Craftsman EZ3 917.387301 User manual

Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387301
• 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 10 Repair Parts 32
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordedng BackCover
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 fa[ture to maintain the equipment accordinq 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 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
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TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefufly+
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower°
o Do not allow children to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.
o Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
oUse mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as describedin this manual.
oDo 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.
° The blade turns when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
° Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of a!l stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects,
These objects wil! be thrown by the blade
and can cause severe injury.
• Always wear safely 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
o

hot° Allow the engine to coot 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 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 starling.
°Do not coniinue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Fellow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mower.
° Do not change the govemor 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 of vibration
and repair as required.
°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 clown 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.
• 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 mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
lightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
o 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 deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by andcomply 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 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 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthis
lawnmowerwasproduced,Theyarealso
availableatmostSearsretailoutletsand
servicecenters.MostSearsstorescanalso to your lawn mower.
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE .................
CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
FOR,,,,REAR,DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS
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order repair parts for you, when you provide
the model number of your lawn mower.
Some of these accessories may not apply
MULCHER KITS
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
! SIDE DISCHARGE
i LAWN MOWERS
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AIR FILTERS
WHEELS
BLADE ADAPTERS
,STABILIZER
GAS CANS
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SPARK PLUGS
ENGfNEOIL
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 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 lawn
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 bar to 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: Untold 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
handles and tighten both handle knobs,
, Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
• 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"-"-'- •,.._ J''.,
Upper handle-__ Lift up i_
u,,u.rg
" _T -_'' _=,_' position
handle -_,_-_ _ _',
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawnmower was sl_ipped ready to be
used as a mu[cheroTo convertto bagging or
discharging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher 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, fAgL
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug In place or approved
clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn mowerwith
the rear door removed or propped open.

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. Save this manual for future referenoe,
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These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product, Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTtON ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL ,DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Operator presence contro{bar
Starter handle
Handle
Engine zone control cable
Air filler
Mulcher _lug
Engine
with dipstick
Lawn mower housing
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
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MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk.obehind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute and the UoSoConsumer Product Safety Commission, The blade
!urn,.s,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
carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting
a cold 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.

Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin
foreignobjeclsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan
resultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswear
safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmowerorperforminganyadjust-
mentsorrepairs,Werecommendawide
visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses,
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 inju_o Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function of the operator
control, The blade turns when the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positio6ed
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower,
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT '
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut,
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments, Medium position is best for most
lawns
° 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,
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
pos_on adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid, Rip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower°
• Lift the rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket°
°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 dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
Hinge
bracket
rdoor
Grass catcher
frame
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
i
, To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
•Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear,

BEFORESTARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe
engine°
• Be sure mower islevel and area around oil
fill is clean,
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
the full line on the dipstick"
° Use 20 ozs. of ClioFor type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
° Pouroil slowly. Do not over fill.
°Check oil _evelbefore each use. Add oi! if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick,
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
°Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions
GAS
°Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane, Do not mix oil "withgasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING; Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol 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 fue! lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
TO START ENGINE
• -ro 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 already run for
a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and .pull starter handle quickly.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
• To stop engine,1 release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be neces-
sary to repeat priming steps, in warmer
weather over priming may cause flooding and
engine will not start. If you do flood engine,
wait a few minutes before attempting to start
and do not repeat priming steps
MOWING TIPS
•Under certain conditions, such as very tall
grass, it may be necessary to raise the
height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to
keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn
mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster
setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass.
•When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist, heavy grass, dumps of cut grass
may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce
ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run
the lawn, mower over the area a second
time_
oIf a trailof grass clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow
in a clockwise direction with a small overlap
to collect the clippings on the next pass.
° Keep top of engine around starter clear and
clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will
help engine air ffow and extend engine life.
° Pores in cloth grass catchers can become
filled with dirt and dust with use and
catchers will collect less grass. To prevent
this, regularly hose catchers off with water
and let dry before using,
o

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
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
MAINTENANCE section of this manual,
• The special mulching blade will recut the
grass clippings many times and reduce
them in size so that as they fall onto the
lawn they will disperse into the grass and
not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will
biodegrade quicldy to provide nutrients for
the lawn. Always mulch with your highest
engine (blade) speed as this will provide the
best recutting action of the blades.
. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet, Wet
grass tends to form clumps and interferes
with the mulching action. The best time to
mew your lawn is the eady afternoon. At this
time the grass has dded and the newly cut
area will not be exposed to the direct sun.
o Forbestresults,adjust the lawn mower
cuttingheight so thatthelawn mower cuts
off only the topone-third of the grass blades.
Ifthe lawn isovergrown it will be necessary
to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushing
efforl and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of mulched
grass. For extremety heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut, mow slowly and
raise the rearof the lawn mower one wheel
adjuster setting higher than the front.
• Certaintypes of grass and grass conditions
may requirethat an area be mulched a
second time tocompletely hide the
clippings. When:doing a second cut, mow
across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.
•Change yourcutting patternfrom week to
week, Mow northto south one week then
change to east towest the next week, This
will help prevent matting and graining of the
lawn.
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GENERAL RECOMIVIENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.To receive ful!
value from the warranty, operator must maintain
mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit,
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filter element and check blade for wear. A
new spark plug and clean!new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
•Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
a Check engine oil level
•Check for loose fasteners_
LUBRICATION
Keep unit wel! lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
(_) Brake spring
bracket
gtne o{I
(_1 Rear (_ Handle bracket
door
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAYLUBRICANT
SAE30 MO[OROIL REFERTO
ENGINE .- MAINTENANCE SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. VL_ous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricatingbearings. Ifyou feel theymust be
lubricated,useonly a dry,powdered graphite
typelubricantsparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
_ODEL NUMBER 917.38"7301
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 6,,0
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU,. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 320F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJt9LM OR J19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE: IN'fAKE: .004" - ,008"
EXHAUST; .004" -,008"
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: ,0!25 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35°40 FT. LBS.
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purch&se in space
provided above.
..AWN MOWER
Always observe safety rdtes when pedorming
any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber,
.Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
.Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt, lock washer and hardened washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade adapter.
The key must be in good condition to work
properly, Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be kept
sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contact with spark plugo
, Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air
filter and carburetor are up.
• Use a wood block betweeh blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
• Position the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
keyway in crankshaft are aitgned.
• Posffion blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with
the raised tugs on tt_e adapter,
, Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the
engine.
• Install the blade bolt with the lock washer
and hardened washer into blade adapter
and crankshaft.
o Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and t_ghten the blade
bolt, turning clockwise.
turning when removing blade bolt.
• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth
° Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
c{ockwise, Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
= The recommended tightening torque is 35-
40ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade- but ifyou do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file or
on a grinding wheel, Do not attempt to
sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a
beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the
straight nail exposed. Place center hole of
blade over the head of the nail. If blade is
balanced, it should remain in _ horizontal
position° tf either end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.
GRASS CATCHER
, The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dry when used°
• Check your grass catcher often for damage
or deterioration. Through normal use itwill
wear. If catcher neL=dsreplacing, replace
onlywith a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering°
Blade Crank shaft
adaptor ,_
Bolt Crank
Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft
washer Trailing adaptor
edge
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF, SH or
SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected Operating
temperature,
SA_ VISCOSITY GRADES
NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starling in
cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°E Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low
on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower
is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to
drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
*Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
o Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
, Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock lawn mower back and forth to
remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
° Wipe oft any spilled oil on lawn mower
and on side of engine.
, Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
• Replace engine oil cap.
•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug
Container
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AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty,dirty
conditions. Do not wash airfilter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Remove the air _ter cover by turning
counterclockwise to the stop and pull
away from collar.
Remove filter from inside of cover,
Clean the instde of the cover and the
collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

•Insert new filter into cover°
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
° Push in on cover and turn clockwise to
tighten.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a
fire hazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to
make your engine start easier 'and run
better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.
