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Craftsman EZ3 917.377284 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.377284 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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6.0HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377284
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60t79

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 6.0HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377284 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 60t79...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Never cut grass by pulling the mower hot. Allow the engine to cool for several towards you. Mow across the face of minutes before filling the gas tank Clean slopes, never up and down or you might off any spilled gasoline before starting lose your footing.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories w ereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproducedTheyare 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 fawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE...
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not adjusted Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be to the same position as the front wheels° used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or Before operating mower adjust all wheels to discharging: the same cutting height position...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in Eiterature supplied with the producL...
  • Page 7 HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door closed or without an approved clipping deflector or grasscatcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with Lever the rear door removed or propped open.

  • Page 8: Drive Control

    DRIVE CONTROL IMPORTANT: When operating in temperaturesbelow 32°F(0°C), use fresh, o Self-propelling is controlled by holding the clean winter grade gasoline to help insure operator presence control bar down to the good cold weather starting handle and pushing the drive control lever WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep o Under certain conditions, such as very tall mower housing free of built-up grass and grass, it may be necessary to raise the trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners C[ea_Vlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (P0wer-Propefled Mowers) Check drive be[VpuIleys (Power-Propelled Mowers ) V'._..Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) i ,, ,,J_,_,,,, ,,,,_,,...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377284 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: &0 DISPLACEMENT: 11,6 CU_ IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,6QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS, SPARK PLUG(GAP: ,030") CHAMPION RJ19L VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    blade bolt, turning clockwise • Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters washers o The recommended tightening torque 35.-40 ft. Ibs. • Remove wheels from wheel adjusters, IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat Remove any trash or grass cuttings from treated. inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    Back . Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplug 31ate andplace wirewhereit cannot c omein Slots contact w ithsparkplug. o Remove engineoilcap;layasideon a clean surface, . Tiplawnmoweronitssideas shown and Covet drainoilintoa suitable container. Rocklawn tabs mowerbackandforthto remove anyoil trappedinsideofengine° Cartridge Cover ° Wipeoffanyspilledoilonlawnmower a nd MUFFLER onsideofengine.
  • Page 14 CAUTgON" BEFORE PERFORMING o To change from medium fow to medium ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over, Retease control bar_ o Remove the cable clips.. • Make sure the blade and all moving o Remove the controls and operator presence parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR Lower handle Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to Squeeze to _'/f suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service _Handle center for repair and/or adjustment. important: never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory...

  • Page 16: Engine Fuel System

    ENGINE the Customer Responsibilities section this manual), FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent ° Remove spark plug gum depositsfrom formingin essentialfuel o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through systemparts such as carburetor,fuel filter, spark plug hole into cylinder fuel hose,or tank duringstorage Also, •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM 3AUSE ° Set to "Higher Cut" Loss of power = Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass.. Cutting too much grass_ o Set to"Higher Cut" position, • Clean/replace air filter, = Dirty airfilter.
  • Page 18 LIMtTADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segtJn las instrucciones para ta operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • Vistase en forma adecuada.. No opere fa Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias direcci6n - mantenga un buen equilibrioo mientras que el motor est,. funcionando. o Nunca opere la segadora sin las °...

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    Estosaccesorios e staban disponibtes cuandose produjo la segadora. Tarnbi_n est_.n disponibles e n lamayor[adelastiendas deSearsyen loscentros de servicio. La rnayoria de lastiendas Searstambi_n puedenmandar a pedir partesde repuesto parausted,si tes proporciona elnurnerodelmodelodesusegadora. Algunos de estosaccesofios t al veznose apliquen a su segador& REND,!MIENTO DE LA SEGADORA ..

  • Page 21: Los Accesorios

    PARA INSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS de los control que exige Ia presencia del operador junto con et mango superior. Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse como o El mango de la segadora puede ajustarse seg_Jn una acolchadora de capa vegetal Para convertirla le acomode para segar..
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora pare familiarizarse con ta ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro, producto.
  • Page 23 ATENClON: E! ajustador esta correctamente La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede colocado cuando las orejas de la placa est_,n hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus insertadas en e! agujero del mango. Tambi_n, los ojos, 1oque puede producir da,fios graves en ajustes de 9 posiciones (si equipado) permiten que 6stos.
  • Page 24 "MOTOR" en la secci6n de las PARA VACIAR EL RECOGEDOR Responsabilidades del Cliente en este manual. CE_SPED ,, Vacie el aceite lentamente No Io llene • Para remover el recogedor del c_sped suelte ta demasiado, barra de control del operador para poder parar el o Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso.

