Craftsman 917376310 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.376310 OWNER'SMANUAL

. Assembly

. Operation ° Customer

Responsibilities

° Service

° Adjustments

• Repair Parts

Caution: Read and Follow

all Safety Rules and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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SAFETY RULES

_lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

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 PRESENCE 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

TRAINING:

Readthis operator's manuat carefully. Become lamlliarw_th lhecontrolsand know how to operate your mower properly Learnhow to quickly slop mower,

• Donot a!low ch!ldrentouseyourmower Never allow adults to use mower withoutproper Instructions

• Keep the area ofoperationclear otall persons, especiafly small childrenand pets

. Use mower only as the manufaolurer Intended and as de-

scribedin this manuaf.

• Donot operate mower II Ithas been dropped or damaged tn

any manner, Always have damage repaired before using your mows r

' Donot use accessory attachmentsthatare notrecommended

by the manufacturer. Use of such attaehmenls may be hazardous

Theblade turns when the engine tsrunn{ng

PREPARATION: . Alwaysthoroughly check the area tobe mowed and clearit of

at(stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects,

These objecls v_! be thrown by the blade end can cause

severeInjury,

, AIwayswear safety glasses oreye sh{etdawhenstarlingand

whileusing your mower

• Dress properly., Do not operate mower when barefoot or

wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes with good

traction when mewing

• Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors,whentheengineIsrunningorwhentheengineIs hot.

AIIow the engine to coot tot severalminutes before titling the gas lank Clean off any sp{lIed gesof{nebefore starling the

engine Afways make wheel height adjustments batore starting your

mower, Never attemptto do this whilethe engine is running

• Mow only tn daylight or good artificial light

OPERATION:

• Keepyour eyes and mind on your mower andthe areabeing

cuL Do not fat other interestsdistractyou

• Do notmow wet or siippary grass Never runwh_leoperating

yourmower, Always be sure ofyourfooting - keepafirmhold

on the handles and walk

,. Do not put hands or teal nearor under rotatingparts Keep

clearof the discharge openingat all times

. Alwaysstop the engine wheneveryouleave or ere not using

yourmower, orbetore crossingdriveways,walks,roads,and any gravel-covered ames

• Never direct discharge of matede_toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating tt

• Before cleaning.Inspecting. orrepairingyourmower, stopthe engine and make absolutely sure the biade and oilmoving

partshavestopped.Then disconnect the sparkpSugwireand keep il away from the spark plug lo prevent accidental

starting

Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object Foilow the procedure outltnad above, then repair any dam- age before restarting and operating you moWer

• Do not change the governor setlings or overapeed the engine, Engine damage or personal injury may result

• Do not operate your mower il It vibrates abnormefiy Exces- sive vibration ts an tndlsatton o! damage; stop the engine, safety check for the cause of vibration and repair as required

Do not run the engine Indoors Exhaust fumes are danger*

OUS.

• Never cut grass by puil[ng the mower towards you Mow across the Iaee of slopes, never up end down oryou might

loseyoutloolIng, Donoimowexcesslvalysteepslopes Use caution when operaltng the mower on uneven terrain orwhen changing direclions - maintain good fooling

• 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 mounling bolts often to be sure they are tightened propedy

Check all boils, nuts and screws at frequent Intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is In safe working condl-

lion

• Keep all salary devices In place and worktog

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, reaves or excessive grease and oil,

• Check grass catcher often lot deterioration and wear end replace worn bags Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer ol your mower,

Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.

. Allow engine to cool before stodng tn any enclosure

• Never store mower with fuel In the lank inside e building

where fumes may reach an open flame or an Ignition source

such as a hot water healer, space heater, clothes dryer, elc°

4j_ Look for this symbol to point out Im-

portant safety precautions, It means CAUTIONIH BECOMEALERTIII YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

not contact spark plug In order to pre- plug wire and place wire where it can-

vent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con- tams cnemmam Known to the State of Catifor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harms

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawrl Mower. It has been designed engIr, eered aiid manufac-

lured to igive you the bee! possible dependabUtty ,and .

performance Should you experience any probtem you Cannot easily

remedy, please contact 'your. r{earest _Sears Aulhorfzed Service Center/DepartmenL. We have competent, we[I- trained technicians and the pf'opertable to Sentice or repair

thts lawn mower.