Tum
counter--
Slot remove
Tab to tighten
Air filter cover
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built--up grass and
trash. Clean underside of mower housing
after each use,
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by
scraping to remove build--_up of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. A clogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
° We DO NOT recommend using a
garden hose to clean lawn mower
unless the electrical system, muffler, air
filter and carburetor are covered to keep
water out. Water in engine can result in
shortened engine life.
CAUTION: Before performing any
service or adjustments:
° Release control bar.
•Make sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped_
° Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in
the Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector, attached between the
rear wheels of your lawn mower, is
provided to minimize the possibility that
objects will be thrown out the rear of the
lawn mower into the operator's mowing
position.
If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it
should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
Your lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four
(4) positions are available: high, medium
high, medium low and low. Handles are
shipped mounted in the medium low
position,
•To change from medium low to medium
high position, the upper and lower
handle sections wilt have to be turned
over°
°Remove the cable clips,
=Remove the controls and operator
presence control bar from the upper
handle,
• Remove the starter rope guide from the
lower handle.
•Remove hairpin cotters.
•Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
•Turn the handle over and reassemble
the hairpin cotters that have been
removed.
•Reassemble the starter rope guide.
• Reassemble the controls and the
operator presence control bar to the
upper handle,
CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely t0_permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released.
Do not over tighten the fasteners holding
the controls to the upper handle.
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o To change from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section
wilt have to be turned over.
o To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
Shtpp_ng Position
Low
Lower Handle
Squeeze to
remove
Handle
Bracket
Hairpin Clip
ENGINE
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed
main jet for mixture control. If your engine
does not operate properly due to sus-
pected carburetor problems, take your
lawn mower to an authorized service
center for repair or adjustment.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Do not attempt to increase engine speed
or it may result in personal injury, if you
believe that the engine is running too fast
or too slow, take your lawn mower to an
authorized service center for repair and
adjustment.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for 30 days or more_
LAWN MOWER
When lawn mower is to be stored for a period
of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
o Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this manual).
•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins
are securely fastened. Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
•Touch up all nJstedor chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for
storage.
• Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower
handle toward each other until the lower
handle clears the handle bracket, then
move handle forward.
° Loosen upper handle mounting bolts
enough to allow upper handle to be folded
back.
IMPORTANT; When folding the handle for
storage or transportation, be sure to fold the
handle as shown or you may damage the
control cables.
• When sitting up your handle from the
storage position, the lower handle will
automatically lock into the mowing position.
Lower Handle
Handle
Squeeze to fold
Operator Presence
Control Bar
Upper Handle _ r--"
Fold Forward
For Storage
Hairpin
Ootter
_,_x,xFold Backward
Mowing Position
, Lower Handle

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is importani to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as carburetor, fuel rifler, fuel hose,
or tank during storage. Also, experience
indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohot 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.
•Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty,
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
° Use fresh fuel next season.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow the mix ratiofound on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas
tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with
clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER
• Remove spark plug.
• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark
plug hole into cylinder.
• Pull starter handle slowly a few times to
distribute oil.
•Replace with new spark plug.
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
°Replace your gasoline can ifyour can starts
to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will
cause problems,
•If possibte, store your unit indoors and cover
itto give protection from dust and dirt.
o Cover your unit Witha suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture. Do not
use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which
allows condensation to form and will cause
your unit to rust°
IMPORTANT; Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with
gasoline in tile tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start • Dirty air fifler.
•Out of fuel.
•Stale fuel.
• Water in fuel.
• Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
• Bad spark plug,
,Loose blade or broken blade
adapter.
•Control bar in released
position,
•Control bar defective.
CORRECTION
•Clean/replace air filter°
•Fil! fuel tank.
, Drain tank and relill with
fresh clean fuel.
• Drain fuel tank and
carburetor and refill tank
with fresh gasoline.
•Connect wire to plug.
•Replace spark plug,
•Tighten blade boltor
replace blade adapter.
•Depress control bar to
handle.