  • Page 25: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y Tapa del Tapa del deposito deposito de fa de aceite del notor ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimeinto gasolina_..,.__ con varilla mantenga 1acaja de la segadora sin acumulacion de cesped y basura Vea "Umpioza en ia seccion de "RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE"...
  • Page 26 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revisar si hay sujetadores suellos ....i ..... , ..Limpiar,.'inspeccionar el recogedor de c,_sped (si viene equipado) E i Limpiar ta segadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierla de la trans* m_siSn(segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y Iss poleas impu_-...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.377284 NUMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMtENTO: 11o6 CU. IN, CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.6 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEtTE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (APFSF/SH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...
  • Page 28 CAJA DE ENGRANAJES • Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apriete el peme de la Para mantener el sistema de impulsi6n cuchilla girAndolo en el sentide en que giran {uncienando en forma adecuada, la caja de las manillas del reloj, engranajes y el Area alrededor de la o La torsi6n para apretar recemendada es de...
  • Page 29 Plancha Cambie e laceite despu_,s de25horas de Ranuras trasera operaci6n o portomenos u na vezelafiosila segadora seutiliza menos 25horas etaSo Labio Orejas de la Revise e !nivel d el a ceite delcarter a ntes d e arrancar el motor y despu_s de cada cinco (5) horas de uso continuado Apriete el tap6n del aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el nivel del Cartucho...
  • Page 30 • Remueva los controles y {a barra de oontrol que PRECAUCION: ANTES DE DAR exige la presencia det operador del mango CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER superior AJUSTES: ° Remueva las clavijas de horquilla • Suette ta barra de control y pare el motor. •...
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR Mango inferior Su carburador no es ajustabl e, Si su motor no Apriete para estA funcionando en forma adecuada debido a remover problemas que se sospecha vienen dei carburador, fleve su segadora a un centre de servicio autorizado para reparafla y/o ajustarla_ IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipulee el regulador Puntat d el...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motorcaliente) yc_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio,. (Vea"MOTOR" e n {a IMPORTANTE: Es impcrtante evitar que se formen secci6n de Responsabilidades del Cliente de depositos de combustible tales como el carburador, este manual.) el _tro del conbustible, la manguera del combustible ClLINDRO...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECClON PROBLEMA CAUSA ,II,,L No arranca • Fiitro de aire sucio,. • Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire • Sin combustible. • Llene el estanque de combustible, • Combustible rando.. • Drene el estanque y vuelva a IJenarlo con combustible limpio y nuevo,, , Drene el estanque de combustible y o Agua en el combustible°...
  • Page 34 CORRECClON CAUSA PROBLEMA _lat code -disparejo Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el Cuchilla desgastada, dob]ada o suelta, perno de la cuchilla Altura de las ruedas dispareja Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. Velocidad dei motor lenta. P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autofizado m&s cercano Limpie ta parle inferior de la caja...

  • Page 35: Gear Case Assembly

    ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377284 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 57079 Hardened Washer Clutch Yoke ld/4 131484 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Seal 137050 Helical Gear 48373...
  • Page 36 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377284...
  • Page 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377284 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145646X479 Upper Handle 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 149588 SetFTapp+ng Screw w/Sems 5/16-18 × ! - t/2 150425 Mulcher Plug 151517 Cable Clip 851514 Blade Adapter 136376 Handle Knob 157101 Blade 22"...
  • Page 38 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377284...
  • Page 39 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377284 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART Dr_veCover Decal 151522 145755 Control Cab{e Assembly Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 143603 48385 Control Head Kit Drive Cover 702806 Locknut #10-24 63601 Hex Flange Nut 132010 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2,12 144929 Drive Pulley 137052...
  • Page 40 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 2671-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE .., .,..,,..971A 92_P I I_ 134 137 _@_ 11°0 91-__ 110_...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2671-E1 -_r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR KIT I [1019 LABEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Gasket Set

    BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2671.E1 163,:_ 3,_ GASKET SETI _2,_O <3 Q ° 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR...
  • Page 43 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON TYPE NO, 2671-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE LABEL 11036 KIT" EMtS'SION...
  • Page 44 MODEL NO, 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON "tYPE NO. 267t-E1 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 49326o Cylinder Assembly 493737 Slinger, * Gasket, Intake Elbow 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 272t 99 299819 Seal, Oil 54 94526 Screw, Hex Head 493279 Sump, Engine 497442 Housing, Rewind...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRA'T'TON I_,ODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENG]NF_. TYPE NO. 2671_EI PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor -- - Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only) 67072 Washer, Thrust 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 94512 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuet Tank 945tl Screw, Hex Head 670A...
  • Page 46 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Cail 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1 800-366=PART (1-800-366-727B) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house rnajor brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1=800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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