Please read and retain this marlual The instructions Will enable you to assemble and :maintain your )awn mower

properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES_

MODEL

NUMBER 91:1.376310

SERfAL NUMBER

D,4TE OFPURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERtALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEPIN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 65 DiSPL/_¢EMENT: 12 56'cu. In.

GASOLiN F_O_PAc}T _( 1.5gual1'

':rANDTYPE !.. i UN!t;EADEDREGULAR

OiL'I:YPE'(API-sElSe'): SAE 30 (_bove32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 27'oz_ .._ SPARK PLUGi CHAMPION J19LM, RJI£LM

(GAP: 030") 8TD36145_1 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: ..008"

' _ EXHAUST: .008"

SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: ' 0125 tn

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact youi"nearest Sears store for delatls..

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules

• Fellow a regular sche(_lute tn malnta]nlng, cadng for and using your lawn mowero

• Forlow the Instructtods under "C;uslo_ner ResponstbItffies" and "Storage" secfion,_ of this owner's manual

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LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from da!e Of pur_:hase, when this Cr_,ftsman Lawn Mower ts matnlatned, lubricated, and tuned up

according to the 0petatingand maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship

tf !his Craftsman Lawn Mower Is used for commerc|al or rental pL_rposes, thls wai'ranty appties for dnly 90 days from

the date of p[_rchase This Warranty does not cover:

, Expendable itei'ns which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts,

air cleaners and spatk plug

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, Inc{udlng bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment accord!ng to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVJCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPUES ONLY WHILE

THIS PRODUCT IS !N USE IN THEUNITED STATES. l_hfs Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dt817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, iLLINOIS 60179

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'TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .......... ...................;.o+_,...................................2

PRODUC T SPECtFICATIONS._ ..................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONStBILITIES..._ ................ 3+12-14

LWARRANTY..;o.o..,,. ...........,........i...............................o:,......... 3

ASSEMBLY ............_,..+_+++/................................ _............... 6

OPERATION ..................... +.,..;........................................ 8

INDEX

Accessories._................................ 5

Adtustments:

Carburetor.............. _,; .................15

Engine Speed ................ :_......... 16

Handle Height :.............. . ++16

Height o| Cut .............................. 9

Alr Filter."

Replacement .......................... 14

Service. : ................................ 14

Assembly .................................... 6

Blade:

Sharpening ............................. 13

Replacement ............................. 13

Canticle:

Dtive Control ............................. 9

EngineZone Control :. : ....................9

Engine Speed Ce0treI ............... .9

Operator Presence ControlBar +..,B

Cualemer Respons_bil{ties...........3, 12-14

AIr Fitter................................... 14

Blade CareLReplaaement .......... 13

Drive Y_heels..................... _.,:,_:13

Engine ............... ............ :............14

Lubrication, _................,..... _,14

Spark Plug ................. _........14

CuttingLevels ............................ g

Engine:

Air Filter ...................... 14

OtlChange .! ...................... 14

Oil Level ................................... 14

Oil Type-.,, ......................... :, 14

Starling ............................ _, ,, : t0

Stepping,. _................................ 10

Storage ....................................... 16

Fuel:

Capacity .. _......... :........ _.......... 3

Storage ........................... ¢' _..... 16

Type,_ ......... ; ............. i ....... 10

Lubrication:

Engine................................. 14

Lawn Mower ............... _ .... 12

Maintenance Agreemedt,.,...._.,,+..t ,. 3

Malnteoance Schedule ............ ,., 12

Mewing Tips ............................... :.,1!

Oil:

Engine ............... ................. 10

Storage .................................. 16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................ :........ t2

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................ "15

STORAGE o................................. _..;..................... :........... 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ ,................. 17

REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ........ ;................ 18-22

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE o,,o+:+,,+,.............. 23-25

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. _°+.,,.o'........... 28

Operation:

Ddve Control..................... :, 9

EngineControl ....................... ,g

Grass Catcher ............................. 10

Mower, .................. ,;........... _r..........9

Operator PresenceControl Bar -, 9

Options: .