•Replace control bar,
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PROBLEM
o'ssofp wer
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
3AUSE
o
Poor cut- uneven
, , ,,,,,, •
vibration
Starter rope hard
to pull
Grass catcher
not filling (if so
equipped)
Hard to push
Rear of lawn mower housing
or c_ing blade dragging
in heavy grass.
• Cutting too much grass.
•Dirty airfilter.
•Buildup ol grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
Too much oilin engine.
•Walldngspeed too fast.
-Wom, bent or loose blade°
•Wheel heights uneven.
. Buildup of grass, leaves
and trashunder mower.
• Wom, bent or loose blade.
-Bent engine crankshaft.
= Engine flywheel brake ison
when control bar isreleased_
oBentengine crankshaft.
° Blade adapter broken.
• Blade dragging in grass.
• Cutting height too low.
,[.fit on blade wom off.
•Catcher not venting air.
•Grass is too high or wheel
height is too low.
•Rear of lawn mower
housing or blade dragging
in grass.
• Grass catcher too full,
•Handle height position not
right for you.
CORRECTION
11,,,J, ,, 1,,, :.......
° Setto "Higher Cut"
position.
, Set to "Higher Cut"
position.
° Clean/replace air fitter_
•Clean underside of mower
housing.
• Chec k oil level.
• Cut at slower walking
•Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt
°Set all wh_=_lsat same
height
° Clean underside of
mower housing.
, Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
- Contact an authorized
service center.
Depress control bar to
upper handle before
pulling starter rope.
'-Contact an authorized
service center.
= Replace blade adapter.
=Move lawn mower to cut
grass or to hard surface
to start engtne.
° Raise cutting height.
• Replace bladeo
=Clean grass catcher.
, Raise cutting height.
°Raise rear of lawn mower
housing one (1) setting
higher.
• Empty grass catcher.
° Adjust handle height to
suit.
IR

Garant[a 17 Especificaciones de! Producto 25
Regtas de Seguddad _ 17 Se_cio y Adjustes 27
Montaje 19 Almacenamlento 2B
Operaci6n 20 Identlficaci6n de problemas 30
Mantenlmiento 24 Partes de rapuesto Vea el manual
Programa de Mantenimfento 24 ingles del dueSo
Orden de Partes Contratapa
GARANTIA LIMFFADA DE DOS Af'40S PAPA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN
Fordos (2) aries, a pa.,lJrde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se rnantenga,lubrique
y aline segOnlasinstrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimlento en el manual del dueSo,Sears
reparar_ gratis todo dafecfo en etmaterial y la mane do obra,
Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerdales ode ardendo, esta gamntla s61ose aplica per
noventa (90) dies a parUrde tafechade comprao
Esta GaranUano cubre:
• Art[culos qua sedesgastan durante eluse normal tales come las cuchnlassegad0ras rotatorias, los
adaptadores de la cuchitla, lascoffees, los _os de eke y tasbujIas.
• Reparac_onesnecesarias debklo al abuse o ata negligencla del operador, ir',duy_ndosa a los
clg0e_ales doblados y ala falta de mantenlmlento del equtpo segOnlas insbuoclonesqua selncluyen
en et manual del duefio..
EL SERVIClO DE GARANT[A ESTADI_PONIBLE al devotver la segadpra a motor Craftsman al centrol
departmentode servtdo Sears mas cercano en los Estados Unidos. Estagarantfa se aplica solamente
mientras el producto esie en use an los Estados Untdos°
EstaGarantfa le otorga detaches tegales especfficos,y puede que tambi_n tenga otros derechos que
varfan de estade a estado.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/8lTYVA, Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 USA
Los estandraresde seguddad exigenla presencia
del operatoren bs controles pare reducir a un
mlnimo el riesgo de lesionarse, S u unldad viene
equipada con dichos conl_Yes,.Par ningun molivo
kate del ettmtnarla fund6n da loscontroles qua
exlgan la #resencia del opemdor.
ENTRENAMIENTO:
• Lea este manual del operador cuidadoeamente.
Famlltarfcesecon los controles y aprenda a
operar su segadora en forma adecuad&
Aprenda a parar su segadora r#4_Idamente.
