Craftsman 917377340 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL 917.377340 OWNER'SMANUAL

oAssembly

- Operation

• Customer ,,....

Responsibilities

• Service

• Adjustments . Repair_Parts

Cautiom

Read and FollOW __,_

all Safety Rules _,_

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

156684 02.11.97 REV.1 VBL

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.

SAFETY RULES

TRAINING:

o 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 de-

scribed 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.

, Donot use accessory attachments that are not recommended

by the manufacturer. 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 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 fil! 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 artificia! light.

° Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object.

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age before restarting and operating you mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result.

o Do not operate your mower if itvibrates abnormally. Exces-

sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the er_gine, safely 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 pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might

toseyour footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain orwhen

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 mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly.

o Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi- tion.

. 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 deterioration 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.

OPERATION:

Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being

cut. Do not tel 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,

_sconnect spark plug

,_ w_p r_w_hreie tcannot contact

J _ spark p_to prevent accidental

_ start_,ing up, transporting,

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause |

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm,

tant safety precautions, it means

Look for this symbol to point out impor-

CAUTION!!t BECOME ALERTI!t YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

..... adjusting or making repairs.

& WARNING & 1

' 2

FELICITACIONES porlacompra desu segadora Sears Craftsman. Ha sido diseSada, planificada y fabdcada para dade la mejor confiabilidad y el mejor rendimiento posibfes.

En el caso de que se encuentre con eualquier problema que no pueda solucionar fAcitmente, haga etfavor de ponerse en contac-

to con su Centro/Departamento de Servicio Sears m_s cercano. Sears cuenta con t_cnicos bien capacitados y competentes y con

las herramientas adecuadas para darle servicio o para reparar su unidad,

Haga et favor de iee_y de guardar este manual. Estas instruccio- nes le permitir,_n montar y mantener su segadora en forma

adecuad a..Siempre observe las "REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD."

NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377340

NOMERO DE SERIE

FECHA DE

COMPRA

EL NOMERO DEL MODELO Y EL DE SERIE SE ENCUEN- TRAN EN LA CALCOMANIA ADJUNTA A LA PARTE TRA- SERA DE LA CAJA DE LA SEGADORA,

DEBE REGISTRAR TANTO EL NOMERO DE SERIE COMO LA FECHA DE COMPRA Y MANTENGALOS EN UN LU-

GAR SEGURO PARA REFERENCIA EN EL FUTURO,

ESPECIF!CACIONES DEL PRODUCTO

CABALLOS DE FUERZA: 6.6 DESPLAZAMIENTO:

CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA:

TIPO DE ACEITE:

(API-SFiSG)

CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 27 oz. de capacidad

BUJ[A: CHAMPION RJ19LM

(ABERTURA: .030") TOLERANClA DE ADMfSlON: .008"

VALVULA: DESCARGA: .008"

ENCENDIDO DE ESTADO SOL[DO ABERTURA DE AtRE; .0125 in.

TORSION DEL PERNO 35-40 FT. LBS. (PIES LIBRA) DE LA CUCHILLA:

12.56 cu. in.

t.5 Cuartos

REGULAR SIN PLOMO

.... ,,, ,,,,

SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W,30 (debaio 32°F)

ACUERDO DE MANTENIMIENTO

Este producto incluye un Acuerdo de Mantenimiento Sears. P6ngase en contacto con su tienda Sears m_s oercana para informarse sobre los detaties.

RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE

• Lea y observe ]as reglas de seguridad. ° Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento, cuidado y uso de su segadora.

Siga tas instrucciones descritas en ]as secciones "Responsabilidades det Cliente" y "Almacenamiento" de este Manual del Due_o.

GARANT[A LHMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA

A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN

Pot dos (2) afios, a partir de Ia fecha de compra cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga lubrique y afine seg_n las

instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en et manual det duefio, Sears reparar& gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.

Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garant[a s6fo se aplica por noventa (90) d[as a parlir de la fecha de compra,

Esta Garant[a no cubre:

• Art[culos que se desgastan durante el uso normal tales como las cuchiilas segadoras rotatorias, los adaptadores de lacuchilla, las correas, los fiftros de aire y las buj[as.

• Reparaciones necesarias debido al abuso o a tanegligencia del operadorl incluy_,ndose a los cig(_efiales doblados y a la falta de mantenimiento del equipo segQn las instrucciones que se incluyen en el manual del dueSo.

EL SERVIClO DE GARANT[A ESTA DtSPONtBLE AL DEVOLVER LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN AL CENTROi DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVlCtO SEARS M,_S CERCANO EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS ESTA GARANTiA SE APLCA SOLAMENTE MtENTRAS EL PRODUCTO ESTE EN USO EN LOS ESTADOS UN1DOS.

Esta Garantia le otorga derechos tegales especfficos, y puede que tambi_n tenga otros derechos que vat[an de estado a estado.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TA LA IAS

..... i

REGLAS DE SEGUR_DAD ......................... _ ......... _........ 2

ESPECtF|CACIONES DEL PRODUCTO ...................... 3

RESPONSABILiDADES DEL CLIENTE ............ 3, 12-!5

GARANTiA .................................................................... 3

MONTAJE ................................................................... 6-7

OPERACION ............................................................ 8-11

iNDICE

Aceite:

Almacenamiento .......................... t 7

Motor .............................................. 9

Acuerdo de mantenimiento ................. 12

Ajustes:

Altura de corte ................................ 9

Altura del mango .......................... t6

Carburador ................................... t6

Vetocidad del motor ....................... 9

Almacenamiento ................................. t 7

Arranque det motor ............................. 10

Bujfa .................................................... 15

Combustible:

Almacenamiento. ......................... 17

Capacidad .................................... I0

Tipo .............................................. 10

Control de la velocidad:

Motor .............................................. 8

Controles:

Barra de control que exige la

presencia deI operador ................. 8

Control de la impulsi6n .................. 8

Control de la velocidad del motor .. 8

Control de la zona del motor .......... 8

Consejos para segar ........................... 11

Cuchitta:

Afilamiento ................................... 13

Cambio ......................................... 13

Especificaciones ................................... 3

Filtro de Aire:

Servicio ........................................ t 5

Garantia ................................................ 3

Lubricaci6n:

Motor ............................................ t4

Segadora ..................................... t2

Mango:

Ajuste ........................................... 18

Montaje ....................................... 6-7

Montaje .............................................. 6-7

Motor:

Almacenamiento .......................... 18

Arranque ...................................... 11

Cambio de aceite .......... ;............... t4

Filtro de aire ................................. !5

Nivet de aceite ............................. 14

Parada ..................................... _.. 11

Tipo de aceite .............................. 14

Niveles de corte .................................... 9

PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO ...................... .o.o12

SERVIClO Y AJUSTES ............................................... 16

ALMACENAMtENTO ................................................... !7

tDENTIFICAC|ON DE PROBLEMAS ........................... 18

PARTES DE REPUESTO .................. VEA EL MANUAL

iNGLES DEL L3UENO

ORDEN DE PARTES/SERVIC!O ................................ 20

Opciones:

Accesorios ...................................... 5

Operaci6n:

Barra de control que exige la

presencia del operador .................. 8

Control de la impulsi6n .................. 8

Control del motor ............................ 8

Parada del motor .................................. 11

Programa de mantenimiento. .............. 12

Reglas de seguridad ............................. 2

Responsabitidades del Cliente .- 3, 12-15

Buj[a ............................................. 15

Cuidado de la cuchiildcambio ..... 13

Filtro de aire ................................. 15

Lubricaci6n ....................... ............ 12

Motor ............................................ 15

Servicio y Ajustes:

Carburador .................................... 16

Control de impulsi6n .................... 16

Mango .......................................... 16

Pr0tecci6n contra Ia descarga ..... 16

Velocidad del motor ..................... 16

Tabia para la identificaci6n de

probfemas .......................................... 18

LAWN ACCESSO ES

,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 mod el number of your lawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower,

AWN MOWER PERFORMANCE .......

