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Craftsman EZ3 917.377580 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.377580 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 22" rear discharge power propelled rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.377580
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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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 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual I:l#° 6.75 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377580 • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • Espafiol ° Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • 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 hot. Allow the engineto cool for several when changing directions -- maintain minutesbeforefilling the gas tank. Clean good footing° off any spilledgasoline beforestartingthe • Never operate your mower without engine° proper guards, plates, grass catcher or ° Always make wheel height adjustments other safety devices in place.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavailablewhenthis lawnmowerwas produced_ T hey arealsoavailable atmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstorescan alsoorderrepairpartsfor you,whenyou providethe modelnumberof yourlawnmower. S omeoftheseaccessories may notapplyto yourlawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ..,, ,,,,,,,q SiDE DISCHARGE REAR DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS...
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 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 so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of variqu$ controls and adjustments, Save_this manua! forfuture reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operationofany lawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan . Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed resultinsevereeyedamage,Alwayswear while operating lawn mower, safetyglassesor eye shieldswhileoperating ° Lift the rear door on the mower housing and yourlawn moweror performing anyadjust- place the grass catcher frame onto the mentsor repairs,We recommend a wide formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket,...
  • Page 8 TO START ENGINE Operator presence Drive • To start a cold engine, push p_imer five (5) control bar x_ ,, \ .<, _contro! times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starling an engine which has already run for ____Drive co ntrol a few minutes.
  • Page 9 filledwithdirt anddustwith useand ° For best results, adjust the lawn mower catchers cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts willcollect less grass. To prevent off only the top one-third of the grass blades. this, regularly hose catchers off with water if the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary and let dry before using.
  • Page 10 FILL IN DATES _.,,___ AS YOU COMPLETE ('J_'_" _ _._:x_/''_'_'/'_.q'_ ,_:_/ _.0"" REGULAR SERVICE _,70_ _t/__ ERVICE DATES ..,,,u,,, J ,,,r,..Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/inspect Grass Catcher V' ..(If Equipped) ....Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover bel#puiieys "Check drive {Power-Propelled...
  • Page 11 PR©DUCT $PEC-UFROATiON$ MODEL NUMBER 917.877580 SERIAL NUMBER -DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFISG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 27 OZ& SPARK PLUG(GAP: °030") CHAMPION J19LM VALVECLEARANCE:...
  • Page 12 NOTE: We donot recommend sharpening grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel blade- but area and must be cleaned tcyfree drive ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced_ wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, TO SHARPEN BLADE check both front wheels°...
  • Page 13 Check the crankcase oil level before MUFFLER starting the engine and after each five (5) inspect and replace corroded muffler as it hours of continuous use°Tighten oil plug could create a securely each time you check the oil level. fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG TO CHANGE ENGINE...
  • Page 14 o Remove the controls and operator CAUTION: Before performing presence control bar from the upper service or adjustments: handle. • Release control bar. • Remove hairpin cotters. Make sure the blade and all moving • Disconnect the lower handle from the parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 ENGINE SPEED ENGINE Your engine speed has been factory set. CARBURETOR Do not attempt to increase engine speed Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed or it may result in personal injury. If you main jet for mixture control. If your engine believe that the engine is running too fast does not operate properly due to sus- or too slow, take your lawn mower to an...
  • Page 16 CYLINDER ° Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not Remove spark plug. use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark allows condensation to form and will cause plug hole intocylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. o Replace blade. Tighten blade vibration bolt. ° Contact an authorized service o Bent engine crankshaft. centeddepartment. ° Depress control bar to upper Engine flywheel brake is Starter rope hard on when control bar is handle before pulling starter to pull released.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a parlJr de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y afine segOn las insblJccionespara la operaciSn y el mantenimiento en el manual del duel, o, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 hacia usted. Siegue a trav_s de la cara de Revise el estanque de combustible antes de las pendientes, nunca hacia arriba o hacia hacer arrancar el motor. No ilene el estanque abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio. No de gasolina en recintos cerrados, ni cuando el motor estA funcionando o cuando siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas.
  • Page 20 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden mandar a se produjo la segadora. Tambi_n est&n pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de proporciona el n_mero det modelo de su Sears y en los centros de servicioo La mayoria segadora.
  • Page 21 • Ahora puede instalar el recogedor o el desviador Barra de control que exige la de recortes opcionaL presencia del operador • Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamiento con capa vegetal, instale la tapon acolchadora en la Mango superior_ abertura de deecarga de la segadorao Levantar PRECAUCl6N:...
  • Page 22 La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer que saJtenobjetos extrar_os dentro de sus RECOGEDOR DE C_'SPED ojos, Io que puede producir dar3os graves en _stos.. Cierre la tapa sollable, La tapa soltable debe Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n estar cerrada cuando se esta operando la para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando segadorao...