• No permita qua los ntifiosusen susegaderao
Nunca permffaqua losadultos operen la
segadora sin center con tas lnstrucctones
adectJadas.
• Mantenga el _.reade operact6n despejada de
genre, espedalmente de niSospequeRosy de
anirnales dom_st_cos.
• Use la segadem solarnente pare los fines
propuestos per el fabricante yeegQnlas
explicaciones descrttas en este manual.
• No opera la segadera slse ha cafdo e dafiade
en cuaJquieraform& Slempre repare los darlos
antes de usarla_
• No use accesorios qua no hayan side
recomendados per el fabdcante. Etuse de
dichoeaccesodos puede ser peligroso.
° La _.hilla gka cuando el motor est_
funcionando.
PREPARAC16N_
•Slempre revise cuidadosamente el _rea cluese
va a segary desp_iela de todas laspledras,
pates,aJambres,huesos yatros ebjetos
exttaSos.Estos objetos ser'&ntanzades con la
cuchtllay pueden produc!r lesbnes graves,
• Slempre use anteojos de seguridad o
protectores de oJoscuando azfanque y durante
el tJempoque use la segador&
• Vistase en forrna adecuada. Noopera la
segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias abiertas.
Use solamente zapatos s6Ildoscon buena
traccl6ncuando siegue,
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• Revise el estanque de combustible antes de
hater arranoar el motor. No tlene e! estanque
de gaso_tnaen rec{ntos cerrados, nl cuande el
motor es'_ func|onando o cuando est&
csllente. Permlta qua el motor se enfrfe per
vados minutes antes de Ilenar el estanque de
gasoltnao Umpie toda la gasolina derramada
antes de hacer arrancar el motor.
• Siempre haga los ajustes de altura de fas
ruedas antes de hater arrancar su segadora.
Nunca trate de hacer _sto mlentras qua el
motor est_ funcionando.
• Siegue slempre durante el dfa o con buena luz
artificial
OPERACl6N:
, Mantenga sus ojos y su mente en {asegadora
yen el &rea qua se est_ cortando. No perm{ta
qua otros Intereses Io distraigan.
• No corte c6sped mojado o resbaloso. Nunca
corra mientras est_ operando su segadora.
Siempre asegt_rese de rnantener el equil{brio
- mantenga el mango agarrado firmemente y
camlne.
. No ponga las manes o los pies cerca odebajo
de las partes rotatodas. Mant_ngase ale]ado
de la abertura de descarga en todo memento,.
• Sfempre pare el motor cuando se vaya
ocuando no est_ usando su segadora, o antes
de atravesar las entradae para autos, los
sendaros, camlnos y _reas cublertas de dpto.
• Nunca dtdJala desearga del matedal hacla los
espectadores nl perm_fa a nadle cerca de la
segadora mlentras la est_ operandoo
• Antes de limpiar, inspeccionar o de repamr a
segadora, pare el motor y est_ completamente
seguro de qua {a cuchilla y qua todas las
pades que se mueven se hayan detenldo.
Luego, desconecte el alambre de la buj{a y
mant_ngalo alejado de _sta para evitar et
arranque per accidents.
• No conttn_e hctendo funcionar su segadera si
le pega a un objeto extraJSo.Siga e{
procedim_ento descrito antedormente, tuego
repare cualquter dafio antes de volver a
arrancar y de operar su segadora.
o No cambie los ajustes del regulador o
hagaque el motor ands a una veloctdad
exceslva. Se pueden proddcir daF,os en el
motor y I estones personateso
. No spore su segadora sl vibra fuora de lo
normal. La vibraci6n excesiva esuna
tndlcacf6n de da_o; pare el motor, revise en
forma segura la causa de la vibraciOn y haga
las reparactones seg_n sea necesarioo
• No haga funclonar el motor en
recintoscerradoso Los gases de escape son
peligrosos.