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

STABILIZER

..... i

GRASS CATCHERS

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

FOR

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

WHEELS

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

ASSE BLY

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. To ensure safe and proper opera- tion of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

TO RE_,_OVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON

o Remove loose parts inciuded with mower. o Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end

panel down flat.

o Remove atl packing materials except padding be-

tween upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE: (See Figs. t & 2)

t&_PORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES, o Raise lower handle section to operating position and

squeeze the bottom 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 handle knobs securely.

Remove any packing material from around control bar.

• Your handies may be adjusted for your mowing com- fort. Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

UPPER HANDLE

LiFT UP

HANDLE PiN

FmGo1

F_G,2

r_OWING POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

3-POSITION

NDLE ADJ USTMENT BRACKET

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 3A) - , Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store

mulcher plug in a safe place.

, You can now install grass catcher.

To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install

mutcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly.

SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 3B) -

* Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge

opening of mower (see above instructions). Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting tatch and allow

guard to swing open to discharging position. o Mower is now ready for discharging operation. , To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis-

charge guard must be closed and locked securely.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER

WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING - ° Rear mulcher plug installed. ° Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.

FOR REAR BAGGING - o Rear mufcher ptug removed.

Grass catcher installe&

e Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.

}=OR SIDE DISCHARGING - , Rear mulcher plug installed.

w Side discharge guard unlocked and open.

BLY

MULCHER PLUG

FIG=3A

LIFT LATCH

TO UNLOCK AND OPEN

DISCHARGE GUARD CLOSED POSITION

OPEN POSITION

FiG. 3B

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

approved grass catcher in place,

without rear mulcher plug inplace or

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

OPERATIC

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Gave this

manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and _Jr_derstand

their meaning.

CAUTION

OR WARNING

DRIVE CONTROLBAR

STARTER HANDLE

HANDLE KN(

GRASS CATCHER

OFF

SLOWENGINE FAST

CHOKEENGINE FUEL

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL, BAR

DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER

ENGINE OIL CAP WtDIPSTUCK

OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

MULCHER PLUG

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 engine is running,

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL- must be held down

to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the

engine.

DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER - used to select the

drive speed of your lawn mower.

STARTER HANDLE * used for starting the engine.

GASOLINECAP

HOUSING

PF{IMER WH EEL ADJ USTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

FIG. 4

DR_VE CONTROL BAR - used to engage poweropropelted forward motion of _awnmower.

MULCHER PLUG must be removed to convert to bagging or discharging operation.

PR_,/IIER- pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

OP ATIO .......

any lawn mowercan result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe

_._"_ _ eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any _ adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety

galsses, _.

HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED (See Fig, 5)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine. High (41_) position is for starting the

engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging, Low

(,_!_) position isfor light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

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 ofthe operator con-

trol. The blade turns when the engine is

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres- ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower,

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your _awn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mutcher. To convert to rear bagging or side discharging, .

see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in Assembly section of this

manual

CAUTION: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONVERT MOWER:

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

FiG. 5

REAR DOOR

GRASS CATCHER

HANDLE HANDLE BRACKET '_

HOOK

FRAME SIDE

HOOK

FIG. 6

o Release control bar to stop engine, , Make sure the blade and all moving

parts have completely stopped.

BAG HANDLE

GRASS CATCHER FRAMEHANDLE

PRIMER

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (SEE FiG. 6)

° Lift the rear doorof the lawn mower and place the grass

catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket hooks.

The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered 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 | d00rremoved, o_

FIG. 7

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

(SEE FIG.7)

= Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. o Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn

mower handle,

• Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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