Craftsman 917380330 Owner’s Manual

MODELNUMBER

_Assembly _Operation

4_aintenance

a_ervice

917o380330

OWNER'S

_Adjustments 4_epairParts

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Readand Follow

all SafetyRules

andInstructions BeforeOperating

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SAFETYRULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE

,_ WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ',_,

STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER_

IMPORTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES_

• BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN- NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.

o Please read your owner's manual_ Only allow

raerSons who know the safety rules to use your

wn mower,,

° DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar

to the handle_ Control must be free to permit brake engagement when handles and control

are released.

• DO NOT allow children to use your lawn mower,

• Check your lawn mower over before each use.

Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.

° Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards,

etc. from area to be mowed, These objects can be thrown by the blade.

• DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in the area while mowing.

° Always wear shoes when mowing._ DO NOT

operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear- ing open sandals,

• Always wear' safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing_

° Always shut off engine before trying to adjust

wheel heights.

• When engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under lawn mower or' in the discharge chute, nor' make any adjustments.

° Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_

• Do not fill gas tank when engine is running,

when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes before fill- ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine_

° Mow only in good light.

° Always stop blade when not cutting grass or

when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or

roadway.

LOOKFORTHISSYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPOR- TANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS,IT MEANS-- ATTEN-

TION!!! BECOME ALERT[!! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED.

° DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if

you hit a foreign object.. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, inspect the lawn mower for' damage and make repairs as required.

• DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower_ Always have damage repaired before mowing.

o DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates

too much Stop engine and make repairs

Vibration is an indication of damage_

• Never use your' lawn mower" without proper guards or deflectors in place.

° Always mow across a slope or inclined area.

DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined area.

° DO NOT mow in wet grass_ Be careful of

footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes with good traction°

DO NOT run with the lawn mower..

DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors, Ex- haust gases are deadly poison.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the mowing season.

° DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above

factory settings. Engine damage or personal injury may result.

o If a grass catcher' is used on your lawn mower,

check the catcher often for damage or deterioration. It will wear through normal use.

Use only a recommended replacement catcher.

° Always stop blade to remove or install catcher'. ° DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline

where fumes may reach an open flame and cause a fire.

° DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn

mower before transporting your' lawn mower inside your car or other vehicle.

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CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears Craft- sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easi- ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser- vice Center/DepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service

or repair this unit

PRODUCTSPECBFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER: 4_0

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DISPLACEMENT: 10o49 cu. in

GASOLINE CAPACITY: l_O.quqrt_

(Un eaded)

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions

will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly_ Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES'L

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MODEL NUMBER 917,380330

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

OIL (21 oz_ Capacity): A.PJ., Classification

SG/SF/SE

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SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in ): Champion

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: ,008 in

Exhaust: ,008 in,

SOLID STATE IGNtTION

AIR GAP: ,0125 in,

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 ft,-Ibs

SAE 30

(SAE10W30)

RJ 19-LM or Sears z_ 33312

or STD 361458

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MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details

CUSTOMERRESPONStB LMES

• Read and observe the safety rules_.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower, o Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and ,,Storage, sections of this Owner's Manual_

TWOYEARSLIMaTEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when thisCraftsman Lawn Mower ismaintained, kJbricated and tuned-

up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship

tf 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 biades, blade adapters,

belts, air cleaners and spark plug

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or nealiaence, includin bent crankshafts and the failure to

mamta n the equipment accord ng to the mstruchons contained m the owner s manuaI_

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY APPLI ES

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 may vary from state to state

Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLEOFCONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY

LAWN MOWER AccESSoRIES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION MAINTENANCE

ONDEX

Adjustments:

Carburetor Handle Height

Height of Cut

Air Filter:

Replacement

Assembly:

Handle

Accessories

Btade:

Replacement I0

Sharpening 10

Controls:

Engine Zone Control Cable 6,7 Operator' Presence Control Bar 6

Engine Speed Control 6,7

Customer Responsibilities 3 Cutting Levels 7

12 Adiustment t4 13 Assembly 5

7 Knob 6

2 3 3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE .

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS

REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE

6,7,8,9

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

10,11

Handle:

Lubrication:

Discharge Guard Hinge Pin 15 Engine 15 Front Wheel Adjuster 15

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin 15

til

Maintenance:

Agreement .3 Air Filter 11

Blade Care/Replacement 10 Engine 11

Grass Catcher 1t Lubrication 15

Spark Plug 11

Mowing Tips 9

Repair/Replacement Parts Responsibilities, Customer

Safety Rules

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor

Handle

Service Recommendation

Spark PIug Specifications Speed Control:

Engine

Starting the Engine

Starter Handle Stopping Your Lawn Mower Storage

Trouble Shooting Chart

t2,13

16-17 18-21

23 24

18-2"/

12 t3 T5

7 8 6

Engine:

Oil Cap .6 Oil Change 11 Oil Level 8

Oil Type 8 Starting .8

Storage 14

Fuel:

Type .8

Storage ]4

Oil:

Engine 11 Storage 14

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower • 6,7,8,9

Operator PresenceControl Bar 6 Options:

Attachments 5

Parts 18-21

Warranty Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters

6,7

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AC(ES$ORIE$

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers° Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the

model number of your lawn mower,,

ENGINE

SPARKPLUG

MUFFLER

AIR FILTER

Your lawn mower has been completely assembled

at the factory,

HOWTOSETUPYOURLAWNIVtOWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove handle padding holding operator presence

control bar to upper handle.

o Hold clown operator presence control bar to up-

per handle to allow handle to move to mowing position.

Raise handles until lower handle section locks in- to place in the mowing position (See Fig_ !).

o Raise upper handle section intoplace on lower

handle and tighten one (1) handle knob,,

* Release operator presence control bar and

tighten remaining handle knob,,

o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your

mowing comforL Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustment section of this

manual.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

UPPEI

LIFT UP /,.// ,"_/

LIFT UP 4_

FIG 1

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com-

pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference.

I-_---OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE _

OIL FILLER CAP WITH DIPSTICK

DISCHARGE GUARD_

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

STARTER HANDLE

..... HANDLE KNOB

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LAWN MOWER HOUSING

EETSCPSCSAFETYREqUIREmENTS

Sears Rotary Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers conforrn 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 PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine° to stop the engine_

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the left side

of the engine which allows you to select either

"HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine_

OPERATm

HOW TO USEYOURLAWNMOWER

ENGINE SPEEDCONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)

located on the left side of the engine. "HIGH" posi-

tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better

grass bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting,

trimming and fuel economy (See Fig.. 3)..

I IMPORTANTI

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

W"E"THEI.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator zone engine control which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

CAUTION: FEDERALREGULATIONSREQUIRETHE ENGINE CONTROLINSTALLEDON THIS LAWN

_b MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE RISKOF

BLADECONTACTINJURY. DO NOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCESATTEMPTTODEFEATTHEFUNC-

TION OF THE OPERATORCONTROL.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVE_

FIG. 3

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITHTHESPARK PLUG.

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for

high cuL

* Wheels are set in a low cut for shipping° Adjust

cutting height to suit your requirements, Medium position is best for most lawns.

o 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 (See Fig 4)_

FIG. 4

BEFORESTARTfiIGENG NI ............................................................................................................................................................

01L:

o Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig_ 5)

and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.

o Use one (1) pint or 0.5 titers of SAE 30 oil or

equivalenL SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil.

NOTE: A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is in- cluded with your new lawn mower.

• POUR OIL SLOWLY_ DO NOT OVERFILL o The total oit capacity of your engine is 2! ozo or

0°62 liters

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each

time°

o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten. o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-

ed_ Fill to FULL line on dipstick_

o The oil you use should meet A.PJ. Classification

SG/SF/SE_

NOTE: After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to change the oi_ more often under dusty, dirty

conditions.

GAS:

Fil! gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded

gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG. 5). WARNING:Experience indicates that alcohol blend- ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can affract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage_ To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or Ionger_ Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty° Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional

information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_

ENGINE OIL CAP

W/DIPSTICK

FIG. 5

TO STARTENGINE

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

before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has ah'eady run for a few minutes°

o Pushengine speed control lever forward to HIGH

position.

* Hold operator presence control bar down to the

handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To STOP engine, release operator presence con-

trol bar'.

NOTE:In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over' prim- ing may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at- tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.

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