- Nunca corte el c_sped tirando la segadora
hacla usted. Siegue a trav_s de la cara de las
pendienles, nunca hacla ardba o hacia abaJo
pues puede perder el equillbrfo. No slegue
pendientes demasiado empinadas. Tenga
culdado cuando opera la segadora en terreno
disparelo o cuando camble de direcciSn -
mantenga un buen equitibrio°
• Nunca spare la segadora sin las protecclones
adecuadas, las planchas, el recogedor de
c_sped y otros dlsposiUvos de seguddad en
su lugar.,
MANTEN1MIENTO Y ALMACENAMIEN-
TO:
° Revise la cuchllla y los pemos de rnontaJe del
motor a manudo, para asegurarse qua est_,n
apretados en la forma adecuada,
• Revise redes los pemos, tusrcas y lornillos a
intervatos frecuentes, para vedficar si est_n
apretados en forms adecuada, y
asegurarseque la segadora se encuentra en
condiclones de functonamlento seguro.
. Mantenga redes los dlspositivos de segurldad
en su lugar y ltstos para funcionar.
• Para reducir el peligro de Incendio, mantenga
et motor sin c_sped, hojas y grasa o aceite en
excess.
•Revise et recogedor de c_sped a menudo
para velificar si hay detefforo y desgaste y
cambte las bolsas desgastadaso Use
solamenta las bolsas de repuesto
reeomendadas per el fabdcante de su
segadora o qua cumplen con las
especi_caclones de _ste.
• Siempre mantenga una cuchilla afllada en su
segadoret.
J o
• Siempre permlta que el motor se enfrfe antes
de guardarta en cualquier rectnto eerradoo
. Nunca guarde la segadora con combustible
en el esianque dentro de un ediflcto en donde
los gases pueden alcanzar una llama
expuest&o una fuente de ignici6n, tal come et
calentador de agua, la estufa de catefacclSn,
ta secadora de ropa, etc.
PREOAUClON: 81empre desconecte el
alambre de la buj_ay p6ngalo donde no pueda
entrar en contacts con la bujfa, para evftar el
arranque per accidents, durante la preparaciSn,
el transpor}e, el ajuste o cuando se hacen
reparaciones.
PRECAUCION: Es conocido per el Estado de
California qua los gases de escape del motor de
este productor contienen qu{micos los cuales a
ciertos nlve{es, pueden ocasionar, c_ncer,
detectos de nacimlento, y sires danes al sistema
reproductive.
'JR

Estos accesodos estaban
se produjo |a segadora, Tambl6n estdn
dtsponibles en la mayofla de las tiendas de
Sears yen los centros de servlclo. Lelmayorfa
RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA
de las flendas Sears tambt6n pusden mender a
pedlr parles de repuesto para usted,si les
proporctona el n_3merodel modelo de su
segadora. Algunos 'de estos accesorios ta! vez
no se apliquen a su segadora..
DESVIADOR DE RECORTRS
PAPA SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA
i
__ REGOREDOR
PAPA
SEGADORAS
CON DESGARGA
TRASERA
,i1,1 ,i......
JUEGOSPARA_ACOLCHADORA
RECORdeR
PAPA
SEGA_RAS
CON DESCARGA
LATERAL
ill ii ii ill
MANTENIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA
StLENCIADOR ES
CORREAS
RLTROS DE AIRE
CLICH_LLAS ADAPTADORES
DE CUCHILLA RUEDAS ........
ESTABILIZADORES
ENVASES
DE GASO_NA
BUJ|AS .
ACEffE
DELMOTOR .....
Lea esbs instruccionesyeste manual
completamente antes de tratar demontar u operar
susegadora nueva. Su segadora nueva ha side
montada en la f_tbricacon la excepct6nde aqueUas
partes qua se dejaron sin reenter per razones de
envfo.Todas laspartescome lastuercas, las
arandefas, los pemos, etc., que sonnecssadas pare
completerel montaje hen sldocolcoadasenla
boise de peruse Pare asegurarse qua su segadora
funclone en formasegura y ad_uada, redes las
partes y los art[culos de ferreten'aqua se monten
Uenenqueser apreladosseguramenteoUselas
herramtentas correctas,come sea necesa_o,para
asegurarqua seaprietan adecuadamente.
PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE
LA CAJA DE CARTON
, Remueva laspartes sueltas qua se}ncluyencon
|a segadora.
, C'_rtelas dos esquinas de los extremesde la
caja de carl,rn ytJendael panel del extreme
piano.
• Remueva todo el matedai de empaque, excepto
la curia entreel mango superior y61Inferior,y la
curia qua sujeta tabarra de los control qua extge
la presencla del operador junto con el mango
superior.
. Haga rodar la segadora hacta afuerade facaja
de cartony revisela cutdadosamente pare
ve_car sl todavla quedan partes sueltas
adicionales.
COMe PREPARAR SU SEGADORA
PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO
IMPORTANTE: Des!_ltegueel mangocon touche
cuidadopara no peUizcarodaiiar loscables de
control.
,Levanla los mangos hasta qua Ia secci6ndel
mango inferior se asegure ensu lugar,en la
posiciOnpare segar. ,
•Remueva la curia protectora,Ievantela secci6n
de{mango superior haste su lugar en el mango
inferior y apriete ambas rnanitlasdel mango.
• Remueva la cu£=adel mango qua sujeta la barra
de loscontrol qua exlge la presencia de|
operador junto con el mango sttperior_
• El mango de la segadora pueda ajustarse seg0n
le acomode pare segar. Refi_rasea "AJUSTE
DEL MANGO" en la SecciOn de ServIcio y
Ajustes de eats manual.
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Barra de control que ex{ge la
presencta del operador.
Mango superior.j
Mango _.___--_
interior __
PARA INSTALAR LOS
_ Levantar
/Po\sici6n
para segar
_,CCESORIOS
Su segadora rueenviada Itstapara usarse como
una acolcPadorade capa vegetal,Para convert#ta
de modo qua pueda ensacar o descargar:
°Abra lapuerta _sera y remueva latapon
acotchador& Gu_,rclelaen un lugar seguro.
. Ahora puede in-.staJarel recogedor o el desviador
de recortesopclonat,
• Para volvera la operaci6n de acolchamtentocon
capa vegetal,instalela tapon acolchadora en la
abertura de descarga de la segadora.
PRECAUCiON: No haga funcfonarsu
segadora sin la lapon acolchadora aprobada en su
lugar,o sin el desviador de recortes, o sinel
recogedor de c_sped,aprobados, en sulugar,
Nunca iratede operar lasegadora cuandose ha
removido la puertatrasera o cuando est_un poco
abtert&
FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA
LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU
SEGADORA. Compare tas itus_aciones con su segadora para familiarizarsecon la ublcaci6n de los
diversos con#oles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para referencla en el t_',uro.
iiii II ...................
_tos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el
producto, Aprenda ycomp.rendasus slgnlficados.
Oable de control da la
veloctdad del motor
---- Barra de control que exige la
presencia'_)el operador
Manltia de! mango
Cord6n
arrancador Tapa det rellano de ta
Recogedor dei gasolina
c#spad
Cebador
Filtro del alre la rueda
(en cada rueda)
mango, parahacer arrancaretmotor. Su_ttelapara
parar el motor.
Cebador=- bornbea combustible adicionaldesde el
carburedor a_ci_indropara usocua.ndose neceslta
Cord6n arrancador---se usa para hacerarrancar
Tapon de la acolchadora-.- permite la convers_Sn
para la operaci6n de descarga o ensacado.
haoerarrancar un mok_,_o.
Tapon de
acolchadera Tapa del deposttb de
del motor con varilla
tndicadora de nl'_el Caja
conLosREouisr b's DEU C SC ' ' '
Las segadoras a motor,qua se conducen desde la parle de ab'&s,rotatortas,Sears, cumplen con Ios
est&qdaresde seguridad delAmerican National StandardsInstituteyde la US. Consumer ProductSafety
Commission, La cuchit[a_gtracuando el motor es_ funclonando;............ ,,,
Barra de'control qua exige la presencia det
operador_'dene qua suJetarsea_ajo, juntocon el el motor.