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Craftsman EZ3 917.377590 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.377590 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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I:RnFT, M N °
6=75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER
PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377590
*
Safety
,
Assembly
Operation
o
Maintenance
o
Espadoi
=
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before=operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
1/. 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual I:RnFT, M N ° 6=75 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377590 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espadoi Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before=operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, 1/.
  • Page 2 Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover 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.

  • Page 3: Operation

    hot.Allowthe engine to coolforseveral ° Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutes beforefillingthegastank,Clean towards you, Mow across the face of offanyspilledgasoline beforestarting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine, lose your footing. Do not mow exces- ,, Always makewheelheight adjustments sively steep slopes, Use caution when...

  • Page 4: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    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 model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: Forshipping purposes, therear wheels onyourlawn mower a renotadjusted Your lawn mower was shipped ready tO be tothesameposition asthefrontwheels. used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or Before operating mower a djust a llwheels to discharging: thesamecutting height p osition.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOURLAWN MOWER READ THISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. C ompare t he illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand these meaning,...

  • Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height

    Tileoperation of any lawn mower can Plate Tab result in foreign objects thrown Into the Lower Wheels for High Cut eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses i"'_t eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments repairs.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVECONTROL ADD GASOUNE o Self-propelling is controlledby holding ,, Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular the operatorpresencecontrolbar down unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 to the handleandpushingthe drive octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. controlleverforwarduntil it clicks; then Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used release the lever.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Incooler w eather i tmaybeneces- sary to repeat p riming steps Inwarmer IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep weather o verpriming maycause flooding and mower housing free of built-,up grass and engine willnotstart.Ifyoudofloodengine, trash, See "Cleaning" in CUS'f©MER waita fewminutes b efore attempting tostart RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual...

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,,_'_O_.._ _..._ _'_. _--_'_'_'_ F'LL 'NDATES /___ REGULAR SERVICE Check far Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher v" (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover !Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys R_ _elied Mowere'_ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade v" v"...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS NUMBER 9t 7,377590 'SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER; 6.75 DISPLACEMENT: 12,560 CU, IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE:...

  • Page 12: Tosharpen Blade

    NOTE: Wedonotrecommend sharpening o Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive blade_butifyoudo,be suretheblade wheel gear teeth isbalanced. ° Put wheels back in place. TOSHARPEN BLADE o If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not Careshouldbe takento keepthe blade turn freely, contact your nearest authorized...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    • Disconnect spark plugwirefromspark p!ug CAUTION; Petroleum solvents, such as andplacewirewhere itcannot c omein kerosene, are not to be used to dean contact w ithsparkplug. cartridge, They may cause deterioration of the o Remove engine oilcap;layaside ona clean cartridge, Do not oil cartridge. Do not use surface.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    CAUTION: Beforeperforming anly o Remove the starter rope guide from the service or adjustments, lower handle, ° Remove hairpin cotters_ Release control bar. o Disconnect the lower handle from the • Make sure the blade and all moving handle brackets, parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit Operator presence contr_ bar handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fo," towar- ., )/_/.,_ LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL to rust. Rust and!or dirt in your gasoline will Drain oil(with engine wan-n) andreplace with cause problems. clean engine oil. (See"ENGINE" i nthe o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Customer Responsibilities section ofthis it to give protection from dust and dirt. manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART _ROBLEM 3AUSE CORRECTION .--- of power LOSS or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass, " Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter, o Clean/replace air filter. ° Buildup of grass, leaves, •...
  • Page 18 MOIOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, euando e_--la Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y aline seg_)ntas instrucciones pars la operaciSny el mantenlmlento en el manual del dueSo, Seats repararAgratis rode defecto en el material y la mane de obra, Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerdales o de ardendo, esta garantta s61ose aplica per noventa (90) dlas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 * Vlstase en forms adecuada No opera la "l'enga cuidado cuando opere la segadera en segadora sin zapa_6so con sandalias terraria disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras qua el motor es1&luncionando. direcci6n - mantenga un buen equilibria. Siegue siempre duranto el dla o con buena Nunca opera la segadora sin las luz arti|lciaL protecciones adeeuadas, las planchas, el...

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. Tambi_n est_'l disponibles en ta mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears y an los centros de sewicio. La mayor,s de las tJandasSea_ tambl_n pueden mandara pedir partes de repuesto pare usted, si lea proporoionael n0mero de/modelo de su segadora.
  • Page 21 Barra decontrol quaexige la presencia deloperado Mango s uperior Levantal Tapon alcolchadora paresegar Mango PRECAUCION, No haga tuncionar su inferior sagadora sin la taponacolchadora aprobada en su [ugar,o sin ef desv_adorde recortes, o sin el PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS recogedor de c_sped, aprobades, en su lugaro Su segadora rue envlada Uslapara usarse come Nunca tratede operar la segadora cuando se ha una acolchadora de capa vegelaL Para convertfda...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEAESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES DE OPERAFISU SEGADORA. Compare las iluslradones con su segadota para familiarizarsecon la ubicaciOnde los diversos controlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referencia en el futuro. Estoe s[mbolos pueden epareser sobre su segadora oen la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 23: Velocidad Del Motor