Accessodes ............................ 5

Repair Pads:

Engine.................,,., _................23-25

Lawn Mower........................... 18-22

Responsibilities, Customer .... 3, 12-14

Safely Rules .........:,,,+•,.,:.................. +2

Sewlce and Adjusb"nents ................ 15

Carburetor ................. L.i,.,, _r 16

Engtne Speed ............................. 16

Handle., +'. :............o. .... :........ 16

Spark Ptug ...................................... 14

Specificaliens .......... _....................... 3

SpeedCon!roh

Engine..............................10

Slatting the Engine .......... :..... ;. tO

Sldpplng theEng!ne +_.:..............I O

Storage ........................._...................... 18

Troubleshooting Char_......................... 17

Warranty .............._...........:......... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES

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These accessories were available Whenthis fawn m0werwas produced. They are also avaitab]e atmost Sea_'s retat! outlets

and service Centers., Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, When you provide the m6del number of yqur Pawn mower. Some oi these ac_ess(_ries ma_' not apply to your lawn mower: " '

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

,,,P,,,,OEFLEOTOB

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ..... MULcHER'KITS

GRASS CATCHERS GRAss CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REARt:)ISCHARGE :. SIDE DISCHARGE

• LAW N MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

............ ,_ , ........... =.... ,

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

BELTS

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MUFFLERS

AIR FILTERS

BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

ASSEMBLY

Read these instructions and this manual !n its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn

mower. Your new !awn mower has been assembled at the factory with the excepli0n of these pads teft unassembled

for shipping purposes. To ensure sale and proper opera- tion el your tawn mower, aH parts and hardware you aesemb{e must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. All paris such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc, necessary to comp{ete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON

* Remove loose parts Included with mower " Out down two end corners of carton and lay end panel

down flat..

° Remove allpacklng materials except padding between

upper and bwer handle and padd{ng holding operator presence control bar to upper handle

. R0tt lawn mower out el cadon _nd check carton thor _

'oughly for add!tionat loose parts

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs° 1A & 1B) '

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR'DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES,

• , Raise lower handle sect{on to operating position and squeeze the bettom ends of lower handle towards

each other until the pin in handle can be inserted Into one of the three height adjustment holes,

, Raise upper handle section to operating position, re-

move protective padding and tighten handie knobs secure{y.

. Remove any packing materia{ from around contro! bar * Your haodies may be adjusted for your mowlng corn-

:loft Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

70 CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a

mL_lcher. To convert to bagging or dlscharging_ REAR BAGGING (See Fig 2A) -

• Open rear door end remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a saf e place ,

• You can now install grass catciler

• To convert to mu_ching Or dlschargtng operation, installmuicher plug into rear discharge opening of

mower, making sure atl tabs are seated properly

SiDE DiSCHARGiNG (See Fig 2B)- .

• Mule.her plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower (see above instructions)

• Unlock closed discharge gun rd by liftinglatch and allow

guard to swing open to discharging position

• Mower is now ready for _Jischarging operation

• To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis-

charge guard must be closed and locked securely

UPPER HANDLE

IJFT UP

' 3-POSITION

DISCHARGE GUARD

CLOSEOPOSfTION

FIG. 1A

FIG, 1B

FIG. 2A

LIFT LATCH TO UNLOCK

AND OPEN

MOWING POSITION

ADJUSTMENT

BRACKET

MULCHER PLUG

"_ "-_.

OPEN POSITION

6 FIG. 2B

ASSEMBLY .......

nl I lUl'll II I

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER =

FOR MULCHING-

* Reai" rdLElchef"plug tnsialted.

• Side discharge gu&rd closed and iocked secure y, FOR REAR BAGGING..-

Rear muicher pldg rembvecL

* Grass caicher Installed ', Side discharge g_ardclosed and locked securely

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -: * Rear rnulchet pug nsta ed,

• Side dls_Sat:ge guard dr}locked and open..

•CAUTION: Do not run your tawn mower

approved gra§s catcher In place°

without rear mulcher plug tn place or

Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed or

...... propped ope n.

TOASSEMBLE& ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 & 4)

,, Put grass Catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of

bag ori the bottom. Make sure the frame handle ts

outside of the bag lop;

• Slip vInyt bindings over frame NOTE: If v ny b nd ngs are too.stiff, hold them in Warm

water for afew minutes if bag geis wet, iet It dry before using.

