may requirethat an area be mulcheda

second time to completely hidethe

clippings.When doing a secondcut, mow

across or perpendicular tothe firstcut path.

,, Change yourcutting pattern from weekto

week. Mow north to south one weekthen

change toeast to west the'nextweek. This

will help prevent matting and grainingof the

lawn.

MAX 1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

RLL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE 7SERVICE DATEs

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive futi

value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adiustments witt need to be made

periodically to propedy maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manuai should be checked at

least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark piug, replace

air filter element and check blade for wear. A

new spark plug and c_aWnew air filter

element assures proper air4uet mixture and

helps your engine run better and last longer.

,Fotlow the maintenance schedule in this

manual

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level.

o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit welI lubricated (See "LUBRICATION

CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheet

adjusters

(_ Brake spring

bracket

Engine oil

(_) Rear

door (_ Handle bracket

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 lubricantswiil

attractdust and dirtthat willshortenthe

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feet they must be lubricated, useonlya

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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