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Craftsman EZ3 917.377260 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.377260 Owner's Manual

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DEL N
BER 917.377260
/:IN°
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
= Adjustments
. Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156495
REV, 2 11.6,96 VBL
Printed in U,SoA.
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  • Page 1 /:IN° DEL N BER 917.377260 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service = Adjustments . Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156495 REV, 2 11.6,96 VBL Printed in U,SoA. " ..
  • Page 2 & SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATfNG HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
  • Page 3 Sears wili repair free of charge any defect in material or worl{manshiF ff this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase..
  • Page 4 "TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ... ;..........2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...._...... STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-.14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY .._ ............. REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ... ,.... 19-23 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are atso 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 Iawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping [burposes.
  • Page 7 "_--'_- LOWER TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag -_ .__," _* (Franiesmust NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediatelywork the end of frame down inside the bag...
  • Page 8 OPERATOON KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbels may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand...
  • Page 9 result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shie{ds While operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN i OWER...
  • Page 10 ..i¸ ,. : i,_,_ _,._ • OPERATNON BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP W/DIPSTICK OIL(See Fig.9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine_ Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick, Use20ozs.
  • Page 11 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TiPS I_MPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 1/3 TRASH.. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip: pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed,.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    ,CUSTOMER RIESPONSmBmL ES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher ..,,,6/ (If Equipped) ..M CleanLawn.Mower (Power-Pr0peUed M0wers) we ciGaRUnderDrive Cover Checkdrive belt/pulleys (Power.PropelledMowers) .... Check/Sha_,entReplace Blade L.b,cat onCha.........." = i j .... CiGaR Batte_iRecharge (Electric Start Me.wets) ....!..
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER RESPONS E mLrr ES LAWN MOWER BLADE ., CRANK_; Always observe safety rules when per(orming any mainte- nance. KEY _ ' ,,.. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage: BLADE CARE...
  • Page 14 IRESPONSnBJLJTmES CUSTOMER Carefully remove cartridge, ENGINE • Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface, if very dirty, LUBRICATION replace cartridge., Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAIJ'TION: 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 fn contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING...

  • Page 16: Engine Speed

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS r ... I,¸,,, SHIPPING POSITION TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort.. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and tow. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position, To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be...
  • Page 17 STORAGE immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at,the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM more° IMPORTANT; IT IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING POtNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION --=- • :o:: : ..Does not start Dtrtyatr fitter. Clean/replace air fiLtei', Outof f_JeL Fill fuel lank, Stale fuel,. Drain lank a_ndrefill with fresh'clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and earbure(orand refi!t tank with fresh Water in fuel ga'_ol!ne Spark plug wire is disconnected...

  • Page 19: Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS RO3"_RY LAWN MOWER - .- MODEL NO. 917.377260 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 j,.t PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131484 Clutch Yoke 1749O416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 70O343 Bushing 137055X004 Engagement Bracket Shifter 137053 86447 PIL_g t37050 Helical Gear Seal 57072...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWNI'VIOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377260 12 10...
  • Page 21 REPAaR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377260 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIP_ON 145646X479 Upper Handle 851514 Blade Adapter 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable !41114 Blade 22" 150425 Mulcher Plug 851074 Hardened Washer 151517 Cable Clip 850263 Hetical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr, 8 Handle Knob 136376 851084.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377260...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MIOWER MODEL=NUMMBER 917.377260 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-314 145755 Control Cable Assembly 143603 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 314 Control Head Kit 750097 48385 Drive Cover Locknut #10-24 702806 63601 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.112...
  • Page 24 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1534-2t 4-CYCLE ENGINE 971A ..... i, ..1 , ..!0'3'...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1534-21 _t_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 26 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1534-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,, ,, 842 _ 670A 358 GASKET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR...
  • Page 27 MODEL NO. 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1534-2'1 4-CYCLE ENGINE 515_ ..
  • Page 28 MODEL NO, 12H802 BRIGGS & STRATTON TYPE NO. 1534-21 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4.93737 Slinger, Oil 493260 Cylinder Assembly 272199 "Gasket, intake Elbow 293708 Bushing, Cytinder 94526 Screw, Hex Head 299819- * Sea!, Oi] 497442 Housing, Rewind Starter 214368...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H802 4-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 1534-21 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,, DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor - - - *** Washer, Shaft (Sold in Kit Only) 67072 Washer, Thrust 635 66538 Eibow, Spark Plug 94512 Screw, Hex Head 670 280512"...

  • Page 30: Replacement

    ® 6 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DhSCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO. decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.