Craftsman EZ3 917.377291 Owner's Manual
Craftsman EZ3 917.377291 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.377291 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
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6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377291
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Safety
Assembly
o
Operation
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Maintenance
,
Espa5oi
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
For answers
to your
questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-,-7 pm, Mon--Sat;
Sun, 10 am--7
pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377291 Safety • Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa5oi Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-,-7 pm, Mon--Sat; Sun, 10 am--7 1-800-235-5878 CAUTION: Read and follow all...
  • 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...
  • Page 3 engineis runningor whentile engineis lose your fooling. Do not mow exces- hot.Allowthe engineto coolforseveral sively steep slopes_ Use caution when minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank.Clean operating the mower on uneven terrain off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe or when changing directions .-- maintain engine. good footing. , Alwaysmakewheel heightadjustments •...
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories 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 fawn mower: Some of these accessories not apply to your lawn mower: ,LAWN MOWER PE,RFORMANCE...
  • Page 5 INSTALL ATTACHMENTS TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher, To convert to bagging TO UNFOLD HANDLE or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully , Open rear door and remove mulcher so as not to pinch or damage control plug, Store muicher...
  • 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 wilh the location of various co_t_'ols and a.djustments, save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature...
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Theoperation ofanylawnmower c an result i n foreign objects thrown intotheeyes,whichcan o Close the flip lid, Flip lid must be closed result i nsevere eye damage. Always wear while operating lawn mower. safety glasses or eye shields while operating •...
  • Page 8 Operator presence Drive TO START ENGINE control b ar"_ __._.4_:_, \ _,...-. #ontrol ,, To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a fin-n push. This step is not usually necessary when starling an engine which has already run for "...
  • Page 9 area will not be exposed to the d_rect sun. o Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust wih use and • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts catchers will collect less grass_ To prevent off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
  • Page 10 Replace A_rFiller Paper Cadridge 1 ,. Chango mot0 orion when opo_flng u_dot _ hoary load ot in Mgh _mb_on_ lampen!lures 2 .', 8ew_e more ofl_n when opos_l]ng _n <_t,dy o_ dully conditions R_p!_rco blades more o_t_n when mowing in _._r,dy _o1{ 4 - Charge 48 hoursa_end of _e_sor_ LUBRICATION CHART...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECmFmCATJONS MODEL NUMBER 917.37729I SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 12_56 CU, IN, GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 270ZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19L VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: _004 - .008...
  • Page 12 o Besurethetrailingedgeieup toward the • Put wheels back in p_ace. engine, o If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not - Install t hebladeboltwiththe lockwasher" turn freely, contact your nearest andhardened washerintoMadeadapter authorized service center, andcrankshaft° GEAR CASE • Useblockofwoodbetween bladeandlawn .
  • Page 13 MUFFLER • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. fire hazard and/or damage. Rock lawn mower back and forth to SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Beforeperformingany ', Remove the cable clips. serviceor adjustments: . Remove the controls and operator • Releasecontrolbar. presence control bar from the upper handle. Makesure the blade and all moving pads havecompletelystopped. Remove hairpin cotters. ,, Disconnect the lower handle from the Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom handle brackets.
  • Page 15 ENGINE SPEED ENGINE Your engine speed has been factory set. CARBURETOR Do not attempt to increase engine speed "{our carbLiretor has a nomadjustable fixed or it may result in personal injury. If you main jet for mixture control° If your engine believe that the engine is running...
  • Page 16 CYLINDER o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover • Remove sparkplug_ it to give protection from dust and dirt, • Pouroneounce(29ml)of oilthrough spark • Cover your unit with a suitableprotective plugholeintocylinder. cover that does not retain moisture. Do not o Pullstarterhandleslowlya fewtimesto use plastic.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION -i_ROBLEM CAUSE ° Replace blade. Tighten o Worn, bent or loose blade. =oor cut - uneven blade bolt.. • Set all wheels at same • Wheel heights uneven. height , Set engine speed control • Low engine speed. in fast position.
  • Page 18 Sears reparar& gratis todo defecto en el materiel y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa pare fines comerclaJeso de arriendo, esta garantfa s6fo se apfica por noventa (90) dies a padir de la fecha de compra..
  • Page 19 hacia uste& Stegue a troves de la care de • Revise et estanque de combustibte antes de _as pendientes, nunca hacia arriba o hacia hacer arrancar el motor. No tlene el estanque abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio_ No de gasoline an recintos cerrados, ni cuando el motor est&...
  • Page 20 Estos accesorios estaban dtsponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambi#n pueden mandar a se produjo la segadora, Tambi_n est&n pedir partes de repuesto para usted, sites disponlbfes en la mayor{a de las tlendas de propo[ciona el numero del modelo de su Sears y en los centros de servtcio, La mayoda segadora.
  • Page 21 Barra decontrol q uaexigela • Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el desviador presencia d eloperador de recortes opcionaL • Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamfento con capa vegetal, instale la tapon acolchadora en la abertura de descarga de la segadora. Levantar Levantar PRECAUCl6N:...