  • Page 23 arrancar el motor y h_galo funcionar hasta que las o Para mantener el control de la impulsi6n Ifneas del combustible y el carburador queden enganchado cuando se de vuelta en tas vacios. La prSxima temporada use combustible esquinas, empuje el mango hacia abajo y nuevo.
  • Page 24 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR ACOLCHAR o Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal come c6sped muy IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor afro, puede set necesarb el elevar la attura del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora corte para reducir el esfuerzo necesario para sin acumulacion de cesped y basurao Vea empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el...
  • Page 25 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICtO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revlsar si hay._etadores sueltos Umplar/inspeccion_r el recogedor de S I c_.sped (st viene equipado) E I umplar la segadora G I umptar debajo de ta cubietta de _atrans- A I m{si6n (segadoras can poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y tas poleas lmpuE- I sadas (segadoras con poder,propulsor)
  • Page 26 ESPECiFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO i,ii NUMERO DE MODELO 9t7.377580 NOMERO DE aERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: &75 DESPLAZAMIENTO: 12.56CUo IN, CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO Hi,,, ,, ,,,,i T1PO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG/SH) SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 27 RUEDAS DE IMPULSION o Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchiUa y la caja de ta segadora y apriete el perno de la Revise las ruedas de impulsiSn delanteras cada cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que giran vez antes de segar, para asegurarse de que se las mani!las det reloj.
  • Page 28 Revise el nlvel del aceite del c_rter antes de arrancar el motor y despu_s de cada cinco (5) Acubierta del horas de uso continuado. Apriete e! tap6n del aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el nivel det aceite. filtro de aire PARA CAMBIAR...
  • Page 29 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PRECAUCION: Antes de dar calquier servicio o de hacer ajustes: Se puede levantar o bajar el mango de su ° Suelte ta barra de control y pare el motor° segadora segQn te quede c6modo. Hay cuatro Aseg5rese que la cuchilla y que todas las (4) posiciones...
  • Page 30 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que exige almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la presencia del op_ la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m&s. Mango sup SEGADORA Doblar hacia adelante Cuando se va a guardar la segadora pot cierto para almacenar perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 31 ClLINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector adecuado que no retenga la hum°dad Remueva la bujfa, use pl_stico. EI pl_stico no puede respirar, Io - Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de ace°t° a trav_s del que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, agujero de la buj(a en el cilindro_ que producir&...
  • Page 32 • CAUSA CORRECCt6N Cambie ta cuchitta,Apriete Cuchiliadesgastada, doblada o suelta,. perno de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas ala misma a]turao Velocidad del motor lenta. Ajuste el control de la velocidad del motor a la posici6n rApida.. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas Limpie la parte inferior de ta...
  • Page 33 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377580 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 131484 Clutch Yoke x 1-1/4 700343 Bushing 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 86447 Plug 137053 Shifter 137050 Helical Gear 57072 Seal 750436X ClutchJaw...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMA_$ ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377580 1=lo _-23 29 28...
  • Page 35 132001 Rope Guide 63601 Keps Locknut !/4-20 134612 Debris Shield 140540 Rear Skirt ..Engine-Craftsman - Model No. 143.986700 85543 Engine Pulley 161836 Owner's Manual (English/Spanish) 87677 HI-Pro Key #505 83923 Hex Flange Nut Available accessories not included with lawn mower:,...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377580...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377580 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 152903 Drive Cover Decal 145755 Control Cable Assembly !43603 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 48385 Control Head Kit 154990 Drive Cover 751152 Locknut #10-24 132010 Hex Flange Nut...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986700 172_ 151, 245, _...
  • Page 39 .CRA_SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..............MODEL NUMBER !43.986700 - KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36177 Cylinder (tncL 2,10,12,20 & 151A 40016 Intake Valve Seal 125) 37075 "O"-Ring 27652 Dowel Pin 27234A Valve Spring Box Gasket 36059 Breather Element 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 36005A BreatherCover&Gasket 30200...
  • Page 40 ,CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCL E ENGINE ..... MODEL NUMBER!43,986700 PART NO.r DESCRIPTION 640020 Carburetor (Incl. 187B & of Engine PartsList) Throttle Shaft & Lever 632539 Assembly Dust Seal 632593 Throttle Shutter 632541 Throttle Shutter Screw 650506 Float Bowl 632675A Float Shaft 632544...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ................MODEL NUMBER 143.986700_ PART DESCRIPTION m .,-- 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (tncl, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spr_ng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y_ 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 44 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800°366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a 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)