* Ltftthe rear doorof ihe lawn mowei'and placethe grass

catcher frame side hooks onto tl_e handle bracket hooks - _: - :' ' ' '

' The grass calcher Is'secured to the lawn mower

housing when the re&r door Is lowered onto the grass calcher frame. ' ' . . " '

CATCHER FRAME HANDLE

CATCHER FRAME SiDE

HOOK

HANDLE

BRACKET ROOK

FIG. 3

FIG,, 4

FRAME OPENING

REARDOOR

GRASS CATCHER HANDLE

CAUTION: Do hot run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or appro-_ed

grass catcher In place. Neverattempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.

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,OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to faml}tarize yourself _th the {ocatton of venous controls and adjustmenls. 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 _GINE' ENG{NE FAST SLOW CHOKE

OR WARNING ON OFF .

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE -.-_

STARTER HANDLE

GRASS CATCHER

MULCHER PLUC

"FUEL

PRIMER

Slel WHEELADJUSTER

FIG,. 5 {ONEACHWHEEL)

OIL DANGER KEEPHANDS

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ANDFEETAWAY

DR|VECOVER

HOUSING

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Sears rotary wafk-bahtnd power ]awn mowers conform tothe safety Standers of the American Natlona_ Standards Institute and the US. Gon,sumer Product Safety Commission, The btade turns when the engine ts running-

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL - must be held down to the handle tosteal the engine, Release to stop the

engine_

PRIMER- p_smpsaddHIonalfuelfronlthecarburetortothe

cylinderforuse when staMinga coldeI_gine STARTER HANDLE - used forstaMingthe engine

DRIVE CONTROL'LEVER - used to engage power-pro- pelled forward motion of lawn mower,

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the side of the engine which af_owsyou to Select either high {_ ) or low

(_) engine speed MULCHER PLUG- Located at the rear discharge opening

must be removed when conve_lng to bagging operation.

: OPERATION

The operation ofany lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into lhe eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage A_ays wear safety glasses oreye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjuslments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask oveithe spectacles or standard safely gFassss.:

HOwTo"uSE, OURLAWNMOWER' '

ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 6)

The ehgtne speed ts controlled by a lever located on the

side o! the engine High (_l_) position Is 1or starting the

engine, normal cutting, and .better:grass b,_gglng Low (_) position istor l ght cutting; trimming and fuel economy

ENGINE ZONECONTROL :

Your lawn mowet;.Is equfpped with an operator pres- ence contt0t bin: wl_ich requires the operator to be p0sittoned behind the fawn mower hand e to start and operate the lawn mower

DRIVE CONTRO L (See Fig. 7)

, Self-propelling iS controlled by holding the ope_'ator

presence control bai+dpwn to the handle and pushing the drive eontrof Jever forward unltl it clicks; then release the lever.

• Forwa._d motion will stop wheh the operator presence conlrol bar is released. To step forward motion without slopping engine, release the dperatorpresence con- trot barsl ghtEyuntil the drive contror disengages_ Hold

operato:r presence control bar down to handle to con_

ttnue mowing W hour se_f-I_rope ! ng

- To keep drive control enga._ed when lu_nlng cbmers,

push down on handle and It front whee s off groun d

. while turning !awr t mower

To CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower:was shipped ready to be used as a mu_cher_ TO convert Io rear bagg ng or s de discharging,

see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in Assembly section of lhIs manual. .. ;

,, HHHHH'' 'H II ' ' ' '

CAUTION: Fedel;al regulations require i an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower In :order to minimize the risk of blade €ontact in}ury: Do not

under any circumstances attempt to defeat the funct!0n o!the operator con-

tr,oL The blade turns When the engine is running.

FIG. 6

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

DRIVE

CONTROL

FIG_ 7

LOWERWHEELS FORHiGHCUT RAISEWHEELS

:FORLOWCUT

_ AUTiON 'BEFORE ATTEMF_TING TO

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)

• Raise wheels for low cut ahd lower wheels for high cut

• Wheels are sat In tow cut fei" shipping. Ad ust cutting

CONVERT I,AWN MOWER:

• Release control bar to stop engine_

• Make Sure the blade and el| moving parts

have completely, stopped.

height to suflyour requirements Medium posit_on is best for most lawns

FIG. B

,, To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to*

ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your

requirements, Be sure all wheels are In the same setting

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