Craftsman 917.37742 User Manual
Dwner’s Manual
3.5 HORSEPOWER
12" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
VIodel No.
317.377420
® Safety
® Assembly
® Operation
® Maintenance
® Español
® Repair Parts
CAUTION:
^ead and follow ail
safety Rules and Instructions
jefore operating this equipment
¡ears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Warranty
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
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 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
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/Departrnent 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, ROEBUCK AND CO„ D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES. ILLINOIS 60179
2 Product Specifications 11
2 Service and Adjustments 14
4 Storage 15
6 Troubleshooting 16
10 Repair Parts 33
10 Parts Ordering Back Cover
TRAINING:
» Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower prop
erly. 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 manu
al.
“ 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.
e The blade turns when the engine is run
ning.
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.
a 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. 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 a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
® Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis
charge 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 in
dication 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 ex
cessively steep slopes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions —
maintain good fooling.
° Never operate your mower without prop
er 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 tight
ened properly.
® Check all bolls, nuts and screws at fre
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure mower is in safe working condition.
® Keep all safety devices in place and
worldng.
® 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 rec
ommended by and comply with specifi
cations of the manufacturer of your
mower.
o 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 can
not contact spark plug in order to pre
vent 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.
These accessories were availabie 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 model number of your lawn mower. Some of
these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
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FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
CUPPING DEFLECTOR
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
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BLADES
MPORTANT: 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 controis.
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 purpos
es. 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
MULCHER KrrS
AIR FILTERS
BLADE ADAPTERS
assemble 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.
o Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat,
® Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower han
dle and padding holding operator pres
ence control bar to upper handle.
® Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thoroughly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
WHEELS
STABILIZER
GAS CANS
ENGINE OIL
MOWER
ro UNFOLD HANDLE
MPORTANT: 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 handies and tighten both handle
knobs.
' Remove handle padding holding opera
tor presence control bar to upper han
dle.
> Your lawn mower handle can be adjust
ed for your mowing comfort. Refer to
"Adjust Handle" in the Service and Ad
justment section of this manual.
Operator presence
control bar
Upper han
die
Lift up
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
KNOW YOUR LAWH MOWER ' '“ ‘ “ ^
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrations wih your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and acfustments. Save this manual for ftjture reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod
uct Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTiON ENGiNE ENGINE FAST
Oa WARNING ON OFF
Stow CHOKE
FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
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 Bar- must be
held down to the handle to start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer - pumps additional fuel from the car
buretor to the cylinder for use when starting
a cold engine.
Starter Handle - used tor starting the
engine.
Drive Control Lever— used to engage
power-propelled forward motion of lawn
mower.
Mulcher Door - allows conversion to dis
charge or bagging operation.
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