    La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede Para un code alto, baje las Orejas de la hacer qua salten objetos exlraSos dentro de sus ruedas ojos, lo qua puede producir da5os graves en _stos. Siempre usa anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los oios mienlms opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones Recomendamos una mascara de...
  • Page 24 ah[ en adelante Puede necesitar cambiar el CONTROL DE LA IMPULSI6N aceite m_.s a menuda cuando las , Laautoimpulsi6nsecontmlaalsujetarlaban-a condiciones son polvorosas o sucias de control que exige la pmsenciadel operador GASOLINA hacla abaje en el mango y al empujar la palanca do control de la impulsi6n hade adelante hssta •...
  • Page 25 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR o _apa hater arrancarun motor fdo, empuje el IMPORTANTE; Papaobtener el meier rendimf_lnto cebador clnce (5) veces antes de tratarlo, mantenga la caja de la segador a sin acumladon de Empuje firmemente, Eetepaso normalmenteno cesped y basupa.Vea "UMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Recomendaciones Generales

    PROGRAMA DE MANTEN|MtENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERV]CIO F_evlsars; hey,s£ieta_ores suelt6s Ltmpladinspecclcoa{ e_recogedor do ¢_sped (si vfene equipado) U_:_Jar I_.segadora mfsl6n segadoras con poder propuisor Limplar deba o de le,cubierta de la lrans- Ray{sat las correas y las po[eas impul- sedas tsegadoras con podetpropuIsor) Rev]sar o/afilar/'cambtar la cuchitla...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DI=L PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377590 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: 6°75 DESPLAZAMIENTO: 12.56 CU. INo CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 27 oz.
  • Page 28 CAJA DE ENGRANAJES caja de la segadora y apdete el pemo de la cuchilla gir&ndoloen el sentido en que giran las o Pare mantener el sistema de impulsi6n manillas del reIoj_ fundonando en forma adecuada, la caja de o La torsi6n pare apretar recomendada es de 35 -, engranajesy el _.reaalrededor de la impulsiSn 40 pies libras.
  • Page 29 Cambie el ace_to despu_s de 25 home de limpiarlo o secado. opereciSno par Io menos una vez aJa.fiosila ,, Instate el cartuchp, luego vuetva a ponerla segadorese utili;:amanes 25 hares el aSo, cubierta asegur_ndose qua lee orejas est_n alineadascon las ranuras en la piancha trasera. Revise el nivel del aceite del c_rter antes de Apr_eteel tomilloen |ormasegurao arrancar e[ motor y despu_sde cada c_nco(5) horas...
  • Page 30 PREOAUCION: ANTES DE DAR ° Remueva las abrazaderas del cable. CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE [.IACER • Remueva los controlesy la barra de control qua exige la presencia del opemdor del mango AJUSTES: superior. Suelte Is bana de control y pare el motor , Remueva la gu_adel cordSn arrancadordet •...
  • Page 31 MOTOR CARBURADOR VE1.OClDAD DEL MOTOR Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no est,. funcionando en forma adecuada debido a La velocidad del motor ha side ajustada en la problemas qua se sospecha vienen del f_brica. No trate de aumentar la vefocidad del carburador, Ileve su segadora a un centre de motor pues se pueden preducir leslones servicio autorizado para reparar]a y/o ajustada.

  • Page 32: Aceite Del Motor

    ,' Drene at estanque decombustible CILINDRO ,, Haga arrancar el motor y d6jelo fundonarhaste • Remueva la bujfa. que las llneas del combusSbley el carburador ,, Vac[e una enza (29 ml) de aceite a trav&sdel est_n vaofos. agujero de'la buj[aen el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS i PROBLEMA OAUSA CORREOCI()N No arranca • Filtro de sire sucio, Limple/camble el filtro de air& • Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. • Combustible rancio. Drene el estsnque y vuelva a tlenado con combustible limpio y _2evo_ , Agua en el combustible.
  • Page 34 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION c orte -disparejo Cuohilta desgastada, doblada o Cambie la cuohilla Apdete el suelta. peme de la ouchillao Allure de las ruedas dispareja° Ajuste todas las ruedas ala misma altura. Acumuleck_n de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parts inlerior de la caja basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 35 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377590 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4--20x 137074 Drive Shaft 1-1/4 57079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 131484 Clutch Yoke Shifter 700343 Bushing 137053 Seal 86447 Plug 57072...
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  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,986700...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 14:3.986700 , =,1 H_,r= i=,,, ,1= r KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIP'[ION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder (IncL2,10,12,20& 37075 "O"-Ring 125) 27234A • ValveSpdng BoxGesket 27652 Dowel Pin 32755 Valve SpringBoxCover 36059 Breaker Element 30200 Screw, 10-'24X9/16"...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986700 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640020 Carburetor(Incl, 187S & ol Englne Parts List) 632539 ThrctUeShaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shulter 650506 Throltle Shutter Screw 632675A Float Bowt 632544 Float Shaft 632543 Float...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE, ENGINE MODEL NUMBE B 143.986700 ..PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590702 590599A Spring Pin (IneL 4} 590600 Washer Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590598 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590703...
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