  • Page 22 LaoperaciSn decualquler s egadora puede PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer q uasoften o bjetos e xtraSos dentro desus RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED ojos, I oquapuede producir daP, osgraves e n_stos. . Cterre la taps sottab_e.La tape soltable debe Siempre u seanteojos deseguridad o protecciSn ester csrrada cuando se esta operando fa pare losojos mlentras opere susegadora o cuando segadora...
  • Page 23 , Paremantener e l control de la impulsi6n arrancar el motor y h_galo funcionar hasta que fas enganchado cuando se de vuelta en las li'neasdel combustible y el carburador queden esquinas, empuje et mango hacia abajo y vacfos La pr6xima temporada use combustible levante las ruedas delanteras fuera del suelo nuevo.
  • Page 24 CONSEJOS PARASEGAR CONSIEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas c ondictones, telcomo cSsped muy ACOLCHAR alto, p uede sernecesafio elelevar t aaltura del IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor corte pare reductr elesfuerzo necesario pare rendimiento manlenga la caja de la segadora empujar lasegadora ypare evitar s obrecargar el sin acumulacion de cesped y basura,, Vea motor, dejando m ontones derecortes dec6sped...
  • Page 25 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVtCfO REGULAR 1 - Camblor m_ks a menudo c'uando _,o opare ba)o ca_ga pesada o en ambien(es con alias lempe_'aluras 3 ,-G_mbie c_ch_la_ a monudo cu_ndo s(ague en ter(eno _enoso _i,- C_r 48 ho_s...
  • Page 26 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO kt0MERO DE MODELO 9t7.377291 '40MERO DE SERJE FECHA DE COMPRA ._ABALLOS DE FUERZA: &5 DESPLAZAMIENTO: 12.56CU._ IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1,5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sabre 32°F) ]'iPO (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...
  • Page 27 . Useunbioque demadera RUEDAS DE IMPULSION entre la cuchHla y la caja de la segadora y apfiete el perno de la Revise las ruedas de imputsi6n delanteras cada cuchilla gff6ndolo en el sentido en que giran vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se las manilias dot reloj, mueven libremente.
  • Page 28 Revise el ntvel de] aceite de{ c#,rter antes de arrancar el motor y despu_s de carla cinco (5) Acubierta del horas de usa continuado. Apriete el tap6n del _tro de aire aceite en farina segura cada vez qua revise el ntvel del aceite.
  • Page 29 • Pare cambiar de la poslci6n medlana baja a PRECAUCION: Antes de dar calquier servicio mediana alta, la seccl6n superior y ta inferior o de hacer ajustes: del mango tendr&n que darse vuelte. - Suelte la berra de control y pare el motor. •...
  • Page 30 VELOCIDAD DE[. MOTOR MOTOR CARBURADOR La veloeidad del motor ha sido ajllstada en la fAbrica No trate de a.umentar la velocidad del Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no motor pues se pueden productr lesiones ajustable para controlar la mezcla,. Si su motor personales.
  • Page 31 motor p erIornenos 10minutes d espu6s d e o Gamble el envase de la gasolina si se agregar el estabilizador, paraperrnlttr queeste empieza a oxidar La oxidaci6n y/o la mugre Ilegue alcarburador.. Nodrene lagasolina d el en su gasolina producir_n problemas_ estanque d e gasolina y elcarburador si se est&...
  • Page 32 PROBLEMA CORRECClON Mal corte -disparejo CAUSA Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el pemo de la cuchitta. • suefta. Altura de las ruedas dispareja, Ajuste todas las ruedas a la mtsma altura • Velocidad del motor lent& P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m&s cercano.
  • Page 33 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377291 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4.20 x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137055)(004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Pfug Shifter t37053 137050 Helical Gear Seal 57072 750436X Clutch Jaw Gear Case HaIves Kit 48373 750369...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377291...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377291 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145646>(479 Upper Handle 48413 Lawn Mower Houstng (IncL Key #14, 15, 51 & 158152 Engine Zone Control Cable 150425 Mulcher Plug 851514 Blade Adapter Cable Clip 157101 151517 Blade 22 °...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377291...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - ° MODEL NO. 917.377291 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 145755 Control Cable Assembly 152903 Dnve Cover Decal 48385 Control Head Kit 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 63601 Locknu! #t0-24 154990 Drive Cove[ 144929...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976500...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER "_43.976500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder (Incl 2,I0,12,20 & 125) 36183 Carburetor Gasket 27652 Dowel P_n 36009 Governor Link 36059 Breather Element t87A 36195 A}r Baffle 36005A Breather Cover & Gasket 36013 Brake LeverAss'y.
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENG;NE MODEL NUMBER 143,976500 PART DESCRIPTION 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seal Throttle Shutter 632541 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675 Float Bow[ 632701 Idle Restrlctor 632544 Float Shaft 632543 Ftoat 632548 Float Bowl to Body Gasket 632551 inlet Needle, Seat &...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E_,IGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,976500 PART DESCRIPTION 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembty 590740 Retainer 590616 Sta rter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Sta rter H ousing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Star_er Rope (Length 98"...
  • Page 44 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659.-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para...

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